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- Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:57 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: tyres
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4526
Re: tyres
To add my pennyworth .... In their day most of these cars would have been fitted with 165x13 tyres - ie 165-80x13 in todays money. Common as clarts tyre fitted to Cortinas etc etc, but not so easy to find these days (or at leaast less choice). From my own experience with my old Datsun (albeit on 14"...
- Mon May 27, 2013 9:14 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Aftermarket wheels for 1960 Hillman Husky Series 2
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4795
Re: Aftermarket wheels for 1960 Hillman Husky Series 2
Well you are lucky - with Ford PCD's the world is your oyster etc, and you can choose tyre size so as to alter gearing the way you want it. Scrapyards should have loads of choice - although I have spotted some round here are weighing in the wheels whatever so you may have to ask your local to keep s...
- Sun May 26, 2013 10:56 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Aftermarket wheels for 1960 Hillman Husky Series 2
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4795
Re: Aftermarket wheels for 1960 Hillman Husky Series 2
No direct experience ....but I have seen early 60's Rapiers, Arrow type Hunters and of course Avengers fitted with Ford wheels - as on Cortinas etc. So maybe the centres are the same as Ford so you will have bags of choice options.
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:49 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Hillman 1390cc Engine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1799
Re: Hillman 1390cc Engine
I think that the Sunbeam Alpine sports car (and so also Tiger?) used the Husky floorpan. So there should be lots of options with Arrow etc engines and Ford or overdrive gearboxes.
Lets see the pics?
Lets see the pics?
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:31 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Film and TV
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2777
Re: Film and TV
I wonder why they want convertibles? I reckoned that antique dealers would have large estate cars or maybe a van.
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:53 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Windows 7 over 8
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2587
Re: Windows 7 over 8
Many thanks TerryG. I will explore Start8. I (as an ex desktop tech) am quite happy with Vista (am I the only one?) and a notebook on Win7. I took advantage of the £15 Win8 pro download deal, and tried it out but could not get to grips at all with it at all, and so have reverted. I have now reloaded...
- Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:14 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: power steering
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1561
Re: power steering
John - of course I should have known. Not about Fords & PAS but that you actually, really, truly are a mine of such fantastic knowledge & detail. Sorry John - keep up the good work.
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:59 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: power steering
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1561
Re: power steering
Escorts of this era came with a PAS option, so why not remove the parts that are tailored to fit your car from another Escort at a breaker's yard? :? :idea: Or go for a new one for peace of mind. The PAS rack - split new - for yours is around £70 just now, the pump and pipework a similar amount for...
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:55 am
- Forum: Members Cars & Projects
- Topic: Members Classic Cars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 112925
Re: Members Classic Cars
I have spotted BobbyMel's Viva estate a couple of times - @ Ryhope & @ Metro Centre, and have been captivated by it. It is utterly straight, complete, proper & rather better than the photo above actually suggests. So nice to see what was a plain and everyday car from so long ago that is not bling'd....
- Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:20 am
- Forum: Classic Friendly Garages / services in your area
- Topic: Auto Silencers (Tynemouth) has closed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3827
Auto Silencers (Tynemouth) has closed
Sadly I see that Auto Silencers closed a month ago. It was a car parts /accessory shop in Tynemouth (nr Newcastle upon Tyne) that had been there since 1970's or maybe earlier, and supplied to the local garage trade as well as to individuals. I think it had been run by the same family (I think the pr...