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1963 Austin A40 Farina

jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 9, 2013 21:31:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi everyone, this is my new car. It was sat in a garage for 40 years until recently when the previous owner spent quite a lot of money restoring the bodywork and getting her running. Unfortunately, he wasn't very technically minded and it looks like he hasn't touched any of the mechanicals for a while! The interior is a bit shabby but I am working on it. I am going to go for a racing look, round circles with numbers on the doors, spots on the front, leather bonnet straps. I have bought some rostyles and am in the process of refurbishing them, they are a bit rusty! I am also going to lower her slightly. Anyway, to business, have some piccies;
	1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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ubercool Guest	1963 Austin A40 Farinaubercool @GUEST
	Jan 9, 2013 22:56:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks good condition, interesting project, keep the photos coming


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ianboyd Part of things Posts: 592	1963 Austin A40 Farina ianboyd @ianboydsnr
	Jan 9, 2013 23:01:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a nice farina, you sticking with the standard engine?


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jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 10, 2013 10:07:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I am going to leave the 1098 engine in for now but will probably upgrade to a 1275 in the future.
	1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	1963 Austin A40 Farina Ratdat @ratdat
	Jan 10, 2013 10:24:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool. I have one the same. Mine is quite a bit worse body wise so I'm having to do some pretty major fabrication to get it solid again. I'm going for entirely period mods on mine too. I think it suits them. Rostyles look good on them... I had an A40 back when I was 18 that was initially on Rostyles. They're a bit of a mare to mask up for paint! I've gone for some Dunlop D1 replicas on my current one...
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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devilishdesigner Australia Gleaner of possibilities Posts: 2,956	1963 Austin A40 Farina devilishdesigner @devilishdesigner
	Jan 10, 2013 11:43:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very cool little cars, here's some inspiration from the retrorides archives: retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=116143&page=1#1450807
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jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 10, 2013 13:08:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've seen that thread already, some very cool cars in there! I meant to ask in the original post, does anyone know about period spotlights? What's the best make, etc. I want some round ones to go above the front bumper.
	1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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qwerty Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,410 Club RR Member Number: 52	1963 Austin A40 Farina qwerty @qwerty Club Retro Rides Member 52
	Jan 10, 2013 13:54:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love A40 Farina's. Such a funky little car and your plans sound spot on! Period racing look will work fantastically.
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morrisoxide Part of things It's just a question of style Posts: 451	1963 Austin A40 Farina morrisoxide @morrisoxide
	Jan 10, 2013 15:57:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool, always had a soft spot for these and your ideas sound good
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OVY871 Part of things Owner of Austin A35 Saloon Posts: 321 Club RR Member Number: 66	1963 Austin A40 Farina OVY871 @ovy871 Club Retro Rides Member 66
	Jan 10, 2013 18:33:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As an A35 owner my self slowly upgrading bits will be watching with interest on what you do. (Many shared parts between A30, A35, A40, MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite.)
	1957 Austin A35 - Modified with a fuel injected 1275. 1993 Range Rover LSE - Restored with a few tweaks planned. www.instagram.com/automobile_adventure/

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Mark Posted a lot Posts: 3,821	1963 Austin A40 Farina Mark @hoobs
	Jan 11, 2013 10:30:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Back in the mid 80's my pals and I used to run Farina's as daily drives. You could find them all over the place for fifty quid and we had so much fun in them. ;D I watched one at Brands Hatch last year and it was all over a big old Ford through the twisty stuff. One of the original touring car racers! Defo another one for the collection when I win the lottery.
	BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)

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jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 11, 2013 14:46:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	OVY871, my uncle and cousins drive A30s and A35s. Are you in the owner's club? MIB BMW, I don't think I've ever seen another one in the flesh, before or since buying it. Not sure what happened to them all as there were quite a lot of them built.
	Last Edit: Jan 11, 2013 14:48:39 GMT by jonpw 1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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icarve Kinda New Posts: 6	1963 Austin A40 Farina icarve @icarve
	Jan 11, 2013 16:44:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	If I,m smart enough to post a picture...... here is a shot of my A40 farina with the retro numbers and Rostyles
	THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS TCB

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icarve Kinda New Posts: 6	1963 Austin A40 Farina icarve @icarve
	Jan 11, 2013 17:12:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS TCB

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jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 11, 2013 23:40:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's the sort of thing i am going for!
	1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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roget Part of things Posts: 44	1963 Austin A40 Farina roget @roget
	Jan 12, 2013 16:48:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just got the engine back in my A40 after a rather dramatic loss of oil pressure in the late summer. It turned out that that rear end main cap had cracked in half - probably as a result of the oilway being drilled out at some stage in the past. Anyway, I now boast a 1330cc engine with reground crank, rebored and with new high compression pistons (11:1) to complement the stage III Cooper S head. Just charging the battery so hopefully it will start up tomorrow. All the engine work was done by Rob Walker of Witney (Oxon) who is an excellent guy although for obvious commercial reasons he favours his trade customers so not the quickest. There's a couple of engines on Ebay at the moment - one 1275 and one 1330...... Roger


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OVY871 Part of things Owner of Austin A35 Saloon Posts: 321 Club RR Member Number: 66	1963 Austin A40 Farina OVY871 @ovy871 Club Retro Rides Member 66
	Jan 14, 2013 17:38:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 11, 2013 14:46:57 GMT jonpw said: OVY871, my uncle and cousins drive A30s and A35s. Are you in the owner's club? I am yeah, also if your interested there's this facebook page I created that is for modified A30/A35/A40 (we'll any RWD A-series based thing) www.facebook.com/groups/421369287927307?ref=bookmark&__user=0 Also have you seen the Rae Davis race cars? he's done a couple of A40's and they look good if your wanting further inspiration.
	1957 Austin A35 - Modified with a fuel injected 1275. 1993 Range Rover LSE - Restored with a few tweaks planned. www.instagram.com/automobile_adventure/

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jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 14, 2013 21:12:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 14, 2013 17:38:54 GMT OVY871 said: Jan 11, 2013 14:46:57 GMT jonpw said: OVY871, my uncle and cousins drive A30s and A35s. Are you in the owner's club? I am yeah, also if your interested there's this facebook page I created that is for modified A30/A35/A40 (we'll any RWD A-series based thing) www.facebook.com/groups/421369287927307?ref=bookmark&__user=0 Also have you seen the Rae Davis race cars? he's done a couple of A40's and they look good if your wanting further inspiration. I am already a member of that Facebook club thanks! I will look up the Rae Davis race cars for inspiration.
	1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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jonpw Part of things Posts: 24	1963 Austin A40 Farina jonpw @jonpw
	Jan 14, 2013 21:28:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As I have mentioned, the interior of this car is looking a little tired. Ignore the seats, as I have swapped these out for some from a '89 Mini, they are amazing! The front under-the-dash parcel shelf is a mess, it seems to be made out of cardboard and is sagging on one side, I am going to manufacture a new one out of hardboard. The window demisters are not working either, on one side the pipe has fallen off of the bit attached to the underside of the dash and on the other side the bit and the pipe has fallen off. I have procured a new dash top and will be sorting this out soon. I will get some pics of the interior how it stands at the moment when it is light enough!
	Last Edit: Jan 14, 2013 21:29:39 GMT by jonpw 1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1963 Austin A40 Farina grizz @grizz
	Jan 15, 2013 14:55:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Always loved these. Would love one in the garage too. Will be watching your evolution.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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