What size cc is your motor Shaun? I have never heard of one of those motors... tell me more? I'd love to see some photos of your car. Adam (New Zealand)...
Hi Brent, I don't think it has ran in 35 years, although it's not seized, but turns very slowly. The SU carbs are off, and when I get gas to it I just get an...
... In Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com, Adam Reeve ... The motor is a 1500. I beleive Nash Metropolitan used 1200cc Austin motors until about 1956,...
Hi Shaun - and welcome to the group. When Adam sent the email introducing you to the group, I was hopeful that you'd live close by so that we might be able to...
... Stewart" <blkstewart@c...> wrote: Hi Bob, Thanks for the welcome. Well, I guess we won't be doing any wrenching together, but when we get the cars going,...
That car looks wizard! Surely you can put some more pictures on.... some real close ones??? After all, you've done it once so why not again. :-) I have been...
Shaun three things to know about engines is spark compression and fuel these are its basic needs.The rest is narrowing it down to specifics do you have any...
Hi Shaun The link to the Sports info that Bob mentioned on my old car site is: http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/my_car_austindevon.htm I've not got any photos of...
I did post a few more photos. The're in the "1951 Sports" folder. Although it might be a 1950, because it's a floor shift. Adam, the net is great for this...
--Rick, thanks for the link. It's good to see some Sports restored. My car was originally red, but I've got an ad for one in a lime green that I like. Are the...
You are right Shaun... "wizard" is a compliment. It means something simply lovely, or something you think is really great. I think you folk in America would...
Hi Shawn this is dave i have just uploaded a picture of a40 sports that has been restored this one was done by tony andrews of cartwright sydney i found...
Dave, nice Sports, thanks for the pic. Adam, I'm glad to see some other people appreciate Austins, not many in this country. I hope I can post some more pics...
Shaun, Congratulations on participating in this group. I think we are all finding it rewarding. I don't think your sports is 1951 due to the Somerset...
Just rebuilt the rear suspension on the weekend. Had the inter-leaving zinc sheets removed and leaves re-tempered to original spec. Obtained new Silentbloc...
Hi Nick! I just looked at my radiators. The one in my Green Devon (the one I'm working on) has 522 on it... maybe Feb' 1952 ? The radiator from that car I got...
So it ought!!!!! Adam New Zealand ... From: "Nick Gill" <nickroyale@...> To: <Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 06,...
Calling Dave in Australia... whereabouts in Sydney are you? I have just been looking on a map. I was picking out where all you people are. I see there is a...
Very close Adam i am just out of liverpool not far from canterbury ,Adam i just purchased a complete motor and gearbox with carby ,alternator and startermotor...
if you want to be really amazed, try google earth. It has satellite images of many many places. Some areas of the UK are fairly low resolution and making out...
Nick, My radiator has 523 on it. My dash looks the same as pictured in a service manual that covers the gs4 model. So, a 1952, but floor shift? At some point...
Welcome to new member Peter who writes as follows: ....... Peter from Brisbane Australia. Have '49 A40 based delivery van. Used to go but now resto project -...
Hey Adam Thanks for the welcome. My car is a Austin A40. 1949 assembled by Lark Hoskins in Sydney. Deliver van body, light timber sub frame, with aluminium...
Adam, thats great news about the rubber thanks for letting us know brent ... From: Adam Reeve To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Pete, Welcome, and greetings from Washington State, USA. Thanks for sharing the most interesting recent history of your Austin. When it comes to classic cars,...
Hi Peter! Thanks for that wonderful account. I found it most interesting, as I'm sure the other members did also. Could you please enlarge on the axle half...
Brent, it works out that the windscreen rubber is only $11.90NZ (from Pararubber) which heaps cheaper than Basis price of $42.00NZ. I see they also had the...
I wish I had more history on my car too. I can really only go back to the 1970's after talking with a previous owners wife. Adam (New Zealand) ... From: Bob...
Hey Adam I am not sure about the diff problem you mention. My understanding from other club members and the owners manual is: - the diff itself (and all...
Peter that was quite a story i nearly bought out my hanky bought tears to me eyes thats the thing about old cars you do get attached to them.They are an effort...
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