Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club

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coverJuly 2008

Secretary's Scribble

  • Brief holiday report
  • Don't park under a cherry tree
  • Otley Hall - rain, tea, and cake
  • Several pirates were all at sea
  • Enjoyable new venue
  • Trek through long grass at Easton
  • What's the matter with people - do they drive water-soluble cars?
  • Sad passing of a jolly member

Other Items

  • Some statistics and a bit of a rant about servicing
    • Holidays or car service? Many pick Holiday
    • Two-year MOTs starting at four years
    • Filling in the 'lost' garage work or common sense?
    • What do you think?
  • One man's car is another's...
    • A Riley for £35
    • £5 rebate for dodgy chassis
    • Chassis repaired with a band saw
    • Karting with Graham Hill
    • Hitting the first sleeping policeman
    • Converted to two seats, it now lives in Germany
    • Spitfire wobbled like a jelly
  • FBHVC newsletter
    • Lead is dead
    • Lead replacement additives are available
    • Daytime runnings lights are off, but after re-wording they're on again
    • Amended regs in S46 and S80 of the Act
    • 4-2-2 or 3-1-1 for MOTs
    • More warnings on lead replacement additives - keep to the same stuff
    • Check for sediment in your glass bowl
  • Upholsterer recommended
  • How to fit your badge on thin material
  • Heart attack Heralds a change from Amazon

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