The 289 Register

Nice work Valerie and Phil! Looking forward to it!

Thanks Stu - Bought two of them today. Another job for the winter!

Thanks for this info. I refurbed my own axle, and have a slight weep on both sides. Makes me want to weep. Looking at receipts, I purchased 2 x GHS179 oil seals from Brown and Gammons. I guess I'll have to change them out. The oil isn't getting on the brake shoes, but there's a bead of oil at the bo...

Thanks Roger - that makes sense. I'm thinking of re-doing my dash in aluminium with everything in the right place over the winter, so I will convert to the 2SJ in the process I think. The gear lever trim ring I have is square-edged, so I guess if I could even get a more rounded chrome one I would be...

Ah - no not like that. The Trico logo I got is on the push button on the dash only - the bottle is round and unbranded, in a black metal cage.

This whole cobra thing is a minefield isn't it?

I'm a bit late to this thread - I got sold something pretty 'vintage' in a cardboard MOD box that had been rotting in one of Gerry's sheds for many years. He told me was the right thing to fit, so I fitted it. Not got any pics to hand right now, but it definitely isn't a 2SJ. It is a manually-pumped...

Something for your christmas wish-list?

https://www.dprintes.com/cars-duong-0907-5nh

Welcome Allan! I started the same way as you - bought an engine first, then a welder to make a stand, then finally ordered the car from Gerry. Mine is a Ford 302 in a 289. If you're anywhere near Farnham, you'd be welcome to inspect and discuss it over some tea in my garage. While I built the engine...

A combined Revival and Festival of Speed online - not quite the same, but probably worth watching!

https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-speedweek/

Just a note to say this event is happening again this Sunday from 8:30. I can't go but here are the details if anyone else can make it: https://www.facebook.com/BlackSwanClassicCarMeet/