Graham Chapman Classic Cars

Graham Chapman of Graham Chapman Classic Cars visited us students at Leeds City College classic car restoration course.
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Jowett Javelin photo library

A Photobucket account has been set up for the Leeds City college restoration work on the Jowett Javelin to be displayed.

A1 Commuting

Normally the drive up the A1 is full of boring rep mobiles. Just once in a while I see an interesting car like this Camaro.

Springs and things

Mostly worked on the Audi Quattro on long term loan from Will Holman of Practical Performance Car magazine.  Today we looking at Springs and dampers so set about getting the uprights off.

The blue Mini came in with a knocking noise at the back.  We also found a fault on front driver side.

brake test

Brake test sheet

We used the rollers to do a brake test today.  I was surprised that the MOT tests for front wheel balance only.  Rear wheels out of balance can pass as long as the total braking effort is high enough.

Jowett comes home

 

Today we unloaded the Jowett Javelin from the trailer it had ridden on back from the NEC Classic Car Show.

NEC Classic Car Show

Lea Francis Lynx

The college do the restoration theatre at the Footman James Classic Car Show.  As a student I got a free ticket great! I went to the show on Friday 16 November.  Bought a welding helmet and a tub of red rubber grease.

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