Recent content by brianstewart

Met up with the New Zealand Cobra Club at Teretonga race circuit last weekend as they were mid-way through a tour of the South Island. Took one of their party for a spin on the parade laps. She apparently has petrol in her veins and has always wanted a Cobra when she gets older. However, I...

The rubber ring you show looks exactly like my original ones. I used graphite to lubricate them so the balls moved freely.

Somehow missed this announcement. Very sorry to hear. RIP Dave.

I have one in my GT40. It has worked extremely well, even in very hot weather and stop/start driving. However, things went a bit haywire a few months ago when water got into the system during a torrential rain event. This resulted in the pump and fans running full-on most of the time, which...

Looking good James.

Wishing you a speedy recovery David.

That looks fabulous.

All three cut out on mine. All give useful ventilation - sides to eyeball vents and centre to demister grille.

I used a Dremel with cutoff wheel and grinder. Mark out carefully, then cut slightly undersize and finish with sand paper.

Lovely!

Yep. Women who are into cars seem to be a rare breed indeed. My gal was the one who suggested I start down this crazy GT40 road in the first place, so she's a keeper.

That is looking superb.

Maybe take a look on Trademe (the NZ equivalent of eBay) or put a request on there.

The Rover plates are a little different and require modification.

If you can find a Triumph Mayflower, of Phase I or 2 Vanguard, the striker plates are much the same.