Mark D Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 My skirts are from Agape.They have the central mechanism like those posted above but, as already mentioned, the originally came with clamps at each end that made for a very dubious fixing. They've now been adapted so I still have the central mechanism but a welded 'prong' on the trailing edge now slots into a 'socket' and the front edge bolts up from underneath, into a captive nut. Solid as a rock. They've also been rolled slightly at the trailing edge, to provide a better fit. Any chance of seeing a picture? I've got a thread going right now requesting info on how these mount at the lower edges. Love to see what you've done. Cheers Quote
Jim Yergin Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 Now that's a switch, a non-technical thread going off into a technical area. Usually the other way around. Jim Yergin Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 You guys are losing your touch. Let's get back off track. Quote
Don Coatney Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Here you go.The original and a recreation with my P15... Robin; I know you guys and gals across the pond dont follow the same (right side) driving directions we do here in the states. Is the leggy lady in your recreation picture having a problem finding your dipstick? Or have you moved your dipstick to the wrong side of your engine? Quote
greg g Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Not to reprise an earlier thread but did we not just determin the longer dipstick was easier to locate under the bonnet????? Everybody go UNNNNNNNNNGH!!!! Quote
Robin (UK) Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Robin; Is the leggy lady in your recreation picture having a problem finding your dipstick? Or have you moved your dipstick to the wrong side of your engine? No... she was fettling my throttle!!! Quote
Don Coatney Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 No... she was fettling my throttle!!! Interesting. All this time I thought throttle linkage could be found right in the middle of the head. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 That's illegal in the US. At least if done in public. Quote
greg g Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 HMMMMM my dictionary says fettle is to remove excess material as in a casting, or to prepare or arrange oneself, or to place in or to be in a certain state of health or mind. Or to line or repair your furnace............ any way an interesting choice word. Guess we don't need to discuss the non automotive use of throttle. Quote
Robin (UK) Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 HMMMMM my dictionary says fettle is to remove excess material as in a casting, or to prepare or arrange oneself, or to place in or to be in a certain state of health or mind.Or to line or repair your furnace............ any way an interesting choice word. Guess we don't need to discuss the non automotive use of throttle. Hi Greg, Here's the context... Origin of FETTLE British dialect: to set in order, get ready. From Middle English fetlen: to shape, prepare; perhaps akin to Old English fetian to fetch — more at fetch First Known Use: 1881 Here endeth today's English lesson. Quote
Robin (UK) Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Interesting. All this time I thought throttle linkage could be found right in the middle of the head. Hey Don. You're right. I'm starting to think she wasn't a real mechanic after all!! Quote
Don Coatney Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Hey Don.You're right. I'm starting to think she wasn't a real mechanic after all!! Real mechanic or not it appears she could take the job to completion. Quote
Greenbomb Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 I'm inclined to believe a guy oughta have his throttle fettled every now and then. Just to keep the cobwebs out of it, you see. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 shall we next discuss "gruntle"? Sounds a little extreme, Greg. Refined gentlemen get their throttles fettled. The rest of us just get a Cleveland Steamer. Quote
greg g Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 I certainly shant be going to Cleveland soon.................. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 Come on Joe. Cut the crap. I guess that qualifies as one more double entendre. Quote
Charlie Olson Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 I have become rather fond of this type of model. My only complaint is that the exhaust is too close to the intake. Other than that; happy motoring!!!!!! Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 I never need much of an excuse to post this picture of my car again!!! Duh, winner! Quote
T120 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 ...Kinda interesting the changes in women's fashions over time. These days what used to be regarded as under garments are now worn as outer garments..I ain't complaining,just something I've noticed Quote
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