March 2025

Getting things ready for Doris to move under her own power for the first time in 19yrs or so...

Some pins to hold the flip front and bonnet in place seem sensible before we try moving.

 

With the Ford Transit header tank in place the cooling system holds water and some level of pressure - although it took a bit of time to bleed everything.

 

A bit of grease and new boots so the driveshafts can go in!

 

The spawn of Spag preparing to drive a car for the first time...

 

So, you know when you maybe give it a bit too much throttle when starting up ?

Moving for the first time

OK, it's more lurching and stalling than driving, but small steps and all that!

To be fair the test was to mostly check driveshaft fit and to see what needs attention next.

Stalling so readily seems to have highlighted an issue with fuel or spark because she always used to creep along on idle OK.