Hi All

I’ve read in various threads about the thermostat modification and am planning to do the same to my Special.  However I’d like to keep the hoses looking standard if possible and have this idea.

I’ve obtained a motorcycle thermostat that is just 32mm at its widest point. This fits into the standard hose.  I propose using two hoses with 32mm OD slid inside the standard hose from each end to sandwich the thermostat. The inner hoses have an ID of 21mm.  

Pic of the two hoses and thermostat below.

My concern is that this arrangement may restrict the flow of water too much.  I guess it is worth trying to see what happens but does anyone have experience or comments?

Cheers

Howard

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GN Fraser Nash Austin special

   

anyone know more about this wonderful special

Cheers
Matt

Good morning chaps,
Over the weekend someone showed me a photo of DHA317 - fantastic looking conversion anyone know more ?

cheers
Matt

Dear all,

I’m looking, please, for a matched good condition 5.25 crown wheel and pinion, to fit my 31’ axle. As I understand it, a like for like would be great of course, though also the later D shape axle CWP can be machined to fit. With that in mind all options will be gratefully considered. 

Many thanks. 
Brice.

What a beautiful day at mallory with the 750mc.

30 to 40 cars for the parade.

A good mix, something for everyone.

   

I recently was given a box of old spanners, mostly unwieldy heavy ring spanners and box sockets. This unusual spanner was amongst them and I have no idea what it is for. Does anyone have any idea?


       

I've just received notification that the online booking system will open at 00:01 tomorrow morning.

It's worth looking at the form in advance, as it runs to 15 pages.  

There are repeated warnings that once completed and paid, nothing can be changed.  It's not clear, but I'm assuming that this only applies to accommodation - 9 months out, I can't be certain that the cars that I bring - our indeed the people - will be the those that I'm currently anticipating.

I shall have to get busy tomorrow morning!

Perhaps I've been unobservant but today is the first time I noticed the advert on the rear page of the Observer. An Edwardian scene with a modern bus transplanted into it. The shape of the radiator on the three-wheeler in front caught my eye and though obviously not an Austin it looked a bit BSA. However it's not a FWD model and though the wings are similar the scuttle mounted headlights and off-side mount for the spare wheel is not as expected this is a strange three-wheeler. Are any of the number-plate boffins and  historians able to identify the car? Is that number PC 374 ?Could the pic be enhanced by our friendly photoshop master?

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An unwelcome explanation of my wandery steering ... and I was hoping it was just a flat tyre!

   

Hi all, How difficult is it to remove the glass from a Nippy frame? I will need to remove and take the whole frame for chroming at some stage, probably over the winter months.
Also, do any Nippy owners have pics of the chrome bolts that secure the frame to the body at the sides?
Regards RPM