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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Body building

« on: September 18, 2017, 22:10:06 »

I went to visit the coach works today and discussed the options which are quite hopeful.
   He will visit me next week to look at the car and assess how bad the car is and what can be salvaged.
   I will keep you informed.

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General Forum / What's the best way to sell my AC?

« on: August 16, 2017, 22:21:06 »

No **** Sherlock!  Sorry Sherlock it looks like you name is now Keith.
   I was just trying to coax some details to get a little ahead of the game. Not to worry, plenty more fish in the see.

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General Forum / What's the best way to sell my AC?

« on: August 14, 2017, 20:40:38 »

An ad in ACtion and also on the forum may be a good start.
   Private sale may be fruitful but sometimes can be tricky if pestered by tyre kickers and chancer's.
   Dealers can be hassle free but need to charge high to cover overheads and can sometimes take time due to asking prices.
   Auction house quality and charges vary and need to be checked up on to get the best deals.
   
   As a matter of interest what are you offering ?

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ACOC News and Events / NEC stand.

« on: November 10, 2017, 21:17:43 »

I went to the show today and was looking forward to my first visit as a club member to the stand.
   I was sadly disappointed. Four cars that frankly didn't stand out from any of the other Cobras at the show real or fake. Why four Of the same cars were put corner to corner is questionable and frankly boring. A lack of imagination is apparent. I was also left feeling deflated due to the lack of regalia on offer, absolutely nothing.
   At least I did manage to pick up a Grayhound radiator Mascot from one of the autojumble stands.
   
   Colin

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / ENV gearbox

« on: September 23, 2017, 19:40:38 »

Can anyone advise if there is a manual available for a 1934 AC-ENV four speed gear box. I intent inspecting and servicing both the gear box and back axle at some point during the restoration of my car. I see that there is some info for the axle on the Two litre web site which looks helpful but I can't find anything related to the diff or the box.

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Body building

« on: September 17, 2017, 22:45:11 »

I have plans tomorrow, Monday, to visit a coach builder in order to discuss the attributes of a new body for my 16/66DHC.
   I really am in between a rock and a hard place at the moment as to replace or to repair..
   My intentions are to visit there work place first,  get a feel for the place and then ask them to visit me to assess the car.
   Any advice on what questions I should be asking would be welcome at this point.
   
   Kind Regards
   
   Colin.

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AC Weller Engine / Engines out

« on: July 05, 2017, 22:09:09 »

I have just embarked on the rebuild of my engine. The car it comes from is a 1935 16/66 DHC which stood for more than 30 years in a garage (not a barn) I had the motor running initially before removing to see if I could ascertain what was in store. It looked promising and so was thinking it would be straight forward. There was however evidence of frost damage being repaired many years previously but it looked like a really good repair and the fact that the engine held water and the oil did not emulsify looked encouraging.
   Sad to say it is a bag of nails that needs total rebuild, water jacket, white metal bearings, liners, pistons, crank, cam, valves, the lot are all useless. I now see why it was put in the garage and left.
   Needless to say I am now a little deflated and dreading the expenses to be had.
   Wish me luck Gents and spare a thought if you have any parts that you want to of load for next to nothing so another PVT can be seen again in a few years time.