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by Mrs Bingham
Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Bumper
Replies: 12
Views: 8490

Re: Bumper

Here's the previous debate including pictures - I see you contributed there as well :) http://www.stage1v8.org.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1635 My guess is that models up to 1980/81 (when many changes came in to effect) have the separate brackets and the later models had the integral type. Any...
by Mrs Bingham
Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Bumper
Replies: 12
Views: 8490

Re: Bumper

There is some debate on whether there are two types of bumper for the Stage1; either with separate mounting brackets or with integral ones. Rumour has it that the latter is the later type but I would be interested to know if the former is a regular Series bumper? Mines fitted with the integral brack...
by Mrs Bingham
Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: Gathering of Stage One's
Replies: 17
Views: 16144

Re: Gathering of Stage One's

All being well I will be attending the Dunsfold Weekend but it is very low key compared to the big magazine run shows - but I like that :)

Billing is also possible if I'm not holidaying elsewhere at the time.
by Mrs Bingham
Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: Gathering of Stage One's
Replies: 17
Views: 16144

Re: Gathering of Stage One's

Sounds sensible to hook up with an existing show - saves the embarrassment if nobody turns up :lol: Newark and Eastnor are too far for just a weekend for me but the others are fine although Billing is the closest followed by Peterborough. Billing however, being in August, might be difficult for me a...
by Mrs Bingham
Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: Gathering of Stage One's
Replies: 17
Views: 16144

Re: Gathering of Stage One's

Sounds good to me. I'm in favour of an overnighter as a central location is quite a drive from me :|
by Mrs Bingham
Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many Stage 1's Left on UK roads?
Replies: 8
Views: 8260

Re: How Many Stage 1's Left on UK roads?

Yea, seen that website before. I guess there are many more sitting around undiscovered in a barn somewhere un SORN. It does however put those figures into perspective and makes you appreciate how rare a Stage1 V8 is when you look up what was considered a relatively rare car in its day like an MGC or...
by Mrs Bingham
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you pay for a stage 1
Replies: 1
Views: 2885

Re: What would you pay for a stage 1

That's not an easy question to simply answer. So much has to be taken into consideration based mainly around condition and originality. Generally speaking a station wagon is usually worth more but then again a nice hard top is worth much more than a rough station wagon :? My advice would be to pick ...
by Mrs Bingham
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying a stage 1 V8
Replies: 1
Views: 2316

Re: Thinking of buying a stage 1 V8

To be honest fuel consumption is not great but then my ones a toy and not an everyday drive so it matters not to me :wink: With everything running well and in standard form my one returns an average of between 10 – 15mpg. In the warmer months I’ve had as much as 19mpg on a run. When driving in snow ...
by Mrs Bingham
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Alternative Heater Control Valve
Replies: 2
Views: 2784

Alternative Heater Control Valve

For those of you looking for an alternative type of heater valve I’m sure this can used with a little thought. It’s reasonably priced as well :)

http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product. ... roduct=333
by Mrs Bingham
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Show me your consoles!
Replies: 5
Views: 4567

Re: Show me your consoles!

Just to add: I emailed the chap at Sigma yesterday and he has confirmed that he still has stock of the SIII dash panels; he just isn’t pushing the business as he’s had to take on a full time job. These really are cleverly designed panels. The kit comes with two panels plus optional side panels and a...
by Mrs Bingham
Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Show me your consoles!
Replies: 5
Views: 4567

Re: Show me your consoles!

I upgraded my dash a while back but I wanted it to look as original as possible plus I didnt want to cut anything. Although very practical (and relatively expensive) the Raptor dash requires cutting the original dash. I had this chap design some panels for me at a very reasonable price. It looks lik...
by Mrs Bingham
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Hcpu leaking fuel tank
Replies: 6
Views: 4184

Re: Hcpu leaking fuel tank

As far as I can see the HCPU V8 is the same as the regular Stage1 tank. Although V8 specific it is the same as the later diesel ones. 4 & 6cyl petrol tanks are not the same.
by Mrs Bingham
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Scratching my head - Headlamp issue.
Replies: 6
Views: 4714

Re: Scratching my head - Headlamp issue.

Volt drop on the supply cable caused most likely by a dodgy connector block. Unlikely to be the earth as the main beam works ok. Despite low beam voltage being present once a significant load is applied it is enough to cause the problem. Mulitimeters have a habbit of missing this point as they don't...
by Mrs Bingham
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello/S1 Rebuild
Replies: 162
Views: 109548

Re: Hello/S1 Rebuild

I echo that on the dash being an early one. I'm not suggesting however that I'm an expert on this, but a friend of mine has a 1980 88" and as far as I can tell he has the same dash top as me and he's recently changed his as it was split - he never mentioned any difficulties when sourcing one. P...
by Mrs Bingham
Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello/S1 Rebuild
Replies: 162
Views: 109548

Re: Hello/S1 Rebuild

Great work.

Interesting about the dash being different - what's different?
Appart from the speedo guts and centre switch panel of course :)