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skerny1
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 3 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:01 pm Post subject: Your Riley Merlin restoration -> a proper job! |
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Hello rjt1o/4
I've been following your project for somt time -> it's coming along very nicely - at this rate your car should be ready for next Easter. I love the pictures and the quality of the workmanship
I have a 1936 Merlin 9 saloon which was restored in the late '90's and is still running well. It's a Briggs steel-bodied version - so no wood-frame. Having said that the quality of the welding and the door-fitting is not as good as on your car. If you need a copy of the handbook - let me know I've scanned mine and you can have a copy
Keep them pictures coming - this car will be a CRACKER when she's finished
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JC T ONE
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to see al the excellent work, this car recives
Jens Christian _________________ http://www.eurods.eu/wp/index.html |
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JC T ONE
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to see al the excellent work, this car recives
great attention to detail too.
very nice.
Jens Christian _________________ http://www.eurods.eu/wp/index.html |
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dougal Guest
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Riley1489
Joined: 22 Aug 2013 Posts: 32 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Great work and great pics. Keep 'em coming. Good to see another Riley being preserved. _________________ Graham
(Rust never sleeps) |
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:08 am Post subject: |
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At last some more progress has been made the body has now been finished (repairs) and looks fantastic in her new coat of paint Royal Blue over old English white still a long way to go though with wings running boards and boot lid all needing repairs I am also going to risk spoiling the restoration by attempting the upholstery by myself something i have never tried before so wish me luck i hope you like the pics
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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UPDATE unfortunately there is very little progress being made and im getting frustrated since the body was painted all that has been done is one rear wing has been repaired and new running boards have been made up and nothing else has been done at all hopefully some more progress very soon so watch this space |
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:56 am Post subject: |
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hurray at last I can report that some progress is being made the doors have been repaired and painted with the offside fitted also one rear wing has also been painted I have had a quote for the interior to be done in leather that has come in just shy of £7000 not to bad considering that is everything roof lining inc sunroof carpets seats being rebuilt/recovered door cards and door weather seals so off to the trimmers around august time
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22437 Location: UK
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the comment Rick yes we are very pleased that progress is being made again and yes its nice to see a saloon being brought back to life even though its costing far more than the finished car is worth but hey its a keeper and will be used alot |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3803 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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Looking back through you're post and this is some seriously good work. I think the metalwork looks great. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22437 Location: UK
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:31 am Post subject: |
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hi Rick I saw that and seriously thought about it but having just purchased a new car and new caravan I cant justify another restoration project and if I do go for another classic it will be an open top from the 20s or 30s |
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rjt10/4
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 214 Location: Minions Cornwall
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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after much discussion and harsh words it is with a heavy heart that I have decided to part with my Riley 9 Merlin it is for sale as an ongoing project needing the interior restoring rewiring and fitting of steering and pedals fuel tank etc etc it is for sale at £12000 or very near offer if anybody is interested I can be contacted on 01579 362361 |
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colwyn500
Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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So sorry to hear that. I can empathise and know how hard it can be to restore a car; not least in getting the opportunities when family commitments press on your time.
You have done such a fabulous job it would be great to see you reap the benefit. |
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