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     Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1970 Registered: 9-2004 |
Keeping the car mostly original I fitted the last temp mirror to the quarter window that I obtained years ago this is attached with a double sided sticky patch and is easely removed, good for towing a wider trailer than the car, not perfect but does help....   Veiw from the drivers seat  Now where can I purchase some more? | |||
| Carl Heydon Prolific User Username: car Post Number: 157 Registered: 2-2004 |
You were spotted in Somerset and the trailer commented upon  | |||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3028 Registered: 4-2003 |
Well spotted Carl - now Patrick will always wonder who is going to "spill the beans" when the next towing task occurs  . . | |||
| Carl Heydon Prolific User Username: car Post Number: 158 Registered: 2-2004 |
Found it posted in a facebook group, R-R & Coachbuilt Cars | |||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1972 Registered: 9-2004 |
Off today if the thick fog lifts.. not very hopeful for Kiddderminster pickup.... | |||
| h_kelly Prolific User Username: h_kelly Post Number: 263 Registered: 3-2012 |
Pat, did ya get the mirror in halfords?. I bought one like it in halfords. I subsequently purchased a mirror that attaches to the chrome window channel, (which can be moved in an instance). P's I'm sure your car and trailer get alot of double takes. | |||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1973 Registered: 9-2004 |
Well what a car with a good shake down, only two slight sort of issues not car related. More on this after a Guinness and dinner and after face book kicks in, well maybe!  | |||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1974 Registered: 9-2004 |
H Kelly, think you are correct with Halfords but it was a long time ago, thanks will give them a try. | |||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1976 Registered: 9-2004 |
The two issues, the first was trying to find a filling station with auto gas most were out of order and the two stations that did have some the fittings would not fit into the connecter fully without sealing with the lever hitting the body work. Next on the way back was a trip to the services for a pee, oh dear the blue bottles have arrived, what have I done, Asked is it my car and then started talking about the car, the other officer still in his car doing a check in a short time he also came over much talking about the car and trailer load..... They went on their way but not before a little talk on towing over the speed limit 60 not 66mph. the boot loaded  1st port of call Buckridge.  northbound grid locked with Ambulance light flashing in the fast lane.  LPG top up with the correct fitting on the way home.   The misses shouting! I'm off to bed. Oh the other destination.  Bed no its F1 time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| Carl Heydon Prolific User Username: car Post Number: 159 Registered: 2-2004 |
Patrick, I would love to see how the tow bar is arranged. I have them on the Mk VIs but not the T. Its time the 6.75 did some proper work. | |||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1980 Registered: 9-2004 |
Carl made it up years ago, will look to see if I can find some pix of the mounting set up. Was not to hard job to do. BTW took the car out today not loaded and the cars ride after towing is much improved. Tyres have also softened up. | |||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 3029 Registered: 4-2003 |
Patrick, Might be time to check the tyre ages using the code on the side of the tyre:
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| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1986 Registered: 9-2004 |
David yes the tyres are getting well past their best,the last mot all was well but slight cracking of the rubber was noted . Have a new old set of Avons but will go for a new set next year of some other brand!. Car + trailer may have a trip to north Yorkshire for a pickup but before that a short local loaded trip, more later when completed. No footage from dash cams etc yet with the towing to Stourbridge perhaps it is more common towing with a rolls in the midlands! Weather was kind but not a Shadow to be seen, strange that!!!! |
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