05-07-2018, 08:40 PM
[attachment=3167 Wrote:JonE pid='12700' dateline='1530815757']congratulations! it looks fabulous including that lovely decaying Triplex screen. Be interested to know more about the paint... does it look old, or has it been sprayed over in more recent years? It looks pleasingly unassuming....
Be really nice to see some detail shots of all the crevices, corners and interesting bits...
Thanks Jon. Paint is not great. Seems it's been painted black at some time as Opal Blue is showing through in many places. The paint is pretty poor in places. The decaying glass is actually the drivers window and I think should be replaced. Winsdscreen rubber is shot as is back window seal. The passenger seat support metal cross member / battery box is broken. Just lots of stuff that needs looking after really. Trying to get to grips with starting. Starts OK but fades and dies. Then wont restart for ages. Has original rear blind but needs new string. Needs new window winder as they dont match. Inside rear courtesy light needs fixing. Lots of draughts around doors, and sliding roof seals need attention. Apart from that I am absolutely chuffed to bits. The seller organised for the local garage to "recommission" the car for sale, apart from 4 new tyres and tubes, the engine wouldn't start so they replaced the carb and manifold. The original carb and manifold is in the back seat!!