Restoration of standard 8

karlosdeville · 10th September 2008, 21:06

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

This is a Standard Super 10 and not Standard 8.Hope you get down with the restoration job at the earliest.

It is indeed an early Standard 8. I see it every other day

It is characterized by a fixed boot, it doesnt open. There is only a slot for the spare wheel. The earliest cars had sliding windows too.

anjan_c2007 · 10th September 2008, 22:21

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

It is indeed an early Standard 8. I see it every other day

It is characterized by a fixed boot, it doesnt open. There is only a slot for the spare wheel. The earliest cars had sliding windows too.

Karl thanks for correcting me. Never knew that there was something like a Standard 8. Yes, the older Standard cars with this bodyshell had no chrome grill and had sliding windows. Great to know that these were Standard 8's.

Stanher · 10th September 2008, 22:41

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

This is a Standard Super 10 and not Standard 8.Hope you get down with the restoration job at the earliest.

Sorry anjan, this car's not a Super 10 but very much an early "8" model, with an 803cc engine. The bonnet badge has an "8" on it and also having seen the rear it doesnt have the bootlid like the normal 10 but just a flap with a small boot area, similar to this car (although this is a "super 8", with non-sliding windows)

Edit: Karl, just seen your post! Thanks for helping with the inputs!

I think you had a pic. of the rear as well? I did but unfortunately lost all my old pics. from my PC once!

anjan_c2007 · 10th September 2008, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Sorry anjan, this car's not a Super 10 but very much an early "8" model, with an 803cc engine. The bonnet badge has an "8" on it and also having seen the rear it doesnt have the bootlid like the normal 10 but just a flap with a small boot area, similar to this car (although this is a "super 8")

Thanks Stanher. I can recollect this model called standard 8 -it looks like the economy version of the Super 10. I have seen the stepney compartment of these cars which was below the luggage boot.the stepney compartment used to open like the 1940's Ford Prefect's and housed the number plate. Nice addition to my knowledge.

Stanher · 11th March 2009, 16:41

Sorry for the delayed reply! 'just came across this thread again.
Any updates on this car??
Has it been rescued? Do keep us posted!

Aside, one interesting fact about this model- the boot is accessible only from the inside of the car, by tilting the rear seat forward- very uncomfy I imagine!

zoebinweb · 22nd March 2009, 12:24

HI Team-BHP

Iam Zoeb from bangalore I have just restored a Standard 8 and its in a great condition... If this car in Hyd has not yet been restored mail be what all you need I can get u the parts...

Stanher · 22nd March 2009, 16:26

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Originally Posted by zoebinweb

HI Team-BHP

Iam Zoeb from bangalore I have just restored a Standard 8 and its in a great condition... If this car in Hyd has not yet been restored mail be what all you need I can get u the parts...

Welcome aboard, Zoeb!!

Good to have another standard car enthusiast aboard!

Do you own the standard 8 you restored? If so, could we have some pics.? You could post them in the 'standard cars' thread here. I understand there are fewer of these cars in India, compared to the 10, Pennant etc.
This 8 however, is in Pune, not Hyd.- if it was here, I would've grabbed it by now I guess!

zoebinweb · 24th March 2009, 02:01

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Hello...
Thanks

here is the pic of the car some time back when I was restoring...

its is pune ....just dont worry go grab it.... I will arange for all the spares if I can inspect the car what all is needed... iam sure its engine can be repaired.... I know this car very well I can tell u what all we need and where to get what once I see it....

Regards,
Zoeb

Thanks a lot....

the car is very good with the body line right now as it looks... you will really not have much difficulty in restoring it...

what standard 8 I have is owned by my father from 10 years the car was kept unused and I always stoped him to sell it as I wanted to get it back to its glory... I have attached a picture....

I am ready to send u what ever spare you want and if u want I can visit pune to check what all u need and what will cost how much and what all can be alternatives for some spares....

I love cars

Regards,
Zoeb

TuffRyder · 24th March 2009, 03:27

Zoeb: Foof!! You are really enthusiastic. Ive never come across a person who is so eager to help. Great

Cheers

Stanher · 24th March 2009, 10:11

Zoeb, I must hand it to you! You are one keen and brave standard enthusiast!!

I'm glad I'm not alone afterall!

I suggest you also let your car be known to the Standard motor club, UK.

Thank you for your encouraging words- yes, should the car be taken by none else, and all other things in order, I would like to pick it up.

There have been no updates since, from the thread starter who'd first mentioned that he himself'd be picking up the car. So I don't know the current status of the car, and how to go about it.

siddartha · 24th March 2009, 14:55

the super 8's backside is simply beautiful!

Stanher · 24th March 2009, 17:09

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Originally Posted by siddartha

the super 8's backside is simply beautiful!

Unbelieveable to find a Herald owner saying this!!

zoebinweb · 17th April 2009, 21:47

Hello Friends,

At last the restoration work of my Standard is Complete.

here is a picture of what he car looks like now.

Regards,
Zoeb

Stanher · 17th April 2009, 23:23

Great! How about some pics. of the interior and rear as well- the unique boot particularly is worth a lot of attention!

siddartha · 18th April 2009, 13:24

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Unbelieveable to find a Herald owner saying this!!

look at UTT 495's backside. isnt it ? well rounded, not too big , not too small, just right .

11th March 2009, 16:41	#20
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	Sorry for the delayed reply! 'just came across this thread again. Any updates on this car?? Has it been rescued? Do keep us posted! Aside, one interesting fact about this model- the boot is accessible only from the inside of the car, by tilting the rear seat forward- very uncomfy I imagine! Last edited by Stanher : 11th March 2009 at 16:48.
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22nd March 2009, 12:24	#21
zoebinweb Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 3 Times	Standard 8 Restoration HI Team-BHP Iam Zoeb from bangalore I have just restored a Standard 8 and its in a great condition... If this car in Hyd has not yet been restored mail be what all you need I can get u the parts...
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24th March 2009, 02:01	#23
zoebinweb Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 3 Times	Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the effort to type your posts out clearly, in proper english and with precise punctuation. SMS / Slang and a dotty typing style (like..............this.........) are STRICTLY prohibited on this community. This is for the benefit of other forum users. Please view our board rules carefully before proceeding any further. Hello... Thanks here is the pic of the car some time back when I was restoring... its is pune ....just dont worry go grab it.... I will arange for all the spares if I can inspect the car what all is needed... iam sure its engine can be repaired.... I know this car very well I can tell u what all we need and where to get what once I see it.... Regards, Zoeb Thanks a lot.... the car is very good with the body line right now as it looks... you will really not have much difficulty in restoring it... what standard 8 I have is owned by my father from 10 years the car was kept unused and I always stoped him to sell it as I wanted to get it back to its glory... I have attached a picture.... I am ready to send u what ever spare you want and if u want I can visit pune to check what all u need and what will cost how much and what all can be alternatives for some spares.... I love cars Regards, Zoeb Attached Thumbnails Last edited by GTO : 25th March 2009 at 12:28.
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24th March 2009, 03:27	#24
TuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 494 Thanked: 32 Times	Zoeb: Foof!! You are really enthusiastic. Ive never come across a person who is so eager to help. Great Cheers
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24th March 2009, 10:11	#25
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	Zoeb, I must hand it to you! You are one keen and brave standard enthusiast!! I'm glad I'm not alone afterall! I suggest you also let your car be known to the Standard motor club, UK. Thank you for your encouraging words- yes, should the car be taken by none else, and all other things in order, I would like to pick it up. There have been no updates since, from the thread starter who'd first mentioned that he himself'd be picking up the car. So I don't know the current status of the car, and how to go about it.
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24th March 2009, 14:55	#26
siddartha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 671 Thanked: 24 Times	the super 8's backside is simply beautiful!
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17th April 2009, 21:47	#28
zoebinweb Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 3 Times	Hello Friends, At last the restoration work of my Standard is Complete. here is a picture of what he car looks like now. Regards, Zoeb Attached Thumbnails
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17th April 2009, 23:23	#29
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	Great! How about some pics. of the interior and rear as well- the unique boot particularly is worth a lot of attention!
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