Thanks for the vote of confidence Brent, The gentelman I'm negotiating with seems to care more about getting what he paid 25 years ago and seeing them go to a...
Chris i think it would be great to get the vehicles restored and take the previous owner for a ride. On some of the machinery i have been gifted especially ...
AUSTIN DASH FOR SALE RANDOLPH WILLIAMS LOS ANGELES 310 827 2727 WEB http://members.aol.com/dolphnx In a message dated 10/01/08 13:27:01 Pacific Daylight Time,...
Randolph that is a nice dash very tidy condition has anyone seen the earlier devon dash that has the temp gauge fitted where the ignition lights are sounds...
In a message dated 10/3/08 3:46:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, brent.tamatea@... writes: Randolph that is a nice dash very tidy condition has anyone...
Hello all, Calling Brent, Adam and any other Kiwis Is anyone on here going to the Canturbury (New Zealnd) Swap meet October 10th 11th and 12th? I will be...
A few things I have spend the good part of about 12 hours over the last few days working on timing a villier mk 15 engine that powers a bantam rotary hoe just...
Attached is information on Colin Peck's new book on Austin cars. Bill Wilkman USA **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. ...
Group - While reassembling the front suspension on my GD3 Sports, I'm at a point where I'm scratching my head and need to ask for help. The situation: On the...
Hi Bob, is there any rubber bumper under top wishbone arm? If not maybe it drops too much down. Service manual says that you need to use a distance piece (2,5...
Kim and Randy, Yes (Kim), the rubber bumper you speak of is in place and the upper wishbone (arms from the shocks) rests upon that rubber bumper. I do also see...
Chris I thought you might like to see my other small pick up I have been working on it is a fordson thames it is built like a 1930s style truck wooden framing...
Staffan thanks for your comments much appreciated I am pleased to hear you are feeling inspired.. Heres something that may interest the group on old tyres.. I...
In a message dated 10/7/08 9:42:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, brent.tamatea@... writes: Chris I thought you might like to see my other small pick up...
Thanks Bill I am getting there slowly I have polished up the old headlight lenses which came up like new the phosphoric acid is really good for cleaning chrome...
... Brent, Very nice truck, can't wait to see the updates.I have finished up the negotiations and should have the vehicles in my possesion by next week I'll...
Great news Chris pleased it worked out allright will be cool to see some pics of your new vehicles brent _____ From: Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com...
... on two wheels, anyway! This is the frame from my Morris pickup, which has been an on again- off-again project since 2000. I was hoping to have it ready for...
Gerald the morris chassis and running gear is looking fantastic pity its not quite ready for the show that would be disappointing however there is still next...
Hey Jim... Yes, I will be at the Swap Meet on Saturday all day. :-) If the weather is too wet on Saturday we'll be going on Sunday instead. I reckon that would...
Folks, sorry I haven't been in touch much of late. Have been really tied up with other non Austin related things... like I'm restoring a vintage farm trailer...
Jim sorry I wont be at the Swap meet this weekend I am working on Saturday so far haven't been to one yet as am concerned that I will bring more projects home...
Thanks Bill. Wish I could, but the motor mounts go on TOP if the sheet metal that is part of the inner wings. I did bolt a 5 speed to a bare block so I could...
HOOT! I won't be looking for JUST Austin bits Brent. <hearty giggle> We're looking for Land Rover parts, Triumph 2500 parts, Holden Kingswood parts, Holden...
Anybody interested in the following? 1957 Morris Minor Tourer. Phenomenal example and multiple show winner, all of which will be included with the sale. 1967...
Everyone is so quiet lately. I really do not know what to write but it sure is hard to stay upbeat with the global economy isn't it? Seems it takes all my...
Scot good idea on focusing on the Austin to take your mind off things.. I am currently cleaning up some Austin ute tyres over here these are rarer than...
Brent, My Devon is almost totally dismantled now. The gearbox is removed and the mototor is all the way down to the block. ALl mounts have ben remove and it is...