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by taupe
Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What car is this?
Replies: 8
Views: 2934

Re: What car is this?

Yes looking again I think its probably a 50's Hillman Minx..

Taupe

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by taupe
Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What car is this?
Replies: 8
Views: 2934

Re: What car is this?

Could be .....also looks similar to a Standard 8 or 10 to me..

Taupe
by taupe
Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint question of the day.
Replies: 3
Views: 1348

Re: Paint question of the day.

Yes.... useless stuff in my experience especially from a spray can and a shadow of the original type.... but less likely to react with other paint as its so weak and washy and dosent stick or dry properly :wink: ...

taupe
by taupe
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint question of the day.
Replies: 3
Views: 1348

Re: Paint question of the day.

Is it the useless modern Hammerite or the original solvent based?

Taupe
by taupe
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedometer drive.
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Re: Speedometer drive.

Pick it out or spear it with a needle?

Taupe
by taupe
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller rear quarter panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1161

Re: Traveller rear quarter panels

If its the aluminium side panels you need you can Buy 16 swg sheet on ebay....its then easy to cut out with shears... :D

If its steel parts try Andrew Eggleton....

Taupe
by taupe
Tue May 30, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scammers
Replies: 2
Views: 255

Re: Scammers

One came to me as well for another wanted item......
by taupe
Mon May 29, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil filter housing leak.
Replies: 15
Views: 1356

Re: Oil filter housing leak.

I agree with Phil....When you fit a replacement (as your casting and the mounting studs sound like they are damaged beyond repair) bear the below in mind whether you decide to obtain an original type or a conversion (spin on) type.... David Jay posted this elsewhere "I am posting this so that h...
by taupe
Sat May 27, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name of rubber parts on door?
Replies: 8
Views: 381

Re: Name of rubber parts on door?

I've never been able to find them in the AKD3541 or 3542. The illustration you're expect them to be on is this one :-? It clearly shows the little 'Washer (rubber)' item 25 that Phil noticed missing. The two door plugs (grommets) are shown on A6-1 adjoining BA14-1 of the body parts list Part number...
by taupe
Sat May 13, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Series II windscreen wiper
Replies: 2
Views: 290

Re: Series II windscreen wiper

Yes just slacken the nuts and wiggle them free.

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by taupe
Sat May 13, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaulieu Moggyfest
Replies: 9
Views: 2103

Re: Beaulieu Moggyfest

Going down to Beaulieu for Spring autojumble booked into Dorset Branch moggyfest display inside the grounds, 260 miles each way on new engine, this will be the first time the car has travelled there after years of work, we’re greatly looking forward to it and seeing all the cars and buying more jun...
by taupe
Wed May 10, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for one of these car patent plates
Replies: 2
Views: 913

Re: Looking for one of these car patent plates

Thanks Steve Both Classic Repro and ESM do the series 2.. '53' version but its more likely to have been fitted with the Series 2.. '51' version as my picture...I suppose I could use the later one as a template but would really prefer to obtain or copy an original '51' version so I can get it just ri...
by taupe
Wed May 10, 2023 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for one of these car patent plates
Replies: 2
Views: 913

Looking for one of these car patent plates

Hi I'm working on a nice early SII splittie traveller project which has a mangled up later patent plate fitted with 54 and 55 patents referred...Im looking for one like the item circled the patent date is 51 which I presume is the correct one for a December 53 utility car/traveller... does anyone ha...
by taupe
Mon May 08, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nuts and Bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 1036

Re: Nuts and Bolts

There is a list at the top of the mechanical section.....Heading is Thread Sizes :D :D

Taupe
by taupe
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bonnet handle
Replies: 27
Views: 3789

Re: Bonnet handle

As above I also think they are usually 2BA but they might just be 3/16" UNF?

I think that it is also designated 10/32 UNF :)

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by taupe
Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Windscreen Wiper Boxes
Replies: 18
Views: 3208

Re: Windscreen Wiper Boxes

Yes exactly that. My thread has further details. Unfortunately my wheel boxes are seized. I have discovered that at one time the spindle, gear and splined part were supplied as replacement parts. It may be possible for me to disassemble the wheel boxes to remove the corrosion that is causing them t...
by taupe
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris fastback
Replies: 23
Views: 12706

Re: Morris fastback

How about this Austin then! Nicely rounded I think.........


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by taupe
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: 1960 minor speedo removal
Replies: 8
Views: 2968

Re: 1960 minor speedo removal

Its probanly been superglued in then.. try heat then successively larger hammers...? :wink: :wink: :wink:

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by taupe
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Passenger toe board rectangular hole
Replies: 8
Views: 1464

Re: Passenger toe board rectangular hole

That is the LHD dipswitch hole I think...... Earlier cars had a bolted on plate and rubber gasket and a slightly smaller circular hole ....see here from parts list N5 The bitumen/asbestos or fibre felt cover was probably cheaper to install and just as good at keeping out water. :D Dip switch and pla...
by taupe
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Oil pressure gauge tube routing
Replies: 8
Views: 5853

Re: Oil pressure gauge tube routing

Dont Know if correct but this looks about the right location?

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