Hi All
Having wanted one for ages, I am now the proud owner of XVC375, a 1959 2-door A35 in rather faded Spruce Green. There is much work to do on the body but mechanically it is very sweet.
Being new to this restoration game, I have much to learn so bear with me when it comes to the questions!
What I do know is that I am going to need many bodywork panels, so if any one has a sound pair of sills, front wings or corner 'bits' going spare than let me know!
Regards
Dan
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Austin Clayton ... although wings are a problem ...
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We're here t help, so the only daft question is the one you don't ask...XVC375 wrote:
Being new to this restoration game, I have much to learn so bear with me when it comes to the questions!
New complete wings are at the prototype stage. The N/S tooling has already been developed and a wing has been pressed and fitted to a car (and since destroyed in the HRDC Academy race series). A new/old stock off side wing has been made available by a member with which to develop the remaining tooling and the club's National Committee has agreed to a joint investment on the first batch of new panels...gazza82 wrote:Austin Clayton ... although wings are a problem ...
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Thanks all.
I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.
Thanks.
I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.
Thanks.
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i'd buy Paul Clayton any day as they fit full stop!XVC375 wrote:Thanks all.
I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.
Thanks.
Nick Bayliss
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
Connected with A30/A35's for 63 years
A30/A35 Member A1372 (since 1981)
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mixed reviews. my opinion is avoid. buy from paul clayton.XVC375 wrote:Thanks all.
I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.
Thanks.
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If you are going to the International Rally you could buy them direct from their makerAlan wrote:mixed reviews. my opinion is avoid. buy from paul clayton.XVC375 wrote:Thanks all.
I note that Bull Motif also do panels. Would be grateful of hearing any member experiences with them.
Thanks.
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Be sure to order as soon as possible... if you deside to go with CB's recomendation.
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