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by harrys engines
Thu, 10 Mar 2011, 2:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Abbey Hill Steam Rally
Replies: 4
Views: 9996

Abbey Hill Steam Rally

29 April-2nd May, just outside Yeovil at the showground, classic vehicle section and a small section of vintage caravans, I am taking my Portafold but will be with the stationary engines down at the bottom, entry forms available from the link below :D http://www.abbeyhillrally.co.uk One of my favour...
by harrys engines
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 10:53 am
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Portafold Windows
Replies: 2
Views: 6412

Re: Portafold Windows

well i just tried making one out of thin perspex but forgot about the curves on the corners so tried to cut them and it broke. ill make a plywood template 1st i think! i must say it was a chilly night with no window
by harrys engines
Tue, 13 Jul 2010, 12:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Portafold Windows
Replies: 2
Views: 6412

Portafold Windows

How do you replace the front window in a Portafold?.... I came crashing back in from the beer tent at the rally this weekend and forgot to undo one of the thumbscrews that holds the window up, and as I pulled the other side the frame tried to twist and broke the glass.....I think perspex might be sa...
by harrys engines
Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 9:24 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 34304

Re: My Portafold

shes sleeping on the rallyfield tonight ; )
by harrys engines
Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 10:34 am
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 34304

Re: My Portafold

the show is tomorrow and she is ready ; ) pics soon :D
by harrys engines
Tue, 06 Jul 2010, 9:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Wiring in a plug for trailer lights
Replies: 2
Views: 6276

Re: Wiring in a plug for trailer lights

done. thought i did well for a beginner!
by harrys engines
Thu, 24 Jun 2010, 12:08 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 34304

Re: My Portafold

Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised when I unfolded it...

Now will I have it ready for the rally in a fortnight?
by harrys engines
Wed, 23 Jun 2010, 7:35 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 34304

Re: My Portafold

Well here's some more photos after a bit of a clean up. The lid and bottom will be done once it's folded up again.
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The artex type stuff on the ceiling wants stripping off.
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by harrys engines
Tue, 22 Jun 2010, 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portafolds spotted out and about
Replies: 7
Views: 14656

Re: Portafolds spotted out and about

I saw one at Abbey Hill steam rally this year, and there was one at Langport rally last year.
by harrys engines
Tue, 22 Jun 2010, 9:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Wiring in a plug for trailer lights
Replies: 2
Views: 6276

Wiring in a plug for trailer lights

Having just got a towbar for our trusty Citroen ZX...I now need to wire in the plug for the lights on the trailer and caravan...How the hell is this done please :shifty: