I have recently begun the restoration of the remains of a couple of AC's that were two out of three cannibalised by a previous owner to create just one look-a-like that is, I believe, now in South Africa.
What I have is the chassis and most of the bodyshell of L1123 plus parts of LX841. The bulk of the latter apparently sadly went as scrap.
The biggest headache I've found to date is the seizure of all front brake hydraulic cylinders. Note, despite info to the contrary, L1123 has two leading shoe front brakes. The rear mechanical ones are fine but nothing in my tool kits can shift the others. Unfortunately, I don't have an hydraulic pump, otherwise I'd try to force them out.
I've found one source of 4 new ones - at a hellish price! And for overhaul (including sleeving and new pistons) for only a little less.
Does anyone have any ideas or any of these cylinders available at sensible prices, please? I'm pretty sure they'll be the same as some I bought from Les Ballamy (LMB) to fit to my 1172 Rochdale GT Ford Special back in the fifties.
I do have a dismantled Moss rear axle and matching front from L841, also bonnet panels and rear wings plus their spats, steering box, master cylinder etc if anyone needs these items, maybe we could agree terms?