Penn- ant!

[nigel bickle]

K. So I’ve just collected this.

 

Used to have several of these but boredom, impecunity, a bloody big fire robbed me of most.

 

This came up, very little detail, at sensible money - so I jumped.

 

Seems ok. I pulled it out of this garage, languishing since 1981 , today

 

Couple of seized brakes stripped to allow it to roll, engine free & willing ( no key) permitted me to A frame it back home.

 

It seems pretty solid, has a nasty rats nest under the bonnet, so bound to have a few surprises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current intention is to sort it to running condition, use this Autumn then play over winter. Thinking 1300, o/ drive box & banded steels, maybe bigger brakes.

 

But, essentially, as is.

[Tickman]

Don't think I have ever seen one of these.

[nigel bickle]

Posh Standard 10. Usually two tone. Same running gear & most panels ( front/ rear wings excepted.

 

Nowt special, but quite quirky.

[barefoot]

Get some big fuck off wheels under them flared rear arches while you're at it too

[Skut]

Pennants look cool with their little add on Fins.   Like a miniature gangster car. 

[D Spares & Tyres]

I've had one for 17 years. Probably ought to introduce it

[D Spares & Tyres]

This is the only photo of it on this device.

 

35,000 miles. Never welded. I painted it 17 years ago. Mostly original otherwise

[nigel bickle]

Nice. Same colour scheme as my first. Pretty car. On the road?

 

No idea what my mileage is yet.- haven’t looked!

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

How do you find/get wind of these things NB? Are you constantly scouring the t'interweb or is it a lot of word of mouth? 

 

Lovely - of course - I'd rock that in a heartbeat

[danthecapriman]

That is brilliant! Great looking slightly unusual choice. Last one I saw was on the oval!

[taxi paul]

Oooo I do like that. Goes of to look at internet and bank.

[D Spares & Tyres]

Nice. Same colour scheme as my first. Pretty car. On the road?

No idea what my mileage is yet.- haven’t looked!

Thanks

 

Yes it's all fine and perfect working order.

 

I've only seen four since I acquired mine:

 

One in a similar colour at a show

 

A grey and black example owned by a couple who live only 20 miles away. They have sold that one now and replaced it with the pale blue one that used to be in Gaydon.

 

The only other one I have seen was quite rough and had graffiti all over it. I knocked on the owners door and took his number. I then lost his number and couldn't remember where he lived. It was opposite an airfield in Wiltshire I think.

 

There are a few others out there but not many

[Tamworthbay]

Very nice acquisition!

[STUNO]

Like. engine, gears and brakes (Herald;/Spitfire ?) will transform it.

[wuvvum]

I do like these.  I had a Standard 10 year ago which was a sweet little thing, but a bit plain and awkward-looking - these have a little more style to them.

[skoda_fan]

Excellent purchase. I love these too. I once had a Standard 10 with an 1800 engine out of a Marina in it. A real laugh to hoon around in. Only downside was the seller flogged the plate and reregistered it with an annoying Q plate before I picked it up.

[D Spares & Tyres]

Any updates on this?

[nigel bickle]

Not really.

 

I do now have it running, but the fuel tanks out, getting a clean etc. (4 hrs on the cement mixer has prob cleaned the tank full of sludge out - but i’ll Check when I get time) It’s on a Jerry can in the boot, for now, off new fuel lines. .

Its a bit breathy, but feels “right “so I think it will settle. Took ages to get the oil light out, but it’s operating normally now. The dynamos a bit reluctant but the control box is beginning to respond, so all lis prob ok there.

 

Several gentle runs up to temp have it all calming down now. I recgonise that it’s been laid up a loooong time ( 1981 judging by the tax disc) so gently gently. Oil & filter change soon, methinks.

 

I’ve replaced all the brakes, shoes were ‘ tired’, cylinders manky or borked ( Mk1 escort ones are 25% of the price of ‘Standard’ ones). The m/ cyl has been re- rubbered (probably unnecessary) and new flexis fitted - just cos.

 

Uncertain on the wheel combo right now. Tyres seem good, but they are ancient. Uncertain if just banding, fitting wider/ bigger steels, wired or alloys right now.

 

The lights & wipers are fettled, and the original Ace number plates being rebuilt. Proper, innit!

 

Clutch m/cyl cleaned out, and the slave has responded to a bit of lovin’. Can’t drive it with the rear axle on stands but it ‘ seems’ to bite normally now.

 

Paints a bit weird. Exposure has a cheap overspray green top coat peeling in patches. I don’t see any long term option but to strip/ redress but dont fancy that frankly. So, short term I’ll let it peel- see how bad it gets. Maybe polish a shine in.

 

So, nowt to report really. Little happening here, yet.

[John F]

Run as it is for now, decide upon engine & build everything else in to suit?

[warren t claim]

Are they the models that lack a boot lid or did I just dream that?

[eddyramrod]

I thought it was the 8 that didn't have a bootlid, but I might be wrong.

 

Nigel, that will look lovely on wires!  Perfectly period 1960s hotrod!  Should be all easy enough to do too with Spitfire parts.

[nigel bickle]

Yup, I think run’ as is’ is , is the wisest short term ( read cheapskate) option. There is near identical Green paint under the flaking green paint, so it’ll not suffer.

 

It has a full size boot lid, like the 10’s. It was the base level 8 that had a simple spare wheel slot only. The is the luxury end of the market...

 

Eddy, I had one on chrome wires many moons back, sadly destroyed in my huge barn fire. It looked the nuts, but the costs make my eyes water! It’s a simple Bolton option using Spitfire hub adaptors, so if I can find a set of sensibly priced, not too worn ones ( spline wear is absolutely key) it may happen.

 

Tried twice to bleed the brakes using suction , gravity etc without any luck so I will assault a passing ped, or family member to vigorously pump the pedal whilst I twiddle.

 

I’ve had this several weeks now, need it sorted. Loads in the queue!

[danthecapriman]

Yup, I think run’ as is’ is , is the wisest short term ( read cheapskate) option. There is near identical Green paint under the flaking green paint, so it’ll not suffer.

It has a full size boot lid, like the 10’s. It was the base level 8 that had a simple spare wheel slot only. The is the luxury end of the market...

Eddy, I had one on chrome wires many moons back, sadly destroyed in my huge barn fire. It looked the nuts, but the costs make my eyes water! It’s a simple Bolton option using Spitfire hub adaptors, so if I can find a set of sensibly priced, not too worn ones ( spline wear is absolutely key) it may happen.

Tried twice to bleed the brakes using suction , gravity etc without any luck so I will assault a passing ped, or family member to vigorously pump the pedal whilst I twiddle.

I’ve had this several weeks now, need it sorted. Loads in the queue!

Nige, if you want a hand with the brakes give me a shout... I’m not busy at the mo!

 

Nice work on it so far too, it’s been off the road longer than I’ve been alive!!

[nigel bickle]

Cheers mate!

 

I’ve stripped the master cylinder down twice this morning, looks perfect but not pumping so have given in & ordered a new ‘un.

I’ve filled each pipe independently so once the new cylinder arrives it should pressure up quickly, good to go!

Now to reassemble the entire fuel delivery system.

 

Deep joy..

[D Spares & Tyres]

Good progress so far! Mint paintwork isn't necessary, I prefer a car with all the rust sorted but the rest left to tell a story with its battle scars.

[tooSavvy]

Good progress so far! Mint paintwork isn't necessary, I prefer a car with all the rust sorted but the rest left to tell a story with its battle scars.

..... you'd love mine

[Skizzer]

Banded steels get my vote - although I’m not sure you were actually asking a question

[Twiggy]

Are they the models that lack a boot lid or did I just dream that?

 

Access to the boot on the 8 was via the rear seats which were hinged and folded down.  Made life *interesting*.  Standard 8 OAB 707 was my first car, bought for

 

for £50 in 1966... Blood and stomach pills, 52 years ago !