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Aug 11, 2011 21:13:30 GMT
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Hi, I'm a little new to the site but some people over on another forum I use said you might like the latest resto I have on the go, so I thought I'd show you all some of the other stuff I do in my spare time. I inherited a 1953 Ford Pop 2 years ago and fully intend on making it "worthy" again. This is an example of what they should look like in good condition  Well, this is how it starts.... this is an original Ford "Pop" 1100 side-valve. All the bodywork and interior is 100% original. The car has been in the family since it was almost new and has been stored in a lockup for @ least the last 30 years without turning a wheel. All original bodywork         original 44,922 miles from new on its original engine  Some kids got into the garage a few years back and managed to climb over the roof, so that will all need repairing and a new wooden framework made. We do have the original schematics for the frame around somewhere, so they will be remade to exact specs.    Engine bay is completely untouched. Unfortunately, the engine will need replacing as it died due to a premature hole in the piston :blush:  :cry    Underneath was painted in coach paint about 35 years ago, but will be getting stripped back and enamelled.  Single rear spring   The aim is to completely rebuild this, including a full respray in Dorchester Grey (original shade). A new wood floor will be made, all instruments rebuilt and a brand new engine installed. I actually have said brand new engine in the garage just under the bench to be fitted straight from Ford. Somewhere, my father has some brand new steel wheels and original cross-ply tyres to fit as well (tubed tyres), so that should be interesting. All the glass is present, just not fitted. I need to find a boot lock as that has gone missing, and I need to repair the electric little "flip out" indicators that go in the B-post just behind the doors, although apparently the bits are around somewhere. The whole underneath will be stripped back and fully coach-enamelled where necessary and painted elsewhere. The electrical system will be going negative-earth with an uprated 35-45A alternator and possibly a decent alarm fitted accordingly. This is gonna be fun....... First job though will be to actually get the engine out, the new one stripped and rebuilt so the car will start and run under its own steam, then relocate it to my fathers driveway where it will be getting done, get the roof repaired and the windows fitted to make it watertight.......... |
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Aug 11, 2011 21:16:28 GMT
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I have managed to get some better photos of the actual state of the car, some bits are better than excpected, a couple, including the roof itself, are in slightly worse condition. To give you all an idea.... Outside       Inside Wiring --  Floor --   Trim --               Dash and gauges --     Accessory wiper motor --  Aux air vent control --  Main beam switch --  Fog and spot lamp switches --  Brightwork Radiator grille trims  Old and new "Popular" badges for bootlid --  Bootlid lock cover --  Bonnet rear retaining clip --  Original radiator grille emblem --  Brand new emblem to go in its place --  New inserts to go between wings and body --  Spare wheel with brand new tyre  Old wheel with knackered tyre  Spare gearbox   Ash roof bracing bars (impossible to find nowadays)  I have already purchased a new roof material and fixing kit for the outside, but have not taken any photos of these items yet. Heater system and 100E carb and airbox  Radiator was filled with 50/50 antifreeze and water when it was put into storage. There does not appear to have been any leaks, and there is still traces of water in the radiator, so possibly looking good for salvaging the cooling system  Jacking holes in the floor  ![]() i10.photobucket.com/albums/a105/iansoutham/Ford%20Pop/1st%20Time%20Out%20Of%20GarageAnd unfortunately, the roof    Fortunately, the rust is all just below the surface, as in, if you dig it with a screwdriver or similar, it does pretty much scratch off to good metal underneath. So, next time I go round to it (hopefully to take the engine out) I can put some rust treatments on the areas affected and it should stop any further rust. The rest of the car is spot-on as far as corrosion goes. The roof needs repainting now due to scratches, etc... and the drivers wing needs paint due to things having been rubbed against it during its years, but not visible whilst in the garage. The rest of the body just really needs a good t-cut and wax and it should be good to go. The list of things to get is not that long, mainly silly things like wheel brace, jack, starting handle, some assorted clips, etc... to get the ball rolling. The wheels in the pics above are to go away for shot-blasting and will be going back on the car in their original colours with new tyres. What is more amazing is that, although it has sat for over 30 years without moving, and on flat tyres, they all pumped up to 30psi and the car simply rolled out of the garage. All the interior door cards, etc.. will be getting replaced with new board and most likely, a velour finish. Eventually, the seats will be going from blue to red and a carpet will be installed. |
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Aug 11, 2011 21:17:46 GMT
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During the summer I managed to pick up some new parts for when the old girl finally moves. New outer roof material, very important   This is stretched over the roof and the ash beams after the inner support foam has been laid and provides the overall protection. The aforementioned new foam  Inside this, you have the inner rooflining, very similar to what most modern cars have. It is attached in the same way as most cars like MK3/4 Escorts. A set of rods pass through the lining and are attached to the body of the car. The material is then glued to the window and door apertures and held in place by the seals. New set of door and window felt seals. These are simply cut to length and inserted into the panel spaces as needed.  New bottom end gasket set for the engine build  New top end gasket set, including head gasket.  The inlet manifold gasket is not from the 103e, but instead the 100e as this had a bigger carb, air filter and better flow, so I will be using one of these instead. The carb, along with the 100e cam should make the car a little bit more lively. Think of them as the 1950s version of a K&N filter, twin-choke weber and performance cam and you get the idea  There are no new head bolts simply because they are not used. It is a simple stud and nut way of doing things, and the nuts are available from most places. |
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Aug 11, 2011 21:18:23 GMT
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Decided that I had too much stuff cluttering up the loft @ my fathers place, so the best thing to do was to sort out what I had. Turns out that it included 8 tyres, most of them brand new and 4 brand new chalked inner tubes So, as you can't fit new tyres to old curse word rims, it was time to get the rims cleaned up and painted before getting a good friend of mine to fit them all for me. So, on with the piccies..... The collection   The wheels themselves   Back of the wheel  Original wheel condition  New innertubes  Nice new tyres   The tyres are all a mixture of Avon HM Tourist, Dunlop Silver Seal and Dunlop Gold Seal, with @ least 2 of each type. The new spare is a Firestone. All tyres are 4.50 x 17" This is where I am at for the moment, and I hope you like it so far. |
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Aug 11, 2011 21:24:05 GMT
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amazing condition  |
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loving the dub
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dbdb
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Aug 11, 2011 22:21:18 GMT
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Amazing condition is right! It is a fabulous project. The family connection adds a lot to it as well.
David
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Last Edit: Aug 11, 2011 22:22:04 GMT by dbdb
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j4mes
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Aug 11, 2011 23:18:17 GMT
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I love the fact it's family owned, the body looks good, I really can't wait to see this progress! As my mum had one of these as her first car and I've vowed to myself to get her one when I can afford it! (Dad gets a Stag!) Good luck! Bookmarked. |
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Ginge
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Aug 11, 2011 23:39:07 GMT
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Good to see you over here Ian, see i told you they would love it!
Ginge
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morrisoxide
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It's just a question of style
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Wow that looks clean
Always been a fan of Sit up and Beg Pops/Anglia's
Oh and welcome ;D
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Em
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Fuel Injected? Carb Infested!
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Blimey, what a fantastic timewarp car!
Lovely car in a lovely condition! As much as I love a rodded Pop it's cool to see one just as Henry intended now and again!
Best of luck with this, and welcome aboard!
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Aug 12, 2011 13:52:37 GMT
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Very nice Pop. There's one that lives near me and I only saw it in the road yesterday. That too has been done as Henry intended and looks lovely for it.
Funny how kids today rave over 17" rims on their cars and these old gals had them fitted all those years ago ;D
(and a lot larger going further back)
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Graham
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Aug 12, 2011 16:46:11 GMT
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Very Nice
I keep promising myself one of these perhaps one day i will get one good luck with the project
Graham
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craig
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Aug 12, 2011 18:16:25 GMT
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Feck me that's mint! Why re spray it? That'd probably fly through an MOT with some electrical freshening up. Someones looked after it, it shouldn't have an air or oil filter.
Why's your grille spoon on upside down?
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Aug 12, 2011 18:55:10 GMT
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mot and run as is!!
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Aug 12, 2011 21:19:30 GMT
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brilliant dude! my unclue use to have one of these with a pinto engine in it and funny enough it was white aswell! old english white to be precise but tis a fine car mate!
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Aug 12, 2011 21:38:17 GMT
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I love to see a 'stock' sit up and beg Ford. I am part way through building a pinto powered hotrod '56 Pop for my daughter. The only dissadvantage of driving a stock Pop is the steering and suspension can be bit er 'interesting' at anything over 30 mph.
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donk
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Aug 12, 2011 21:39:20 GMT
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Liking this resto, good work keep it up nice to see things still being kept orginal |
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"That looks alright"
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Aug 12, 2011 21:56:38 GMT
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Oh my god.
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Aug 12, 2011 23:32:15 GMT
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amazing condition +1 Incredible! Can't believe the garage never leaked! |
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