LET THE BUS TAKE THE STRAIN – THE CAREER OF ALAN PONSFORD THE DESIGNER OF THE AVA K1
Dec 8th
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Crikey, if this was Total Bus magazine the name Alan Ponsford would be very familiar to you. Much like the CVs of Lee Noble or Jeremy Phillips may have escaped the attention of a member of the Duple Owner’s Club, Alan is the big cheese of bus and coach design. However, he also designed one of the finest handling kitcars of all time in the guise of the AVA K1. Possibly the most advanced in terms of looks, too. Some 36 years after it was unveiled it still seems box-fresh according to STEVE HOLE …
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PERFECT FOR KITCARS POWERED BY PINTO OR COSSIE YB
Dec 1st
On most modern power conversions, the original distributor is redundant and can be removed.
However, on the Pinto and Cosworth YB engines, the distributor cannot be completely removed unless a dry sump oil system is installed, because the original type of oil pump uses the drive provided by the distributor.
This new compact Distributor Delete Unit from Burton Power provides a neat and easily installed solution to drive the oil pump.
Order the Distributor Delete Unit as part number FT297 at £120.00 (inc VAT).
More details at the other end of 0208 554 2281 or via www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
THESE ARE LOVELY
Dec 1st
Webcon has announced the introduction of two superb quality fuel pressure gauges.
Both gauges are liquid filled to ensure consistent results and feature 1/8 NPT threaded adaptors to fit most gauge adaptors and fuel pressure regulators on the market.
The gauges are Webcon branded to distinguish them from lesser quality units and are extremely competitively priced.
Both gauges are available from stock and order details are as follows:
System type Pressure Range Part No Price (inc VAT) Carburettor 0-15 PSI WFR150 £23.75 EFI 0-8 bar WFR151 £25.07
Available now from 01932 787 100 or via www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
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NEW FOR GROVES!
Dec 1st
Readers often ask whatever happened to the De Havilland Motor Company. Until this week, I had no answer, but it appears that DHC boss Terry Groves has reappeared as Newgrove Automotive, but is still based in Suffolk.
The company specialises in classic car restoration (they’ve just recommissioned a Ferrari 308 and made a glorious job of it) race preparation and custom builds, while they are also working on a brand-new kit.
It’s called the Newgrove LMR1 and although the donor vehicle has yet to be announced and the company is keeping details close to their chests, but Terry did reveal that power More >
BITS, BOLTS AND BOBS
Dec 1st
Instead of storing fasteners in cups or sandwich bags and relying on memory to remember which bolt belongs to what part, Boltster organisers take the guesswork out of keeping fasteners for a job organised in one place. They are made from high-strength silicone that is chemical-resistant and heat-resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Summit Racing carries three styles of Boltster organisers. They’re backed by a one-year limited warranty.
The Original Boltster is a flexible mat with 765 holes to organise fasteners in any configuration you need. The main holes can hold bolts as small as M7 and as large as M17.
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MATT NOT GLOSS
Dec 1st
Nice smelling product from the pressure washing king’s, Kärcher and their ‘Bring Back The Wow’ Cockpit Care cleans well enough and has a nice smell and if you like a matt rather than gloss finish then this might well be of interest.
Competitively priced it’ll do the job for you and a 500ml bottle is a bargain at £9.99 with more from www.kaercher.co.uk ENDS.
FULL SUPPORT
Dec 1st
Machine Mart has recently added two new products to their extensive garage equipment range, in the form of new Clarke Axle Stands.
The first is the Clarke CAX20S 20 Tonne Short Axle Stand. Benefiting from heavy-duty steel construction with a durable powdercoated finish, this singular stand is manufactured to a high quality to provide the user with increased strength and safety.
The CAX20S utilises a screw-style stand with a ball-bearing race for smooth action. This means it is easy to set up your load at a precise desired support height while keeping it secure with the locking collar. The wide U-shaped saddle More >
GLIPTONE MAKES DIRT AND GRIME GO AWAY!
Dec 1st
Vanish is a high-alkaline concentrate detergent for use during any pre-soak, as an extremely effective part in all types of car wash systems.
The product dissolves a wide variety of soils, minerals and carbons on contact and with minimal to no agitation. Can be used effectively in ‘Touch Free’ and hybrid systems, through prep guns and/or pre-soak lance.
Vanish can be combined with our Snow Foam Cannons to create a rich, lavish, thick foam that clings to the surface for longer meaning dwell time resulting in much easier cleaning of the bodywork of the car.
A 950ml bottle costs £7.91 and is available now via www.gliptoneeurope.com ENDS.
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DOOR DEFENDER
Dec 1st
Believe it or not, your family car has a lot more security features than the average hotel or holiday let. Defender has launched a Door Handle Alarm for greater security at your holiday accommodation, enabling you to sleep soundly, knowing your door is protected.
This lightweight, portable intruder alarm is the perfect travel companion and uses magnetic field technology to detect human contact with a door handle. It hangs on an interior door handle and emits a powerful 125dB alarm when the handle on the other side of the door is touched.
Created by British inventor, John Fearnall, this clever detection alarm works More >
NEW E-TYPE KIT!
Dec 1st
Several new Airfix Gift Sets or Starter Sets were released this year to offer temptation at Christmas. There are many car models to choose from but new vehicles for 2022 include a Bugatti Chiron, a Jaguar E-Type, and a Pagani Huayra.
This year, the sets are a gift that keeps on giving – anyone who purchases an Airfix Gift Set or Starter Set before March 31, 2023, will have the opportunity to win an incredible once-in-a-lifetime flight in Britain’s iconic Spitfire aircraft.
This E-type Starter Set caught my eye. It portrays the Series one model produced between 1961 and 1967. Available as a 1:43 scale More >
