Thread: Restoring Cars

Originally Posted by Chops

Just having a bit of a ponder over a few things recently.

Wondering who here restores cars,, not referring to Land Rovers,,, Just cars in general.

I want to restore a vehicle, but don't know what I want to do. Of course the usual handbrakes are there,, if one had an open cheque book it would be easy, but I haven't. I'm not looking to customise anything, basically just restore to original.

I love big old trucks, Inter's, Dodge's, Mack's and the like, but I suspect there's too much money involved. Space could be an issue too.

One of my next "loves" I guess you'd call it, is old English cars. Ford Prefect, Anglia, Morris Major's etc etc,,, just little old 4 cyl jobs.

So if anyone's into restoring, how do you make your decisions on what you aim for. It'd probably be easy if I only loved one particular vehicle, but I don't,, I'm the proverbial,,,,,,,

Would love to hear of, and see pics etc of your accomplishments.

hi i have a friend who would like to sell his fj holden ex mooree yellow cab he is open to offers

Thanks for all the replies guys,,, more to look at and enjoy and ponder too.

Gary, I understand where your coming from. I'm not stressed about being "book perfect". I'll do all the work myself, panel beating, welding painting etc, electrics would be my only real downfall. And if I should stuff something up, I guess I'll just have to try again until I get it right . However, I know when to stop, and if I have to get help from a pro, I will.

Thanks for posting some pics. Love the Avant Mike, especially in blue, looks great, sweet as. It is a large car by the look of it, and that huge motor seems to sit really high too, cant say I've really seen one up close though.

Shane, the Citroen,, yep, I've seen a few, and always had a certain admiration for them. Can vaguely remember seeing something on TV many years ago about the hydraulics in them, had great respect for them ever since, but not my cup of tea though. But please, keep us updated

Bobby, an Austin Healey,,,, now this would be on the money, or a Triumph TR (?) or similar,,, hummm,, $$$ . And I reckon Leeanne might be a bit keener if I was to go a sports car but
Yeah, I'm only in it for my own selfish gratification too . I just want to be able to cruise along in it every now and then, beaming smile on my dial, and as I do with/show others my appreciation, receive that all knowing smile that says,, " nice cool car dude",, pride is in the air for "Old School" type cars .
They really are an absolute pleasure to drive, for those that haven't driven a series or anything old,,, you know not what your missing out on .

Lew,, by all means, share any pics etc you have if you want. I'm happy to look at and hear what you've done, as I'm sure are a lot of others here too

You Suzuki boys are just nuts,,, and they reckon LR people are crazy having too many cars,, lol

Lionel, that Morris ute, If I should get a paddock find, it would have to be all there. Well, no matter what I get, it has to be complete.
I've spotted a few Big Utes/Light Trucks that have caught my eye, but to be honest, just not quite sure.

I spotted the old Morris Elite the other day, and had an instant umm something,,, Its all there, and it actually runs apparently, just has a lot of surface rust. But it looks like I'll be too late anyway.
I'm thinking for me, something like this would be ideal.

So from I gather you have your heart set On Engluish cars?

Not going to consider an Aussie? HQ, XB?

There are plenty of unfinished projects floating around..so make sure you get somthing you really really love!..other wise it will just sit there..

Plenty of projects around.

Morris Oxford ?
1949 morris | Other Automotive | Gumtree Australia Latrobe Valley - Moe | 1049707124

How about a nice Morris Minor lowlight (plenty of Morris Minors around)
1948 Morris Minor Coupe | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Frankston Area - Frankston | 1048697976

Morris 8 at Swan Hill
1939 Morris 8 Series E x 3 and parts for restoration | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Swan Hill Area - Swan Hill | 1046746804


Colin

G'day 4x4, yeah,,, you could say I'm a bit stuck on an English car.
I used to be a Ford man many years ago,,, well, still am, but I don't own them anymore. They've cost me a small fortune one way or another,,, along with a lot of other fast cars. The M/E funnily enough, is an all Aussie built car, but its grass roots are from England.

I do like old Holden's, and if info is required on them, one of my best mates is a leading knowledge guru for them. So info and parts would certainly be accessible for me, but,,,,,,,, I just cant seem to for some reason

G'day Chops

A nice selection of Morrie Minors there in that lot,the Low Light 2 door 8hp is very nice,as is the SV Hi-light,the later post 55 models are ohv right up to the 1000 models which will happily sit on 90+kph, I noticed in the background of the Series 1 80" by 1950 Landie there was a nice Rover P6 sedan possibly a 3500 (V8 RRC motor) they are a very nice riding car and have a bolt together body, the late "Auntie Rover" shape P5 3ltre or the P5B (Buick V8 aka RRC motor)

Personally I would opt for a Vietnam Era Series 2/2a in Long or Short WB,classic, historical, and useful But, I am prejudiced, as I have a 68 model which I re-built ground up over 6 years at $40 a fortnight out of my pension,it's done 175,000 miles now and is undergoing it's 1/2 life refit

cheers

Hey, Chops
What about this rusty relic?


From what I'm told, the owner is a bit soft in the head so you should be able to pick it up for a good price.

Old Mini's are cool!