Dutton Kit Cars and their owners

Adrian Southgate's Comments

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At 9:21 on October 22, 2016, Richard ellis said…: Hi Adrian. Looking forward to getting started.

At 7:22 on October 19, 2016, Neville Smith said…: Thanks for the info Adrian.... much appreciated.

Nev

At 19:50 on May 20, 2016, Brian (up north) Morris said…: i would love to see how you have got a cozzy engine in a melos julian :-)

At 18:44 on March 21, 2016, Andy said…: Yes that's it lol p21 I couldn't remember some one told me when I first got it

At 18:38 on March 21, 2016, Andy said…: Hi yes it was in Ipswich about 15 months ago

At 20:31 on March 11, 2016, Scott Grimson said…: hi Adrian, will try to get some pics uploaded when i can, i was a member of this group a few years ago when i first picked up the Legerra but not had much to do with it lately due to work/wife commitments but i'm determined to get her rebuilt and on the road this year. I have just about all the parts i need, i think, the only obvious missing part at the moment is the Dashboard but then i'm not too keen on the standard one anyway so will probably make my own one. I'm also not keen on the hardtop either. the dimensions just seem wrong somehow so once shes on the road i might look at a redesign there too.

At 23:37 on February 16, 2016, Jim (across the pond) Adamek said…: lol, Since this is my only car I drive the old girl all the time. Luckily the police have not noticed my light problems. Turn signals work now. Brake lights are next.

At 23:13 on February 16, 2016, Jim (across the pond) Adamek said…: Hmmm, I do not quite understand what you are asking. lol, probably British terms.

At 20:10 on January 21, 2016, Patrick Buchfink said…: Hey! That'd be great. Damaged might not be the right word. It's more like corrupted on purpose? I attached you a couple of low quality pictures. The car came with a spare 7 nose, a pair of calmshell wings and two rear fenders, which were originally planned to replace the distorted parts. But I don't really want it to be a wannabe 7. Yet, it was planned to replace some parts by aluminium (like aluminium panels) and create some kind of individual design. But I'd be more happy to see that original Dutton face on her. Long story. To answer your question, it'd be especially front parts I'd be looking for.

At 22:13 on January 20, 2016, Aidan Flack said…: Thanks Adrian, did I see you on my flying visit to stoneleigh last summer? I met a few people there but am terrible with names!

At 1:38 on November 13, 2015, Dave Thomas said…: Thought the linkages were the same for Fords.i could and am quite often wrong, anyway its the type where the 90 degree bent rod goes through the spring clip, hope that helps.

At 1:21 on November 13, 2015, Dave Thomas said…: 1600 X/Flow ade, as far as i can find out it should have a 32 DGR, but its been running a 32/36 DGAV which is an auto choke but i converted it to manual.

At 23:47 on August 3, 2015, Lennard J Nuttall said…: Thanks for the advice, decision made, it's thermals and bugger the passion the cars more important

At 0:22 on June 22, 2015, Lennard J Nuttall said…: Just for clarity, it should have read "........ having been motivated, by Adrian's extensive technical knowledge, have endeavoured to read the Haynes manual......... " must remember to read through before pushing send.

At 0:15 on June 22, 2015, Lennard J Nuttall said…: Simply a naturally intuitive interpretation of the philosophy adopted by the majority of the members of the almost spiritual experience of being a member of this erudite organisation. Never mind the dictionary havemotivated endeavour also read the Haynes manual for the Cortina 1600E which formed the basis for my S2, read it many times, still at times a complete bloody mystery.

At 21:26 on April 3, 2015, Roy Kemp said…: Good but of info on the S3 hardtop there Adrian, thanks!

At 22:19 on July 28, 2014, Lennard J Nuttall said…: Hi Adrian,
You will have seen the question raised by Francis regarding his Yellow Melos with XR3i engine.
I have no issue in responding to Francis but have no idea of the issue. I put a search for Yellow Melos into the site but the only search item that came up seems to relate to a DVLA issue Would appreciate any information you may have or any questions you have for Francis in order to get clarification of the problem.

At 1:16 on April 20, 2014, Lennard J Nuttall said…: True but a mad house where everyone is certified with the same complex which is comforting for the sufferers and confusing to the uninitiated