07-12-2018, 10:20 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-12-2018, 10:24 PM by Tony Press.)
(07-12-2018, 05:19 PM)Biddlecombe Wrote: Today, I finished cleaning and greasing the front axle, brake links and steering and then went through an enormous learning curve, for me. As there was a hint of oil/grease around the front nearside hub I took a screwdriver to tighten the grease access screw only to realise that it didn't tighten but just disappeared inside the hub. So after due reference to A7 Companion, I used the hub puller for the first time and discovered the wonderful workings of the front bearings etc. It wasn't a job that I intended to do today, I was just going to clean up, and get Vera started, you will realise why she is called Vera when you see the pics below, after the trauma of the petrol tank and a few other challenges. Anyway thanks to the publication all back together and started, with that my neighbour pops out and asks if I was going out as he wanted to pick up his modern from the garage, so hey ho we went to town, 1 mile and dropped him off, then a quick 1 mile along the seafront and through town, waves, and thumbs up all round. As it was school chucking out time I thought that I would call by and pick my 14 year old daughter up. Well I never expected the reaction. "How could you embaress me in front of all my friends?" Apparently dads' don't understand teens. Bugger, I am 71, if I don't understand them now I never will.
Anyway back home and a cup of tea and all calmed down, Vera put away for the night. That was my day.
What a lovely genuine car - so good to see. Cherish it - as you do !
As for daughters - when little my granddaughters loved the sevens- not so keen now they are teenagers- but that is ok they will grow up.
Pauline (I am not allowed to say her age) loves her Crossfire and quite appreciates Vintage cars.
