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by mikeyr
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: Connecting Rod for 1951 4AD Roadster
Replies: 10
Views: 16938

Re: Connecting Rod for 1951 4AD Roadster

I was hoping by now you had found something by now. I am going on vacation and when I get back next week, i will see what I can do. I have a few motors that still have their crankshafts in them, so they still have their pistons and rods BUT the pistons are long seized up in the blocks which means no...
by mikeyr
Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

Thank you Peter for the clear pictures. Unfortunately, in order to get a nice gap, I will have to move the rear of the wing to near the middle of the front cowl panel instead of at the seam or slightly behind like yours is and if i do that, the front of the wing is in front of the dumbirons so obvio...
by mikeyr
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

ok, thousand picture post, nasty rant and not sure what else but here goes. NOTHING FITS !!! For the new people, my car had no fenders/wings when I purchased it so these are Hardwick steel wing replicas. How were the 1934 wings fitted and attached to the car ? specifically 34 without running boards....
by mikeyr
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Le Mans recreation
Replies: 33
Views: 214238

Re: Le Mans recreation

The UK clubs will have the information based on the chassis number, they can get you how it left the factory.

This page will show you where to get the serial numbers to give them.
https://www.singercars.com/9-le-mans-se ... locations/
by mikeyr
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

progress and no progress. So I fitted the front valence where I think it should be based on pictures, fitted the wings to fit, then I put the hood/bonnet on...OOPS, no fit. Major interference with the wings and nothing was close, duh, I should know better. So I moved the wings forward about 3" ...
by mikeyr
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 32204

Re: Introduction

are you talking about these ?

https://www.singerspares.com/805-track- ... 2970-p.asp

or since you mention 4, am I misunderstanding what you are asking about ?

And Welcome
by mikeyr
Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

I think I understand...pics always help. I am very surprised that a suspension bolt would do double duty, it would seem that if the wing nut got stuck/rusty/damaged that it could turn the bolt and help it come loose. But ok, I will find some longer bolts and turn them down, I don't see them in Hardw...
by mikeyr
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

Great, now I have to find that step Bolt and wing nut. I’ve seen it on several cars, but seen more cars without it then with it, so I was not worried. I like those little tangs to keep the valence down. I probably will weld some up. Todays task is move the valence further back which means cutting on...
by mikeyr
Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:23 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

Thank You Colin , you said something that made sense to me and I feel stupid for having been trying to make this work the wrong way, you said I needed to work the front valence first and that lit up like a light bulb. I started cutting the valence so it would fit with the radiator shell, it was too...
by mikeyr
Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
Replies: 140
Views: 760580

Re: The Restoration of AYW709

So trying to fit the front wing. I am happy with the fit so far but still working on it. Does the front wing end at the front spring hanger or in front of it ? And my front valence seems to hang out a mile in front of the chassis. So do I cut the front valence to force it further back or move the fr...
by mikeyr
Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2961086

Re: New Project

awesome, now its a race to see who finishes their car first. Son-in-law's Mini had several setbacks but it's painted now and running quite well, so some assembly and it might even be out this weekend, but next week for sure. It took a lot longer, he lost his job and had no money to throw at the car ...
by mikeyr
Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2961086

Re: New Project

my 4AD was done in stainless steel channel, it was 40 years ago but I found a channel that was a near perfect match and once on the car no one could tell the difference. If it was made then, chances are it is still made. Brass is easier to work with but (check on this as I am not sure) I think you h...
by mikeyr
Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: New Project
Replies: 872
Views: 2961086

Re: New Project

YES YES YES !!! Welcome Back
by mikeyr
Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: SM Engine in a 39 Roadster Chassis
Replies: 4
Views: 16777

Re: SM Engine in a 39 Roadster Chassis

I planned on doing that for my 1.5 if the motor was bad. But I am not sure it would fit in a 4 cyl very well. It may fit I think but it will be heavier than the original motor. I can do some measuring over the weekend between a 4AD motor into my 34 chassis *** EDIT *** Ok, I was on my phone with the...
by mikeyr
Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Pre-War
Topic: Le Mans 2 Seater Dashboard
Replies: 39
Views: 49689

Re: Le Mans 2 Seater Dashboard

Hi, glad the drawing is helpful, I am taking the plunge to make this very soon. I was trying to add some style to the dash so was going to use plywood and Birdseye Maple veneer, the use of plywood would make is dimensionally stable and minimize wood movement over the seasons. But the edges are visib...