Doing a bit of research because I am about to embark on the restoration of my Father's 70's Supervan which has been stuck in the garden for 34 years and used as a wood store for firewood.So gutted for you to hear of Old Blue's fate.
I think I'll be looking into fire proofing measures like kevlar reinforced fuel pipes and Explosafe foil in the tank...it's gonna be a lot of work but I love that old van.
Fire is a very real problem with these. I had a 1978 robin super, and the fuel line into the carb gets brittle with age, and then cracks, and leaks over the hot exhaust.... Changing the front wheel is easy. The biggest problem I had with mine, was it used to eat propshaft universal joints!
The same way you change the back. Take it off and fix the flat. ;o) You just jack it up as nromal and all the weight is on the back two wheels and the jack.
it just seems preety hard to change the front tyre on these things for me, if i ever come to the UK i'm gonna try and buy one of these, a friend made one for a game and i'm having lots of fun driving it.
The car was stationary when it burst into flames so nothing to do with speed but a 750cc Robin WILL do 90mph. Please note that a Bond Bug recently burst into flames in similar circumstances (they are not immune to fire), luckily the owner had a hose handy and was able to put it out. My Supervan had an 850cc engine like your Bond Bug so exactly the same thing can happen to you as under the body its the same mechanics.
The Bug screams at 70mph and you have to watch it overheating. I have seen no proof in road tests that a Reliant engine can hold that speed for long. It isn't possible to get up 90 mph in my Bug unless I'm going down a hill. Maybe that's why I have had no engine problems in my 16 year ownership and it's still here as it's treated with respect as a car of that age should be. I believe it with a Rover V8 or having a fast bike engine fitted.
I noticed that the Regal was stationary in the photo.
yo dont get me wrong now i dont wanna offend any one but ar ya allowed to drive those things on the hihgway?? im 13 and from holland so i dont know much about reliants;P
so you are the one who keeps annoying the hell out of Mr. Bean
batmayn123 1 month ago
Doing a bit of research because I am about to embark on the restoration of my Father's 70's Supervan which has been stuck in the garden for 34 years and used as a wood store for firewood.So gutted for you to hear of Old Blue's fate.
I think I'll be looking into fire proofing measures like kevlar reinforced fuel pipes and Explosafe foil in the tank...it's gonna be a lot of work but I love that old van.
munwuglus 4 months ago
best car i ever had for driving in snow, big bag of sand in the back, no problem.
stusixtyone 6 months ago
I remember these being recalled for fuel line modification. Engine fires were common as the fuel line was very close to the distributor.
lookseeitsme 6 months ago
my life plan: buy one of these and bring it back to australia!
MrAlexeiGil 8 months ago
Mr bean
Peecockification 9 months ago
I WANT THAT CAR AND THE SAME COLOR FOR THAT CAR!!! NOE!!! YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WRECK IT IF I EVER GET ONE,DO NOT EVEN TRY TO DO IT!!!
levelat350 10 months ago
Haha Mr Bean disliked this vid.
Wyzzkyd 11 months ago
that's the car MR bean hates lol XD hahaha so watch out of him!!
xXMouadXx 1 year ago
Better to don't watch this video for Mr. Bean...
MATUXAZ 1 year ago
shouldve painted it yellow rodders lol jk nice motor
rscosworthfan 1 year ago
Fire is a very real problem with these. I had a 1978 robin super, and the fuel line into the carb gets brittle with age, and then cracks, and leaks over the hot exhaust.... Changing the front wheel is easy. The biggest problem I had with mine, was it used to eat propshaft universal joints!
smiffy1071 2 years ago
such a beautifull car, such a sad fate, i have one question though.... how do you change the front wheel in case you get a flat tire?
adriandragan 2 years ago 2
The same way you change the back. Take it off and fix the flat. ;o) You just jack it up as nromal and all the weight is on the back two wheels and the jack.
reliantregal 2 years ago
it just seems preety hard to change the front tyre on these things for me, if i ever come to the UK i'm gonna try and buy one of these, a friend made one for a game and i'm having lots of fun driving it.
adriandragan 2 years ago
sorry to hear about your car being destroyed
too bad it wasen't a "robin reliant" on it's way to being sold as an "original ofah car"
such is life
good luck with snoopy btw
alanmk5 2 years ago
I've got a 850cc Bond Bug which is more aerodynamic and they don't do 90mph in 750cc form.
This size would be lucky to reach 70mph and stay there. Maybe that's why this car set on fire cause it was ragged.
bondbug73 3 years ago
The car was stationary when it burst into flames so nothing to do with speed but a 750cc Robin WILL do 90mph. Please note that a Bond Bug recently burst into flames in similar circumstances (they are not immune to fire), luckily the owner had a hose handy and was able to put it out. My Supervan had an 850cc engine like your Bond Bug so exactly the same thing can happen to you as under the body its the same mechanics.
reliantregal 3 years ago
The Bug screams at 70mph and you have to watch it overheating. I have seen no proof in road tests that a Reliant engine can hold that speed for long. It isn't possible to get up 90 mph in my Bug unless I'm going down a hill. Maybe that's why I have had no engine problems in my 16 year ownership and it's still here as it's treated with respect as a car of that age should be. I believe it with a Rover V8 or having a fast bike engine fitted.
I noticed that the Regal was stationary in the photo.
bondbug73 3 years ago
yo dont get me wrong now i dont wanna offend any one but ar ya allowed to drive those things on the hihgway?? im 13 and from holland so i dont know much about reliants;P
kalmathegratebassist 3 years ago
yeah, theyre actually quite nippy for a little 750cc engine! they will do about 90mph!
mickeymoose76 3 years ago 2
Gotta love those old Reliants....
scragnut 3 years ago