1961 3000 Restoration

[DerekJ]

A word of warning. It is an absolute PITA to fit the wings when the engine and everything else is in place.

 

[Healey Nut]

Wings are a PITA to fit whenever you do it , you need arms like an oragutang and the patience of a saint .

 

[christophe]

A beautiful work of art!

I worked on my '63 BJ7 engine yesterday. My car is also black. Seeing your project is great incentive for me to keep mine going.
Dale

Thanks! I hope it runs and drives as nice as it looks!

 

[christophe]

A word of warning. It is an absolute PITA to fit the wings when the engine and everything else is in place.

When you say wings, what are you referring to?

Thanks!

 

[DerekJ]

In the Western Colony I believe they are referred to as 'fenders'.:friendly_wink:

 

[Healey Nut]

Wings = fenders
Bonnet = hood
Boot = trunk .
Chips = fries
Crisps = chips
Pop = Soda
Beer = beer ( but the American stuff is watered down sheep dip)
English lesson over:eagerness::congratulatory:

 

[Mstanleyfl]

Gudgeon pin - wrist pin
spanner - wrench

Who the **** knows what is "near side / off side"

 

[Dandare]

Offside is something that happens in the FA Cup Final.

Danny

 

[Healey Nut]

Gudgeon pin - wrist pin
spanner - wrench

Who the **** knows what is "near side / off side"

Near side = Drivers side
Off side = passenger side .
Whitworth spanners = Cluster#%€¥ of sizes that even I don't get and I am from the UK . :excitement:

 

[christophe]

Gotcha. I thought you were referring to those wing looking pieces that make up the radiator shroud, if you can call it that. I'll agree with you on most American beers! Fortunately, many small breweries have been established lately and are brewing some decent, non watered down beers.

 

[Gearhead_Garage]

rose joint = heim joint
hardy-spicer union = universal joint

Every time I hear someone say "jubilee clip" I think of what the Queen might use to control her hairdo at her 50th coronation anniversary.

jubilee clip = hose clamp

 

[pan]

I like the American name for grease nipple: Zerk!

 

[Healey Nut]

Ok so anyone have any ideas what a "Birmingham Screwdriver" is ?
I know I just want to test everyone else's English Slang knowledge .

 

[Healey Nut]

I like the American name for grease nipple: Zerk!

sounds like an enemy planet off Star Trek .
"Beam me up Scottie and don't forget the dilithium crystals"

 

[HealeyRick]

Ok so anyone have any ideas what a "Birmingham Screwdriver" is ?
I know I just want to test everyone else's English Slang knowledge .

I could tell you, but Basil would ban me.

 

[Mstanleyfl]

Ok so anyone have any ideas what a "Birmingham Screwdriver" is ?
I know I just want to test everyone else's English Slang knowledge .

Americanese - BFH?

 

[Healey Nut]

Americanese - BFH?

Top of the class , give out the pencils:friendly_wink:

 

[trotti]

I like the American name for grease nipple: Zerk!

Led me to do a bit of Googling and I ended up here - very interesting man, that Zerk.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

rev counter == tachometer

 

[pan]

Thanks, Trotti, I have been wondering where that name came from!