New member - new car

[roger]

Hi - I recently joined the club on the expectation of buying a Gilbern, which I'm pleased to say, I have now done. Its a 1971 Mark II Invader in white, reg CPP 303K. Does anyone know this car?




Roger

[Fareham GT]

Hi Roger,

Welcome to the world of Gilbern ownership, if you want to find out the history of your car, I suggest you contact Gavin McArdle the clubs MK.1/11 Invader Historian. He is on gavin.mcardle@gilbernoc.co.uk, just quote your membership number and chassis number and he should be able to help you.

For any new spares, please contact me on briangent57@gmail.com.

Good luck

Brian - Spares

[roger]

Thanks for the information Brian. I'll contact Gavin as you suggest.

Regarding spares, I will need a new temperature gauge and possibly a new fuel gauge. The former is dead and the latter sticks. Am I right in thinking that these are early MBG items?

Regards
Roger

[Fareham GT]

Hi Roger,

We do have some re-conditioned gauges in stock, as to what they are originally from, I am not sure, I would run that by Gavin when you speak to him, as he knows all about Mk.11's having owned one for many years.

Regards

Brian - Spares

[roger]

Thanks Brian - I'm collecting the car on Saturday and once its back home I'll check out the problems with the gauges and be in touch with Gavin.

Roger

[roger]

Well, I've completed my first 200 miles in the Invader and I'm impressed with its comfort and handling. Needless to say, there are a few niggles - non-working windscreen washers, poor heater, rear lights needing rewiring, carb/throttle cable need attention. Overall though its a great car and with a little bit of work will be first class.

One question - how do I get to the spare wheel as the carpet seems to be glued to the floor of the boot........

Roger

[JED]

If you ever do get to the spare wheel, may I suggest you wear a suitable
truss to avoid a hernia when you're trying to remove it, especially if the tyre
is on the large side...

John

[roger]

Thanks for the helpful suggestion John. I donned my truss and found that the centre of the floor lifted to show the spare wheel underneath. However, I found the wheel to be quite light, perhaps because it had no air in it.