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Post by carmadrory on Dec 4, 2014 22:40:47 GMT 1
Hi guys just looking some info on them the Internet is very vague
What's needed to mot them
Any tech specs
What to look for when buying one
Any help appreciated
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Post by markaren76 on Dec 5, 2014 9:13:08 GMT 1
Pre 1960 car don't need an MOT, but it's still good practice to get one. Make sure you have a classic car respectful garage. Primarily check brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, wheel alignment, fuel systems, drive, & wheel bearings, drive linkages, lights, wiring condition, exhaust condition, door hinges & catches, wipers, windows & weather strips, excessive smoking & oil leaks
I'm not aware of many workshop manuals or specs as we'd know them today. however there are some books on the subject. Current pre-war Standard owners will offer more on this I'm sure.
Condition: Depends on what you are able to do as far as a refurb? You could go for any condition provided you feel capable of bringing it back to 'life'. For me I'd look at bodywork and chassis or frame condition as the mechanics can normally be fixed and parts found easier than panels.
Good luck
Hope this helps
Mark
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Post by carmadrory on Dec 6, 2014 6:31:05 GMT 1
How does the mot work then ? Surely they would have to inspect it before I am allowed to put it on the road
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Post by Eternal Optimist on Dec 6, 2014 9:30:02 GMT 1
No. You can tax a pre '60 car without an MoT providing it is registered and insured. If you use it on the road, it has to be roadworthy. It's the driver's obligation to make sure the car is roadworthy - the Government decided to remove the obligation for pre '60 cars to be MoT'd as part of a reduction in red tape/costs. The logic behind their thinking was owners are more diligent around maintenance and therefore are less likely to use a vehicle on the road if it has a fault.
Hence Mark's comment above - voluntarily having the car looked at once a year to check all is well (at that point in time)
I'd be looking at the condition of the woodwork first (assuming the body is wood framed)
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Post by carmadrory on Dec 6, 2014 20:38:44 GMT 1
I won't know until I pick it up but any info or help on 33 standard tens is appreciated
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Post by Eternal Optimist on Dec 6, 2014 20:59:28 GMT 1
Rory, have you looked on the owners club website? It looks like there's a fair amount of info on there. When you get it, please put pictures up on the forum!
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Post by carmadrory on Dec 9, 2014 23:17:01 GMT 1
Do you have any links ?
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Post by Eternal Optimist on Dec 9, 2014 23:46:24 GMT 1
They're on the thread immediately above this one.
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Post by carmadrory on Dec 13, 2014 17:59:19 GMT 1
Had a quick look there but not really the info I am after
Would any one have a work shop manual for one
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Post by carmadrory on Dec 24, 2014 0:21:34 GMT 1
Have the car home now
Few parts I am not gonna use on it any one looking 33 parts ?
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Post by Eternal Optimist on Dec 24, 2014 9:59:34 GMT 1
Any pictures?
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Post by plockley on Dec 25, 2014 11:38:55 GMT 1
There are a lot of 10s from the first half of the thirties within the Club.I can think of 2 cars near me in the Coventry area alone,one a runner and the other almost there.
Several are normally present at the Annual Rally ,in 2015 from Friday 19th -Sunday 21st June at Cheltenham Chase Hotel ,not too far from Berkshire.
It's always a good chance to get to know owners and see the differences between the various years' specifications.
Full details are on the main Club site and you don't need to have a car on the road to come along .You could probably find an owner willing to take you out on the road run in their car.
Peter Lockley
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