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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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28-12-2020, 11:15 PM

islandman replied to a thread windscreen washer system in Interior & Windscreens

Looking clean and an uncluttered look to the bonnet area, and I assume wheel arch liners will cover the bottle and back of the light area also.

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28-12-2020, 12:01 AM

islandman replied to a thread 1st Nova & the unregistered one in Your Cars

As I'm using the donor car OEM gauges, steering column, switches and engine my plan is to use the full loom, minus the airbag circuits as I left...

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27-12-2020, 11:58 PM

islandman replied to a thread windscreen washer system in Interior & Windscreens

lol

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27-12-2020, 02:41 PM

islandman replied to a thread windscreen washer system in Interior & Windscreens

Yes that would be an option to prevent inadvertently squirting yourself in the face. I can't speak to the efficacy of bonnet mounted ones though as...

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27-12-2020, 11:44 AM

islandman replied to a thread 1st Nova & the unregistered one in Your Cars

Phew, at least I'm not the only one :rofl: 90% there for the major components, on the basis I'm using OEM dash / steering column stalk...

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27-12-2020, 11:35 AM

islandman replied to a thread windscreen washer system in Interior & Windscreens

Probably an obvious question in hindsight, but why didn't you position the tie-wrap square tabs underneath the arms rather than on-top so they are...

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27-12-2020, 11:29 AM

islandman replied to a thread windscreen washer system in Interior & Windscreens

I don't get why they pixelate the images of the nozzles in the photos :confused1:.....bizarre

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27-12-2020, 09:48 AM

islandman replied to a thread windscreen washer system in Interior & Windscreens

My blue Nova has the water jet tube run up through the inside of the canopy hinge arms along with the wiper motor wires. I've not faced an issue with...

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27-12-2020, 07:12 AM

islandman replied to a thread 1st Nova & the unregistered one in Your Cars

I’ve spent a fair bit of time procrastinating and doing other jobs rather than tackling my wiring loom reconfiguration. Mainly because I don’t have...

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