Having been working away for a week, I returned to find that my son (bless him) had rebuilt the ignition system on my Long Four and started the car - after 40 years ownership and about 17 years since we last started it.
Here is the proof:-
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/ ... ure349.flv
Still no exhaust pipe of course! (Never mind the wooden floorboards!).
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/ ... ure350.flv
When the cat's away . . .
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ian Howell
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From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013. - Given Name: Ian
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Yes,it makes all those late nights ,trips to the doctor,piles of nappies,school committees,loud stereo and thousands spent on education count for something.I wouldn't swap my 3 sons for anything ??? except perhaps,no it wouldn't be fair to mention it.I realy would like that 54 last gasp Javelin with the series 3 front end and the dash that looks like an Austin,from Tasmania.
And the Wylie Javelin and that Bradford with the camping body and ....
Seroiusly though,if it wasn't for my sons it wouldn't be worth having the 3 Jowetts,2 quattro's etc.
They just might let me drive their toys one day,66 Cortina racer,64 Falcon ex Targa Tassie car with hot 289 and 4 wheel disk brakes.
I live in hope of becoming a problem to my boys,and grand son.
Cranky Wife,No Cupholders.
Jupiter,Javelin, Bradford.
Audi quattro 1985 ,MK 2 Cortina,Fairthorpe Electron Minor 1300
I NEVER MET A HORSEPOWER I DIDN'T LIKE!
Jupiter,Javelin, Bradford.
Audi quattro 1985 ,MK 2 Cortina,Fairthorpe Electron Minor 1300
I NEVER MET A HORSEPOWER I DIDN'T LIKE!
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ian Howell
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From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013. - Given Name: Ian
- Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
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I think my son has caught the 'bug'. Having been brought up (and having 'brought up' himself!) in the back of our Javelin, he has completed a college course as a mechanical engineer and after various 'tries' now works in the motor industry and has progressed, via a Mk 1 Escort, to his second Capri.
It is very unusual in that it is one of only three 2.3 litre left-hand drive V6's that were imported and the only one still listed by DVLC.
It is currently being 'worked over' to improve handling and performance, but should be back on the road soon.
Shame it's not a Jowett, but the thought was there!
It is very unusual in that it is one of only three 2.3 litre left-hand drive V6's that were imported and the only one still listed by DVLC.
It is currently being 'worked over' to improve handling and performance, but should be back on the road soon.
Shame it's not a Jowett, but the thought was there!
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ian Howell
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From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013. - Given Name: Ian
- Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
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[quote="PAUL BEAUMONT"]Is it possible to improve the handling of a Capri? Maybe this is why his is the only one left!![/quote]
He is putting a Mustang rear axle in with a limited slip diff and five bar rear suspension with coilover shock absorbers. I think he really wants it just to go fast in a straight line (KIDS )
He is putting a Mustang rear axle in with a limited slip diff and five bar rear suspension with coilover shock absorbers. I think he really wants it just to go fast in a straight line (KIDS
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