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Nick.S.



Joined: 08 Nov 2011
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Location: Manitoba, Canada.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:33 pm    Post subject: Austin Devon Reply with quote

Hello, new member here, I recently acquired a Austin Devon from my uncle. It is left hand drive for the Canadian market, which is nice Smile it needs a lot of work, me and my Dad have the engine almost finished now, just have to fix a few more parts, reassembly it and test it a bit. interesting thing about the carburetor, is that it is a Carter and not a Zenith. was this a factory install ( it fits really nicely) or did someone just fit it on?
most of the mechanics of the car are fairly solid, which is amazing because it has been sitting outside for almost 40 years!
Also most of the tin work is pretty good too, though it must of had a bit of a crash as the front fenders are a little wrinkled!
anyway I'm sure I will be asking more questions as the rebuild progresses!
Cheers from Canada,
Nick.S.
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British heritage cars



Joined: 10 Nov 2010
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hallo, And Welcome 'o board!

Congrets with your Austin Devon!
I'm restoring one at the moment! Here are some pictures from the progress: http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10835

I have the original Zenith Carburetor fitted!
Do you have any pictures from your project?

Kind regards,
Jonathan
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Rick
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome to the forum Nick, I had a '49 Devon until not so long ago, plus a couple of A40 pickups and a Somerset a while back. Look forward to following progress with yours Smile

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Nick.S.



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Location: Manitoba, Canada.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hello, thank you for the warm welcome Smile i do have a bunch of pictures of the rebuild so far, but i dont have a photobucket account yet. i will see what i can do Cool
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Nick.S.



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[/img]http://s1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee361/steamerpowered/?action=view&current=100_2043.jpg[img][/img]
testing photo posting Confused
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Nick.S.



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Location: Manitoba, Canada.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://s1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee361/steamerpowered/
anyway heres some photos that i just uploaded
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Ray the rocker



Joined: 01 Aug 2008
Posts: 187
Location: south wales

PostPosted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:41 pm    Post subject: post subject Reply with quote

Looks like you`ve got a big resto on the car nic,but nice to see someone dedicated to keeping the car in a servicable condition--best of luck with the resto and keep us informed with the progress....


Cheers--Ray the Rocker......
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Mog



Joined: 30 Dec 2007
Posts: 663
Location: Sydney

PostPosted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks if you have a fair bit of work for the next 2 or 3 years. When you have finished, do not sell it. Keep it for a least 1 year. A lot of people put a lot of work into a project and when it is finished it is sold soon after. They often regret it later. Good luck !
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alan 869



Joined: 07 Mar 2011
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Location: Linköping Sweden

PostPosted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would think that the Carter carb is original. These were used on the Volvo PV 444 up till about 1953. Then the Zinith VIG 30 carb was used. I think the later A40s had the VIG as well. The switch was probably because they could get a better deal from Zenith (British made) than the American Carters. The American Carters would have been nearer to Canada so not much gain in fitting Zeniths from the UK. Pure speculation on my part lol. Good Luck!!
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gresham flyer



Joined: 06 Sep 2008
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I too have an Austin Devon 1951 vintage,colour black with a sliding sunroof. Very Happy
I will post some photo`s.
It was owned by a lady from new who was chauffeured around the city of Cambridge in it. (driving Miss Daisy)
When she passed away it was left to her chauffeur in the will.
When he died his daughter inherited the car,for sentimental reasons she spent a lot of money on the car bringing it back to its former glory.
I purchased it from her and now I am the custodian of this lovely vehicle.
I think they are a great symbol of post war motoring.

Gresham Flyer
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