Timothy Keith-Lucas

Cate-rhum. Sounds good. Thanks.

What's the correct pronunciation of "Caterham"? I've never heard anyone knowledgeable speak it, so I've assumed Cat-er-ham. But then, English "English" makes focsle out of forecastle, so no telling.

If you have not got an answer by tomorrow, would my picking up the front end of my Series two and taking some measurements help? I've got the original springs/shocks.

As bland as cold oatmeal. Could have been reduced to a short list of items to include when projecting a kit car cost. A much more interesting article would be based on the cost of a kit versus the cost experienced by someone who actually built one. A great big Duh....

You are inspiring me to add something similar to my 1962 Series 2. I hate that run-down feeling.

Small? Yeah. File down your fingernails on the pavement while driving. North Florida is the land of the Ford 5-150, and the top of my windscreen is five inches below the window sill thereof. Be very careful to stay out of blind spots.

Wow! She's pretty. Looks like you've found an excellent car on which to bestow all your disposable income. Improving this and repairing that will also keep you out of dive bars on weekends. Congratulations.

Lisa's 1924 Model T is pretty and lots of fun. She's pretty well finished work on it and is moving to renovation of another one. Actually, the enclosed trailer was bought for the T before I bought the 7. It just happens to fit. My usual 7 trailer is a generic 6x12 open utility trailer. Both are the least expensive options in the two classes of trailer, with the down side being having to own a truck to haul the enclosed one. Her Dodge Caravan Soccer Mom minivan will haul the 7 on the open trailer. If we both go to a show too far for me to drive the 7 there, she gets the enclosed trailer and the truck and I take the open trailer and the mini van.

Good morning, savagete2860. Now that you have thoroughly overthought the entire issue, and we've gone down rabbit holes like tongue weight, I'd really like to hear your conclusion. In the meantime, some dimensions: Weight- Steel versus aluminum, with aluminum costing a bunch of money (about twice the price). Weight- Open versus enclosed, with enclosed weighing more and costing more, but better protection. Cost- Open is cheapest, and might safe you on the cost of the tow vehicle Cost- Enclosed steel is cheaper than enclosed aluminum Cost and weight- Single axle is cheaper and weighs less, and is adequate for a Cat. Those dimensions caused me to settle on a single axle 7x12 enclosed steel when I overthought the issue. Best wishes, --Tim.

Consider narrowing down the issue a bit. Take one side of a jumper cable and clamp it on the big terminal on the starter motor itself (not the relay on top of the starter if you have one). Touch the positive pole on the battery with the other end of the jumper cable. Did the starter spin? If yes, you can eliminate the starter motor and the battery as the problem. Now use MV8s test lead to supply power back at the starter switch, and so forth. Good luck with it.

That's one gorgeous car. Your flames look closer to what flames really look like when a speeding vehicle is on fire than do most. If you're hauling buns after your exhaust manifold fell off and a fuel line ruptured the flames go straight back. Usual representation of a bat-out-of-hell car look like a barbeque with too much charcoal lighter.

Amen on sources of error, MV8. The FAA/TSA seems to be thinking that if the battery is not too big and is in your carry-on, cabin staff can put out the fire while the passengers pray, scream, and dig in their bags for fresh underwear. So far, I have not heard of it happening.

I beg to disagree. Quoting from your FAA post " batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery." I'm travelling with a GooLoo automobile jump-off battery, rated as 76 watt hours, at this time. It went through TSA at the Orlando airport.

" Not all that fast but corners like a scared rabbit."

If your jump box is (as most are) under 100Whours, you can take it through TSA and use it as backup for all your electronics. I grabbed one out of the trunk of my Miata and brought it with me to Puerto Rico for a family event - great to have in airports and BNBs. Just remember that it has to be in your carry-on; they don't want them in the luggage hold.