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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:17 am Post subject: |
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more progress on the strip down removed both rear doors rear seats and front seat base off side inner wing is in bad state and the wooden frame is more dust than solid apart from the center of the floor every bit of wood i tried with screwdriver just sank in or fell apart a long road ahead me thinks found out how the center partition works and i love it such a wonderful period feature
very pleased with progress so far slow but sure |
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:21 am Post subject: |
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not much of an update engine mounting bolts removed and front wooden floor removed well mostly disintegrated really just need to unbolt the uj joint between the flywheel and gearbox then its engine out
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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It does not seem to improve, the more you remove!
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SplodgesDad
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 52 Location: Wendron Cornwall
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Richard
Any more news on the 17HP yet?
Are the TR7 seats in the previous pictures going to be a permanent feature? |
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Inglewood
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 183 Location: Stone, Staffordshire
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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I found this photo in an old family album, my GGrandfathers car taken in 1951 though the car appears to be from 1937.
I think it is an Armstrong Siddeley 16, anyone confirm?
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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SplodgesDad
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 52 Location: Wendron Cornwall
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, it is a 16hp. They were produced between 1938 & 1940, a very short time because of a certain Austrian gentleman! |
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Tricky Dickie
Joined: 28 Aug 2013 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 11:37 am Post subject: |
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It is indeed a 16HP Coach Saloon - they are beautiful cars with so many improvements over previous models. I have a restored 1939 "16" in my collection and it is a joy to drive - smooth, powerful, comfortable and silent. Armstrong Siddeley is still one of the most overlooked classics, but its day will surely come!
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Inglewood
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 183 Location: Stone, Staffordshire
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies confirming the model. She still looked good in 1951! It was my GGdads retirement car, it looks like it was well kept and probably only had light use. |
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excels
Joined: 19 Apr 2010 Posts: 16 Location: East London, South Africa
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Here is a photo of my 1935 17Hp Sports Foursome.
_________________ 1914, 1918, 1923 Ford "T"; 1928 Ford "A" Roadster + Phaeton, 1922 Maxwell, 1926 Chrysler, 1927 Velie, 1928 Chevrolet, 1928 Whippet 96, 1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17HP, 1950 Morris Tourer, 1951 Morris, 1953 Morris,1958 Morris (All Minors), 1957 Austin A95 |
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:04 am Post subject: |
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just a general update following a heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery I have sold my Armstrongs and purchased one that was at the top of my wish list a 1948 Hurricane that needs nothing doing apart from a good service and tuning but unfortunately im unable to drive it for at least another 2 months due to my body needing to heal itself
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Best wishes too. AS hurricane is a lovely car IMHO!
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:15 am Post subject: |
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for those interested the pale blue 1955 sapphire 236 that I photographed at tre burley garage
has now been turned into this
a new paint job interior cleaned and new carpets currently back at tre burley for a full brake overhall and final fettling |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3788 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like a very good paint job. |
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