Early car racing so crazy no seat belts safety gear how people survived any of these crashs is unbelievable brent ...
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hleece
May 17, 2013 12:15 pm
Welcome to the group Paul. Paul is in Arizona. He has been in conversation with Ken McGuire and me already. I'm sure he will tell the group about his project...
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hleece
May 17, 2013 12:23 pm
It just goes to prove my old adage Brent that the most powerful forces in the world are gravity, serendipity and bullshit luck! They trump good management and...
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wilkmanracing
May 17, 2013 3:08 pm
Welcome to the group. When you get a chance, please post some photos of your car. We have members all over the world, where do you call home? Bill Wilkman USA ...
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wilkmanracing
May 17, 2013 3:27 pm
I may have posted this before, but I just think it's so cool! Of course, it's not a '48, but a later 1950s era vehicle, given its pressed steel grille. ...
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brent,tamatea
rustyreks
May 18, 2013 4:31 am
Harold i totally agree brent From: hleece@... Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:23 AM To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:...
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hleece
May 18, 2013 2:10 pm
I just looked at the pictures of your Somerset project Paul. It looks very good. I like Somerset sedans done in the two tone scheme. I'm sure the owner will...
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wilkmanracing
May 18, 2013 3:00 pm
Wow! Yes, indeed, a very striking color combination. It really brings out the cars lines and gives it a more svelte look than a Somerset with a single tone...
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pknauth
May 18, 2013 3:21 pm
The owner picked the colors. Hard to see in the photos, but the gray is metallic. My only quibble is that I would have used metallic for the maroon as well....
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wilkmanracing
May 19, 2013 3:47 am
The following email from Ross got directed to me alone, when he intended it for the whole group. Here's what Ross had to say: Hi All , As many of you will...
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brent,tamatea
rustyreks
May 19, 2013 5:46 am
Bill the attachment for the windscreen rubbers didnt appear so here is the picture that Ross sent with his original message not sure why the original didnt...
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wilkmanracing
May 19, 2013 12:40 pm
It appears that with the new type, you could fit the glass after the frame was in place. I also have a question. The old type profile shows the pinch weld...
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hleece
May 19, 2013 12:53 pm
Brent et al, The link didn't open to anything but an empty page for me. Perhaps others had better luck. Harold ... Harold Leece Welland, ON, Canada...
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wilkmanracing
May 19, 2013 1:07 pm
It was posted as a .docx, reqiring a more recent version of Word to open. Here it is as a .doc. You should be able to open it now. Bill Wilkman USA ... From:...
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Ken McGuire
mcguire.k...
May 19, 2013 3:49 pm
I am interested in where this drawing originated. We also have a similar problem with windscreen rubber for Somersets. The original rubber has an extension on...
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Ross McKenzie
rossandtrish
May 19, 2013 8:43 pm
Hi All ,  Sorry about the issues with the earlier information dissemination . The full document from which the information came is attached - Obviously it...
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hleece
May 20, 2013 11:55 am
I don't remember whether I got my seal from Scott or the ACCC but it I'd the same profile as your original. Harold Leece Welland ON...
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Ken McGuire
mcguire.k...
May 20, 2013 12:17 pm
I got mine from Jim Withers. I will have to find out where the right one comes from. Wouldn't cost much to switch them. Ken McGuire USA...
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Ross McKenzie
rossandtrish
May 20, 2013 11:37 pm
Hi Ken ,  The Austin group in the UK list both types - helpful , but slow to answer !! I asked for a price including freight on the rubbers and some rear...
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Ross McKenzie
rossandtrish
May 21, 2013 7:34 am
Hi All , Just spotted this - ideal for building into a fun toy for the grandchildren . Cheers , Ross NZ ...
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Ross McKenzie
rossandtrish
May 21, 2013 7:36 am
Hi All , Just a note in case you might have missed this on Trade Me Cheers , Ross Wellington ...
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Mark P Hatten
twostroketurbo
May 21, 2013 9:39 pm
You can now buy DOT certified 12 volt LED 7" sealed beams from Big Rig truck shops and motorcycle and Jeep retailers for $ 300-400 each. I created this custom...
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Ross McKenzie
rossandtrish
May 22, 2013 9:27 am
Hi Mark , I am not sure about factory installed LED sealed beams in New Zealand ( or even if there are any vehicles with them ) I do know that while LED...
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Mark P Hatten
twostroketurbo
May 23, 2013 2:36 pm
The big show for small cars 2013 is just around the corner. Come join us ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz6t_PU_VQc Mark Portland Or. ...
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pknauth
May 24, 2013 3:14 pm
Please share your experience/cost getting an original radiator re-cored. One shop quoted $300, another said it would be higher. Has anyone successfully used a...
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wilkmanracing
May 24, 2013 3:50 pm
Where are you located? I used a shop in Riverside, California that disassembled, cleaned, rodded, and repaired my Dorset radiator for about $120. If you're...
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pknauth
May 24, 2013 6:29 pm
Phoenix area. I have a quote of $140 for what you describe, BUT they haven't seen the radiator. $300 quote is for re-core. I didn't think it was too bad,...
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Ken McGuire
mcguire.k...
May 24, 2013 7:25 pm
I had my radiator cleaned out and repaired several years ago and it cost $130.00. Was not re-cored. Have seen original used radiator caps on ebay off and on. ...
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brent,tamatea
rustyreks
May 24, 2013 8:31 pm
I have spares of the screw on radiator caps so i can help you out unless there is someone closer to you that has one happy to send if you pay the freight...
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Ross McKenzie
rossandtrish
May 24, 2013 8:38 pm
Hi , While I have a Devon rather than a Somerset the cost of a recore in New Zealand was prohibitive !! I was quoted $NZ800 - about $US650 at the current...
