A Restoration Story

A LONG JOURNEY BACK TO THE ROAD

9 - Carburation

The early 600cc engine featured the Solex B2821C downdraught carburettor, later giving way to a Zenith. Once again I was lucky enough to...

8 - Starter Motor

The Lucas M35 start motor is a popular make and can be found in many British cars of the period. However, some research showed that it is...

7 - Dynamo

Not the impossible magician but the Lucas C40. Having a selection of these available I took a couple apart & selected the best one for...

6 - Radiators

With no engine in the bay it was easy to look at the radiator and its fitting. It didn't look too fresh. On removal it was still 2/3rds...

5 - Gearbox

The gearbox was caked in oily dirt. It was obvious the rear mounting rubber was perished and it looked like a persistent oil leak had...

4 - Engine woes

My Father acquired items from two other local Regals which has proved very fortuitous. Three engine blocks and gear boxes were found in...

3 - Time Capsule !

At last I was able to get inside the car & everything was just as it was when the car was last driven. Lots of ancient OS maps, AA...

2 - Clearing the Garage

Some time in April 2013. The first task was to dig the car out of the garage. At this point I could now get down the side of the car....

1 - Getting Started !

In early 2012 I started toying with the idea of getting the car back on the road & purchased Elvis' excellent book for inspiration. Sadly...

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