Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.
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George
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Well - I am a new convert to classic motoring - though I actually DID drive some of these classics in the late 60's!
I have recently acquired a 1958 Standard Ten and will devote the winter to assessing just what needs to be done!
I have started a blog of my exploits http://standardten.blogspot.com so you can see how it goes. |
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peter scott
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George
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Thanks for the welcome, Peter.
That video of the 1947 Jaguar is really good - classic motoring and classic scenery too!
My Standard 10 has been dry garaged for the last 20 years - it appears that the previous owner did a partial restoration on it, but ran out of steam halfway through 
I would like to ask all forum members:-
How would you go about beginning a restoration?
The engine has not ran for 20 years, the clutch is non operable ( but I believe that the master cylinder and slave cylinder seals are shot which is the main problem ), the brake master cylinder had the piston seized in the bore - there was NO fluid in either the brake or clutch master cylinders.
The bodywork has a myriad of rust spots - it looks like it has at some point been parked under a cherry tree and the falling fruit has etched through the paint - none of the rust marks are more than surface damage, but it means that a full body respray is needed.
It appears that all the car needs is lots of TLC, but I would appreciate some guidance on how I should begin the Resto?
Do I get it road legal ( brakes, lights etc ) first, then go for the bodywork, or what?
Thanks in anticipation
George |
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peter scott
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Hi George,
Given that a lot needs done there may be a question of continued motivation.
Strangely enough a friend contacted me today to say that he had just succeeded in getting the engine running in his (long term) restoration of a TR6 (it has never run in his ownership) and that this was a big morale booster to tackling all the rest.
I am very sympathetic to this. I put my own car on the road first and then was able to tell that I couldn't live with the back axle noise or the lack of synchromesh, so these got tackled next, then I fitted the headlining, restitched the leatherwork and fitted carpets. Many years have now passed with all sorts of further work, respoking wheels, replacing hubs, making missing parts and re-doing things I didn't get right the first time.
I think I'm always a bit impatient to be driving the new toy. Perhaps you don't suffer from this characteristic.
Peter
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Rick
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George
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Thanks for the response Peter.
Yes, motivation does play a large part I would imagine.
However, seeing videos like yours should be enough to motivate anyone into finishing that half done project.
Rick - thanks for the welcome - I will do as you suggest and start a new thread with the question, which forum do you recommend I post it?
As to what I want it to be? - well - I want to be able to look at it with pride, but also drive it and enjoy it - not a daily runner but something to be used to take a leisurely drive in the countryside.
George |
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Rick
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Hi George
this is probably the most suitable forum:
Restoration - Advice - General
I think a lot of people have the same thoughts at the beginning. My opinion is to read as much as you can on the subject, both generally and specific books about your particular car.
It can be less daunting approaching the car as a series of smaller jobs, rather than one big mountain of work. For example, deal with suspension and axles first, fettle them as required, and only when they are finished move onto the next part.
Rick
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