Will this be fatal and need add to your list Malc.

[runsgrateasanut]

A little more info.  The Window is exact in its measurements from the top but may seem out because the Car is on a slightly raised area drivers side.  However, I cocked up the centrepoint at the top by thinking that I could put a straight edge on the boot centre point (which I'd marked before the Chrome strip was removed) and then with a Spirit level get the top accurate.  Big mistake, and should have done what I did before the fitting, put a string across the two top points and measure. Am about two inches out from centre - doh!   I sound proofed the Car by gluing 1/8th Cork Sheeting about 70% to the inner area.  Will today glue the Staithes(?) to the Sheeting.  In due course I did plan to put plastic rivets at five inch intervals all round - similat to the sort used to fix Boot linings. Not sure if I'll do that or just put inch galvanised nails in to give extra strength against the internal pressure when the door gets closed.  Not clear to me how this pressure gets dissipated. Understand that closing the boot uses the two vents in the sidewalls, but the Cabin????   

[steve2006]

All you need to do now is have the rear door windows tinted and hang an Eau de Cannabis air freshener from the interior mirror, just like mine😀

[runsgrateasanut]

Your car looks glorious Steve. 

I've ordered a Sticker with "The Beast" on it. (Can be childish still)

Wife says it looks like an eighties (?) Caddie !

Will it leak when finally exposed to the rain?  Will the little Sh*its target it again?   I've kept it under wraps until after the weekend.

I've been thinking about that Q. as to Cabin pressure and come to the conclusion that it escapes at the back of the parcel shelf under the Plastic Boot trim piece. Anyone more knowledgable on this? 

 

[Malc1]

Cabin Pressure ……. just drive at under 80mph most of the time ( unless you’re aiming for those vandals ), open the occasional window / sun roof ……. ban smoking and eat more bikkies in the limo …… then the worry about that elusive Cabin Pressure will vanish ……. believe it or not, you’re NOT a Concorde pilot even tho’ hopefully the champagne occasionally flows for you and yours …….. it will should I come to visit 🤣

Hope you’ve got those Cctv things up to identify anymore little shi..tes causing you grief 🤔

Best wishes

Malc 

[runsgrateasanut]

The CCTV is up and running not that I've figured out the settings.  Awoke the other night around 1am and heard this beeping and as I don't take my mobile to bed had to go downstairs to get it and see what the devil was happening outside with this light/alarm system.  Turn the Bl**dy thing off was my immediate thoughts but then it started making a consistent bleeping sound. Turned out to be one of the House smoke Alarms saying Battery too low. Different noise than usual. So steps again downstaris and me in my PJ's carrying my night bags had to get the blighter down.  

Photo shows good clear image but I havent got it on "motion detection as Cats are always walking past the House and don't want this phone in our bedroom squaking every time a feline passes.. Signage up to conform to rules not that Hoodies with their faces covered are likely to see it.

 

(I'll bear in mind the 80mph  130kph speed limit to abide by should I ever go to France again. )

[Malc1]

Stuart hi,   How’s this working out now ? 

You're bespoke limo standing up to all the pressure 😄

Malc 

[runsgrateasanut]

Hi Malc, I drove it for the first time in over two months the seven miles to Clacton and back over the Marshes with quite high winds. It survived in tact though my effort to drill holes to put in a few self tapping screws got nowhere. Couldn't get any bite to the bit.  Checked out this guy on you tube and he certainly gives an exhaustive challenge to discover what bit is best.  He also has done the best Centre Punch. So, shortly equipped with punch and DeWalt drill bits will try again - when its warmer!!  

 

[Malc1]

you're not visiting the petrol pumps much then these days in her 😉

Malc

[runsgrateasanut]

 

 

No, I've had to pay for Taxi's 

Petrol was getting low owing to evaporation standing.  I did put some petrol in from a Can that had stood for year and the "empty" light came on just before I reached the petrol station. Wouldn't normally let it get so low.  Half full now as I don't know what mileage I'm likely to do. 

[Malc1]

Aha, the onset of the “ empty” light seems to give me a further range of 100 miles or so 

Malc 

[runsgrateasanut]

Yes only once tested the yellow light whilst in France.  Kept me worried but made it to a LeClerk without difficulty.

Had delivered today this pack of drill bits which look excellent value at £5.  The  'bay link is too long so check out with this title as 4,900 items under DeWalt    "Dewalt Dt71567-Qz Drill And Screwdriver Bit Set 16 Piece, Black"

 

[Malc1]

On 4/26/2024 at 12:42 PM, Malc1 said:

Aha, the onset of the “ empty” light seems to give me a further range of 100 miles or so 

Malc 

DeWalt is a little beyond me these days 🤔

I always worry when it hits that light …… rarely happens BUT I know what’s left of the 85.1 ltr tank capacity to KNOW there’s about 100 miles left ……. the 91 Ls400 now on that yellow light and 99,978 miles ……, soon be champagne time 😂

E5 Tesco Momentum usually these days …… we always get screwed on the petrol price wherever we get it 😰

Malc 

[Malc1]

Damnably Tesco new pumps …… cut me off at £120 and at 155.9p = a tad under 77 ltrs and she’s full just about, well that’s how she reads …… yes I panicked as one does …… been on the orange light for about 12 miles 

BUT I’ve never seen another Ls400 almost cabriolet like yours ………. I’m sure they all have about that 100 miles left in ‘em 

Malc 

[Malc1]

Stuart, how is your Ls400 " cabriolet " going on these days ?

Malc

[runsgrateasanut]

8 hours ago, Malc1 said:

Stuart, how is your Ls400 " cabriolet " going on these days ?

Malc

Thanks for asking Malc.  Sadly I'm not able to use it at present for health reasons which I'll know more about after a Hospital visit Friday.   My days of journeying to France or anywhere else seem to have come to an end.  I put the Battery on charger today as the Car isn't getting any use. The rear screen is holding up well. No leaks and no little sh*ts have targeted it - touch wood. 

[Malc1]

Such a rare style Ls400 🤞 ……. Both you and her need to keep going ……. best wishes for tomorrow 

Malc 

[Malc1]

Stuart hi  how's it all going ?

ROYT on the other posts about the Mk1 has a Mk1   REAR   screen available ............  not sure if that's appropeiate for you now ?

Best wishes

Malc

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

On 2/1/2024 at 6:05 PM, Malc1 said:

There really is another Post somewhere over these recent months specifying an independent car screen / glass manufacturer ……  I’m sure up north somewhere 🤔

It might be that the insurers will know of it …… I’m sure I read about it on this Forum ! 

Am I that forgetful 😰

Malc 

I believe i Saw That as well Malcom But Didnt take a Note of the Number...!!!

[runsgrateasanut]

2 hours ago, Malc1 said:

Stuart hi  how's it all going ?

ROYT on the other posts about the Mk1 has a Mk1   REAR   screen available ............  not sure if that's appropeiate for you now ?

Best wishes

Malc

Thanks Malc.  I've just completed a  fifth visit to Hospital for Radiotherapy to a Tumour in my bowel which came via my prostate. The procedure  takes ten minutes and is painless, the journey on a Stretcher in an Ambulane for nearly two hours each way is very unpleasant, but hey hoI can't sit in a seat  without excessive pain.  Will know during coming weeks if successful, but meantime side affects are loose bowels and in my case enlarged scrotum and Todger owing the Lymphodemia which system shuts down by R/T treatment. .

Can't see me driving again so Car will be sold or scrapped, sadly. MOT until late December . 

[Boomer54]

25 minutes ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Thanks Malc.  I've just completed a  fifth visit to Hospital for Radiotherapy to a Tumour in my bowel which came via my prostate. The procedure  takes ten minutes and is painless, the journey on a Stretcher in an Ambulane for nearly two hours each way is very unpleasant, but hey hoI can't sit in a seat  without excessive pain.  Will know during coming weeks if successful, but meantime side affects are loose bowels and in my case enlarged scrotum and Todger owing the Lymphodemia which system shuts down by R/T treatment. .

Can't see me driving again so Car will be sold or scrapped, sadly. MOT until late December . 

I don't pray, but I would like to send you all of my best wishes and hopes that you get a good result to your health issue. Stay positive at least, and above all don't give up. I too thought I was done once upon a time, but here we are. The future is always uncertain ,but we hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

👍👍

[LenT]

24 minutes ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Can't see me driving again so Car will be sold or scrapped, sadly. MOT until late December . 

So sorry to learn of your health problem Stuart.  But a positive attitude always helps, so don’t give up on the car just yet!

You can be sure that everyone here will be rooting for you! 😊👍

[Malc1]

Stuart hi. My radiotherapy was an absolute bugger too ….., then an op to chop me all about …… in 2020 and ffs I’m still here and planning for my new Hydrogen Power,  rebadged to Lexus, Toyota in a year or two 

I’ll bring it over to show you ok ….., you’ll still be around …… take heart and have faith 

We’re all rooting for you 🤞👍🤞👍

Malc 

[runsgrateasanut]

I'd like to thank you all for your good wishes.  I've enjoyed this forum since becoming a Member and its always inspired me to deal with theCar's faults as they arose.     Guess I'll know by the end of September if I'll be able to drive again, and if not then perhaps a Member may like the Car for a little over the Scrap price. Lots of new spare electrical  parts will be put in the boot. The REar screen is removable and replaceable with glass but can't promise the next MOT will be a success/ Pm me if you'd like to be told its up for sale. Bear in mind its got rusty front wheel arches, Hail dents, and lacquer peels. New correct aerosol paint supplied with parts which include brand new Radiator and pipes.

[Malc1]

Stuart  ...  I think we'll all be looking forward to your September prognosis telling you that in a few months you'll be out and about again in your limo   ..  owners and their Ls400s just never give up or give in ........

God speed and very best wishes  🤞👍

 

Malc

[Malc1]

so then Gentlemen .....  where's the buyer for this rarest of rare Ls400 1993 limos ?   .  see separate new post " Cabrio For Sale "

Needs a good and caring home with someone who only has the one Ls400  ...... for now   ...............  

 

Malc