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JR FLYWHEEL · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Hornchurch Essex

Hello all,

A pal of mine has mailed me these pictures that he took of a 1953 Ford prefect. This motor had been stored away as a non-runner ( engine problem) for about fours years. It seems a shame that these motors get left unwanted and unused like this.

I have the photographers permission to place these pictures on forum.

regards flywheel. ( john)
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The new owner is trying to sort the engine out. It seems all the bits are there , perhaps it will get back on the road soon.
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22780 Location: UK

interesting photos there JRF - are there plans to put it back on the road, it looks nice n original in the pics!

R
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47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

That looks very tidy and original Very Happy

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

Yes that's a nice old thing, wouldn't take much to bring it up nice.

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

Hi

Now that would make a nice run around! Is someone rescuing it?

Cheers

Dave

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

I shouldn't think it needs rescuing buzzy...unless they're putting a V8 in there! Razz

Peter_L · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:20 am Post subject:

I think I spotted why it won't start... Laughing

JR FLYWHEEL · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Hornchurch Essex

Hi all,

Yes i think the new owners are planning to put the car back on the road as soon as they can. They took the engine out, and found a number of valves burnt out, hence the non-runner.
I think there was mention about a V8 lump to go in with the rest of the conversion, but; its an original tidy motor with all its history,so they may just do up the side-valve lump and keep it original.

My pal said he would keep me updated on progress with some more pictures soon.

Regards Flywheel.( john)

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

I think there was mention about a V8 lump to go in with the rest of the conversion,

<Yawns>... really!...oh how original of them. Rolling Eyes

ianm · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:02 am Post subject:

G'day John thats a nice Prefect , used to go to sunday school in one of the same color. That was about 1956
Ian Smile

JR FLYWHEEL · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Hornchurch Essex

Hi all,
I hope the re-built side-valve engine goes back in soon, i do agree old nail i think it would be a shame to convert this car. Will have to wait and see what happens.

Nice one ian, happy memorys eh mate. i'll post some more pictures soon.
thanks all
flywheel.( john)

ianm · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

Yep JR they are except for the weak cordial they served at the Sunday school Picnic. Mum still has my enamel mug with the string to hag around your neck'.
Ian Very Happy

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22780 Location: UK

Hi JRF, any more news on the Prefect? as others have said, it'd be a shame to chop it about IMHO Smile

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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Used to have a girlfriend with one of those nearly 50 years ago, spent a few happy hours in it... Ahh! memories. Wink