Lots of Memories

So what to take ? I had decided on the Aston - showing off possibly - but not the Talbot unfortunately.

First task though was to put one of the Talbot batteries on charge. I chose the front one to start with. Not a simple operation as you need to remove the floor and the handbrake gaiter. I suspect I'll be doing that a bit more though. 

That started I cleaned the Aston - I forgot the 'nappy' but it was ok under the bonnet. I also check the oil - it needed about 3/4 litre which was a bit more than I'd thought it would, but then again when was the last time I checked it ?

That completed I popped out for fuel - which seemed to work fine this time - and put the car away. 

I checked the battery a few times but it took almost two and a half hours to top it up. Switching to the rear one I left that one charging.

I wrapped the terminals in cloths to prevent them earthing on the body work which seemed to work.

The second battery only took around an hour or so - which I suspect confirms that they do not charge evenly. I did wonder about setting up a trickle charge on one or both of them ?

But by then it was time to go though so I got the Aston back out - looking pristine. 

Off we went through the lanes to see Janet [Rowlands partner] in deepest Suffolk who had said she was happy to share some stories and photos with me. I came away with some copies of pictures and a few tales of daring do. Seems the car was used extensively, as I thought, and bar a few inevitable brake downs was reasonably reliable.

Finally on the run back the Vodafone tracker tripped and I got a call. So I changed the battery yet again.