I would say victory show is better although thats not doing the Harborough one down. Did you get any fly overs at Harborough? At least it gives the lads in the prison something to watch as well! Are you in Leicestershire?It was a great show, really enjoyed it.
Haven't heard of the Victory show, looks like it's the same weekend as the land rover show at Belvoir Castle anyway. Diary is rammed these days
6013’s, Gra? I thought you were purely a solid wire driver these days?hamster juice knackers Sunday mornings so didn't get going 'til after lunch ...
bench time required ...
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I'm glad I put a new mask on to wire brush that old manhole lid with the 5" Mak and wire wheel .... dust - unbelievable
then set about creating a new frame for it as it's not the original lid and that plastic surround/base is a piece of crap -- did outlast the tin lid though
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had to get the tarp cover rolled back off me steel stock, to find what i wanted, buried under heavier stuff ... worked a treat - forgot to get a pic though - real easy
start of the frame ..
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then set an inner lip to get the top height right and give it a bit of a seal too View attachment 83849
frame in the background is to support the lid's surround
stitched together ......
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and firmed up
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second trial fit ... first one 'fore I joined the two bits
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and yes I tried it in the chamber too
coat of supposedly shiny sh1t ... which is more of a satin finish .. dries quick though and seems to hang in there well
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the boss wanted the top of the lid Pewter (looks a bit like galv TBH) ...
so ....
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good as new
gonna wait 'til it's been emptied Tuesday, 'fore I go fit it ... boss is happy though
had a lovely 'mackerel sky' last night
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No fly overs unfortunately, wouldn't surprise me if they had some in future years, I think it's big enough to justify it
only if there's no breeze Bri
We've been before and they've had flyovers. I think that was when it was called Harborough at War. Went last year and can't remember if there was a flyovers or not. There's a few bits to check out here if you come at the right time. Harringworth viaduct is an impressive sight. We like an afternoon out at foxton. Took some aussie mates there once and they were very unimpressed! Didn't seem to appreciate the history. Victory show is a must you will have to come another year.No fly overs unfortunately, wouldn't surprise me if they had some in future years, I think it's big enough to justify it
No I'm Hertfordshire, only an hour 30 up the road though. Can't recall having been out in the Leicestershire countryside before, definitely will again though, some lovely rural areas. And saw a massy 3070 in the wild, had to resist stopping the truck and making a bid
Went to Foxton locks on the Sunday, very interesting, good view and a decent pub lunch.
Harry seemed to enjoy the museum
Did you see Joe's new Challenger 1?
