KR 5670

[Ronald]

Well done Ian, its about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

keep your fingers crossed for no more world disasters in the meantime......

[Ian Grace]

I'll say it is! I can't believe that it was July 2006 when I visited the McEvoy in Ipswich and confirmed that it was a Jensen, and then March 2007 when the engine was found which confirmed that it is a McEvoy Model 70. It has been laid up since 1957.

I bought KR April last year - but only after trying to find it a good home since I had it displayed at the first VMR Prescott in 2003. It has been laid up at least since 1978. It remains to be seen how quickly I can get KR fired up and running - the McEvoy will take a little longer, as it will have to compete with the Tiger Moth for my spare time and resources!

[Ian Grace]

At long last, I now have a shiny new V5C for KR 5670 - the first it has ever had. Number saved for all time courtesy of Mike Worthington-Williams.

[Ian Grace]

Looks like the Kobe Express loaded up in Sheerness today and is now headed for Antwerp before heading for the Panama Canal.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/defaul ... y=51.73459

[Ian Grace]

Putting lots of miles on the car - now she's off to Bremerhaven!

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/defaul ... y=53.85544

[Ian Grace]

Now she's heading for Rotterdam!

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/defaul ... y=53.60336

[halbe]

Hello Ian,

Do you want me to pick up the cars from the port

Regards,
Halbe

[Ian Grace]

Perhaps could you change the oil for me, Halbe?

Ian

[Ian Grace]

According to marinetraffic.com, the Kobe Express has now crossed the Atlantic and is docked in Norfolk, Virginia. Not sure where here next port of call is, but she should be heading for Panama shortly.

[Ian Grace]

Should be transiting the Panama Canal any day now.

In anticipation of the arrival, I am preparing a list of recommissioning tasks, which reads as follows:

Gentle clean of coachwork, body fabric and upholstery
Fit new tyres all round, check spokes
New battery and inspect wiring for integrity and functioning
Clean out the fuel filter bowl, add fuel, check for leaks (esp. the fuel tap), check for debris in the fuel tank
Remove the cam cover and visually inspect the cam gear - lubricate If the oil is gungy, ermove and clean the restrictor pin)
Oil in the bores, turn over and check compressions
Fit new plugs, clean points, rotor and cap and check sparks
Drain oil, remove sump and clean, check pick-up pipe is clear, check for foreign bodies and refill, then hand crank to circulate new oil
Check integrity of fabric couplings
Drain gearbox and refill
Drain rear axle and refill
Fill radiator and check for leaks – may need new hoses, may need new water jacket sideplates
Remove brake drums and inspect brakes and cables, grease brake cams, adjust and check functioning
Re-pack wheel bearings with grease
Re-pack steering box and check steering wear – possibly rotate the worm wheel, check the wedges are present and correctly fitted
Grease chassis

The car last ran 35 years ago. What have I missed?

[Highlander]

Petrol? Highlander.

[Ian Grace]

Oh yes - petrol!

[Ian Grace]

So she has reached the Panama Canal - currently just transited the Gatun locks into Gatun Lake - the world's largest artificial lake, made to provide water for the locks. She's headed for Los Angeles next.

[Ian Grace]

I gather there is a piece in the May Automobile about KR 5670. Could someone pick me up a copy? I'll pay for it and the posting. I can't get them here, and I should have a subscription, I know, but that is waaaaay down the To Do list.

Coincidentally, and through the good offices of Ted Widgery and Peter Williams at Hereford Vintage Auctions, there is a meeting in the UK with the Editor tomorrow to talk about, among other things, Pre-War Prescott. Watch this space for the outcome.

[KartikeyaL]

I had an awesome time, going through all the posts on your car, wish you all the best with this project and knowing your passion,
I thank God for landing me at the right website for once.

Cheers
Kartik