Spinakerr
New Member
All,
I had been looking for a 3500 P6 for a number of months when Frazzle posted up his recently acquired P5B in the 'Selling' section of this board. I was struck by its looks and began researching in earnest. After driving two that were for sale in London (one an ex-Government car) I was smitten with the stance, road manners and sense of gentlemanly progress. After some correspondence with Frazzle I ended up on a train to Dumfries departing Euston Station last bank holiday Friday and after a test drive with ample hospitality I drove the Zircon Blue saloon back to London in 350 mile stint, pulling up in time for last orders. As you may have seen from Frazzle's post this car used to belong to the Lord Mayor Of London before spending years in Scotland, so there was a certain homecoming air.
A five hour drive is one way to find out if a car is the right fit and I have to say my reaction was entirely positive. There is lots to do, especially with the MOT in July, but I have budgeted accordingly and will no doubt be asking for advice along the way! This weekend I have begun investigations on various leaks/rattles/squeaks and fitted a new screenwash pump & piping. One MOT point ticked off.
I went to Kwik Fit to diagnose a 'tendency to the left' and while amiable & complimentary of the vehicle said they could not align wheels as they do not have the secs on the database. Does anybody know these/know a garage that does?
I drove into central London on a whim last night and took a picture just up from the British Film Institute. I have cleaned it today, don't worry, and a Hamilton cover is on the way (I am on the waiting list with Wandsworth for a garage).
So my journey begins...hopefully nothing too drastic beneath the surface but we shall see.
On the 'to do' list:
Source spare wheel (Rostyle).
Replace/recon power steering pump (currently an awful racket and leaking).
Standard service - oil change, plugs, filters, grease points et all before the tuning (tappets occasionally audible, mixture etc to be adjusted).
Oil leak fault finding can begin proper - not head or rockers, somewhere lower down and on the right side. Possible rope seal.
Flush radiator and ensure not leaking.
Jacking points need welding and sealing.
Door bottoms and sills to be waxoyl filled.
Rear nearside wheel arch hole to be plated and undersealed.
Replace all front bushes (mostly cracked).
Replace door external seals (where the glass meets the bottom of the door).
Front foglight reseat (possible impact here in the past).
All switches to be cleaned - currently the indicators are lazy at low speed. Anybody know the cause here?
And many more.
I had been looking for a 3500 P6 for a number of months when Frazzle posted up his recently acquired P5B in the 'Selling' section of this board. I was struck by its looks and began researching in earnest. After driving two that were for sale in London (one an ex-Government car) I was smitten with the stance, road manners and sense of gentlemanly progress. After some correspondence with Frazzle I ended up on a train to Dumfries departing Euston Station last bank holiday Friday and after a test drive with ample hospitality I drove the Zircon Blue saloon back to London in 350 mile stint, pulling up in time for last orders. As you may have seen from Frazzle's post this car used to belong to the Lord Mayor Of London before spending years in Scotland, so there was a certain homecoming air.
A five hour drive is one way to find out if a car is the right fit and I have to say my reaction was entirely positive. There is lots to do, especially with the MOT in July, but I have budgeted accordingly and will no doubt be asking for advice along the way! This weekend I have begun investigations on various leaks/rattles/squeaks and fitted a new screenwash pump & piping. One MOT point ticked off.
I went to Kwik Fit to diagnose a 'tendency to the left' and while amiable & complimentary of the vehicle said they could not align wheels as they do not have the secs on the database. Does anybody know these/know a garage that does?
I drove into central London on a whim last night and took a picture just up from the British Film Institute. I have cleaned it today, don't worry, and a Hamilton cover is on the way (I am on the waiting list with Wandsworth for a garage).
So my journey begins...hopefully nothing too drastic beneath the surface but we shall see.
On the 'to do' list:
Source spare wheel (Rostyle).
Replace/recon power steering pump (currently an awful racket and leaking).
Standard service - oil change, plugs, filters, grease points et all before the tuning (tappets occasionally audible, mixture etc to be adjusted).
Oil leak fault finding can begin proper - not head or rockers, somewhere lower down and on the right side. Possible rope seal.
Flush radiator and ensure not leaking.
Jacking points need welding and sealing.
Door bottoms and sills to be waxoyl filled.
Rear nearside wheel arch hole to be plated and undersealed.
Replace all front bushes (mostly cracked).
Replace door external seals (where the glass meets the bottom of the door).
Front foglight reseat (possible impact here in the past).
All switches to be cleaned - currently the indicators are lazy at low speed. Anybody know the cause here?
And many more.
