19-04-2020, 02:25 PM
Hi Jon,
I used to have a Speedex special till about 10 years ago.
It was fitted with a crossflow Serck radiator which was the same as on an Ashley Special I had in the 1970's
You will need a header tank at the hihest point under the bonnet if you fit a crossflow rad again.
Small Ford spares listed a waterpump which is suitable, the camshaft pulley was changed for a V belt version in both cases.
It looks like you car has been used for sprints and hillclimbs which would explain the small fuel tank.
My Speedex had a shortened Box Saloon fuel tank which was fitted the opposite way round.
I would have a carefull check of the back axle in situ get a cellphone endoscope to look inside once you have drained the oil and given it a flush.
If it all looks well inside and has no nastys fill it back with oil and leave it alone. As the car is so light the strain on the axle is less.
15" wire wheels are the best way to go as the Speedex Wheels were not very well cast .
It looks in good condition but has been very modified from Jem Marshes bodywork.
Have fun with it.
I used to have a Speedex special till about 10 years ago.
It was fitted with a crossflow Serck radiator which was the same as on an Ashley Special I had in the 1970's
You will need a header tank at the hihest point under the bonnet if you fit a crossflow rad again.
Small Ford spares listed a waterpump which is suitable, the camshaft pulley was changed for a V belt version in both cases.
It looks like you car has been used for sprints and hillclimbs which would explain the small fuel tank.
My Speedex had a shortened Box Saloon fuel tank which was fitted the opposite way round.
I would have a carefull check of the back axle in situ get a cellphone endoscope to look inside once you have drained the oil and given it a flush.
If it all looks well inside and has no nastys fill it back with oil and leave it alone. As the car is so light the strain on the axle is less.
15" wire wheels are the best way to go as the Speedex Wheels were not very well cast .
It looks in good condition but has been very modified from Jem Marshes bodywork.
Have fun with it.