Practically Classics Forum

Thats much more bester.
Matthew

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but that is no where near tight enough. When done properly, there are no wrinkles either, because it is literally that tight. Sorry.
Matthew

Having spent time thinking this over, MG Magnette ZB with an 1800 and five speed.
Matthew

I felt a RMB was ideal, until the second broken halfshaft. Then was a much modified Morris Major powered by an 1950cc MGB motor etc, basically a Riley 1.5 equivalent, now a MGB. Although a 1966 so not strictly pre '60 but is crude enough in design and concept surely! If I had to have a pre '60 car ...

The official story behind the perforated roof and fabric top is that it was the quickest, easiest, cheapest way of finishing the pre-production examples for the press demonstration, and the reviews all made so much of it that it was standardised for production. I also believe that at the time ...

Is that a 30/98? What is the story behind it?
Where abouts are you?
Personally, I think the Vauxhall is more interesting. Any more photos?
Matthew

They're taper-roller bearings, as such they shouldn't be remotely tight and if you had to apply that sort of effort to take out enough play for the test - bearing in mind that there must be some :oops: - then something's very wrong.

The same bearings are used in many other cars, I've never come ...

Yes, the Queensland winter is the best place to be, summer can be a little tropical.
Matthew

Hello Nick
Not sure how many are in Australia in total, but there are only two with the opening rear window. This is a very optional extra from new, and very effective in our weather for through flow ventilation without becoming windblown.
With the preselector gearbox and excellent brakes it is a ...

Just joined the forum, from Australia, and a proud (?) owner of a 1935 Riley Falcon, amongst other stuff.
Matthew