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Journer
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 Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject: My resto! 1965 Singer Vogue |
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Here's my current resto on my 65 Singer Vogue. It sure did look a sorry sight but it has come a long way since the 10 of June.
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Journer
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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And more:
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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And some more:
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gresham flyer
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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I like a little scrubber...sorry that should read scrubbing.
A nice Rootes find.
There is nothing more satisfying than finding a car all dirty and tired looking and giving it a good powerwash and valet inside and out.
I always think clean windows make the car look a lot brighter .
Taking the gearbox out and polishing that though is taking things a little too far.
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Journer
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| gresham flyer wrote: | I like a little scrubber...sorry that should read scrubbing.
A nice Rootes find.
There is nothing more satisfying than finding a car all dirty and tired looking and giving it a good powerwash and valet inside and out.
I always think clean windows make the car look a lot brighter .
Taking the gearbox out and polishing that though is taking things a little too far.
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It's a little more than a powerwash and valet m8. I actually think that the car should be cleaned thoroughly everywhere. There is no point in putting a clatty part back on a car when it can be cleaned and made presentable. In addition, it helps when looking for leaks and such. The plan is to clean and redo the whole underside, every bush and balljoint replaced and the car will be resprayed. The engine will also be overhauled to a degree, I think it will be worth it, especially if I have access to a garage ramp and every tool you could think of...it's all good!
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alan 869
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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And when you´re finished you will have to get yourelf a Willerby Vogue  |
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Journer
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Lol,
It may be just the place to park it up. Just a few things taken out and it will fit fine. 
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Farmer John
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:14 pm Post subject: Vogue |
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Brilliant!
A good car in the right hands. Well done.
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Journer
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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It's off for the spray job next week, I'll post up the progress shortly. 
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JC T ONE
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:40 am Post subject: |
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Nice project  looks to be in good condition (not too much rust)
Jens Christian
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Journer
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| JC T ONE wrote: | Nice project looks to be in good condition (not too much rust)
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Yes I was fortunate that it had been dry stored and then pushed into a garden when storage fees went unpaid. (caught it just in time.) It has had only one owner and I was told it was an old soldier who had it. Down between the front seets were old parking tickets from the British legion car park at 2d in old money so it may well be true that it was an old soldier.
The whole underneath of the car has no rust as it was coated in some sort of oil (probably engine oil.) The only rust is really a couple of very small spots on the sill and front valance and at the bottom of the C pillars.
Mechanically it's in top order engine wise although I had to replace some bits that for some reason were missing. It started first turn after 25 years of not running. In addition, full clutch kit is now replaced...happy days!
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Yes I was fortunate that it had been dry stored and then pushed into a garden when storage fees went unpaid.
(caught it just in time.) It has had only one owner |
Hi  yes that was also what it looked like to be in your pics.
very good find shame my car wasnt in that condition 
Mind you , then it would have been too expensive for me
nice story with the parking ticket, and that she startet first time
Is the dash real wood ?
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Journer
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| JC T ONE wrote: | | Journer wrote: |
Yes I was fortunate that it had been dry stored and then pushed into a garden when storage fees went unpaid.
(caught it just in time.) It has had only one owner |
Hi yes that was also what it looked like to be in your pics.
very good find shame my car wasnt in that condition
Mind you , then it would have been too expensive for me
nice story with the parking ticket, and that she startet first time
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It only cost me £500 so it worked out ok. I had to transport it from Warrington to Glasgow and that was £260 but it was worth it. Yes the wood is real it has a walnut veneer.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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A couple more:
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It's coming together.
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