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ANDY ABBOTT
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3 minutes ago, ANDY ABBOTT said:

Danny has suddenly passed away. I'm devastated. I can't believe it. He's family have now made it public on social media  🥺

So sorry to read this Andy, I bought some bits off him & interacted on here a few times. Met him briefly at Sywell and he seemed like a fun guy full of energy. You certainly seemed to have a real laugh together. Tough days, no more words…

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Completely shocked to read about Dan passing away and at such a young age. I'm another that never met him, but had many discussions with him over the years re Manta's. He will be much missed.

Deepest condolences to his family.

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So had a few hours on this last Saturday first time I've been able to go near it since Dan passed away. I finished off installing the R9 fuel hose up at the rail, finished off installing the loom, fitted the new coil. Couldn't get a spark but figured out a bad connection going to the coil and got that sorted. Filled it with 10 litres of fuel and went for a start up. Ot started and was just cutting straight out. After a lot of head scratching and messing around I finally realised I'd made a massive school boy error !! I hadn't fitted the earth to the back of the manifold 🙈 Made me laugh though as Dan would never have let me live that one down 😂 Car now runs like a dream and will hopfully start to progress with it over the next few weeks after my holiday. 

Just now, ANDY ABBOTT said:

So had a few hours on this last Saturday first time I've been able to go near it since Dan passed away. I finished off installing the R9 fuel hose up at the rail, finished off installing the loom, fitted the new coil. Couldn't get a spark but figured out a bad connection going to the coil and got that sorted. Filled it with 10 litres of fuel and went for a start up. Ot started and was just cutting straight out. After a lot of head scratching and messing around I finally realised I'd made a massive school boy error !! I hadn't fitted the earth to the back of the manifold 🙈 Made me laugh though as Dan would never have let me live that one down 😂 Car now runs like a dream and will hopfully start to progress with it over the next few weeks after my holiday. 

 

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1 hour ago, Sutty2006 said:

Cars looking great! 
 

is that the same house? 😮

Can imagine it over come with mantas. Remember him selling a really early b, 1976, had A series style manta logos on wings, ultra rare. Wasn't this kitted up to a 400r? 🤔

Oh ......Great job Mr Abbott, as always...... Another beaut, always wanted a red exclusive.    

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