On Robins, you do indeed pull the door closed with the door pocket. They are also known to let water in if you don’t have the plastic sheets behind the panels, that might be where some of the water is getting in. The interior is looking good.
@@Robin-q2n Yeah I deffo have put new plastic sheets behind the door cards. They are tucked in behind the bottom of the panel so if any water gets in it comes out the bottom of the door over the sill. I don't have rain gutters down the side of the roof above the doors. The seals are the originals. That might not be helping. I'm pretty sure it's coming thru the old screen rubber though.
Great job, really enjoying following the progress with the Kitten 👍what’s it like to live with and look after on a daily basis? Seems like a nice simple car that’s often overlooked.
It's not used on a daily basis. I cycle to work. It gets used a touch more than the Regal as it's sat on the drive and is right there if I need it, for shopping etc. It is a simple car, straight forward Reliant engine with much easier access than any three wheeler. But I wouldn't recommend a Kitten as a starter classic due to some parts (like front suspension) being unique to the car, and only available through the Kitten register.
@@Darwinion thanks for the reply, really insightful! It would be my second classic (done lots of learning on my Spitfire). Thinking about getting something later this year that’s more practical and suited for more regular use and a Kitten was one of the options I was considering.
@thtmotoring Yeah thing is the Kitten is very under the radar and can be bought cheaply. 2k should get a reasonable one but check chassis and front suspension. Steering rack is also Kitten unique. I'd pay for the best you can find. I've already spent more than this is worth, but it was a project I wanted.
rain water leaks from under the dash is usually the wiper wheel boxes , and or the washer jet nozzle
On Robins, you do indeed pull the door closed with the door pocket. They are also known to let water in if you don’t have the plastic sheets behind the panels, that might be where some of the water is getting in. The interior is looking good.
Ps when I say the panels I mean the door cards.
@@Robin-q2n Yeah I deffo have put new plastic sheets behind the door cards. They are tucked in behind the bottom of the panel so if any water gets in it comes out the bottom of the door over the sill. I don't have rain gutters down the side of the roof above the doors. The seals are the originals. That might not be helping. I'm pretty sure it's coming thru the old screen rubber though.
Great job, really enjoying following the progress with the Kitten 👍what’s it like to live with and look after on a daily basis? Seems like a nice simple car that’s often overlooked.
It's not used on a daily basis. I cycle to work. It gets used a touch more than the Regal as it's sat on the drive and is right there if I need it, for shopping etc. It is a simple car, straight forward Reliant engine with much easier access than any three wheeler. But I wouldn't recommend a Kitten as a starter classic due to some parts (like front suspension) being unique to the car, and only available through the Kitten register.
@@Darwinion thanks for the reply, really insightful! It would be my second classic (done lots of learning on my Spitfire). Thinking about getting something later this year that’s more practical and suited for more regular use and a Kitten was one of the options I was considering.
@thtmotoring Yeah thing is the Kitten is very under the radar and can be bought cheaply. 2k should get a reasonable one but check chassis and front suspension. Steering rack is also Kitten unique. I'd pay for the best you can find. I've already spent more than this is worth, but it was a project I wanted.
@@Darwinion thank you! Definitely need to test drive one to see how comfortable I’d be with one.