NEW POWER TOOL RANGE FROM SEALEY
Aug 1st
When considering performance, convenience and maintenance, cordless and brushless technology has revolutionised the power tool market. This article explores the significant benefits of cordless and brushless power tools, helping you make informed decisions for your toolkit.
The Advantages of Cordless Power Tools
- Unmatched Mobility
Cordless power tools offer unparalleled mobility, allowing you to move freely around your workspace without the limitations of power cables. This increased manoeuvrability enhances productivity, especially in areas where plugging in a tool is inconvenient or impossible. Sealey’s cordless tools are designed with user comfort in mind, ensuring they are easy to handle and operate.
Additionally, each tool kit comes More >
FLEXY LIGHT
Aug 1st
The MAGFLEX1000 is an LED strip light that can be twisted, bent and contorted into all kinds of shapes, making it incredibly versatile for a host of environments.
It also comes with a stretchable strap with fixing hooks at either end that twist 180o, allowing the lamp to span a wide area, such as under the bonnet, between vehicle doors when doing interior work, across the underside of the car or mounted to the ramp as a side light.
The light can be used in many applications – such as.
Under bonnet lamp
Site light
Ramp light
Slim inspection lamp
Hands-free work light
Interior work light
Hazard warning light
Wearable for More >
TRAILER CONTACT POINTS
Aug 1st
Trailer (and caravan) single seven-pin (12N) plugs and sockets need replacement from time to time due to exposure to the elements causing corrosion in the wiring contacts, physical damage, or damage due to an electrical fault.
Connect Workshop Consumables, the UK’s premier automotive consumables brand, have both aluminium alloy and nylon-bodied plugs and sockets in their range.
For the aluminium alloy-bodied version, part number 39946 is the seven-pin plug and part number 39947 is the seven-pin socket. For the nylon-bodied type, part number 39948 is the seven-pin plug and 39949 is the seven-pin socket.
These are robust and easy-to-fit plugs and sockets suitable More >
CERBERA RETURN HOSES
Aug 1st
Motaclan releases two new fuel return hoses for the TVR Cerbera
Motaclan, the UK’s leading classic British car parts specialist, is delighted to announce the availability of two new upgraded fuel return hoses for the TVR Cerbera, produced from 1996-2006 and equipped with TVR’s own AJPV8 engine.
Manufactured in high-quality ethanol-resistant rubber, the new fuel return hoses are also wrapped in stainless steel braiding for longevity and appearance. Both feature the correct crimped male fitting at one end.
The first of the new hoses links the bulkhead to the fuel pressure regulator and is perfectly sized at 50cm long to match the OE equivalent. The More >
PICKING UP WHERE HE LEFT OFF … JUST 35 YEARS AGO!
Jul 25th
The biggest news of the year as far as the UK’s kitcar industry is concerned with news this week that the kitcar icon that is Tim Dutton, fresh from ‘retirement’ and selling his amphibious cars business has announced that he is returning to making kitcars again, his first since 1989. He sold 8000 of them by the time he stopped and turned to amphibs.
Tim Dutton back as a kitcar manufacturer – AGAIN! Me, Tim and the ‘Round Britain In a Tiny Speedboat’ legend that is Harry Dwyer!
Tim has recently been buying and restoring Phaeton S4s, one of his biggest-selling models More >
CATERHAM CARS TEAMS UP WITH THE RAF
Jul 25th
Caterham Cars and the RAF have unveiled a special one-off Seven built using exterior and interior components from a Puma HC2 helicopter, paying tribute to the remarkable aircraft.
The Caterham Seven 360R has been created to raise money for injured servicemen and women and will be on display for the first time at this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix.
To be auctioned off through Collecting Cars, it’s hoped the joint project between the Royal Air Force, Caterham, Mission Motorsport and Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund will raise more than £100,000.
This project between Caterham and the RAF is in support of the Science More >
NO SMOKING HERE
Jul 25th
The new Laser Diagnostic Smoke Leak Detector Kit (part number 8831), is specially designed for controlled smoke generation, facilitating the detection of elusive leaks in various closed systems.
It’s a valuable tool for quickly pinpointing leaks in inlet manifold pipe work, plenum tubes, turbo pipes, intercoolers, exhaust systems, EVAP systems, engine breather pipes and even vehicle door seals.
The kit comes with expandable bungs and rubber cones for convenient sealing and can also be utilised in conjunction with the Laser Turbo-system tester set (Part No. 7981). Supplied with a convenient hook to hang under-bonnet, the instrument uses commercially available baby oil.
Designed to be powered by 12V More >
ENGINE TIDY FROM SUMMIT RACING
Jul 25th
Summit Racing’s™ Engine Building Organisers let you put engine components in order, ready for assembly.
Take your choice of an organiser for pistons and connecting rods or the deluxe version for pistons, rods, rocker arms, pushrods and, lifters.
Summit Racing Engine Building Organisers are designed for V8 engines, but you can use them for other engine configurations as well.
They recommend protecting parts from the elements by covering your organiser with a Summit Racing™ Engine Bag.
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CRIKEY, SKINNY RIB T-SHIRTS?
Jul 25th
NEW from Woolies Trim is this Thin Rib Lining Carpet to suit many kit and classic cars.
Part no. 154a is available in Anthracite, Blue and Ocean Blue 2mtr (78in) wide, non-fray at just £20 per linear metre (off the roll, basically).
Anthracite and Ocean Blue match with the non-ribbed version part no. 413.
Narrow 3mm (1/8in) ribs running through the length of the roll. It is made from rotproof polypropylene and is thin and pliable.
It is ideal for wall and roof linings on many types of specialist cars, campers and conversions.
More from www.woolies-trim.co.uk or call them on 01778 347 347 ENDS.
HIGH-POWER LED UPGRADE FOR THE LUCAS L661 REVERSING LIGHT
Jul 25th
Many owners of older kitcars feel the need to enjoy effective reversing lights, being able to use a red rear foglight when conditions turn murky, and perhaps more effective brake lights. However, bolting on extra auxiliary lights rarely improves a classic car, so a high-power, multi-function LED upgrade can be the answer.
For the Lucas L661 reversing light and many others of a similar size, this upgrade conversion will equip the original reversing light with a high-powered white light for reversing, plus an extra red brake light, plus a red rear foglight at the flick of a switch
The custom-designed LED lightboard fits neatly behind the lens and becomes More >
