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RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Ian Williams - 16-11-2021
Thanks Austin, yes I agree there appear to be a few cans of worm relating to the surviving cars which is very sad in all honesty, why cant we simply record the truth about a cars history, particularly the more exotic models is disappointing to say the least. I don't know the Harris family personally but I think the fabulous thing about this particular car is that it has fallen into what appears to be very good hands. I look forward to seeing progress as it happens, please keep us posted Austin I for one will be fascinated to see small original details and watch it all take shape.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Hedd_Jones - 17-11-2021
I see you have a continuation book, sort recovering the number while it is in one piece. Don't take it to bits until you have a v5.
Personally Id have to restore it to a period correct condition. The wrong body is the wrong body, no matter how old or historic it may be.
But do a nice job of it. Use all the bits that can possibly be saved of the original coachwork.
Don't do a Festiniog railway and talk a good 'historic' job, then replace everything because its easier.
Congratulations, I agree with others, its found a very good home.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Ivor Hawkins - 17-11-2021
Austin, I think the solution is pretty straightforward.
It’s too low and too tight for you to drive and the body could have been built to go on an a scrap saloon chassis, so take it off and put it on a “cooking chassis with few go faster bits” as would have been very much what would have happened in the 50s.
Replace the body with a full width replica touring body and enjoy it!
Just my old fashioned tuppence worth.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Henry Harris - 17-11-2021
This evening I unscrewed the seat back and discovered the now abandoned mouse colony.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Alan - 17-11-2021
Needs to be conserved and incorporated in the rebuild
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Tony Press - 17-11-2021
Not sure why all the anti comment about fitting the TT body- given the number of changes carried out to all cars used in motor sport in the 30's.
I would think it could be difficult to claim originality for any Factory car, more so once in private hands.
Do whatever looks and seems right (and driveable)
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Ruairidh Dunford - 17-11-2021
Totally agree with all of that Tony.
Cannot wait to see the end result, soon. The car and body have lain dormant for too long, “ We want the finest austin seven special made from the rarest austin seven parts available to humanity. And we want them here, and we want them now!”
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - austin - 17-11-2021
(17-11-2021, 10:59 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: “We want the finest austin seven special made from the rarest austin seven parts available to humanity. And we want them here, and we want them now!”
I can't remember if you are aware of the link between the film you have (sort of) quoted and dad.
Maybe we should consider installing a jukebox...
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Ruairidh Dunford - 18-11-2021
I am very much aware of the link.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Andy Bennett - 18-11-2021
please share...