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Originally posted by administrator
Welcome to the ACOC and very nice to see a survivor not known to the club - this car isn't on the Vintage register.
The last owner was John Davies who owned the FORD dealership in Holywell ?
Don't know when last run and engine has gone off to local specialist for strip and overhaul. So far so good in that the engine was turning freely and the bores are not lipped. So general overhaul and freshen up should see it sorted though I am looking for a starter motor and don't know what I'm looking for so anyone out there who knows please put me on the right path !
Also the the original carburetor is missing which I guess should be a Claudel Hobson ? Again anyone who knows or can supply let me know.
The car is generally quite sound in that it has been dry stored. All of the main cabin interior has rotted out but the ash frame is generally pretty good all things considered. We have replaced a couple of the cross bracings and the rear wooden fire wall (behind the front seat) with white oak and 6mm ply. This has all been glued and screwed into place prior to lifting body off chassis. Some repair and replacement needed to timber that is chassis mounted under the Dickie seat but overall no major, major rot found.
Already sourced replacement speedo and 8 day clock and just cracking on with the chassis and mechanicals for now. Ammeter (CAV) sent off for overhaul/rebuild but again anyone with a spare/replacement message me. Original colour appears to be Green even though logbook says blue ?
This isn't going to be a concours rebuild. Just planning on an overhaul, tidy up, back on the road and enjoy !