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- Tue May 21, 2024 9:02 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: New Project
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Re: New Project
Sounds like a plan!
- Mon May 20, 2024 10:26 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: New Project
- Replies: 877
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Re: New Project
Good luck, Colin. A word of caution: when I replaced the glass on my sports I could not find 5mm triplex glass and had to settle for 6mm. 8mm is also available from shower suppliers. I was going to suggest that you made up new sections by gluing U and L stainless steel channel together. Join the cor...
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Vinyl Roof Material
- Replies: 7
- Views: 325
Re: Vinyl Roof Material
Light grey with black flecks sounds like double duck after a few years in the sun!
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Vinyl Roof Material
- Replies: 7
- Views: 325
Re: Vinyl Roof Material
Never heard of salt & pepper. Prewar cars used ‘double duck’ - two layers of black canvas separated by sheet rubber.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: 35 LM Carburettors
- Replies: 9
- Views: 792
Re: 35 LM Carburettors
Yes, they are on my car. According to David Andeassen’s data book the choke tube is 19 (mm?) main jet 90, correction jet 210, pilot 45, start air 3, start petrol 85. The choke tube is easily removed but you may have to turn new ones up on a lathe.
Good luck finding adapter flanges!
Good luck finding adapter flanges!
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:53 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: 35 LM Carburettors
- Replies: 9
- Views: 792
Re: 35 LM Carburettors
The original carbs are quite rare. I assume the 30FAI was a factory replacement. You will need the adapter flanges that turn the bodies through 90 degrees.
Re: US8155
Thinking about the electrics I drew this:
The deliberate mistake is that the purple/brown wire that comes from the horn button and passes through the SLC-2 switch should connect to the spare terminal in the 6-way block rather than the 4-way.
The deliberate mistake is that the purple/brown wire that comes from the horn button and passes through the SLC-2 switch should connect to the spare terminal in the 6-way block rather than the 4-way.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:59 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: New Project
- Replies: 877
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Re: New Project
Superb! In its day this car could compete with the likes of lagonda that cost ten times as much.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: 1953 California 4AD
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3162
Re: 1953 California 4AD
Hi Avery, that looks like a very original and well looked after car. The paint looks like a cut back with t-cut and a rub down with polish would bring back the shine. As far as originality goes, it depends on what you want to do with the car - drive it, show it at concours events or turn it into a m...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:24 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: New Project
- Replies: 877
- Views: 5058734
Re: New Project
Absolutely superb! After I feel I twisted your arm I’m glad it has turned out so well.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Le Mans recreation
- Replies: 33
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Re: Le Mans recreation
Mine had a tab. It helps to hold it in place whilst fitting the sump.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:20 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Aluminium/aluminum bonnet/hood
- Replies: 7
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Re: Aluminium/aluminum bonnet/hood
No problem Colin. I am not familiar with steel bonnets. I remember the one off my 1.5 Sports was very heavy when I sent it to Nigel for painting. Aluminium sounds like a great idea. I bought a whole sheet of brass in the 1970s and don’t remember it being very expensive. However I was shocked to see ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Aluminium/aluminum bonnet/hood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 977
Re: Aluminium/aluminum bonnet/hood
Brass? No, the ‘35 has a separate brass hinge with silver steel rod. There are no side hinges as the bonnet is made from only two pieces.
I suspect brass rod will be an expensive option. Stainless steel will be cheaper. I think the diameter is 1/4”.
I suspect brass rod will be an expensive option. Stainless steel will be cheaper. I think the diameter is 1/4”.
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:57 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: New Project
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Re: New Project
The whole interior is looking fabulous! I wouldn’t pad the sides of the front seats, just the tops and then tension the sides carefully. The back seat looks in remarkable condition. Is that felt padding? You must be very pleased with the results so far. I found that the hidem binding required tacks ...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Aluminium/aluminum bonnet/hood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 977
Re: Aluminium/aluminum bonnet/hood
Sounds like a plan! I assume the bonnet is to replace the original steel panels rather than the aluminium ones fitted to the’35 models (which had separate brass hinge). Stainless steel might be an alternative.