Had an uneventful trip back to Norf London in the newest toy. There was a slight nudge to the upper white band on the temp guage but that settled after a couple of minutes and stayed put through very, very heavy M25 traffic. I might just fit a new thermostat and thermoswitch thingy anyway. It can't hurt.
First impressions? Quite smooth actually and a blessed relief re: leg and back, what a difference! Not as nippy as LD but I think with a good tune and carb balance it should improve. There is a teensy leak of ATF, I will have a look proper at some point soon.
She needs a good clean both inside and out. I will attend to the minor cosmetics as soon as. I will replace the fuel hoses and fit a filter as a matter of course. Will also clean up the earths, etc. The wiper switch is a bit wibbly in the front to back movement, but I have a couple spare. Slight rattle at times re: exhaust, I will check the mounts. Stainless would be nice but I will have to save up for that.
I have a new boot seal to fit, just because it's there and is taking up space in my garage
Might also fit a clock. The radio is pants, even though it's an FM model. I will fit my NOS MW/LW set at some point. I wonder how much it would be to get it converted?
I think the Gemini alloys would look ace on the car but it will stay original for now. Seats are comfy but I need vinyl!
One thing I noticed, the voltmeter isn't working. I hate electrics though, so I might just ignore it..... for now. Fuel guage and temp guage are fine? New voltage stabiliser? Oh and it needs shocks and springs sorting otherwise I will get seasick. I have new ones for the front with the uprated springs. Might try and source a front ARB too.
All good so far - fingers crossed.