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It can look attractive, I have seen some high end motors that have tailored leather. For low mileage usage I think it pointless.
There is another chain of thought to yours though. That of that the binding is to stop dust getting in. In the days of old many road surfaces were poor and dust would contaminate the lubricant used and create grinding paste, wearing the leafs quicker than wanted.

It looks good. 👍 can we do emoji's ? Yes I know I have one here but it came up on the top of the keyboard, not self selected.

Hello Gary, sounds like the brakes will do the job. Be carful you don't hit your head on the windscreen.

Hello, and welcome to the site. Congratulations on your new car. It looks really good.

My car is a lot older (1935) so I can't answer your specific questions. However it is possible to get manuals through the club. The rpm should be able to reach 4500 /4800 without issue. Top speed should easily pass 70mph, if not as much as 80mph. I think you're right about hub caps. Older cars have the facility to lift the steering column, I suspect yours may be the same. A little play in the steering can be expected, if memory serves me right, it will pass the UK mot test with as much as 1 inch wiggle each way for that age of car.

I do hope the forum members get in touch and answer your questions better than I have and that the car gives you great pleasure in the future.

Kind regards

Colin.

Hello 57,
Sorry I don't have one. Can I warn you to be careful of any new Lucas parts that come in the green and white boxes. There is a lot of rubbish out there posing as original stuff. I am not saying it is all bad. Try to get things from a reputable supplier. I have even been the victim of new crap being put in an old fashioned box and been sold as new old stock.
I did however replace a solenoid with one from Holden Vintage spares. It is not original pattern but it has put me on until I get round to sorting things out. The one I got has a push button on the end. Just don't push the button with the ignition on and the car in gear.
Colin

Hello Paho,
I am a little, at a loss as to your post. Can you please explain how the email system is used. I have sent a message to the recipient in the last postings and he has sent one to me. I haven't, and he hasn't, received an email. All we have is a message on the forum. Is that what you mean or am I missing something?

Hello Flagship.
I hope I can help you, and I will as much as possible. I have very few bits and pieces but your welcome to look through what I have.
Can I suggest a meeting. I live close to you, over in Oulton near Rothwell, and after doing a full restoration of a 16/66 it may be worthwhile having a look through my photo album of the work done and I can let you have any contact details I have for craftsman and suppliers.
It will be nice to have an owner so close.
I have just forgotten how to send a personal message but when I remember I will let you have my number.
Colin

Can you tell us which type of box you have ? I think the main two types are Moss or ENV.
On my 1935 car I believe it to be an ENV. If it is the same then on the right hand side of the box there is a brass plug in the middle which is for filling. There is a second plug that sits horizontally in a flange that is cast into the box casing. This second plug mentioned is the level plug and when the oil spill over then the correct level is achieved.

Hello G, I hope your keeping well,

These old motors always give us something to do and that's why I love them.
It sounds like you are well clued up and you're going to make an interesting car.
Personally I have a love of the old Turner designed V8 Daimler engines. The problem nowadays, though is they are scarce and expensive. Silly money is asked for any bits needed.
The Rover unit has lots of backup, so fingers crossed, it will be straight forward.
Keep us informed how you get on.

Colin

The car is back up for sale at the same auction houses next sale (next week). I have recently visited the venue with other interest and spoke about the car with a staff member. Apparently the bangers and cash restoration crew bought the car, but then decided it may be too much for them and decided to change there plans. Lets hope there is interest  in the car and it finds a good home.

Hello Ian, I hope someone can help more than me. Anyway The youtube link below shows the start up of my engine. It shows a temporary setup for testing purposes. I have no idea if this is a bodged arrangement or what was actually used. It may help for a general view or better still, get your post generating some interest.

https://youtu.be/toaENiYjrxU

By the way, I know what you mean about the risk of mascot bandits. I remove the mascot from the cap and put a dome head bolt in it. Its not an ideal answer but will put me on until I can get a plain cap.

The car sold yesterday for £ 7200 hammer price. In my eyes, someone has done very well for that sort of money. I suppose that all depends on just how much the new owner can do themselves. Lets hope that the new owner will be active in the club. I certainly found it a massive benefit to be a member and receive all the help and information freely given.

It looks great for that price, and it is nice to get one ready to go, straight out of the box.
It's also nice to have a project if you have the means to do one yourself rather than pay others to do it for you. In a perfect world its nice to have one on the boil and one you prepared earlier.  ;D ;D ;D

I see there is an AC Ace PVT for sale at Mathewsons Classic car auction. (Of bangers and cash tv fame).

https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-39---1937-acace-coupe/?lot=22201&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=61&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=96&pn=1&g=1

Looks like it would be a straight forward project, worth doing. Depending on if the bits are all with it.

I have decided to put the cover on and call time for this season with the car. I have put it on blocks, so as not to risk the chance of getting flats on the tyres. Although there may be a good few days left to go for a run around, I am getting lazy in my old age and fear the thought of loads of cleaning just for the sake of an hour or two getting cold and possibly wet. My Chevette is  a little easier to clean, has a heater, lights if needed and reasonable wash / wipe facilities. I will make the most of the reasonable days left, using that.
For those of you that have a better climate than us in the north of England, I hope you make the most of it and carry on enjoying your cars.