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petermeachem
Joined: 23 Sep 2013
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Location: Chichester Sussex
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 Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't marry anyone who showed such poor taste that they actually liked that thing.
It's like a Bugatti made from a VW still with the engine at the back! I've seen one. Shudder |
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Austinyork
Joined: 14 Apr 2014
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject: Re: Austin 18 York (does the re-engine de-value it?) |
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| Rick wrote: | I'm in two minds about this re-engined 1935 Austin.
On the one hand it may make it a lot more usable (handy as it's been used for weddings). On the other, some of its originality has gone for good most likely. Does it really matter?
Personally it's not something I'd do. However if I bought it (not likely), I'd probably leave it as it is, and maybe hunt down the correct motor for it so that it was "in stock" - just in case I changed my mind further down the line. Very presentable car though, although the colours (inside and out) are a little bright for me...
Thoughts?
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Hi,I have an Austin York under restoration, you wouldn't believe how rare the engines are,I have an engine in mine but it is missing the bottom pulley making it unusable. Hopefully I find one, or another engine.
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Austin 18 York 1936
Austin Goodwood 1937
Austin Somerset A40 1953
Ford Popular 1954 |
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mid
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
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Location: Northampton
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I have an engine in mine but it is missing the bottom pulley making it unusable |
could you not get one made - im sure another owner could give you sufficient details... |
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Austinyork
Joined: 14 Apr 2014
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="mid"] | Quote: | | I have an engine in mine but it is missing the bottom pulley making it unusable |
could you not get one made - im sure another owner could give you sufficient details...[/quote
Even that is proving difficult no one seems to be able to tell me where parts for this car could be I am part of the austin countys club,austin ten drivers club and NECPWA. I am going to beaulieu in may to see what I can find. To be honest I am willing to purchase 18hp engine for one of these that may have been reconditioned and may not have so many bits missing. There's always hope.
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