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RE: Blown Engine Question - Mike Costigan - 18-02-2022
According to the DVLA, Colin, that - er - thing is an 1100cc Austin Ten
RE: Blown Engine Question - Tony Betts - 18-02-2022
hi dickie,
i take it you meen the dust plates.
many of these pates were removed over the years, or not put back when a new exhaust was fitted. its only more recent years these have been looked to be replaced. because it completes originality.
yes the plate needs removing or another fitting plate made.
i wouldnt consider this as a fitting issue though, "its a dust plate" a fitting issue to me is cutting lumps out of the chassis and bodys to make something fit.
i must admit, if i didnt already have so many projects to complete. having the idea of putting a blown engine in a ruby really ticks by boxes. and id be looking for a nice donor car.
however.
i have an ulster rep i need to finish, as its already sold.
the black rod yates trophy needs finishing to sell.
i have an RK saloon i need to finish to sell
the blown ulster will need attension when it comes back.
i have the 1923 whaiting for its new body so i can get on with restoring it.
the boulogne stalled with a broken rear axle.
and thats without the work i need to do to tracys chummy and the van to get them to the 100th.
so someone else needs to put this engine into a ruby.
tony
RE: Blown Engine Question - Nick Lettington - 21-02-2022
Well that sold well Tony
Will we be seeing it in a Ruby any time soon, or is it destined for something more exotic?
RE: Blown Engine Question - Tony Betts - 21-02-2022
hi nick,
not going in a ruby.
far more surprising than that, but im gonna have to let the new owner surprise the world with that.
i just happy after a day of lack luster austin 7 people, the engine has gone to someone with enthusiasmn.
tony
RE: Blown Engine Question - Ian Williams - 23-02-2022
How intriguing Tony....... a Reliant 3 wheeler???
RE: Blown Engine Question - David.H - 23-02-2022
Brough?
RE: Blown Engine Question - Colin Morgan - 23-02-2022
Flying Flea?
RE: Blown Engine Question - Tony Betts - 23-02-2022
both would make most peoples hair stand on end.
but i really cant say, as it ill spoil his surprise for the world.
tony
RE: Blown Engine Question - Ivor Hawkins - 23-02-2022
I can’t wait to see it go, whatever it is!
RE: Blown Engine Question - Steve kay - 04-03-2022
An anorak writes; looking for something else entirely in Canning Brown before breakfast, I came upon Bill Scriven entering the 1935 RSAC Trial in a supercharged Ruby, DOB306. Was this a works car, as much used to frighten the horses in the Warwickshire lanes by Bert Hadley?