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11 - What Colour ?
Trying to identify the correct shade of red has proved to be quite difficult. The car had previously had an all over re spray of an...
10 - Tanks for the memory !
September 2013 & it was time to start removing the remaining fuel line & tank. The fuel cap, grommet and neck were removed and put aside....
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....
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