Two smaller ones keeps your chest from getting wet...bra, perhaps? Tony
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Richard Philps <[email protected]>wrote: > Not sure whether one large golf umbrella or two smaller and more easily > managed versions are the best. What do you think? > > A very topical issue at the moment, but Sunday looks fine in > Gloucestershire..... > > Richard. > > Spotmog. > > > On 13 Jul 2012, at 17:47, Dave P wrote: > > > Driving in the rain IS nice, but above about 50, the tonneau flaps a > lot,making me wonder about having some loops sewn on and threading a bit of > carbon tube through itto stop the flapping;also,tucking it behind the > drivers seat is a bit untidy, and stops the seat belt sliding > properly.......(still do it, tho!). > Got caught a some lights in the rain recently, and simply put up my > umbrella till the lights changed;must admit ,I did it for attention as well > as practicality, but it stopped the paddling pool effect! > Dont know what id have done if the umbrella wouldnt retract again!!! > Dave > ------------------------------ > Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:23:12 +0000 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] New Owner at Last!!! > > Tony > > Further, the timber frame is better not completely dried out, it is bad > for the joints. > > Also bad for the joints is jacking on one side; the frame twists. > If the joints are sound, jacking on one side will raise both sides but it > puts a great load on the frame. > > Jack in the centre of the bottom cross tube at the front and lower onto axle > stands; jack in the centre of the rear top-hat section cross member at the > back, again use axle stands. > > When washing, I put a large plastic sheet under the bonnet from scuttle to > cowl and after washing the bonnet gather up the sheet so as to contain the > water. After washing take the car for a blow. This will also dry out the > discs and prevent the pads sticking on. > > Driving solo in the rain with a tonneau cover over the rest of the car is > very enjoyable. Put on one sidescreen, or not. > > Brian of SpotMog > > On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Tim Harris <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > On 12 July 2012 08:51, Tony Ives <[email protected]> wrote: > > Morgan's ...really do not like the wet. > > > Sorry mate, I know you seem to have attracted a fair amount of approbation > with your post, and I don't want to make you feel victimised, but this bit > especially raised my hackles. > > A car that can't be driven in the wet has been poorly maintained, plain > and simple. Leaks can be fixed, exposed metalwork and wiring can be > protected. There's absolutely no reason why one cannot drive and enjoy > one's Morgan in the rain just as much as in the dry. > > Tim > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> Your > Subscription<http://www.listbox.com> > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> Your > Subscription<http://www.listbox.com> > > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
