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- Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:47 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Windscreen bottom gasket
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3458
Re: Windscreen bottom gasket
Pekka Note as Grant says, it bends approx its width at the centre. It is important to get the correct arc or else you will find that the strip buckles with the last couple of screws on either end. I believe you are familiar with metal work and know how to get an arc out of a straight piece of metal....
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:45 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: "New" '34 LeMans
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12970
Re: "New" '34 LeMans
From a U.S. registration perspective, it will probably be required to go with 60053 and I'm assuming the chassis proper is 60053, but not any of the drive train or axles. They seem to have come from something else. The body is another matter. From a British registration perspective (and club records...
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:38 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: lower section of wood frame
- Replies: 7
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Re: lower section of wood frame
Good call Mike. I just checked mine as it was quite a balmy day in the garage today (9 degrees f - T shirt weather). The section is made from 2 pieces - one short one at the front and a long piece which goes under the door and bridges the door post (Rabbet) and the bottom of the wheel well arch (Lap...
- Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:23 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: "New" '34 LeMans
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12970
Re: "New" '34 LeMans
Well isn't that interesting. So close and yet so far. It could be that the license plate was swapped from another le mans, although the serial numbers are so close that seems like a stretch. Maybe a clerical error...
- Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:26 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: "New" '34 LeMans
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12970
Re: "New" '34 LeMans
Dan
FYI, there are only about six Type 1 Le Mans cars left, at least two of which have had their doors rehung.
This is one of them below recently placed for sale by a dealer for £39000 at the NEC show in the UK.
FYI, there are only about six Type 1 Le Mans cars left, at least two of which have had their doors rehung.
This is one of them below recently placed for sale by a dealer for £39000 at the NEC show in the UK.
- Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: "New" '34 LeMans
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12970
Re: "New" '34 LeMans
Very cool Dan. You have a really early example of a Le Mans. Perhaps the doors were modified to get it licensed in the american market or whoever brought it over just felt they were unsafe. The number you are looking at is a casting number, not the serial number and you are looking at the side of th...
- Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:49 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
- Replies: 80
- Views: 635063
Re: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
In fact the car was sold to E Toft of Derby and entered in the May 1934 RSAC Scottish Rally. While it was a Non Starter it's likely the car had seen other competition before entering such a major event. It would be interesting to investigate that.
- Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:37 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
- Replies: 80
- Views: 635063
Re: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
Dan
By the way, if 60057 is indeed the correct number for your car it might well be a type 1 originally with suicide doors. Is there any evidence that the doors were previously hinged at the back?
By the way, if 60057 is indeed the correct number for your car it might well be a type 1 originally with suicide doors. Is there any evidence that the doors were previously hinged at the back?
- Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:23 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
- Replies: 80
- Views: 635063
Re: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
Dan, As Phillip has indicated, you should be able to find the serial number on the dumb iron. Check out this page on our club website to help you find it. You should find it to be #60057 if your licence plate ANU 965 is the original for the car. I'm sure a good deal more information is available, wh...
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:16 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
- Replies: 80
- Views: 635063
Re: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
Dan
FYI, the Dunlop tires are available in England from MWS International at $175 USD ea. They also supply wire wheels that are absolutely correct at $254 ea. A discount of 5% is given to Singer club members. I purchased a set last year for my Nine Sports when the old wires became too lumpy.
FYI, the Dunlop tires are available in England from MWS International at $175 USD ea. They also supply wire wheels that are absolutely correct at $254 ea. A discount of 5% is given to Singer club members. I purchased a set last year for my Nine Sports when the old wires became too lumpy.
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:28 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
- Replies: 80
- Views: 635063
Re: WANTED Singer Car Owners Information
Dan Looks like you have a great basis for a restoration. Very nice looking car. You're also in good company as several of us are in the throes of restoring pre war cars, including myself. I have a fully restored '34 Nine Sports and am doing a ground up restoration of a '34 Le Mans. Any interior shots?
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:48 pm
- Forum: General stuff about this board
- Topic: Bucks TV outclips
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4892
Bucks TV outclips
Just so I don't appear to be displaying any favouratism towards the Pre War set, I've pulled another Singer related video. Again, it's from Bucks TV, which seems to have an affinity for our little cars. outakes2.jpg This time it's a 4AD named Madge which happens to be featured in the out take segmen...
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:50 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: 34 LM rear fender
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3253
Re: 34 LM rear fender
Where's the voyeur cam you were going to install so we can watch?
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:29 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: 34 LM rear fender
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3253
Re: 34 LM rear fender
In addition to my own cars, here are a few other samples. Here’s one that is about as original as they get. Yes it is a Nine Sports, but same configuration as the Le Mans. This one is a 1 ½ litre Le Mans and the rear wing and rocker look pretty dead even. This is a Stefano-Parachi car, looking relat...
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:56 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: 34 LM rear fender
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3253
Re: 34 LM rear fender
Mike All the examples I have at hand are either even or slightly below (1/2"), although even at that, they appear to be even from a distance. Given they were handbuilt and fitted I'm sure you will find a subtle variety. Remember also that these were Trials cars and you wouldn't want anything li...