Not that I’m in a position to take it on, but…… Is it a saloon or a 2+2?
Martin
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 saloon needing new home
Hi Ken
Can you let m
vehicle the vehicle must be made up
of mainly original components. Any variation alters the points status and may
subsequently require the vehicle to be MoTed. This is a very messy area and can
result in very complex arguments
Quantum 2+2 saloon Q plate!
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:49:08 AM UTC
I telephoned Grosvenor Exhibitions today to pre-book my ticket for Newark 2023.
Unlike last year, there is no charge for kit car drivers to enter or camp for
the duration….
I expect a bigger attendance of folk ‘staying over’ for the weekend – or maybe
not because there is no mention of this in
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] ULEZ compliant?
No luck with my saloon , it's on a B plate (reg85 ?) I wonder if it's due to it
being pre sva/iva?
My 2+2 won't check as it says it's sorned, but that would be free as it is over
40 and tax exempt.
Darren
On Wed, 3 May 2023,
Planning a trip to London in a modern tin box, we checked to see if the car is
ULEZ compliant (no real surprise that it is)…. Just being curious I entered the
Quantum registration number to find it was also compliant! This is a huge
surprise, as it is a 1987 donor with a CVH engine and E-prefix
Judging from the retail price of an aluminium alloy rad, I suspect a 2nd-hand
one would cost as much or more than a new standard one.
Martin Scott
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Does
As I understand it there are 2 ‘types’ of Fiesta mk2 XR2 radiators – one with
copper end tanks and one with plastic end tanks. Both will fit with respect to
the hoses, but (from memory) there is a small difference on the mounting holes
which may need altering on the body (an easy fix)
Martin Sco
Welcome to the World of Quantum…..
Whilst you’re doing the job (apologies if you already know) it’s worth
replacing all the fuel hoses with ethanol proof hose – I’d recommend (having
searched a lot) that Car builder Solutions is the preferred supplier.
8mm and 6mm I/D are probably the sizes need
I don’t know the answer to this (maybe I should as I have a saloon). Mine is
running 185/55 x 14, I can’t recall the offset. On the Rear you need to be
aware of how close the tyres are to the trailing arms, as well as inner arches.
At the front the steering rack is either a standard or XR2. Some
y were wrong.
Chris
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue
Most of the factors sell LUK clutch kits – I got one for my Rickm
ute.
I tried the local Ford stealer yesterday. They had a few suggestions, but they
were special order so I wouldn’t be able to return then if they were wrong.
Chris
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Most of the factors sell LUK clutch kits – I got one for my Rickman (much older
part) from Motor Parts Direct – that was over 4 years ago, but I wouldn’t
expect a problem getting one, especially as you have the Ford part number. I
think it was on the Total Kitcar website (it may have been in Com
As Steve said, near the door (A) pillar is a common place. In a Mondeo (company
car) a work colleague had a flat tyre and changed it, then the vehicle wouldn’t
start – you can imagine he was pretty exasperated. It turned out the inertia
switch was in the boot near where he dropped the punctured
John,
May I ask where a custom seal can be sourced – that’s useful info for many a
kit or classic builder!
Martin
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@Mart
I was thinking of tank seal/grommet, not fuel tank 😊
Martin
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@Jim
Thanks - I did search the various Fords parts catalogs
Going off at a tangent……. Is there a possibility that similar era tanks from
different car manufacturers may be worthy of investigation? Maybe Land Rover,
MG or Triumph or other classics with good spares backup?
The question of suitability for petrol including ethanol need answering though.
Marti
Is it also a similar percentage reduced (compared to Right side) when the
parking brake (hand brake) is applied without footbrake?
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It may be that the paint was ‘from supplier’ Girling, or similar, but they or
Ford could have supplied another coating. They (manufacturers) component or
vehicle, don’t expect the parts to still be in use after so many years ☹
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specifically for Petrol or the petrol would attack them.
Jim
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal
My next comment may or may not help…….
It may be possible that large grommets
I apologise if you’re already familiar with …….. If (with engine off) you press
the brake pedal and keeping it pressed then start the engine, does the pedal go
down once the engine has started?
If it does then there is some assistance provided by the servo. If it doesn’t
the first thing to check
My next comment may or may not help…….
It may be possible that large grommets of the type needed are available from
boat chandlers?
Martin Scott
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It is – but I remember there was an additional metal piece as shown in the
saloon assembly manual.
Martin Scott
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@Martin
Mine used a standard Fiesta seal.
Martin Scott
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal
On my saloon I need to replace the grommet/seal (where filler pipe enters) o
I bought some ethanol proof hose last week from Car Builder Solutions, having
tried local outlets………. Beware, that (certainly in my experience) some vendors
seem to either have no knowledge or not care about what they are selling or the
consequences of ethanol in petrol. Geoff has his experience
I thought I would like a 1.25 Sigma, but I’m sure the exhaust manifold would
cook the bulkhead! Ecoboost may be the same position, I don’t know anything
about them TBF.
Martin
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There has been controversy over Ethanol, arguments for are that the crop
(rapeseed?) removes CO2 and provides O2, arguments against are stating that
land should be used for food crops, not fuel.
As always, no everyone will be happy. Back in 1989, Ford/New Holland tractors
where I worked at the t
The Cold Cranking Amps is often given as a figure on the battery. To be sure,
if you aren’t worried about the weight or cost, you could fit the largest
available that will fit with an eyelet terminal that fits the starter post,
going for bigger cable is preferable as you say.
Martin Scott
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Well at least you were pushing it down! When I took my Rickman for MOT 3 years
ago the tester didn’t push it down (just across) and tried so hard to get it
into gear that he broke the (very long ) gear lever!
After I removed the lever, he welded it and the (MIG) weld only lasted 3 days.
He also
An interesting MOT fail from 2007. It would good if the MOT history from
earlier in it’s life was also visible (not many miles added in recent years)
• Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively
corroded (2.4.A.3)
Martin Scott
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I made a suggestion at an AGM 2018? That we could possibly increase the values
by offering our cars for sale (for free in selected classic magazines/sites)
for large money, which could prompt anyone actually selling a Quantum to
increase their asking price – once the expectation is established,
I think he purchased master cylinder repair kits, but I may be incorrect?
It may be that there are alternative reservoirs which will fit, maybe from the
Land Rover range, but it’s difficult to get info on dimensions.
Martin Scott
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Hi Dave, I trust you are well.
I think it was cavalier? If getting a pro to fit it (recommended) they may well
have generic trim. I think my fitter just used a suitable trim he had on board.
Martin Scott
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first manufactured then 😉 I think mot
and tax exemption are both 40 years from first registration or manufacture
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Absolutely – You are correct. I didn’t realise that much time had flown by! My
Rickman has registration
web site
although vague doesn’t seem to back up, it would be nice to have it confirmed.
Bill
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My Rickman is now on the Historic Vehicle tax (ie zero cost) – handy after
paying out a very large sum (compared to a modern car
My Rickman is now on the Historic Vehicle tax (ie zero cost) – handy after
paying out a very large sum (compared to a modern car) for many years! Anyway,
as long as it’s correctly registered as Quantum, and not a Q-plate, and the
date of registration is over 30 years, it qualifies on 1st April t
Not that it helps with your quest, but (hopefully) of interest.
When I was working at Ford we had an engine being tested for cold start
durability at a University. As proof (if it was ever needed) that starting an
engine repeatedly from cold with a fuel-enriched intake mixture would wreck an
en
Hi Derek. Jim is absolutely spot on (as always ) with his advice. I tried one
of the first (multi sizes) link ones a few years back – utter rubbish, I’d have
done better using a centre punch ☹
The second, hand -held one is a direct copy of my (very old) Sykes-Pickavent
hand-held one and they wor
dy is really interested in it’s actual sizes.
Except kit builders of course.
Jim
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I wonder if glass suppliers have catalogues with dimensions shown? It
I wonder if glass suppliers have catalogues with dimensions shown? It would be
very helpful for us kit builders to be able to find such detail. I’ve looked at
great length on the ‘net but found to such info ☹
Martin
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[Quantum Owners] New 2+2
I thought the new 2+2 was going to be at Stoneleigh last year but of course
that was cancelled.
I guess it will be cancelled this year as well (if it's not been already)
unless it has been moved to later in the year.
Jim
On 27/02/2021 18:29, susanandmarti
last year but of course
that was cancelled.
I guess it will be cancelled this year as well (if it's not been already)
unless it has been moved to later in the year.
Jim
On 27/02/2021 18:29, susanandmartin wrote:
I notice on Totalkitcar.com there is an announcement that a new 2+2 is coming!
hape (but with the mod to the dials), switchgear seems to match and the column
shrouds make sense in the they fit neatly where you'd expect them to.
Thanks all.
On 2021-02-28 10:38, susanandmartin wrote:
I can only think that part of your column is missing/been changed. Is it
possible to rig
I can only think that part of your column is missing/been changed. Is it
possible to rig up a suitable bracket to bolt onto your column? To hold the
outer cable, there are many bicycle brake cable parts which may help – Ebay may
give some inspiration, and I may well have something in my spares b
I notice on Totalkitcar.com there is an announcement that a new 2+2 is coming!
Does anyone have any images yet? An interesting development, and I’m sure
congratulations are due to Rob and the team.
Martin Scott
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Assuming the old struts worked when they were new, if they have markings on
them showing the Newtons, it may be just a case of measuring compressed length
and free length – An online search of suppliers should show up something. Low
strength ones are often used for tractor windows, office equipm
From: susanandmartin
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:07 PM
To: quantu...@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware
It may be that later ones have the same part (but with a different part
number), but IIRC they changed to a twist beam with no separat
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware
It may be that later ones have the same part (but w
to move the servo mounting brackets across the bulkhead by about
20mm to get the servo to clear the side of the engine bay.
And cut and shorten the transfer bar for the same reason, it was already cut
and welded with some dubious welds so i didn’t mind redoing it.
Jim
From: susanandmartin
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Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:07 PM
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware
It may be that later ones have the same part (but with a different part
number), but IIRC they changed to a twist beam with no separate ARB
Surprised they are narrower (BMW probably being a wider car), the 18mm one will
possibly cause all sorts of stability problems. I recall fitting lower rated
front springs to my Calvy Mitchel, which resulted in more body roll (than the
MGB GT ones previously fitted) and the result was a much nice
.
JIm
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware
I used a later part…. Details below from my list
Bracket-anti roll bar
96FB
5488
AA
1003610
Fiesta 96 part
Martin Scott
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I used a later part…. Details below from my list
Bracket-anti roll bar
96FB
5488
AA
1003610
Fiesta 96 part
Martin Scott
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware
Hi All
Are the
Hello to all and special thanks to the committee and helpers for the latest QM.
Q003 is looking really good – is there a prize for spotting Steve under the car
…… I think I can see him 😊
Stay safe and healthy,
Martin Scott
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I may have missed something, but, Russ, did you give ADS dimensions, or your
car, or have they a drawing they are working from. I’ve not heard of ADS, but
maybe they have made them before?
Martin Scott
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I took 5 photos of the towbar on my saloon and tried to send them yesterday,
but the file size was too big, so unsuccessful. I’ll send them via WETRANSFER,
which will then make them dowloadable for a period (7 days IIRC)
Please ignore the rust (which shows up more in the photos!) I’ll have to pai
I think the same as the original Fiesta (there may be a note in the build
manual available on the club website?) From memory 0-1/8 inch tow out at the
front. Unless you have specialist parts you won’t be ble to change the camber
or castor.
Martin.
p.s. I did an article for CKC a couple of years
Jim’s method is good, ISTR there is also an alternative (from Haynes manual?)
to tighten nut to 20NM then slacken off by ¼ turn IIRC. Jim, correct me if I’m
wrong, but aim is to not have excessive play, but more importantly there must
be some play. Martin
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Surprising (or maybe not, due to parts OEM parts suppliers making parts as
‘stock’ as possible?). I treated our Ford Ka+ (5-door Ka made in India) to new
discs/pads last year. Most of the parts on the car are ex-Fiesta, so when I
enquired about replacement parts I was shocked to find Ka+ Pads at
Have you a blow-lamp, some flux and solder? I’ve successfully ‘plated’ parts
using this method. It requires that the part doesn’t have a large mass though,
as it will draw too much heat to make the ‘plating’ possible.
Martin Scott
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That’s correct …. It can lead to an addiction of building cars that has no
known cure! 😊
Martin
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Hi Steve.
Norton block
I don’t know for certain, but given my experience of QH parts, their quality
isn’t what it used to be. I fitted a genuine QH track control arm to my Rickman
Ranger, and it had terrible play within less than 2000 miles – It was worse
than the other side which was probably original, but certainly
I finally managed to open the parts file I had (I wish Microsoft wouldn’t
change things when I get a different computer!
My car is a saloon, and may not be the same as the 2+2 due to weight
distribution.
It uses 15mm ones, which are Diesel Fiesta. Part number is off my list, which
from the RH co
Some of the parts suppliers eg vehicle Wiring product, Autosparks, etc have
bulb holders which may be useful.
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta front indicators intermittent
Hi, I have ag
Talking of which – was the Land Rover servo suitable?
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I didn't arrange it so i had longer to finish 003, honest.
May be worth trying Car Builder Solutions – they give a spec sheet for IVA
purposes (don’t know if it’s automatic or you have to request it), or they may
even be on the website? They were very helpful when I wanted fuel filler hose.
Martin Scott
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: 13 March 2020 12:07
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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003
Thanks Martin,
One should be arriving Monday.
Jim
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003
Dimensions of Land rover Defender servo…
Circumference 590mm (body) 630 (folded seam). So I guess 7.5 inches body or
maybe 7 inch diaphragm?
The mounting
So very similar to the land Rover one.
Martin Scott
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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003
Hi Rob,
The dia is about 185mm
Many thanks,
Jim
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Dimensions of Land rover Defender servo…
Circumference 590mm (body) 630 (folded seam). So I guess 7.5 inches body or
maybe 7 inch diaphragm?
The mounting studs for bracket 4 studs on a square, side c/c 88mm 3 ½ inches?
2 mounting studs for master cylinder 83mm c/c (3 ¼ inches)
“Thickness” 85mm
A
Hi Jim,
I used a Land Rover Defender one to replace the one on my Rickman, IIRC it’s
about 6.5 inch diameter (It had to be small ‘cos the Escort one was similarly
small! ) It was only £60 brand new and as these were mostly supplied by Girling
or similar, the manufacturer’s changed as little as p
I made moulds for mine using aluminium, and then used GRP to make the finished
parts– I think I kept the aluminium moulds somewhere. If you wax your aluminium
ones( or tape them) you may be able to make GRP ones off them?
Martin
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I used the minimum of self-tappers for mine which (mostly) wedge into position,
so If I recall only 3 screws. Were yours supplied with the kit? I had to make
my own.
Martin
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Are you the MD of KEN Lowe? Only joking 😊
Martin
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Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions
Gents, are you aware of the Kenlow fan thermostat. This has a variable swi
I don’t intend to part with Quantum (Last Chance Saloon), but find it a little
irritating that the old Rickman Ranger gets more interest than the Quantum –
Indeed looking at values the Rickman could possibly raise more cash if they
were both offered for sale. I prefer to enjoy the cars for what
>From memory (which may be correct) if you want to have the fan switch on at a
>lower temp the diesel switch is the one to use
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Just chop the roof off!
Jeremy Clarkson (like him or loathe him?) quoted “the only person who looked
‘correct’ in the rear seat of a convertible was Hitler!”
Hope nobody’s offended by that (my words, not Jeremy’s)
Martin
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Others may have already seen the exciting news that there are 2 be a coupe and
convertible (I think that’s the meaning of Barchetta 😊) jointly developed by
ANC and Quantum appearing during the Year. Great news!
Martin Scott
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How do companies arrive at a name like that? 😊
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Front bushing source
I just ordered some replacement bushings for my 2+2 tie bars. They were very
cheap for a co
My Rickman is registered (correctly) as a Rickman Ranger with the date of 1976
(as per donor vehicle) – I had to do the paperwork to change it to Historic
Vehicle, which ISTR I did in the Post Office, who sent it to DVLA. The V5 came
back as Historic Vehicle, and saves the VED cost each year, al
It may also be possible to get a suitable alternator which will be a lower
price for a popular classic car eg MGB or Land Rover
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That does sound pretty serious – I can almost hear it from here!
Martin
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Sent: 28 October 2019 18:27
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: ST170 in a saloon
Jim. The angle isn't a lot, i'm fairly sure i've heard a figure of 8 degree
Hi Russ, I don’t recall if you’ve posted about the low oil pressure before (and
I’m using a new computer so can’t access notes from before 6 weeks ago ☹. So
forgive me if it’s going over old ground, but how do you know there’s a low oil
pressure problem? I had a car many years ago which had (fo
My understanding is that it’s been moved to July so that it didn’t clash with
the Goodwood Revival.
If it’s happening (at whatever date) then it’s good news!
Martin
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Sent: 05 October 2019 09:56
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] M
The track shouldn’t change because the driveshafts haven’t been changed,
although there may be a minor change if the camber angle has been altered?
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Sent: 04 October 2019 23:07
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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon dimens
Great news for the industry and Kit Car enthusiasts alike!!!
The Newark Show has returned
Date for your diary 25/26th July 2020
Martin Scott
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The track is the same as the Fiesta (driveshaft etc haven’t been changed) The
easy (hopefully accurate?) source is Carfolio. The rear is narrower than front
(by 34mm? IIRC). Wheelbase may be in the Quantum original build manual, I can
run a tape measure over mine if you wish.
Martin Scott
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would be some factory records surviving noting the gel coat
colour on each kit sold/built - but apparently not.
@ Martin
Scott Bader still list Oxford Blue pigment code 1187 - did this not match your
Oxford Blue saloon?
John
On Thursday, 3 October 2019 17:02:27 UTC+1, susanandmartin wrote:
When I
When I tried to match the Oxford Blue of my saloon (to pigment the gelcoat for
my Quantumsleep caravan) I had a small pot of the original blue with a number
on it. I tried to match to available pigments, and even tried to get info from
Quantum Moulding, with no luck – nobody seemed to recognize
I guess a GRP car is ideal for a sunroof if it can be designed so that any
ingress is channeled away to the ground. The mk2 Fiesta XR2 sunroof had
channels which took the water into the sills and made them prone to rust! – but
a similar arrangement in a GRP car shouldn’t present a problem?
The s
I’ve only once had one rear -seat passenger in my car (Shona the Sheep!)
Martin
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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon Rear Suspension
I thought about air a
Maybe an item to be reproduced in GRP? 😊
Martin
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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 overheating
Did a bit more research and as Bill said, it seems all the plastic ones have
91 matches
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