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Richard H
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2148 Location: Lincolnshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:17 pm Post subject: 1960 Austin A55 Cambridge |
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I bought this about a year ago, but never got around to introducing it, sorry about that! Anyway, I thought you might like to see some pictures of the MKII as it stands now, post respray. I've been working on it for the last few months and it's looking pretty good now, although I've still got to refit the interior, tune up the engine and adjust the brakes. The paintwork, particularly the roof and drivers door, could do with another mop as well. Note the relatively straight bumper. The car was in an accident before I got it and the bumper irons on the drivers side were badly bent, forcing the bumper back an inch or so. I straightened them out with the aid of a blowtorch and a 4lb hammer, before painting and refitting. Also note the nice shiny numberplates, stripped to their component parts, resprayed and polished, also the grille badge, which was missing when I got the car. They are the same as MK1 Austin Minis so go for silly money on Ebay. I managed to get one at Battlesbridge for £1. I made up a backing plate with threaded rods which I araldited to the back of the badge, hey presto! The wheels I rubbed down and painted with a massive tin of Dulux I got for a bargain £12 because it was slightly damaged, the colour is very close to Old English White. Yes I KNOW they should be Farina Grey but OEW suits the Ocean Blue paint more I reckon. The hubcaps are NOS ones bought from Gresham Flyer on here (thanks again Mark!), again a massive improvement on the two tatty ones and the two Morris Minor ones it had before.
Oh yes, must remember to refit that rear quarter bumper I removed for the welding I did over the summer.
I must say, I'm jolly chuffed with the way it's looking now. _________________ Richard Hughes |
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice Richard
Looking forward to seeing it next year ?? |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK
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troutrunner
Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Posts: 185 Location: South Lincolnshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:04 am Post subject: |
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Certainly looks in better fettle than the last time I saw her Richard _________________ Paul
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1937 Ford Model Y.
1939 Austin 10.
1955 Austin A30.
1958 Ford 300E van.
1961 Austin A40.
1964 Wolseley Hornet.
1965 Series2a Land Rover.
1968 Wolseley Hornet.
1994 Peugeot 405 Est. 2of.
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timmygee
Joined: 10 Jul 2013 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:22 am Post subject: Nice looker |
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Hi Richard
I've just acquired a Mk2 A55. She's with the painter at the moment. She's two tone grey and blue and needs a little work. If she looks half as good as yours I'll be pleased.
She's fitted with MGB Rostyles at the moment and they just don;t look right so I'll be changing them when I can.
The engine has a bit of a rumble and I already have an MGB engine and overdrive box so they"ll probably find themselves being dropped in.
I'll post photos when I can.
Good luck with finishing yours.
Tim |
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Lovely |
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