NC London Cab

LVTA Members

Hello LVTA Members,
I received my LVTA newsletter yesterday.
I was pleased and surprised to see my question to Basil and a reference to this web site posted in the newsletter. After reviewing the membership roster, it occurred to me that there are several different models of London cab in the U.S. Since I know of so few London Cab owners in general, you are the people most likely to benefit (and help) from a London Cab Bulletin board system. So I would like to open up my board for all vintage cab owners regardless of model or year. Please register at the BBS site and enter any posts you can. With your help, this could be a great place to share stories and advice within our exclusive group of Cab owners. Here is the link: http://nclondoncab.com/bbs

If you own a vintage London cab and you are not an LVTA member, you need to join. There are many benefits!

More BBS Updates

I’ve made more Sir Finley maintenance/changes updates in the BBS system Here

Tags: Changes, London Cab

Rust Repair

As I said, I found a bunch of rust under the front windscreen. I had to pull the entire dash and repair it. Thanks to Basil from the LVTA for advice on what to do. Details in the BBS "Rust" forum (link on the right). Sir Finley sat for over 3 weeks while I yank off parts, cleaned, researched, and put him all back together. I’m amazed most everything still works. The only thing that does not is the right-hand headlight (I think there is a loose wire on the steering column). So he is back on the road (and appears to be leak-free)!

Pictures Here: Rust Repair Pictures

London Cab update

I have not entered a post here for some time because I got busy at work and fiddling with Sir Finley. I changed web hosts and I’ve add a bulletin board system to track my repairs and let others enter repair and maintenance tips. The BBS is in a link on the right.

So here is my summary since my last post. My wonderfully old vehicle is awesome because it is so unique and fun to drive. I did not expect to inherit so many problems, but Sir Finley has some serious issues. The largest of these appears to be a rusted-out cowl below the windshield. I’ll be documenting this fix and others as I continue. Stay tuned her for updates. Whenever I add to the BBS, I’ll note the update here.

LVTA Membership

I sent in my membership application to the London Vintage Taxi Association. They have an American division. Membership includes periodic newsletters from England and the U.S. They also have classified for taxis and parts. See the Helpful link on the right.