SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

#106 Post by Reg »

That looks superb Matt.. 8)
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Reg wrote: Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:55 pm That looks superb Matt.. 8)
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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

#108 Post by Awaiting Repair »

Well done Matt, good to see it back on the road! You must be well chuffed!

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#109 Post by dollyman »

Awaiting Repair wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:56 pm Well done Matt, good to see it back on the road! You must be well chuffed!

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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

#110 Post by Tony Burd »

Well done Matt, so which do you prefer the 1500 or the Sprint?
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#111 Post by Matt Cotton »

Tony Burd wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:56 pm Well done Matt, so which do you prefer the 1500 or the Sprint?
I'll let you know after a few miles Tony! It really needs going through and setting up as it doesn't run as well as it should.. However the power available is noticeable and the auto is quite nice too..
The 1500HL won't be leaving the fold though!
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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

#113 Post by Matt Cotton »

Very little action with SWU of late due to C19 and also having stored the car at my parents while we have some building work at home.

However I decided I would take it for an MOT today. Even though exempt I wanted it checked thoroughly for peace of mind.

I'm happy to say it passed with one advisory for play in the nearside wheelbearing. I replaced this a while ago so will nip it up a little. My regular inspector was generally complimentary and noted that the underside was better than he expected. It was running a bit rich so they kindly tweeked the jets to get her through.

I'm very pleased and will now try and get some miles in as things hopefully get easier for us all.


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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

#114 Post by new to this »

It comes up nice and shiny,youve done a nice job with that
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#115 Post by sprint95m »

A fantastic front cover photo in the latest Dolly Mixture 8)


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Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto

#116 Post by Matt Cotton »

Thanks Ian. Yes, it was nice of Steve to put it on the front cover.

The picture does flatter it a little though! Tidy and presentable it is, concourse it really isn't!

I'm happy with it for now though.

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