Hi Damien I'm the chap with the Sprite and Healey 3000. I also own four Austin A40 Devons and an A40 Sports. I'd like to find good homes for a couple of...
In a message dated 8/31/08 9:40:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jgiggley@... writes: Hey Scot: Eugene finally had a chance to check on the availability...
Scot i thought you might be interested in this piece of info apparently on early exported american cars they used wooden tyres to prevent damage to wheels...
We were talking about the rubber bonnet cushions that are on top of the firewall and keep the bonnet from bouncing. But, Boll, that is a great tip. I had a...
Jackie, Thank Eugene for checking please. Next time you travel through on your way North, let me know and we'll have coffee. Scot Pacific Northwest USA ... ...
Hi i have attached some pictures of a flying standard ten 1936 model wich i bought yesterday for $1500.00 AU can anyone tell me who made them and what it would...
Scott sounds as if you are making good progress well done brentnz ... From: Scot Spalding To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
Dave the standard is a wee beaut they must be getting quite rare i would say you got a bargain there it is definitely worth $5000 plus it has been restored the...
That is a beautiful little car Dave. I'm sorry, I don't know much about Standards. I suspect that at that date it was a separate company from the later...
I only allow myself to work on my Austin if I acomplish all my other projects. I mamnage two companies and have a website. Then, on weekends I blast through my...
Scott you are doing well to get anything done on your Austin with such a heavy workload its good even if only small amounts although you seem accomplishing a...
Thanks everyone for the info on flying standard i took it arround the block today and can not believe how well it runs sorry to say that it runs and goes alot...
Dave the standards are great little cars and they were well built they were built on ideas and principles that had been proven over the years so that was there...
Hi all, Last week I changed the real hub bearings which were worn out completely.Believe me the overheating problem disappeared and my car runs very smooth....
 The Austin Counties Club sell them, they are listed on their parts for sale. Im sure plenty of repro parts now sold by reputable companies begin their life...
Quality of repro parts definitely does vary. In general, my experience with them has been disappointing. It doesn't seem to matter where the parts are ...
Hello all, If anyone here on the Austin list is going to Beaulieu Autojumble (that is a Swap Meet to most of us) this week end, I suggest meeting at my stall...
Yes Bill its true but believe me whatever the condition is nobody can make and meet up the British standards. Chinese and Japanese believe in use and throw...
Amitava the older machinery was designed to last proof is that the cars are still running i have bought chinese parts for modern cars and have had no problems...
Hell Adam Thank you for your welcome. I look forward to participating in the group and will post a few photos of my cars in the near future. Regards Damien ......
Hi Bill Afraid I cant take any of the Devons off your hand. My wife reckons I have too many toys. What does she mean? Damien ... From: "wilkmanracing@..."...
Damien how many pairs of shoes does she own??? two can play that game lol brentnz ... From: Damien OGoan To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com Sent:...