Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

Craig · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 80 Location: Frome, Somerset

Hello guys,

Found this forum last night so thought i'd join up. I'm 24 and been into cars since i can remember thanks to my grandad and my dad. I have a rodded 52 Anglia but i wont go on about that as this seems more of a place for my stock(ish) Anglia.

Anyway, The only history i know is that it was in a barn for 15 years before being pulled out and MOT'd. It seems to have had some kind of restoration in the past. I took it off the road a while back to rebuild the engine which has now turned into a re-wire and general tidy up.

When i bought it....

Engine done....

As it stood about 15 minutes ago....

As you can see i'm not doing a full resto. I like the patina this car has so it's staying. I just want it to be reliable enough to use everyday hence the re-wire and engine rebuild.

I have also been building this 100E sidevalve motor for the future. I think these motors are much better as they have an oil filter and water pump. I had it bored +40 and it's going back together slowly. I have an Aquaplane head and inlet with twin SU carbs to go on it.

I think that's about it, i need 1 tappet for the 100E engine if anyone has one?

Uncle Joe · Guest

Hi Craig, and welcome to the forum.

Nice to see the pictues of your resto. Its good also to see a youngster getting into the hobby. Thats something a lot of us oldies like to encourage.

By all means post pictures of your Rod. There are others on here with -how shall we say - non standard cars... Laughing

stuchamp · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 546 Location: Iowa, USA

Hello and Welcome Aboard! Very Happy

As UJ says, please post the rod pics, we like em all!

Craig · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 80 Location: Frome, Somerset

Cheers guys, here's my rod.

Forgot to mention i reversed the eyes on the front spring of the 53. I've seen other people do it this way so i thought i'd give it a go. Remove the bottom leaf and slowly bend the other way untill you meet the original curve.

stuchamp · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 546 Location: Iowa, USA

Excellent rod.....I gotta get me one! Cool

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK

two great cars there!! you'll find there are quite a few sidevalvers (and ex-sidevalvers!) on here Smile

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Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

I like the stock Anglia simply because it needs work!

I find the planning for, and bit by bit restoration of an oldie the best part of ownership.

Oh, and welcome Craig!

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

Welcome from a fellow sidevalve owner, and simmilar age too, I am 22.

Great cars, I have to say I prefere the orriginal one, but I am a little old fashioned, I have nothing against you for rodding it, I must add. Very Happy

Cheers

Dave

Craig · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 80 Location: Frome, Somerset

Hi Dave, You cant beat the original for just driving out in the country and getting lost but with todays traffic on busy roads i'd much rather be in the rod. Is that your truck in the pic? Any more pics?

Job-Rated · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County

Welcome to the forum, Craig.

All rods are cool & whilst some purists may frown upon them, I think they look good & turn as many heads.

I also run a non-stock motor - a 52 Dodge pick-up with a 4" roof chop & 350 sbc. There's pics on the forum somewhere, but I'm just home from jamming at the pub & too tired to remember where I put them.

What rod shows are you attending this year? Be nice to see yours 'in the flesh'.

Edit: I've just remembered - the pics are in the 'Dodge Pick-Ups & Trucks' section...
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Craig · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 80 Location: Frome, Somerset

Hi Job-Rated, I can kind of understand why some purists frown on rods BUT at the end of the day it is another classic on the road rather than rotting in a field.

I'm not sure if i'll insure the rod this year due to house buying but if i do i'll be at Billing in it for sure. I will also be at the Nostalgia nationals and the Hot rod drags but hopefully in the stocker.

Do you go to any of those?

Off to find pics of your truck now.

Job-Rated · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County

I'll be out of the country from May 28th until July 13th, but I'll make as many shows as I can before & after, rest assured.

I agree with you that even a rod means a classic has been saved.
I have a good excuse for mine - the roof chop & V8 were installed before I bought it - I've just injected some new life into it.
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buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Greg · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate

Hi Craig,
Great choice of Car Cool

I have a Pop too, totally standard which I will keep that way, but they do lend themselves to Customising very well! Your one looks great. As you say it's another one saved and on the road rather than rotting.
I bought a wreck of one once and gave it a 6'' 'Roof chop' and had the usual V8 to go in, unfortunately was still at my parents at the time and had 'too many vehicles' Embarassed

apparently! So some had to go Crying or Very sad

keep posting as I love to see Pops & Anglia's
All the best,
Greg

Craig · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 80 Location: Frome, Somerset

Had a day on it yesterday and managed to get the wing and door bolted up after the bottom a post repair.

Also started filling the other side....

They had been done in the past but it wasn't pretty and mostly braze. Got it running real sweet yesterday too and i have to say it almost sounds better than the V6. So quiet!