last drive today

[stagmuffin]

had my last drive today in the stag ,the sun was splitting the trees brilliant,only a short burst realy about twenty miles through the countryside left my throttle position sensor to go shopping so it was a bit of a spirited drive !! the stag is going deep south on tuesday for a new paint job and then on its return it will get some new leather and wood plus some other bling to be fitted under the bonnet.new inlet manifold and carburettor set up along with cooling mods including headertank and stagdads water pump and a few other essential upgrades to help lower my blood pressure on runs.also have a new set of alloys to fit split rims they need to be shod first .this should see me into the new year when i have other plans to do a few tweaks on suspension and braking.i did plan to buy a second toy possibly a mustang but most of the ones i went to see were imho way over priced and the vendors lied about how good they were so decided to spend more on the stag to make it better and maybe get an alfa apparently everyone should have owned and driven at least one ! i have not yet.
steve

[STAG1973]

You will be ok it will look the dogs dangleys when you get it back, is the alfa a go go then ??

Cheers
Adrian

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steve

are you going to keep it white or change the colour,also who see going to do the interior

dave

[Stagdad]

Nice one Steve,I reckon a lancia would also smell of petrol head.

cheers Steve

[Giles]

Always fancied a early Mustang - will have to have one one day. Sounds like the Stag will be great when finished.

[stagmuffin]

adrian still shopping but got my eye on a couple on the bay..........will try and post you a cap tomo send add detail ive lost it .
dave ,im keeping it white but it will be a creamy white as i prefer that look bit more old skool not a fan of modern whites .
steve ,cheers mate rekon most of the lancias are long since dissolved like the mechanics on them but body styling left a lot to be desired imho.
steve

[Bob Heritage]

There is a 5 litre V8 convertable Mustang, I think it was 1998 model advertised locally here that need re-commisioning for about £2800, no idea what it's like though.

Bob

[stagmuffin]

There is a 5 litre V8 convertable Mustang, I think it was 1998 model advertised locally here that need re-commisioning for about £2800, no idea what it's like though.

Bob

hi bob,was kinda thinking 67 68 but would have a look anyway can you pm me the details.
steve

[Bob Heritage]

hi bob,was kinda thinking 67 68 but would have a look anyway can you pm me the details.
steve

I'll sort it out for you Steve, Thinking of biting the Bullet ?

[martin]

had my last drive today in the stag ,the sun was splitting the trees brilliant,only a short burst realy about twenty miles through the countryside left my throttle position sensor to go shopping so it was a bit of a spirited drive !! the stag is going deep south on tuesday for a new paint job and then on its return it will get some new leather and wood plus some other bling to be fitted under the bonnet.new inlet manifold and carburettor set up along with cooling mods including headertank and stagdads water pump and a few other essential upgrades to help lower my blood pressure on runs.also have a new set of alloys to fit split rims they need to be shod first .this should see me into the new year when i have other plans to do a few tweaks on suspension and braking.i did plan to buy a second toy possibly a mustang but most of the ones i went to see were imho way over priced and the vendors lied about how good they were so decided to spend more on the stag to make it better and maybe get an alfa apparently everyone should have owned and driven at least one ! i have not yet.
steve

Spot on, they rust while you watch, but as a driving experience ? the Italians know what they're doing ! Years ago I had a Giugiaro GTV, fixed seatbelts for a very good reason, you pull them as tight as you can stand, then go for it ! Once wound up, there was no need to drop off the cam for anything, roundabouts, bends, nothing phased it, superb! do it ! enjoy ! The best of them is the Giugiaro GTV V6. The Bertone cars are special, but not as good, and too precious and pricey. Enjoy, and good luck with your old girl. Martin.

[DJT]

hi bob,was kinda thinking 67 68 but would have a look anyway can you pm me the details.
steve

There was one on TV recently. Some classic car experts restored one to show condition for peanuts. Really dedicated pair they were. I think one was from the SE somewhere, Bernie is his name.............

[stagmuffin]

well drove the car down the road and onto a trailer bound for folkstone today ,soon to be stripped naked and fettled and given a new top coat of triumph white retaing the original creamy lustre . looking forwards to its return so i can fit the bling .

[Phil]

Panic not it's in good hands. Was chatting with Ray over the weekend he's looking forward to it

[stagmuffin]

Panic not it's in good hands. Was chatting with Ray over the weekend he's looking forward to it

hello phil ,hope alls well

im not in the least concerned im confident he will do a good job,and glad that he is doing it he is a very helpfull chap even doing my mot as ive no tme at present. il post pics as i get them but im sure you will see more than me lol.
steve

[Phil]

Yes things fine here. A blast to see ray on Sunday no sloppy fan belt and Alan's carbs doing what they should.

I might have to go to Bracknell in the next couple of weeks. If the bonnets still around