I've been procrastinating. Wanted to polish the car and take proper pics. Thought everything which isn't original can be identified. But haven't been able find time to do that. Still have to do that.
Thanks a tonne for the detailed reply!
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Headlights currently on the car are not original, those from the boot are. |
The headlights on the car have Renault's glass, it was maintained at a Gov garage during the 70's, I was told. They didn't find the concave glass so put these in. The headlight assemblies were changed before that though.
Now, the glass of the headlight from the boot protrudes about 3/4-1.00 inch out of the ring. Is that okay? Now, i've been looking for an original jawa glass for ages. My mechie always asks me to get an old fiat's glass if not a jawas. Could the reverse be done? I'm attaching a pic of the headlight from the boot with similar glass. (In worse case scenario, when getting hold of another similar glass isn't possible, could we probably do this?)
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville The headlights should have further apparatus fitted to the rear end to light up the engine bay from the inside. |
No, its not present.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville The headlight rings should be aluminium for these models, try getting them made. |
I would love too. But how though. machine pressed or should the existing one be copied at a foundry?
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Could you find the hubcaps? |
No. Couldn't find the extra set of side beading either. Guess it was given away with the '59 one. A couple of kleptomaniacs have done away with two bits of the right side beading and 3 rear door levers. That is an addition to the existing long list of stuff to acquire.
I did find a set of 4 hubcaps with one chap. But, they have a hole drilled in the centre. Would it be worth picking them up? (attaching a pic) Need one original wheel too.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville If I remember right your parking lights are also the very rare smaller units. |
Yes, but the covers have deformed due to heat radiated from the garage door.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville If I remember correctly your numberplate light was from an Amby, hunt for the original, not too difficult to find. |
Yes, its an Ambys. The original would be the long one right? I've asked at a few places. 118's mechie has the glass reservoir, have asked him almost a year ago but he still has to find it and give it. 80 year old chap, cant push him too.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Bootlid handle was from a Padmini I think. |
I'm attaching a picture of that. Not sure if its the correct one.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Treat that steering wheel, meter surrounds... |
The Speedo surround is cracked. A piece, about an inch in size, is completely broken. Will have too stick it. Have found a guy who has both meters to spare though. Hopefully I get those.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Remove the FIAM horns, reconnect the original (visible under the battery box), it sounds super. |
It sounds sweet. But it isn't working at the moment, but I'm sure it can be fixed.
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Originally Posted by the mole Do you have the original keys on this car, If so can you post pics here for reference? |
Nope. We don't. Its an aftermarket one.