Good luck with both the Nash and your back Neil, I'm assuming they can do something for the discs?
Cheers Tim W.
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Good luck with both the Nash and your back Neil, I'm assuming they can do something for the discs?
Cheers Tim W.
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cheers tim, all they've told me so far is physio and pain killers. i've finally got an appointment to speak to my doctor next monday so i don't know if he'll suggest anything else, we'll see.
neil.
Good luck Neil.
Cheers Tim W
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Originally Posted by mygasser
cheers all, just tweaked the thread title to suit.
it'll be slow going, i finally got my mri scan results today and i've got 2 prolapsed ('slipped' to you and me) discs pressing on nerves so that explains the back pain i have every day
getting old sucks!!!
neil.
Think long and hard before having any surgery ( if offered) . MYback is shagged top to bottom but the biggest issue is high up in my neck. I'm on amber alert ,if it gets worse I have no option but to have surgery a sit WILL paralyse me if left untreated , however the op could also paralyse me, some'choice' eh .CBDoil is very good for relieving pain and inflamation. PM me if you want details , virtually everyone I've recommended it to has had positive outcomes inc afew on here.
Galations 6:7
thanks kev, i'll see what the doc' says on monday. i've only had info' from the physiotherapist so far and that's only what his side of things means for me. the doc' may have other news, oh joy.
neil.
the doc was very frank with me, his words were ''you're ****ed, you won't ever be doing the physical manual work you've always done''. although i appreciate the candor, it's the first time someone i should take notice of has told me straight what i guess i've known for a while. surgery isn't an option for the issues i have so he's referring me to a pain management clinic and for more physio' which can build up the surrounding muscles to take the weight off of the knackered bits. so more or less put up with it and keep taking the pain killers of which he also prescribed some stronger ones. happy days....
on a brighter note i just bought a set of late bullitt mustang wheels and tyres for the nash, 18x9's and 18x10's so it looks like it'll be going sort of pro touring style. i've not done that yet but i like the look.
neil.
Getting old... Good luck Neil.
Wheels sound good.
Cheers Tim W
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this is what the wheels look like, the tyres are 275 and 295 so the little nash will have plenty of grip. also they are easy to keep clean compared to some styles of wheel, important if you don't like cleaning cars.
neil.
Very nice Neil. Should suit it well mate.
Cheers Tim W
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fun with the logbook for the nash. the guy i got it from was going to forward the v5c to me once registration was completed and he got it from the dvla. he had a letter today saying he had to get it inspected, doh! so he called the company that do the inspections for dvla and asked what should he do as he'd sold the car. their reply was we don't mind where it is but you have to arrange the inspection with us as you are who dvla is dealing with to register the car. so i've let him know when i'm not available (doc's appointments, physio etc) and i'm waiting for a call back with a date for them to come and have a look at it. it's all completely stock still so absolutely no issues, it's just an unexpected delay. oh well.
neil.
Good job you're not half way through a chop & channel NeilGood luck.
Cheers Tim W
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yes mate, to fit those 18" wheels there may be some 'trimming' here and there and suitable 'suspension upgrades' shall we call them required.Good job you're not half way through a chop & channel Neil
Cheers Tim W
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at least it's all still bog stock for the inspection.
neil.
the inspection looks to be set for a week monday (21st) so it shouldn't be too long now before dvla issue a v5c.
neil.
Sweet.
Cheers Tim W
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ok, so i thought i'd have a go at firing the flatty today. first thing was remove the radiator which was held in with baling wire, quick release with side cutters. then a socket on the crank nut and bu66er it's stuck. so a bigger bar and rock it back and forth and it turns. after a few complete turns there's only a slight 'tight' spot so moving on. next pull the plugs and wd40 in the bores while i cleaned the points and fitted a replacement coil and condenser as the points were burned bad. cleaned and gapped the points and pinch a plug lead from the holden engine and time to check for a spark. seems to dead short when the starter is 'activated' with a screwdriver so off with the starter. the solenoid was locked solid so that took a while to get apart and sand the piston so it's free. the brushes looked good and it all appeared to work off my battery booster so i refitted it. it only spins if the booster is on 24 volts and only at any sensible speed if the plugs are out. also i can feel a decent puff of air from cylinders 1,2 and 3 plug holes when it's turning but nothing at all from 4,5 and 6.
so to summarise...... plan 'a' of running the flatty this summer is failing dismally so far. i guess i'd have at least £200 in a starter plus gaskets to see what valves are stuck open losing compression etc etc and that's all money i could use for parts that will go with the proper build. so it seems like a non starter (excuse the pun). so i'll get the registration done and pull it all apart going straight to plan 'b'. i bought a new lhd cortina steering rack at the swapmeet as it's the right sort of width. i'll probably make tubular 'a' arms and a new crossmember for the front and a diagonal 4 link for the explorer axle at the back with coilovers all round.
as always the plan is flexible and dependant on money and what parts present themselves along the way, lol.
neil.
That's a shame Neil, t'was a good plan A mate, still I dare say plan B will yield a good result mate.
Cheers Tim W
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cheers tim. yes, currently plan 'b' is sort the suspension all round and initially i'm going with the 2.0 pinto and manual box. i won't have to cut the bulkhead or inner wings so it's possible (my back allowing) it can be on the road this year. i'm finally collecting the pinto and 2 gearboxes saturday morning (i bought them last year, lol) so after the inspection it's all systems go.
neil.
Nice one mate, just need to get the inspection and registration out of the way.cheers tim. yes, currently plan 'b' is sort the suspension all round and initially i'm going with the 2.0 pinto and manual box. i won't have to cut the bulkhead or inner wings so it's possible (my back allowing
neil.
Cheers Tim W.
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Sounds like your having a lot of 'Fun' with the Nash. My boy's got similar back grief he is now having hydrotherapy it seems to be helping. Good luck with the inspection.
G
luckily we're off to gt yarmouth next week otherwise i'd be wanting to start pulling it apart, lol. i'm lucky that ashley and terri are both happy to help so i don't need to struggle with heavy/awkward stuff these days. the 2 post lift is a godsend too, should've got one years ago.
neil.
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