Recent content by Gooner

I have acquaintances who collect these - probably worth at least a couple of thousand pounds these days, especially with that story. Priceless as a family memory of course.

Sadly, the work to keep old clocks and watches running doesn’t make economic sense compared to the value except for a few rare or fashionable ones. I have an old Smiths mantle clock that cost me £30 from a charity shop. It’s run well for 10 years with just a bit of minor adjustment but it needs...

I think you will need to check the alignment of your rack and your snail. It’s not so different in principle from something like adjusting camshaft alignment. I have to say if your clock is running well otherwise, and is of decent quality/sentimental value, then in your shoes I would probably...

Owls

Here’s a 7 second video of the Bora…can’t hear the engine over the announcer [emoji853] https://youtu.be/mkaZOFkhMds?si=l4fXdRF-IVuDp-UH

Just a few from the London Concours today - anyone else go? Gorgeous 3500GT, probably the pick for me. MCXtreme, aptly named Wonderful Bora, won the prize for best restoration. I have a short video of it driving to the podium, I’ll try to post that as well.

I guess they were toast.

The perfect colour for them I think.

Out on my ride this morning, I saw the best Alfa Montreal I’ve ever seen. The charming owner Richard told me he bought it from the founder of IKEA in Sweden 4 years ago. He in turn had bought it new in the ‘70s. It’s totally original and unrestored (apart from a reupholster), even the exhaust...

I had similar a while ago, eventually the door struggled to shut unless I slammed really hard. The latching mechanism just needed lubricating, try some spray lithium grease.

Very impressive, looks great!

When mine started doing this, it was because the catch mechanism needed lubricating. Not much good knowing that when it’s jammed shut. A sharp tap with the flat of my hand on the tonneau cover where the catch is freed it and I could then raise it with the switch. With it half open I then sprayed...

Good luck. I’m sure it won’t be completely straightforward but should be well worth it…must get round to painting mine.

This is a link to the legendary 3D file for the bezel/surround that @Sablewolf used to make 2 bezels, one of which is in my car. https://www.maseratilife.com/threads/replacement-bezel-3d-print-files.124541/ There are loads of online and f2f 3d printing services now. My plan was to take the...

Yes, George rings a bell, thanks. This is his car: There is even a YT video that someone made of all the cars, probably only worth watching on 2x speed at least… https://youtu.be/o9TTYVgtaSA?si=1HzEINhybaouh6CH