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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: New to AC - some questions that may be basic
« on: May 09, 2024, 22:38:13 »
Hello, and welcome to the site. Congratulations on your new car. It looks really good.
My car is a lot older (1935) so I can’t answer your specific questions. However it is possible to get manuals through the club. The rpm should be able to reach 4500 /4800 without issue. Top speed should easily pass 70mph, if not as much as 80mph. I think you’re right about hub caps. Older cars have the facility to lift the steering column, I suspect yours may be the same. A little play in the steering can be expected, if memory serves me right, it will pass the UK mot test with as much as 1 inch wiggle each way for that age of car.
I do hope the forum members get in touch and answer your questions better than I have and that the car gives you great pleasure in the future.
Kind regards
Colin.
My car is a lot older (1935) so I can’t answer your specific questions. However it is possible to get manuals through the club. The rpm should be able to reach 4500 /4800 without issue. Top speed should easily pass 70mph, if not as much as 80mph. I think you’re right about hub caps. Older cars have the facility to lift the steering column, I suspect yours may be the same. A little play in the steering can be expected, if memory serves me right, it will pass the UK mot test with as much as 1 inch wiggle each way for that age of car.
I do hope the forum members get in touch and answer your questions better than I have and that the car gives you great pleasure in the future.
Kind regards
Colin.