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| Author: | poeee [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:33 pm ] |
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There was a vintage rally (for old farm machinery and stuff) today at the Geelong show grounds, and my fathers car club had about a dozen cars there. My father got his Austin A40 out to take along (god knows the last time that thing has been driven, hehe) and I took my van along. Ya gotta love it, my not so shiney with a little rust van had more people looking at it and taking photo's than the bright and shiney E type jag. It's got the groove, baby!  
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| Author: | danidad [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:52 pm ] |
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from mamary there was 2 different A40's which is kinda wierd got any pics of it,, is it roundish or squarish the square one was called a farina IMMSMW, might have been another of those innocenti morries.. |
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| Author: | poeee [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:59 pm ] |
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There were 2, yes. The Devon and the Somerset. My father has the Devon, in fact he has 2, a Sedan and a Tourer (which is being restored at the moment). The Devon was the first one, designed pre-BMC merger. Both are 1950 and are the GS2 variety. After the BMC merge, they got a column shift, and that was known as the GS3. Sumerset's were the same mechanicals on the same chassis (i'm pretty sure), but with a different body. They come after the BMC merge. Pictures soon... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:43 pm ] |
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When I was but a lad, my uncle had an A40 Somerset, and my dad had a 1948 Morris 10 (1250cc, was similar to MGTC donk but single SU).. They used to race one another on the road (you could get away with it, then..)- the Morris 10 was faster (slightly!) 
So they were petrol then heads too.. nothing's changed much, LOL. |
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| Author: | poeee [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:58 pm ] |
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The A40 musta been outa tune then! OHV engine vs a side wacker... |
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| Author: | poeee [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:03 pm ] |
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Here's something you'll be interested in, doc. My father has set of twin Zeneth carbs for an A40 on a Monaro Motors manfold. Quite rare I would say. They would be on one of his cars, but we can't get sports air filters to fit the Zeneths! |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:31 pm ] |
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poeee wrote: The A40 musta been outa tune then! OHV engine vs a side wacker...
Morris 10 was OHV, .XPAG type. Think MG TC-TD-TF1250.. 
Not a side basher..
Some side bashers were good. My neighbour had a 1946 Hudson Commodore straight 8, 3 on the tree with O/D on 2 & 3. It flew...
And who can remember the side valve `Q Dodge' 6 cylinder- one of the most torquey sixes ever. Chrysler were still selling it for industrial purposes in 1972- Rheem considered it for use in concrete transit mixers! Great boat motor. 
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 10:10 pm ] |
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I was in a mates wrecking yard today (he is out in the country) and he has two Austin A40s in stock. One is a Ute that was being restored and was nearly finished when a tree fell on it which stuffed the body. The chassis and running gear are restored and are OK. The other car is a soft top ute! And it has a good body and it just needs restoring. He also has two Austin A90 Atlantics  that need a lot of work.
If anyone knows someone that needs an A40 or an A90 Atlantic pass the word. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Sun Jan 09, 2005 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Oi!! |
Morris 1100 wrote: I was in a mates wrecking yard today (he is out in the country) and he has two Austin A40s in stock. One is a Ute that was being restored and was nearly finished when a tree fell on it which stuffed the body. The chassis and running gear are restored and are OK.
The other car is a soft top ute! And it has a good body and it just needs restoring. He also has two Austin A90 Atlantics that need a lot of work. If anyone knows someone that needs an A40 or an A90 Atlantic pass the word. Oi Morrie, I do and I will!! Maybe put my mate in touch with the Zenith Twin manifold as well!!! Cheers, Mick PS this isn't at Keith the Flaggies Wreckers is it??? |
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| Author: | Steve [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Austins |
Would be glad of all the details on the Austins, location, condition & price or number to call. As secretary of the Austin club of NSW it would be information club members would appretiate. Cheers Steve |
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| Author: | Wombat [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:51 pm ] |
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Love to retore an A90. When I was a lad we had an A30 AND an A90 (2 car family back in the 50's ) Our first family holiday after my dad died when I was 10 we drove to Mildura and Mum got the A90 up to 100 miles per hour - We though we were speed Aces
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:01 pm ] |
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The Austins are located in the Central West of NSW. I will be talking to the owner of the yard during the week and I will try to get some pics of them. He also has a Morris Major in great condition, it is a one owner car that has never been out of town! How about a Hillman Imp? He has a good looking Imp as well. |
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| Author: | poeee [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Austins |
Steve wrote: As secretary of the Austin club of NSW it would be information club members would appretiate.
Steve, I was just wondering how many A40 Tourer's turn up to runs and stuff in NSW? |
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| Author: | mickmini [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:41 pm ] |
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Hillman Imp could be interesting |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:34 pm ] |
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mickmini wrote: Hillman Imp could be interesting
Bloody hard to get parts for now. My bro' has one, `65 one owner, green paint looks mint. Been off the road garaged about 20 years! But it still runs.
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