Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club
Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Members | Search | FAQ
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Gallery
 Your Cars
 As from today: my white Fastback
 New Topic  Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
New posts at top
New posts at bottom
Previous Page | Next Page
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic
Page: of 3

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 05 Dec 2013 :  16:34:10  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hello and good afternoon to everybody.

We had some terrible storms on the island during the night and the morning. Obviously my new Rapier has shrunk:




Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Go to Top of Page

andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts

Posted - 05 Dec 2013 :  16:43:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
liking the single wiper lol

sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
Go to Top of Page

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 07 Dec 2013 :  15:25:02  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hello

Is it normal, that I can not fix the choke when pulled out? I thought I could turn the knob to the left or right to fix it and then pushing in after a few minutes. But there is no turning possible and I do not want to use too much force.

Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Go to Top of Page

JPSH120

United Kingdom
1168 Posts

Posted - 07 Dec 2013 :  17:30:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Arran

Hello

Is it normal, that I can not fix the choke when pulled out? I thought I could turn the knob to the left or right to fix it and then pushing in after a few minutes. But there is no turning possible and I do not want to use too much force.



Yes it should be possible to hold the knob in position, a clockwise turn IIRC.

___________________________________________________________________________

Go to Top of Page

bigt80

United Kingdom
1051 Posts

Posted - 08 Dec 2013 :  10:26:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by JPSH120

quote:
Originally posted by Arran

Hello

Is it normal, that I can not fix the choke when pulled out? I thought I could turn the knob to the left or right to fix it and then pushing in after a few minutes. But there is no turning possible and I do not want to use too much force.



Yes it should be possible to hold the knob in position, a clockwise turn IIRC.

___________________________________________________________________________





? Although no choke on my H120, now I've got the kack-hander on the road I have to use choke; but there's no twist available with the standard knob/cable . You thinking of another car J? Cable on mine is quite tight so easy to put it where I need it. Maybe linkage on KFX is a bit loose? G.
Go to Top of Page

turbinecol

United Kingdom
85 Posts

Posted - 09 Dec 2013 :  09:01:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The locking feature just wears out after time - one approach is to use a clothes peg to stop the choke sliding back. Some cables retain just enough stiffness to sit there on their own, or they wander back slowly enough that it is manageable.
Go to Top of Page

JPSH120

United Kingdom
1168 Posts

Posted - 09 Dec 2013 :  09:22:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'm pretty sure my choke cable has the lock function, probably not worn out because it doesn't get used!

I'll have to go in the garage and check when I get chance.

Clothes peg is the simple solution!

___________________________________________________________________________

Go to Top of Page

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 09 Dec 2013 :  12:25:12  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Yes, clothes or a crocodile peg seems to be the good and easy solution. Thanks for suggesting this.

Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Go to Top of Page

Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts

Posted - 10 Dec 2013 :  22:03:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just some info.. The clock on my '68 USED to run on a small seperate battery.. About half the size of a normal AA-battery.. What fun would it be to replace one of those if only one could find the battery..

'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
Go to Top of Page

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 16 May 2014 :  18:01:36  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hello again
In the time a number of things has been done.
· Today, I passed the MOT first time, with a totally clear space on what to do.
· The Rev-Counter is now working.
· The carburettors needed checking and it was diagnosed, that they were a bit loose. Here the problem was, that the car stopped when the engine run in idle speed. And then I had to wait about 10 minutes until I could get her to fire up again. Could be very awkward and I needed more than once a push to start.
· I have found a possible body work company at the other end of the Ferry, need to contact them in the near future.

Otherwise, all still really happy, especially me.

My family are a bit scared to be driven without the headrest at least on the front seats. Are there any suggestions here?

I would also like a smaller and much more sporty looking steering wheel. What do I have to look for, when I buy one?

Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Go to Top of Page

arrocuda

United Kingdom
501 Posts

Posted - 22 May 2014 :  20:21:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Good to hear that your car went through with no advisories. Seats are a problem if you are using the car as a daily drive. Apart from the safety issue, they aren't going to do your back any good if you spend more than the odd hour sat in them. If you want to keep the car original then you need to find some 'tombstones' out of a fastback Alpine but.... as I understand it you'd have a better chance of being kicked by a camel than finding some. I got around it by fabricating some new seat mounts and fitting a pair of tombstones from a Suzuki Swift which have a similar profile to the Alpine seats. There's a pic on my build thread.

As for the steering wheel they do come up on ebay from time to time, but I'd avoid buying a small one unless you've got biceps like Popeye. They are usually listed under Hillman Hunter. Saw a nice wooden one on the bay just a couple of months back. You might still be able to buy them new but I wouldn't have a clue where to look.

Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
Go to Top of Page

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 16 Aug 2014 :  16:33:53  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Just a little hidden. Yesterday I had to wait a little for my local weekly until the paper shop reopened because they close while they prepare all the papers. By pure conicidence I had the camera with me and shot this view of our pitoresque «harbour». And guess what I was seeing on the pic?




Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.
Go to Top of Page

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 27 Aug 2014 :  15:55:42  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
A couple of weeks ago on a perfect day on the Isle of Arran:













A bit of Pro-Independence canvassing has to be!

Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

Edited by - Arran on 27 Aug 2014 15:57:21
Go to Top of Page

arrocuda

United Kingdom
501 Posts

Posted - 29 Aug 2014 :  20:36:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Nothing wrong with a bit of pro independence campaigning. We could use a bit of that here in England, problem is they won't give us the chance to vote on it.

Vive La Republic!

Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
Go to Top of Page

Arran

United Kingdom
89 Posts

Posted - 30 Dec 2014 :  23:44:43  Show Profile  Visit Arran's Homepage  Reply with Quote
As per today, I have now my fastback with a brand new white colour. It sparkles whiter as when it was new...

Happy new Year to all.

Best greetings from the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

Go to Top of Page
Page: of 3 Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
Previous Page | Next Page
 New Topic  Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
New posts at top
New posts at bottom
Jump To:
Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club © 2009 Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club Go To Top Of Page
Snitz Forums 2000