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58Rapier
Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Posts: 17 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:51 am Post subject: Newbie from Australia - 1958 Series IIA Rapier convertible |
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Introducing myself as a 75 yo retiree, who has purchased a 1958 Series IIA Rapier convertible. Have previously owned various models of Rootes Group cars since the early 1960's. Last one was a Sunbeam Rapier "fast-back" I think an early 1960's model.
I believe this one I have now is only one of five in Australia. In the process of getting it ready for a roadworthy certificate.
The model shown on the paperwork gives model as RAP64A with a VIN of 13800934RCO and engine # B043904551.
Maybe someone can identify for me from these numbers, would appreciate greatly.
Will post photos once I get vehicle out of the garage!
Look forward to reading inputs to this forum.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 1480 Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to our new Senior Citizen. Pigtin nwill be delighted
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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pigtin
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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Yo! someone older than me... Welcome to the forum 58 Rapier. _________________ Due to the onset of my mid eighties I'm no longer sprightly and rarely seen in my Austin special. I have written a book though. https://amzn.eu/d/7rwRRqL |
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58Rapier
Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Posts: 17 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:36 am Post subject: Photo's |
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http://s1302.beta.photobucket.com/user/58Rapier/library/
Not sure if this correct but here goes anyway. Photos taken today after car has been washed. Nearly all the niggles have been cured, fuel gauge reads correctly, speedo works and new seal on fuel tank cap so that when parked on sloping drive (see photo's) fuel doesn't pour out over the chrome and paint. Seat belts next project (one feels naked driving without them). Reversing polarity on back-burner, problem with battery terminals being too close to carburetor.
Too hot here to have top down, Brisbane winter about same as English summer only dry (no rain) and I will have the top down then. Have photos of it with top down and will post shortly.
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58Rapier
Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Posts: 17 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:40 am Post subject: |
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Not sure what has happened to my pictures, only parts of them have appeared? Does anyone know what I have done.
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58Rapier
Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Posts: 17 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:54 am Post subject: Photo's |
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OK so photo's are now displaying correctly. I think I needed to logout of Photobucket to make them show correctly.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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victor 101
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 446 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:17 am Post subject: |
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What a cracker, would love that in my garage. |
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gresham flyer
Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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The dashboard on your car is different to mine....I have walnut.
Any reason for this.?
Gresham flyer
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4756 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:06 am Post subject: |
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Hi
The aussie one is a MkII you have yours down as a Mk IV, according to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunbeam_Rapier the change was on the Mk III
Another difference is seen in the double chrome strip on the aussie and a single on yours. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:14 am Post subject: |
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Bonnet, grill, headlights, sidelights.
Never would have noticed till you compare. |
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welshrover
Joined: 09 Aug 2011 Posts: 326
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:02 am Post subject: |
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welcome nice motor you have there . a proper car in a proper country.just like britain, but better run and with sun too.. |
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58Rapier
Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Posts: 17 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:17 am Post subject: How true !! |
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NEWTONS FIRST LAW of MECHANICAL REPAIR
Once your hands become covered in grease, your nose will itch and you'll have to pee. |
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