Congrats K, great job. One of life`s simple pleasures is that first drive on the road after a restoration ... Lot`s more enjoyment to come...
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Yes! ... indeed I have! ..... after an annoying delay due to being supplied some seat belts that weren't as advertised I fitted the replacements today and took her out for a shakedown spin round the local lanes .... aeroscreens and Mk4 goggles ... what a hoot to drive at 60 mph .... nothing fell off and got home under her own steam, so I declare that a success! joy .... temp gauge reading slightly high but steady as a rock .... checked with my laser/IR thermometer when I got back and block sitting at 83° and upper rad tank at 70° so, as I suspected, it's the gauge over-reading ... can sort that at my leisure.

Pic taken on her safe return.

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Will let her stretch her legs a bit more over the next few days 🙂

K