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Downton
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: 1961 A40 Farina |
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Well had her for a year now and apart from routine servicing have just enjoyed the experience.There are a few bodywork items that require attention now and have added the wheels recently..Ok not a period add on but the extra width and lower profile of the tyre,s make cornering a little more stable when keeping with modern traffic.Over the winter period I hope to fit twin carbs with the appropriate manifold and exhaust and possibly another head .Will stick with the 948cc Motor but I would just like to pep it up a little for those do or die roundabout moments during rush hour..most of the time when other modern cars are urging me to move quicker they fail to realise that I am doing my best and the little austin is giving its all!.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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Downton
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 8
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Hi Rick..how did you guess!! Tuning section was well and truly read! Unfortunately the manifold is standard early Midget item off a 1967 car.Given how popular the A40 was its scary how few remain today...Body panels and brightwork are so difficult to obtain and because of this prices are high preventing some cars that are restorable from being done.Have just sourced some more 2nd hand parts for mine but luckily thanks to the popularity of that trusty A series mechanical parts are plenty..Thanks for the welcome ...Wilf |
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Rick Site Admin
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Downton
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Rick,nothing as yet! Stunned its 2008 as I have no idea where 2007 went!..Managed to pick up a set of twin carbs off a 67 midget complete with manifold & filters but not had time to fit them.Hoping to do a little more this year! Also would like to see some of the top hat series this year as there are a couple of nice A40,s racing in that.Have been investigating Loton Park hill climb as well as thats only an hour or so from me.Thought it would get easier as the kids got older...they just got more expensive and demanding...then my first grandaughter arrived 2 years ago and well she has me running in circles!! |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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Keef
Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 371 Location: Sheerness Kent UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: 1961 A40 Farina |
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Downton wrote: | the little austin is giving its all!. |
May we use your pic over on http://www.flickr.com/groups/a40farina/ please? _________________ Keef - Sheerness Kent UK
62 A40 Farina, 65 VDP 1100, 74 Maxi 1750, 76 Maxi 1750, 77 Maxi 1500HL, 79 Maxi 1750HLS, 80 Maxi 1750
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