Dear Team
In all my ramblings I couldn't find a dedicated Butch update mechanically speaking- there is plenty of action where he is invited to events etc elsewhere
Anyway a change of plans has meant that we can now do the Manx Classic- next week- which you may recall we aborted last year with broken clutch
Butch has been in mothballs since then- as I had some house leak dramas to cope with as well as Camilla and the Camper needing attention- 2015 was a rotten year for TopCat finances
So we dusted him down- and since then I have been melting the plastic to get things ordered
First of all the team fitted my new clutch - a 7 1/4 inch triple plate unit from Tony Tewson of superclutch 01926 812136 they say is has more meat in it than before- so should give better starts and hopefully more driveability
But we needed
new centre exhaust- the below was the first Dr Gas X pipe in the UK- which we put on in 1990- certainly lasted well!
So have ordered a new stainless centre system from these guys
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHEVROLET-CAM ... e#shpCntId
Also needed new brake discs all round- which we have- had to order the fixing bolts from Rally Design (who supply Willwood equipment
01795 531871
Real Steel came to the rescue for a new set of Moroso spiral plug leads and they have a new type of Centre breathing air cleaner assy to replace my K&N system made by Edelbrock it is half the price of the K &N (still £60) (01895) 440505
Finally as it is due to be wet next week- I had to order 1 x Michelin TB15 - to make up the set - bought from Vintage Tyres on (0845) 1200711 - don't ask the price)!
Other contacts that have proved spot on Pete Stafford from US Automotive on 01234 273155- who supplied Camilla's mini starter
these guys for the correct OEM looking wipers for Butch and Camilla
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221054792445? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Friend of mine has given me a set of brand new Ridgard racing seats- which may or may be get fitted in time (in return for me entering him at Cholmondeley POP!) Good turn etc
Huge expense - but we do have an action packed summer season coming up and he has to be ready for these events
I give all my phone numbers of the contacts and experts I have used for years- they are the best and the best kit from the right people is the sort of info this website seeks to provide! Hope this is useful?
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