Gen 5 VTI - LJK Setrights old car

robbie_f · Post by **robbie_f** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:17 pm

Interestingly, Ive just finished valeting the interior, not because it was dirty, but because of the smell of really stale and old tobacco smoke in the carpet and seats. I believe that LJK Setright was a prolific smoker.

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:44 pm

Setright spends notional money

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:45 pm

robbie_f wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:17 pm
Interestingly, Ive just finished valeting the interior, not because it was dirty, but because of the smell of really stale and old tobacco smoke in the carpet and seats. I believe that LJK Setright was a prolific smoker.

You've just wiped 50% off the value!

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:16 pm

He chain-smoked Russian Sobranies. Quite possibly what did for him in the end...

I always wondered what became of T392 SPA. I am so pleased it's ended up with an enthusiast.

You do realise you'll now have to smoke Sobranies in it, in order to restore its provenance.

I hope your driving skills are sufficient to terrify every passenger safely.

Not that I'm slightly envious, or anything...

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:22 pm

PS - there's a blurred T392 in the background of a photo in the rear cover of 'Long Lane with Turnings'.

Bit of an LJKS aficionado...

robbie_f · Post by **robbie_f** » Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:34 pm

unfortunately its been sitting in my garage since i got it. i have it booked in for a timing belt change but ive just not had the chance. i really want to get it on the road for the summer....

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:21 pm

Well, I've got two Hondas stuck in my garage that I rarely use any more, so I cannot condemn.

If I'd have had room to keep my former BB8, it'd be three...

That copperplate signature is what I'd have expected from Long John Kick Start.

robbie_f · Post by **robbie_f** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:59 pm

yeah, the signature is nothing less than you would expect. im thinking of getting a decal made up of the signature just as a little nod to the previous owner.

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:17 pm

...and a white fedora and gold cigarette holder to leave in it....

robbie_f · Post by **robbie_f** » Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:19 pm

So after months and months of inactivity I finally got the timing belt done, refitted the cat and given the old girl a general look over before going to get her tested.

A few minor jobs and hopefully it's back on the road.