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[John Hancock]

Jesus Mother of God!!

 

But its not a Caterham

[PeteB]

You cannot carry much woodchip, but it will tow the chipper! It is an Austin 16 from 1938 (I think), in 83 someone spent a bunch of money in turning it into a show car. Apparently it has won some shows, but after being left outside for some years, it could with a big box of TLC.

 

Ford Transit front beam narrowed by 12" with Volvo shocks. Rover V8 and autobox and a chromed Jaguar IRS from a MK10. Interior is a symphony in Dralon with big seats (not to my taste) but is a bit tatty now. Front and back wheel arches have been widened and the roof has been deseamed.

 

It runs okay (on 7 most of the time) but I'll have to renovate the gearbox as reverse and second have dissappeared. Apart from that and some minor electrical issues, I pretty sure it will pass the mot and may make it to Santa Pod for a RWYB for a fun pass or two!

[tommer9]

good effort!

[Alasdair]

you going to reform it to its former glory?

[PeteB]

I might restore it to customised standard but not original. But paint scheme it differently. Stood looking at it last night thinking about the busted gearbox and I hope its not a body off job to get it out. The engine doesn't have much space to come forward and upward without a strip down. Yikes.