Happy Memories

Post by **Tim Leech** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:45 pm

Went for a little run in the DTR last night (seems I cant resist), and by the time I got home it was dark So I could appreciate the Mk1 PRN'ness, its like winding the clock back 26 years to the first BX we had, which was also a Mk1 Diesel albeit a RD and in a bit better condition!

The diesel have that certain "smell" and that dash is like nothing else, thanks to Dom for changing all the dash bulbs as it lights up like a spaceship!

Lovin' it!

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:47 pm

Nice one mate. Take some pics tonight please.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:49 pm

mds141 wrote:Nice one mate. Take some pics tonight please.

Will do!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:07 pm

Stupid camera with autoflash! need to findout how to disable it to getthe full effect.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:20 pm

Does the revcounter work?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:23 pm

ken newbold wrote:Does the revcounter work?

Oh yes!

If you look closely it was running about 1500rpm (I had my foot on the accelerator!)

The trip meter doesnt thoug!

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:37 pm

Cool

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:37 pm

That rev counter is interesting, it would seem that its a one for all as there's no way that diesel can rev that high before the red led's start coming on, i though't it would have had a specific one for the diesel??? Unless it's been replaced with a petrol one at some point?

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:53 pm

Roverman wrote:Stupid camera with autoflash! need to findout how to disable it to getthe full effect.

Finger/tape over the flash?

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:17 pm

warp factor ten first officer Leech bring the ship about

now all you need is the pointy ears, oh , wait a minute

Post by **Tim Leech** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:19 pm

MULLEY wrote:That rev counter is interesting, it would seem that its a one for all as there's no way that diesel can rev that high before the red led's start coming on, i though't it would have had a specific one for the diesel??? Unless it's been replaced with a petrol one at some point?

Your quite right Mulley, it was one size fits all on the MK1 (ive looked at press/brochure pics, mind you they did so little Mk1 diesels with a rev counter im not surprised.

A few modern fords and renaults do the same, have a 7000rpm dial and an engine that is governed to 4600!

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:20 am

Did you know your BX Mk1 diesel is capable of about 130 mph

If you don't believe me, just stick in reverse on a nice straight bit of deserted road and you'll see what I mean

Mothman · Post by **Mothman** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:19 pm

Wow Tim,

thats one hell of a dash, way before its time if you ask me.
Look forward to more pics. Good luck with the restoration.

Andy

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:28 pm

Grenman wrote:Wow Tim,

thats one hell of a dash, way before its time if you ask me.
Look forward to more pics. Good luck with the restoration.

Andy

Thanks mate

I now have a NEW front bumper and good passenger door, plus two used wings I need to fetch so things are progressing

Mothman · Post by **Mothman** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:37 pm

Cant wait to see her in all her glory bud.

Wish i still had my Dad's '85 Estate but he PX'd it for an 89 one.

Good luck.

Andy