US8155
- jeans_old_man
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Those wheels were in pristine condition and I can't believe they are 90 years old. There was no sign of the original green paint and I suspect that the original wheels were replaced in the 1960's before the car was exported to America. The tyres too were like new but who can trust 60 year old rubber? Sadly they went to the scrap yard and were replaced with some very expensive new ones.
- Peter McKercher
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The car was in a very hot, dry climate for many years so they wouldn't see much rust. The tires on the other hand, would not have appreciated the hot sun.
The car is looking great.
The car is looking great.
Peter McKercher
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Vice President - NASOC
Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
- jeans_old_man
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Body delivered by Nigel
- mikeyr
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just a friendly note, you are missing the doors and the wings
but what you do have, looks awesome.
but what you do have, looks awesome.
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
- jeans_old_man
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After many weeks the rad suround and grill have finally returned from Vernon Moss (Electroplaters) Ltd.
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W...O...W!
It is coming together beautifully!
It is coming together beautifully!
Your Friendly Canadian Pre-War Singer Specialist, Collector & Historian,
Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
- jeans_old_man
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John is feeling better and has visited to make some more progress:
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refurbished dash with electronic tacho conversion.
- mikeyr
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the whole car is looking GREAT
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
- jeans_old_man
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Seat are back from the upholsterer!
Just waiting for the foam to replace the original bladders.
Just waiting for the foam to replace the original bladders.
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Nice job! Could you please let me know who did them? I wouldn't mind an idea of the cost too (in a PM if you prefer!).
- jeans_old_man
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Hi Colin. Thanks! I only wish I was able to do it myself. I’ll PM you with details.
- jeans_old_man
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My daughter and her partner visited yesterday to replace the antifreeze in the’9’. Whilst they were here they took some photos of progress on the 1 1/2 and I can’t resist posting them here. But first - the ‘before’ photo:
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Looking really good Brian. I love this stage in a rebuild when most of the grubby, destructive stuff is done and its all about creating the final vehicle and every day is closer to getting her on the road.
- mikeyr
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i agree with Colin, its looking really good. Looking forward to a ride in the car soon
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT