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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3804 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:53 am Post subject: |
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I also find the days of finding NOS spares for my prewar Ford very difficult, even going back 10 years places like Beaulieu would regularly turn up king pins / gaskets / brake parts etc but now I find virtually nothing.
NOS spares for prewar cars are very scarce. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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norustplease
Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 779 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:50 am Post subject: |
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When I first had an Austin 10, around eight or ten years ago, there were always plenty of parts on Ebay, NOS and secondhand.
I had a look, just out of curiosity a few weeks ago, and there were only a couple of items. _________________ 1953 Citroen Traction
1964 Volvo PV544
1957 Austin A55 Mk 1
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4755 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
norustplease wrote: | When I first had an Austin 10, around eight or ten years ago, there were always plenty of parts on Ebay, NOS and secondhand.
I had a look, just out of curiosity a few weeks ago, and there were only a couple of items. |
Have you tried here?
https://parts.austintendriversclub.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=2 _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6304 Location: Derby
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Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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I am somewhat spoilt for choice with the MG. The main reason is that there is a very high survival rate for T types and a good following from the casual users to the racing fraternity. It is because the supply of standard or improved parts is so good that I have had no worries about stripping the TC down for a complete restoration. The only problem is the price of parts these days but then I suppose that can be off set to some extent by the high values achieved by the cars on resale.
I am having my standard size cylinder head ported and shaped for supercharging and converted to run on unleaded. An extractor manifold is available off the shelf along with a stainless steel exhaust system. Other parts that I have bought are a fast road cam and nitrided followers, a 5 speed gearbox conversion kit and a VW steering box; all of which should greatly improve the usability of the car.
The body is a big expense but fortunately there are several firms who can undertake the work. I have ordered a fully panelled body from MG Ash frames who have a fine reputation.
There are even firms who will make reproduction seating or leather covers if you wish and I have just sent four British Jaeger instruments off to a restorer who has a good reputation for attention to detail.
I can even buy a new "Brooklands" steering wheel in two different sizes.
The upshot is that I am happy with the spares situation for my MG and long may it continue. |
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