My senior moment

[XF650]

This followed me home the other night. Bit of a change from hauling Adv. bikes on work trips but who can guess make & model? (& yes, it was made by a motorcycle company).
It's on my 'bucket list' to do the vintage car Irishman Rally, which often includes the Dusty Butt route but in winter. So looking for some aggressive 350 / 400 x 19" adv. bike tyres but with less rounded profile. Any suggestions?

[tri boy]

Thats in nice condition mate.
I'm pick'n a brand like Sunbeam or similar.
Motu should be along shortly with the brand/year/and good tyre suggestions. e's old........................:shifty:

[Padmei]

Morgan V twin engine

Cool good on you

[Motu]

I'd say it was a BSA. Ralph Watson had one for years, ended up the motor was entirely his own and has rotary valve heads.

[XF650]

Keep guessing. Note any old farm quad would have more power, better brakes & better suspension than this noddy car.
What about tyres, Motu?

[Howie]

was it manufactured by a French company?

[Crim]

How am I supposed to get my bucket list ticked off if people keep posting this sort of stuff and I have to add to it

looked up the rally and found this on youtube - v v cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS7PrRGRv_o

[DR Girl]

VV COOOOOL !!! Good on you :woohoo:

[unstuck]

The front half looks sort of BMW to me, but the back end is all wrong for what I am thinking of.:scratch:

[That looks like fun]

Singer Junior two seater sports :first: Also known as a Porlock
HowDat? :wings:
Looks like a minta mate :not:
good score :headbang:

[Woodman]

Looks good, was gonna say Citroen something???

[XF650]

Chocolate fish goes to the man from the 'Naki - 1928 oil dripping Singer Porlock.
It's not concourse but that's just as well considering where I will be taking it. E.g. in the past the Irishman Rally has included Carricktown Track, Serpentine Loop, Nevis Crossing & Dunstan Trail, all in winter! Hence my question about bike tyres that might fit.

[NordieBoy]

Get some 705's at 20psi on it...

[That looks like fun]

Chocolate fish goes to the man from the 'Naki - 1928 oil dripping Singer Porlock.
It's not concourse but that's just as well considering where I will be taking it. E.g. in the past the Irishman Rally has included Carricktown Track, Serpentine Loop, Nevis Crossing & Dunstan Trail, all in winter! Hence my question about bike tyres that might fit.

Yeah yeah yeah :rolleyes: You plurry south irelanders and your promises of chocolate feesh :drool:, heard them before :whistle:

[Motu]

A mate had a hill climb Singer back in the very early '70's...I remember it being bigger than that. OHC 4 cyl.

I'd go for Dunlop K70's or Avon SM's. Here is the Avon.

http://www.britcycle.com/products/555/tyre_SM_f.jpg

[unstuck]

Chocolate fish goes to the man from the 'Naki - 1928 oil dripping Singer Porlock.
It's not concourse but that's just as well considering where I will be taking it. E.g. in the past the Irishman Rally has included Carricktown Track, Serpentine Loop, Nevis Crossing & Dunstan Trail, all in winter! Hence my question about bike tyres that might fit.

Damn Im jelous, that sounds like an awesome trip. :Punk::Punk:

[XF650]

A mate had a hill climb Singer back in the very early '70's...I remember it being bigger than that. OHC 4 cyl.

I'd go for Dunlop K70's or Avon SM's. Here is the Avon.

Thanks Motu.

[Underground]

Good on ya Struan. A few years ago there were a bunch of these staying out here at Waitata, a hard case bunch of cars and an even harder case bunch of people, they were all covered in mud and fixing broken things with bits of wire.
Sounds like a worthy adventure, I'm envious !
Oh, dont forget some rope to wrap round the tyres for that extra grip when you need it.

[Eddieb]

Check out sidecar tyres also. There's a couple out there that sound like what you need.

[XF650]

Check out sidecar tyres also. There's a couple out there that sound like what you need.

Thanks Eddie - will follow that lead (or borrow ADVGD's bike chains).

[Aslan]

well done Struan - still living the dream - onya! That Rally sounds like a lot of fun (and er challenging) :)

[pete376403]

Chocolate fish goes to the man from the 'Naki - 1928 oil dripping Singer Porlock.
It's not concourse but that's just as well considering where I will be taking it. E.g. in the past the Irishman Rally has included Carricktown Track, Serpentine Loop, Nevis Crossing & Dunstan Trail, all in winter! Hence my question about bike tyres that might fit.

Does that rally occur Queens Birthday weekend? While returning from Brass Monkey we met a bunch of old cars coming through Burkes pass or thereabouts. The crews looked like they were having lot of fun and the cars were not being spared.

[XF650]

Yip, that would be them. They sometimes overnight at Naseby before going out Dansey's, over Blackforest and then to Fairlie via either McKenzie or Burkes.
When Aslan & I where riding to Brass Monkey back in 2009 we met a couple of them at the Dansey's pub. By amazing coincidence one (a Model A Ute) was from our old family farm, the very vehicle that I had learnt to drive in. The owner insisted I take it for a spin up the Pass, which was really cool & brought back great memories.

[Aslan]

Yip, that would be them. They sometimes overnight at Naseby before going out Dansey's, over Blackforest and then to Fairlie via either McKenzie or Burkes.
When Aslan & I where riding to Brass Monkey back in 2009 we met a couple of them at the Dansey's pub. By amazing coincidence one (a Model A Ute) was from our old family farm, the very vehicle that I had learnt to drive in. The owner insisted I take it for a spin up the Pass, which was really cool & brought back great memories.

Remember the day well Struan - fond memories - must attempt to come down and do the Brass again in 2014

[timg]

So, where did you take it on Sunday?

[XF650]

First real adv. run for the old girl this weekend - going to have a crack at the Station tracks up Mt Potts / Erewhon.
Same bloody quandary as the bikes - how much fuel do I need & what oil do I put in the tyres?
At least they have some grunty horses up there, if I need tow...

[unstuck]

First real adv. run for the old girl this weekend - going to have a crack at the Station tracks up Mt Potts / Erewhon.
Same bloody quandary as the bikes - how much fuel do I need & what oil do I put in the tyres?
At least they have some grunty horses up there, if I need tow...

Dont forget a camera. Sounds like fun.:niceone:

[Drew]

Bloody hell that sounds like a good way to ruin a long weekend!

[XF650]

15 vintage cars did the run & TimG was my crew for the weekend. Mostly fairly easy although the loop through Mt Potts had a couple of knarley bits. The wee 1928 Singer went well (smallest car but great power to weight ratio), although the spindly chassis & wooden frame got a terrible work-out.

Compulsory pic at Mt Sunday. Can't believe that they still do 4WD bus tours to this Lord of the Rings site.
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Tim was always keen for a drive (I must raise that muffler)
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Steep climb, no worries
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Up in the tussock
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This pic will have significance for some guys on this forum, who had a bit of drama a few months back......
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The route is quite easy for Adv bikes & all within a days ride / return of ChCh. Or stay at Mt Potts with digs starting at $28 for swish cabins and good tucker on site. Plus Erewhon is always worth a visit, especially if your into horsepower.

[Tazz]

Cool pics man. Makes me think of a few that are up on the wall at Red Hut.

Planning the next trip already I hope? =D

[NordieBoy]

Now that is cool...

[Padmei]

What he said.

Cool pics struan. points off of course for non-period attire

[ellipsis]

...cool...timg looks much younger when he is playing buckets...stop making him act his age...

[Underground]

Thats got to be the next best thing to adv riding, will it make it up here?

[Tazz]

Thats got to be the next best thing to adv riding, will it make it up here?

From memory there is a decent club for it in the Naki? Could be wrong. They do trials events for them down here too (have done for years).

This is a shot of a buddy in his road legal Austin at a trails event.

[timg]

...cool...timg looks much younger when he is playing buckets...stop making him act his age... Sheeze, I was the youngest there - probably by about 30 years on average. But an awesome weekend, and Struan's wee car is a fun wee thing. Don't think I'll be trading the bike anytime soon tho :no:

[XF650]

What he said.

Cool pics struan. points off of course for non-period attire

Considering the Singer was built before penicillin was available, I assume then that period attire should include prophylactic's ?

[XF650]

This is a shot of a buddy in his road legal Austin at a trails event.

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Those pesky Austin 7's usually dominate Vintage Trials (they are amazing) and yes, the sport is quite strong in Nelson / Marlborough.
My Singer was restored in 1994 with really only the road in mind, especially as it's much rarer than the Seven's.

[rogson]

Good look....car and scenery that is. Attire - particularly headgear needs work.

[NordieBoy]

Good look....car and scenery that is. Attire - particularly headgear needs work.

Time for a tartan flat cap.

[XF650]

Back in the day - Royal Ulster Constabulary bike jump demo over a Singer Porlock.
Regretfully I can't find a pic of the landing.....

[unstuck]

They must of used them to test jump all of their rides back then.


http://www.prewarcar.com/images/stories/user_images/_1308394123_resized_signals_display_1936_horse.jpg

[NordieBoy]

Much better result than if they were doing the jumping with the Singer...

[Tazz]

Those pesky Austin 7's usually dominate Vintage Trials (they are amazing) and yes, the sport is quite strong in Nelson / Marlborough.
My Singer was restored in 1994 with really only the road in mind, especially as it's much rarer than the Seven's.

Yeah you don't see many Singers around at all unless it's a sewing machine :lol:.
I believe that Austin was his parents as well which is pretty cool.

Good luck with the car man and keep us updated with more sweet photos =D

I reckon a leather flight style hat and goggles would be the ticket in that thing.

[JATZ]

http://www.youtube.com/embed/nq2jY1trxqg?rel=0

Who needs 4wd aye ;)

Posted from a silly phone so I don't know if it'll work :scratch:

[NordieBoy]

Went for a drive in a 1911 Mitchell a couple of days ago.

Found this pic on the net, it is the car I went in.
The roof was down and we hit 35mph into town...
<img src=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__KKxEfvb510/SbxQ4nuYL4I/AAAAAAAAADY/pEm2uvUme6o/s1600/1911+Model+R+Surrey+Touring+Ian+Mitchell+NZ.jpg>

Bought new in 1911 by Mr Cook (Cooks Corner in Riwaka) for around $1200. A Model T at the time was less than $200.
The WM on the grill is part of the original number plate (WaiMea).

[XF650]

So I said to the nurse that I have weird noise from my rear end.
She insisted I drop my daks (bike lifts are handy for this)....
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Anal probing reveals DR650 3rd gear disease:
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Bugger.

[NordieBoy]

Not many DR's where it could have been happening slowly for the last 50 years though...

[Tazz]

What wrong with that? Look at all those good bits either side of it :p

[XF650]

Not many DR's where it could have been happening slowly for the last 50 years though...

Yeah, I shouldn't complain. Having it locked in the same shed as the Freewind wouldn't have helped though.

[XF650]

Located some bits, as packed in the roaring 20's:
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Plus a whole pile of rolling parts:
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Trouble is it's all across the Border. Is anyone crossing Cook Straight with empty trailer any time soon?

[Tazz]

Can't help with that, but if you need any assistance with it in Picton (including short term storage (undercover)) giz a yell =)

[XF650]

Can't help with that, but if you need any assistance with it in Picton (including short term storage (undercover)) giz a yell =)

Thanks Tazz - if I can't meet it off a ferry, might give you call.

[Aslan]

hi Struan - glad it looks like your gonna achieve an early resolution to your current mechanical woes with the Singer - sorry I don't have a trailer but if it needs someone to help get it aboard a ferry for you, sing out - assume the problem with those gears is simply metal fatigue after all these years - cheers Stephen

[Padmei]

Not sure if I can help in any way Struan, but I would go to Picton to give you a hand if need be. I have a 7x4 trailer if that's any use?

[NordieBoy]

I can go over with Padmei and point, laugh and take photos if needed.

[marks]

sing out - cheers Stephen

very droll

if you need a hand pushing it on let me know

[XF650]

Big thanks for all the offers of help.
If things pan out, an Ashvagas business might have an empty truck coming back from up north next weekend.
Fingers crossed...

[tri boy]

Hi Struan:wavey:
Looking at that diff image, possibly the shimming of the contact areas may need a second look.
I could be wrong, but it seems to be a bit high on the teeth.
I can see your attraction to older machines though. looks like a great project.:yes:

[cold comfort]

Awesome attitude and heaps of fun no doubt. One forgets they didn't have "real" roads back then and they were a hell of a lot more capable than the soft roaders we have now.=. Even so some of those passes with the elderly braking technology would fair put the wind up at times!

[XF650]

Hi Struan:wavey:
Looking at that diff image, possibly the shimming of the contact areas may need a second look.
I could be wrong, but it seems to be a bit high on the teeth.
I can see your attraction to older machines though. looks like a great project.:yes:

Yeah, it's a real science to set up diffs - I will be taking it to the experts for that job.

[GSers]

Yeah, it's a real science to set up diffs - I will be taking it to the experts for that job.

If I remember correctly mind you it was along time ago it goes something like toe and heel move the wheel

GSers

[XF650]

If I remember correctly mind you it was along time ago it goes something like toe and heel move the wheel

GSers

isn't that the fox trot?

[GSers]

isn't that the fox trot?

Fox-trot Romeo Juliet

http://www.neme-s.org/Model_Engineer_Files/2970-Making%20Tests%20for%20Gears.pdf

GSers

[XF650]

Well the rolling chassis with a heap of parts including a spare crown wheel & pinion arrived at Easter. While crown wheel dimensions & ratios are the same, discovered it's not compatible with my pinion drive bugger it (different prop shafts between 1928 & 1929). I'm rapidly learning that my 1928 chassis is less common so it looks like best solution is to transfer my body to the more common and better suspended 1929 Chassis, especially as it's still registered as a Porlock. Also looking if it's possible to jam the 29 rear axle into the 28 chassis, but with the different spring set-ups I'm sure there will be a catch.

[slofox]

isn't that the fox trot?

It's any ballroom dance - they all do that heel and toe stuff.

[XF650]

While looking for parts in ChCh yesterday I found this 1931 Junior, regretfully with sedan body cut off. While it's been mechanically restored at great expense, for various reasons the owner can't finish making it into a Roadster. He was talking of selling bits here & there so I just had to save it. Anyway I have brought it home with intention of making it into some sort of rough Special, for vintage paddock trials etc. (it's even got 5 brand new Mitas m/bike tyres already fitted).
I have very limited restoration skills so will just stick with being a Singer Slut.

[XF650]

It's any ballroom dance - they all do that heel and toe stuff.

And line dancing, and highland dancing, depending on your bent.

[Underground]

While looking for parts in ChCh yesterday I found this 1931 Junior, regretfully with sedan body cut off. While it's been mechanically restored at great expense, for various reasons the owner can't finish making it into a Roadster. He was talking of selling bits here & there so I just had to save it. Anyway I have brought it home with intention of making it into some sort of rough Special, for vintage paddock trials etc. (it's even got 5 brand new Mitas m/bike tyres already fitted).
I have very limited restoration skills so will just stick with being a Singer Slut.

Good score Struan! I'd love to have something like that to potter round our district in style....must keep my eyes out for something (you're giving me ideas)

[Padmei]

I like its' eyes Struan.

There has been an old long vintage car cruising around here lately that looks like it has just been unearthed from a barn. it has nearly no paint on it, canvas is in tatters, old benzine tank on the running boards needless to say It is incredibly cool!

Do you have a strong V car clb down there. A quick earch shows me there is something at founders park up here.

[XF650]

Do you have a strong V car clb down there. A quick earch shows me there is something at founders park up here.

I'm one of the "younger" members of VCC. Parts can be a hassle for stuff that's less common and I can now see why Swap Meets are so popular.
There are also specific marque Clubs that are the best source of info & advice. But if you're thinking of getting into this stuff, don't leave it too late.
A Singer Car Club chap who has been a great help to me & visited just last week, suddenly passed away yesterday. RIP Paul Lamb.

[neels]

That bodyless singer looks ideal to turn into something like this.....

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It's my dad's 1920 essex, ideal machine for the Irishman rally. I've done a few over the years, always good fun and was thinking the other day I might have to check on the state of the machinery and head down for another look this year.

Once I've finished with my GT Cortina (well, I need to start first) I really should do something with the '27 essex coupe that's still sitting in the shed at dads place that's been waiting for attention from me for about 20 years.

[Underground]

There has been an old long vintage car cruising around here lately that looks like it has just been unearthed from a barn. it has nearly no paint on it, canvas is in tatters, old benzine tank on the running boards needless to say It is incredibly cool!



That'll be the guy that had the truck body building shop in town, I used to make side curtains for him.
The car's been in his family for a long time.....he was actually born on the back seat of it :eek5:

[XF650]

That'll be the guy that had the truck body building shop in town, I used to make side curtains for him.
The car's been in his family for a long time.....he was actually born on the back seat of it :eek5:

No wonder they needed curtains.

[Padmei]

As our American cousins are fond of saying - "Just putting it out there:msn-wink: "

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[XF650]

Even though this clashed with Brass Monkey, the Irishman Rally was something I just had to have a crack at. 150 vintage cars (pre 1931) converged on Fairlie for the 60th Anniversary of this unique event. Rogson crewed as the 'stick man', which I had better explain who's job it is to hold shifter in gear on the steep bits. He was great company even though he wore his trou outside his red-bands.
The record number of entrants meant the organisers bypassed the real knarly stuff, simply to avoid bottle necks. However the route still stuck to gravel & farm tracks and the first day included some Dusty Butt stuff e.g. back roads around Fairlie, Back-line Rd, Myers Pass, Haka Pass, McKenzie Pass etc., all stuff I've ridden many times before on the bikes but seeing it now in a different way. The wee Porlock was fair "singing", especially after I changed the plugs. And that's the twist - my Singer Junior spark plugs cross code with the Suzuki TF125 Mud Bug farm bike, which proves the Japanese are still copying British engineering. I overtook a few cars with 3 x the cc of mine, not counting the many we saw with their bonnets up.

[XF650]

Day 2 started in Tekapo, after a bloody cold / frosty drive from Fairlie, but being adventure riders we kept the hood down. A few cars overheated from frozen radiators, even though they had drained them over-night. It was obvious my diff seals were shot, so had well lubricated brakes from then on. The route took us via an Irishman Creek tour (where the Rally first started from 60 years ago & hence the name), a loop through Braemar Station tracks and then on up to Mt Cook Station. In the lee of the Mountain they set up a paddock speed slalom, where I was fourth fastest after one run but called it quits to avoid breaking an axle. However the damage was already done, when shortly afterwards the (canvas) diff drive disintegrated, requiring a tow. So technically a DNF but I still won a prize for the only Singer.

1st pic shows Tekapo frost & how small my Porlock is in comparison (5th from left). The moderns were the sweeps.

[Big Dog]

Very cool.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[unstuck]

Good stuff, looks like a whole heap of fun. :2thumbsup

[Underground]

Me = envious, this 'paddock slalom' has me intrigued, what were the other 100 odd superior hp'd pussies doing?
Just makes me want to get one of these old timers and show them how its done...

[DR Girl]

I totally agree, way COOOOOL XF650. The same spirit as trail riders :banana::Punk::wings:

[neels]

Just looking at some photos in the dripfeed newsletter, I particularly liked this one...

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[XF650]

Took the Porlock on a gravel tour with a group of 14 cars prior to Xmas. Molesworth was in great nick & at a sedate 30 mph meant I got to see more than ever before. Only passed one bike, a Cagiva I assume going by the Lucky Strike stickers.

[XF650]

Stayed at Cissy Bay in the Sounds, handy to French Pass

[XF650]

While in the area I visited Underground, who's place is accessed by an awesome gravel road with stunning views. To get there I took a couple of "diversions" that tested the Singers ability to descend and then ascend again, plus saw a few skeletons. But all good fun - thanks for the hospitality Jeff & Jo.

[XF650]

By the time we got near the Porika my back end had developed a wobble (the story of my life) - another bloody DNF.
I fear the diff I installed prior to Irishman may include some bent shafts. Have located another so will pull it to bits in the new year.
I now know what it's like to own an airhead.
Happy New Year
XF.

[Padmei]

great RR Struan. A more leisurely approach to adventuring. It's not a proper adventure if the spanners stay in the tool box:niceone:

[Waihou Thumper]

What a fantastic way to see the South Island!
50kph is the speed limit of the Molesworth? Is this right?
Of course all ADV riders stick to this as well....:)

[Underground]

Nice to catch up Struan and after going for a spin in the wee beastie I can see how 4 wire wheels on gravel could be as addictive as 2
Plus there is that 'never knowing if you are going to make it' adventure thing going on.

[Woodman]

great RR Struan. A more leisurely approach to adventuring. It's not a proper adventure if the spanners stay in the tool box:niceone:


Plus there is that 'never knowing if you are going to make it' adventure thing going on.

Yeah , what is it about that?

Cool stuff Struan, so did any of the group do the Porika? But more importantly did anyone find my sidecover and, if so who do I send the prize to.:first:

[XF650]

Yeah , what is it about that?

Cool stuff Struan, so did any of the group do the Porika? But more importantly did anyone find my sidecover and, if so who do I send the prize to.:first:

Sorry Nigel, it was a bit wet & everyone chickened out. We need everything in our favour to get the old cars down.
Hope to do it as a loop with Rainbow, next trip.

[timg]

Awesome :2thumbsup

[Aslan]

excellent stuff Struan - instead of 'My Senior Moment' - I reckon you could have aptly named this thread "I succumbed to temptation - and look what fun I'm having!"

Sorry I hadn't been following your exploits more closely as I spend most time over on ADV

Like Jeff C - I'm envious - long may you and your Singer/s run! Cheers Stephen O :niceone:

[Padmei]

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/01/15/image-gallery-all-the-lots-in-the-upcoming-baillon-collection-sale/

There's a singer in here:niceone:

[XF650]

A chap asked me for advice on what to do with some old cars & stuff that came with a section & building he had purchased. You can imagine my reaction first time I opened the door & just knew we had to film the contents before they were messed with. It's a privilege to be involved with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjV626ROAnE&feature=youtu..be

[Aslan]

obviously there's some good 'sections' (or blocks) to be had with all those goodies lurking inside, if you're lucky - I imagine you must've thought you'd died and gone to heaven Struan :)

[XF650]

obviously there's some good 'sections' (or blocks) to be had with all those goodies lurking inside, if you're lucky - I imagine you must've thought you'd died and gone to heaven Struan :)

I see a lot of old stuff tucked away in sheds on my farm visits but never as much as this in one spot, especially with all the parts. That dust is actually quite valuable, proving they haven't been disturbed for decades.
Initially was going to dispose of the collection myself but realised I would struggle to do it justice on my own, so have now involved the Vintage Car Club who will run the Auction.
Amazingly all the cars were on blocks & bores oiled, so everything turns. We have since moved the cars to more secure storage & now sorting the parts. Regretfully no m/bike parts (yet) but did find some Singer bits!

[timg]

Wish I had the time and skills to tackle a 'project' like one of those.

[XF650]

Wish I had the time and skills to tackle a 'project' like one of those.

Evidently some of the cars were driven into the shed, so wouldn't take much to make usable.
Most interest so far is in the oldest (1934 Vauxhall ASX) & the newest (1947 Rover Sports).

[Padmei]

Great find Struan. I cringed when someone wiped the windscreen tho...
Are they valuable? Are there many collectors for these kind of cars?

[XF650]

Great find Struan. I cringed when someone wiped the windscreen tho...
Are they valuable? Are there many collectors for these kind of cars?

We have no real idea of values, hence auction with real low reserves. The owner accepts it's just what someone is prepared to pay on the day so advertising is going to be important, including overseas.
I suspect most interest will be from the various marque Club members. And yes - there is even a Ford 10 Club.

Actually there is something in the shed that would suit you - a stack of old gramophone records:laugh:

[Padmei]

:weird:

Keep an eye out for a 66-75 Ford Bronco. It's my next car after lotto win.

[neels]

Evidently some of the cars were driven into the shed, so wouldn't take much to make usable.
From the video it looked very much like that, what I always wonder is why.....

Most of them look to be pretty good nick, and great examples as found original condition cars, that could keep their character and be driven as is.

Very nice find.

[XF650]

Yes, it's very tempting to throw in a battery & some fresh fuel and take a couple for a spin, especially the Rover Sports. However have decided they are best kept "as is, where is".
We aren't going to groom them for the auction - just blew some of the dust off each car, to show how good the panel & paint is. But I'm not sure that was the right decision either.
Amazingly you can still smell the lovely leather upholstery in some of them.

[XF650]

Meanwhile also in Rakaia:

[XF650]

The 1947 Rover 16 HP Sports Saloon from the Barn Find collection will be on display at the Ashburton VCC Swap Meet, Saturday 2nd May 2015.
The question is: do I clean it or just leave it as is i.e. true Barn Find?

[neels]

Looks pretty bloody good as it is, I'd buy it looking like that. Would make for an awesome before and after photo, not that it looks to need much work anyway.

[Padmei]

Leave as is. Someone will love to buy it looking like that as it has the authentic 'barn find' look. You can see shiny clean cars everywhere - that one looks like a time capsule

[XF650]

The Barn Find Auction went bloody well. Everything sold & far exceeded our reserve's.
I have posted prices achieved here: http://www.slipstreamcs.co.nz/vccbb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=969&p=1434#p1434

[timg]

The Barn Find Auction went bloody well. Everything sold & far exceeded our reserve's.
I have posted prices achieved here: http://www.slipstreamcs.co.nz/vccbb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=969&p=1434#p1434 Awesome result!

[XF650]

1926 Ford Model T Speedster
Now to get it running......

[ellipsis]

...yummy...that is spectacular...

[Underground]

Nice! looks like a serious off roader.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

[Aslan]

1926 Ford Model T Speedster
Now to get it running......

Looks nice Struan - doubtless you'll have lots of fun - I expect you've already discovered this http://www.modelt.org/mtfcivb/forumdisplay.php/5-MTFCI-Speedster-Discussion-Forum? I uncovered in my attempt more about your latest prize possession

Go well :)

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