importfairlady said:i got some cool video footage that i watched in the cab of the recovery truck on the way home. ..
doctorbigbum said:I know the feeling, importfairlady - spent the last part of today in a very nice AA vehicle with a lovely couple from Chiswick whose Saab who almost made it to Wolverhampton, but didn't quite because the car developed a very strange sound, don't you know, the same Saab I shared the flatbed my Z was being towed behind... but, despite a cr*ppy end in my case, I'll also say a huge well done to the organisers - a really superb day and I suspect we'll never know the hours that went in - many, many thanks
samuri-240 said:I looked in my rear view mirror & saw your bonnet on fire
doctorbigbum said:Apart from the repairs, this has forced a real rethink of engine setup - I have my own ideas, but would welcome thoughts and suggestions from any out there with stacks more experience and knowledge than I...
By the way, thanks to all those who stopped and commiserated - appreciate it, cheers
doctorbigbum said:Actually, poked my head in the garage this morning (hmmm, wasn't a bad dream...) and had a quick look at the damage again - no where near as bad a last time. The carbs look ok, damage looks to be melted placky bits (carb couplings, leads, distr cap), fibreglass bonnet (probably dead) and paint damage to engine bay side and bulkhead. Apart from the repairs, this has forced a real rethink of engine setup - I have my own ideas, but would welcome thoughts and suggestions from any out there with stacks more experience and knowledge than I...
By the way, thanks to all those who stopped and commiserated - appreciate it, cheers