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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
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 Posted - 19 Jan 2015 : 13:50:47
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The National 2015 event will be held at The Gaydon motor museum the weekend of 25 & 26 of July celebrating 60 years of the series rapier..
But al these things will probably be arranged and announced shortly in the club's magazine and on the forum.
 
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO} Restoration Project
'73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 } My Daily Driver
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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JimDrewett
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Jan 2015 : 09:53:24
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Where and when is the National event?
I've got my tickets for Autojumble at Shepton Mallet on February 14th (I'm not sure my wife is that pleased I'm off with my dad and our Sunbeam on Valentine's day...). It's only about an hour away from where we live - so hoping to find some parts that might come in handy.
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jan 2015 : 12:38:40
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Hi Jim,
yes big interest in classic cars in belgium
though very little in the Rootes branch of classic cars...
Triumphs Jaguars MG's Rovers and Morgans are more the preference..
Might see you at the National this year?
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
'73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 }
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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Stella
France
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Posted - 15 Jan 2015 : 19:39:12
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Welcome Jim.. the car looks good...
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2015 : 09:10:57
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Welcome to the forum, James. I'm pleased to see you have excellent taste in classics! Look forward to meeting you at some of this years events.
Jason.
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JimDrewett
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jan 2015 : 20:32:34
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Thanks. Just chatted to my dad - sounds like the problem with the valve is exactly the same for us as dad has proved everything else is working - so I'll try and get a replacement somewhere.
Nice cars - is there much of an interest in Belgium in classics? |
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2015 : 12:55:28
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Welcome to the forum & club?
- This is an early fastback (also slightly different interior!) , these had a small separate battery to work the clock which will probably be dead... (not sure about any replacement batteries available...)
- window washer not working... I've got the same problem on my car and I've narrowed the problem down to the return valve that's fitted to the inlet in the water box.. I think the valve must be stuck open because of dirt but haven't yet found anything else to use as a replacement. I tested this by priming the washer circuit than sealing the inlet and then pumping the button... which showed everything else worked...
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
'73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 }
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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JimDrewett
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Jan 2015 : 20:06:14
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Hi
Me and my dad, Norman, have just purchased a 1968 Sunbeam Rapier Fastback on New Year's Eve - what a great start to 2015! It's an automatic and has lovely lot of history, original log book and service history. It's an automatic - first time for me - taking a bit of getting used to. It's had a bare metal respray 2 years ago in its original turquoise.
We bought a Triumph GT6 Mk.3 5 years ago when dad was due to retire, but until recently he has been still truck driving full time. Unfortunately, following a recent operation, he has had to take forced retirement (for now anyway) and found the GT6 too low to get into, so we sadly sold it in the summer. I was looking for something from the 60's and in our price range and loved the shape of the fastback.
Just a few small jobs that need sorting but not crucial: clock doesn't work, speedometer is inaccurate (works a bit when you give it a tap!), the trip meter doesn't work, one wing mirror needs replacing.
Main issues I'd love some advice on:
window washer jets aren't working (seems to be pumping ok - we've had the pipes off, made sure the jets aren't clogged etc) and window on drivers side is stuck down about 2 inches from top (I think needs new winder ratchet) - does anyone know where I can get a replacement - I couldn't find a part on the Rootes part list.
Anyway loving the car. Hope you like the picture and looking forward to taking it to the restoration autojumble at Shepton Mallet showground in February.
James
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New Member, James, from Chippenham
