13-11-2024, 06:51 PM
Thanks Ivor, I will have a look at the box and see what identifying numbers there are on it. I'm new to Austins so wouldn't know by looking. I did notice it has '1927' stamped on, whether that is a date or means something else I don't know.
Robert yes I think perhaps overloading or some abuse is probably the cause (perhaps a previous owner was a bit too fond of the pies...). I'm not sure how serious of an issue it is. If the front end of the chassis is bent upwards slightly it might cause some stress on the propshaft coupling, I will have to have a proper look at that. I'm inclined to just leave it alone as I think straightening chassis rails is a bit above my ability
On the plus side I had the car out the garage for the first time in 2 months today, just for a brief drive around the yard, mostly to boost my morale before I start taking it apart again!
Robert yes I think perhaps overloading or some abuse is probably the cause (perhaps a previous owner was a bit too fond of the pies...). I'm not sure how serious of an issue it is. If the front end of the chassis is bent upwards slightly it might cause some stress on the propshaft coupling, I will have to have a proper look at that. I'm inclined to just leave it alone as I think straightening chassis rails is a bit above my ability
On the plus side I had the car out the garage for the first time in 2 months today, just for a brief drive around the yard, mostly to boost my morale before I start taking it apart again!