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IF YOU BUY ONE CAR BOOK IN 2022 – BUY THIS ONE!
Feb 3rd
Here’s a very long overdue book! Written by Unipower owner (more than one!) and custodian of the Unipower GT Register, Gerry Hulford, it really is great to see this reach three dimensions.
Gerry has put his heart and soul into this, you can tell. His passion for the subject oozes out of every lovingly crafted page. The 172-page hardback book covers the full history of the car from its launch in 1966.
Although an original design created by Ernie Unger and Val Dare-Bryan, there’s definitely some mileage in the cliché that it’s ‘a baby Lamborghini Miura’, which came out after the Unipower.
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ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT
Feb 3rd
Now, kitcars with rear-wheel-drive Ford set-ups can be fitted with electronic speedometers thanks to a new sensor from Burton Power.
The sensor will connect to most Ford RWD gearboxes that have an M18 x 1.5 speedometer cable output thread.
The sensor gives an eight pulse per revolution signal and is just 45mm in length which means it can be mounted within most transmission tunnels.
Connection to the electronic speedometer is by means of a three-wire connector: pickup, live and an earth. Order as part number REVT9-A at £46.20 inc VAT.
More details from 0208 554 2281 or via www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
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UNDER THE PUMP
Feb 3rd
Webcon has announced that it now has stocks of the Huco 12v suction fuel pump.
The Huco pump is intended for under-bonnet mounting and offers an excellent alternative to boot-mounted or in-tank fuel pumps.
The 12v pump delivers fuel at a maximum capacity of 130 l/hr at a maximum pressure of 0.15 bar and with maximum suction of 0.2 bar which makes it suitable for carburettor fuel systems.
The Huco pump is quite compact measuring just 78mm in diameter and 120mm in length.
Fuel line connections are via two 8mm diameter tubes and electrical connection involves just two wires.
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YOU CAN’T WASH YOUR CAR WITH A BONIO!
Feb 3rd
Looking for a sponge that covers all bases, lasts a long time, and is eco-friendly?
The Seep Dogbone sponge is just the ticket! Made from cellulose wood pulp, its larger size and seriously soft and absorbing 100 per cent renewable material is ideal for most washing tasks, especially those of heavier duty both in and out of the house.
Whether you’re doing the car wash, wiping down your bike after a muddy ride or just tackling those bigger pots and pans, the Seep Dogbone sponge will be of help.
Just like the Seep Sponge with Loofah Scourer, this sponge can be placed in a garden compost bin where it will naturally start to break down.
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WOOLIES THE SOFT TRIM MEISTERS
Feb 3rd
Our friends at Woolies Trim can supply all manner of obvious soft trim parts but also stock harder to find items and have a fantastic range of door seals and edge trims ranging from the early traditional tack-on furflex to the more modern PVC push on door seals.
Prices start at £3.50 per linear metre.
More information from www.woolies-trim.co.uk or 01778 347 347 ENDS.
WELD IT UP
Feb 3rd
Machine Mart is one of Britain’s biggest suppliers of welding equipment and whether you have previous welding experience or if you’re a welding novice, you are bound to find a product for you.
The best-selling, easy to set up Clarke MIG135TE Welder is ideal for the DIY enthusiast, thanks to its professional style, non-live torch and turbofan, which allows for prolonged welding at full power.
This excellent value welder comes complete with everything you need to get started including CO2 gas (390g), face shield and helpful user guide/instructions.
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SQUEAK-FREE WIPER BLADES
Feb 3rd
Parts in Motion reminds drivers to replace blades for streak-free cleaning in winter.
In winter, the importance of having fresh wiper blades with good adhesion to the windscreen glass can be more visible than any other time of year.
Throughout the winter months, salt is sprayed onto the road surface in order to minimise the risk of ice and frozen patches.
Following vehicles on wet roads that had been salted the previous night means your windscreen wipers will be working overtime and PartsinMotion.co.uk reminds drivers to replace their wiper blades to ensure streak-free visibility, even in the worst winter conditions.
Matt Gates, director of PartsinMotion.co.uk, said: “Wiper blades are More >
CLASSIC MEETS MODERN
Jan 27th
A manufacturer keeping a low profile but very busy nevertheless is Formosa Cars based in Dorset and their 120GR model available in two guises.
Formosa 120GR
There’s the short nose version based around (91in chassis) Triumph Herald (or Vitesse) donor or the long nose example that is based on (99in chassis) Reliant Scimitar SE5 (or SE5A) donor.
The company is run by top rodder, Gary Janes and he has followed the specials era theme with the GR120. Therefore, the car is very much what you make of it and you can go your own way once you have your bodyshell and donor.
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MULTI-FACETED!
Jan 27th
Burton Power has announced that it now has stocks of Facet’s solid-state type competition fuel pump kit.
The American-made pump flows at a maximum rate of 27 gallons per hour and operates by moving a stainless-steel plunger inside a brass cylinder. There are no seals or diaphragm to wear.
The kit includes a replaceable 74-micron fuel filter and a magnet to trap metallic particles.
The negative earth pump is suitable for front or rear mounting and comes with unions, rubber mountings and a spare filter.
Order as FAC480530K at £94.50 inc VAT with more details from 0208 554 2281 or via www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
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THIS DRIVES ME NUTS!
Jan 27th
You’ve got original factory wheel nuts and you’ve got the wheel nut socket that was supplied with the car. But it doesn’t fit! What’s going on?
Some wheel nuts are manufactured with a permanently fitted chromium-plated cap. These start off from the factory as a whole size, but over time due to the combination of corrosion and impact tool use, the wheel nuts can swell by up to 0.5mm.
Laser Tools has a solution! This newly introduced three-piece impact socket set (part number 8214) features ½in drive sockets that are double-ended, one end 1mm larger than the other, which overcomes the issue More >
