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Old 12-06-17, 16:21
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looking great ! weirdly I got a bigger buzz from the electrics working on mine than I did when the engine fired up.

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Old 13-06-17, 19:41
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Hi Petr
You did a great job with a very nice result after 3,5 year working .
I see this carrier on the photo's during a event at Belgium but i have not
see or speak with the owner of this carrier.
Seems it looks the same likes your carrier?

Cheers Marcel

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Old 13-06-17, 22:23
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Just beautiful!!
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Old 15-06-17, 10:05
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Thanks guys
Marcel I noticed this carrier on youtube as advertisment of some company making stencils and markings.
Have no contact to the owner though. Would be nice to get in touch with them, its same type as mine.
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Old 26-06-17, 22:16
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Our first public event. Had some fun
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Old 30-06-17, 20:46
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Few more pics from our first action.
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Old 30-06-17, 21:33
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A quality restoration. Great to see you 'enjoying the fruits of your labour' and sharing it with others.

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Old 02-07-17, 14:13
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Thanks Peter!
We had some engine issues, mostly connected with the carb but now is engine performing much more better.
Also did some steering tuning, static and dynamic

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Old 16-07-17, 19:37
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Started to grind out the welded grips on my tracks. They are very good for winter rallying in Sweden, but unfortunately not compatible with the paved roads over here
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Old 18-07-17, 08:09
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Great restoration mate, love it. I'm so jealous.
I've just spent the weekend with a friend's at a show and now I NEED to get mine done!
How is the engine with new radiator and fan??
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Old 18-07-17, 11:10
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Thanks Paul, sooner or later you will ride your own!
We have had overheating issues with running without the thermostats, now with thermostats its much more better. Wise guys told something about need of restricting the water flow.
Temp is holding around 190°, but needs more tests under load. Still at the beginning...
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Old 24-07-17, 17:39
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Ugly job, but one side is almost done...
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Old 30-07-17, 21:10
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I put today in my Zenith-Stromberg 97 adjustable main jets and its really nice thing. Work with the standard jets could a pain in the a**, so I recommend this. Very good for proper adjustment, especially if you have non-standard carb.
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Old 27-08-17, 21:10
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I have got nice new genuine towing rope for my carrier.
Also tested the garage gate opening with partial success
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Old 30-08-17, 20:31
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Nice to make your carrier more complete with this kind of parts.
Next project will be the garage gate so you can mount at the future some steps and mud skirds at the left and right side.
You did a great job Petr,nice to follow the restoration of you carrier.
Cheers Marcel
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Old 31-08-17, 13:23
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Thanks, Marcel, the gate is wide enough, but I had to get out without the navigator, which wasn't apparently very clever idea
And also my driving skills are a bit limited
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Old 04-09-17, 14:48
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We have run the first mile(s) with Drsnak this weekend, mostly dedicated to the "power pack" settings. Engine is performing well, but still have some overheating issues. Cooling will need a bit tuning
Will post short video later.
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Old 04-09-17, 14:57
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Nice pictures Petr, your hard work on this project paid off. Looking forward to take a ride
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Old 04-09-17, 22:15
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You will, Dusan
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Old 04-09-17, 23:40
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Interesting gear change gate. Is that original, Petr?
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Old 05-09-17, 08:36
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Yes, it is, Lynn.
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Old 17-09-17, 15:22
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Old 17-09-17, 21:03
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Hi Petr, Can you do a good picture of the gear change gate please?
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Old 18-09-17, 15:14
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Lynn, is it any good?
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Old 18-09-17, 20:41
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Yes, that's good Petr. as I said, never seen one like it before. The simplified gate might allow a bit more tolerance in the linkage?
Is this a Brit only thing or did the Canadians do this too in late production?
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Old 19-09-17, 07:14
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My 1944 Canadian has the full gate. Ron
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Thanks Petr and Ron. So it looks to be British. I wonder now about production dates and T numbers.
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Old 10-10-17, 19:11
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Photo from the weekend. Running through the city in the normal traffic was quite a fun
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Old 10-10-17, 19:19
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Tough blokes The pixie suits look great
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In the city

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