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by Peter McKercher
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2676153

Re: New Project

What an elegant automobile.
by Peter McKercher
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 1953 California 4AD
Replies: 30
Views: 591

Re: 1953 California 4AD

The original bill of sale is dated 1953. It looks like he finished paying for it in 1955 and that terminated his contract with the vendor at that time.
by Peter McKercher
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Le Mans recreation
Replies: 33
Views: 193314

Re: Le Mans recreation

That's certainly the easiest way. My Nine Sports primes easily that way. My Le Mans does not
by Peter McKercher
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 1953 California 4AD
Replies: 30
Views: 591

Re: 1953 California 4AD

No, it's the pre war 6 cylinder sports or Le Mans variety.
by Peter McKercher
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Le Mans recreation
Replies: 33
Views: 193314

Re: Le Mans recreation

The best way is to disconnect the pipe at the top of the pump. It is a tight fit to get a wrench in behind the radiator, so I cut one in half to do the job.
by Peter McKercher
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 1953 California 4AD
Replies: 30
Views: 591

Re: 1953 California 4AD

Was your Grandfather's name Peets?

Re the badge , do you mean the oval one at the top of the rad on the attached photo. This is available through NASOC. You can join by emailing Dave Green at alpdavegre@msn.com


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by Peter McKercher
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 1953 California 4AD
Replies: 30
Views: 591

Re: 1953 California 4AD

I assume the California sunshine took its toll on the paint fairly quickly. Certainly appears to be an original colour. FYI, it is Coronation Blue, in honour of Queen Elizabeth ascending the throne.
by Peter McKercher
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 1953 California 4AD
Replies: 30
Views: 591

Re: 1953 California 4AD

I wouldn't get too hung up on those components. It's not a vintage Bentley. They won't really affect the value of the car. Re the wiring harness, they are available in original format, so you might find it easier to use than starting from scratch. Throttle cable won't make a difference either. There...
by Peter McKercher
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2676153

Re: New Project

Beautiful job Colin and very rewarding. Makes me want to take on another project.
by Peter McKercher
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 1953 California 4AD
Replies: 30
Views: 591

Re: 1953 California 4AD

What a wonderful acquisition Avery. I doubt there are any other cars that original on the continent. Please join our facebook group as well at https://www.facebook.com/groups/148746512486452
by Peter McKercher
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Singers on Video: Hudson and Merrickville Car Shows...
Replies: 4
Views: 33789

Re: Singers on Video: Hudson and Merrickville Car Shows...

Mike Vaughan didn't actually do any of that themselves. They didn't even do dealer prep. Monroe Gretske, General Manager of Vaughan Singer Motors in Hollywood, originally approached Al Moss of Moss Motors to do his dealer prep. Moss didn't have much time for Gretske and certainly didn't want to be i...
by Peter McKercher
Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2676153

Re: New Project

Looks very elegant Colin.
by Peter McKercher
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: Head for 51 1500cc 4AD
Replies: 6
Views: 69146

Re: Head for 51 1500cc 4AD

Do tell, Mike?
by Peter McKercher
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: still looking
Replies: 5
Views: 21739

Re: still looking

Have you tried posting with the UK SOC facebook group. I think you will have better luck there.
by Peter McKercher
Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: JH 6802 Finally Arrives
Replies: 6
Views: 63811

Re: JH 6802 Finally Arrives

Indeed Brian. And I love the way it drives.