Practically Classics Forum

75nut wrote:Cool project! I gave my dads away when he passed, at a time when I had no idea how to work on motors regretted it ever since Ive started tinkering.

Saw one elsewhere geting a MX5 engine and running gear fitted!

I hope they were uprating the brakes at the same time lol

Hi Tractorman,i got all the brightwork with the car,along with the back screen,a new inner & outer sill for one side,a brand new carpet set and 4 new hubcaps so i think i got a pretty good deal.It needs the front drivers floor sorting,back drivers is same & a couple of holes in the boot to plate,the ...

Here is my latest new project.It's a 1957 Austin A35,needs a bit of work but all in all considering the age it's not too bad really

Definitely implies that ramps, possibly ramps on sleepers, is the way to go - you'd still have some clearance which should be okay unless you're very short on space. The alternative would be to build a pit so you could move about under it more easily, or maybe roll it onto its side(s)?

I think ...

Thanks for the replies so far guys,one of the main problems i have is i need to keep the underneath of the car clear as i have a lot of welding to do on the floor and inner,outer and middle sills on both sides

I'm after some advice as to the best way to support my car safely whilst i restore it please,the problem is it's not on level ground,the front end is about 6 inches lower than the back end due to the slope of my drive,would i be best to put one end on ramps and the other end on axle stands to level ...

All you need to do is weld a piece of box section bar between the opening then grind smooth when you remove it

Not meaning to hijack this post but speaking of a certain good book on the subject when is the revised edition out please Martin ?

I could be wrong here but i think you may find most make them from scratch,that's what a couple of my mate's did any way

Luxobarge wrote:What car are you intending putting on it?

It's a 1961 Ford consul