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24-01-2021, 11:34 PM

islandman replied to a thread Green Machine - On the Road... in Your Cars

I love the OEM feel where the panel wraps around the dash, nicely done

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24-01-2021, 06:29 AM

islandman replied to a thread Is the mark always registered as Beetle was or can it be Sterling ? in MOT/SVA/Registration

There are various marks it has been registered as in the UK, a few examples : VW Sports Nova Nova Sports VW Beetle

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24-01-2021, 02:13 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova Kitcar Subaru flat-six PPC magazine project car or scoobynova. in Your Cars

When I've done something similar in the past once the two parts were welded together I drilled a small hole all the way through both from one side to...

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21-01-2021, 06:23 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Top RV v( in RV

It’s in a forum that’s only accessible by logged in users/registered users at first glance Peter. I also can’t see it

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21-01-2021, 02:36 PM

islandman replied to a thread This dose not end well in General Chat

Drill first then temper as that is what I did with mine

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21-01-2021, 12:29 AM

islandman replied to a thread This dose not end well in General Chat

This should help you visualise what Rick was saying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIL4Ab_QjOQ

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18-01-2021, 11:38 PM

islandman replied to a thread US Sterling site revised in General Chat

err.......its empty... I just checked and no threads anymore? http://www.sterlingkitcars.com/members_n_forums/search.php?do=getnew edit :...

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17-01-2021, 01:48 PM

islandman replied to a thread Nova Kitcar Subaru flat-six PPC magazine project car or scoobynova. in Your Cars

Flock after the seal is attached, as the flocking only attaches where you put the glue so simply don't put any on the seal

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17-01-2021, 02:13 AM

islandman replied to a thread Heat Shrink Tubing Gun in Electrical

Good to hear its fit for purpose and will let you progress on the wiring. I've opted for a cheap 858D copy I found on Aliexpress for three reasons....

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17-01-2021, 02:03 AM

islandman replied to a thread Nova Kitcar Subaru flat-six PPC magazine project car or scoobynova. in Your Cars

Steve's old car, my blue one was originally flocked on the canopy and window tunnel. It is a good choice for items like the canopy that has may sharp...

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15-01-2021, 10:05 AM

islandman replied to a thread Heat Shrink Tubing Gun in Electrical

So 450c makes that 842f, so similar range to the one Brett found. Given the pricing it may be worth a punt

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15-01-2021, 04:29 AM

islandman replied to a thread IRS arms in For Sale

IRS Peter...... :thumbup:

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15-01-2021, 04:27 AM

islandman replied to a thread Heat Shrink Tubing Gun in Electrical

Any link to the specifications so I can see how the heat output compares with Brett's, as I too tried the SCL 3:1heat shrink and my normal heat gun...

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12-01-2021, 07:41 AM

islandman replied to a thread Red Nova for sale in For Sale

:rofl:

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10-01-2021, 11:19 PM

islandman replied to a thread Linear Actuators in Talk Nova/Sterling

Which pump did you go for on the golfcart, Hydrapack?

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10-01-2021, 02:50 AM

islandman replied to a thread Facebook in General Chat

Facebook doesn't allow you to organise content so its easy to find, or keep organised running / segregated blogs for each drivers builds etc.. It...

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10-01-2021, 02:48 AM

islandman replied to a thread 009 in Your Cars

Looking at that reminds me why I'm procrastinating and haven't started my wiring yet!

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05-01-2021, 11:14 PM

islandman replied to a thread restoring mk1 in Your Cars

Don't forget you will also need a unidirectional flow control valve to put on the down circuit to prevent any 'water hammer" effect

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03-01-2021, 02:14 PM

islandman replied to a thread Peter's Eagle SS in Your Cars

So it just shows you are human like the rest of us who make mistakes......Hopefully you were billing by the hour and not fixed price for the job ....

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31-12-2020, 10:47 AM

bobbybrown replied to a thread *************HAPPY NEW YEAR **************** in General Chat

Oldest active post for sure! Hoping things get better for all in 2021!

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31-12-2020, 01:52 AM

islandman replied to a thread Using a Wire Gauge Chart in Electrical

Thanks for that, duly save for future use

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