Radiator grill required for my 1940 Standard flying 8

girishpv · 22nd May 2008, 09:09

Hi friends,

This is my Standard Flying 8 tourer and I am desperately looking for an radiator shell / grill.
Please let me know if any one has a spare.

I got the hub caps from UK. the car is under restoration.

Please help me to bring my car in good original condition.

Thanks in advance

Stanher · 22nd May 2008, 11:46

girish,
You can contact the Standard Motor Club Home Page for help. BUT they will let you have spares ONLY if your a member of said club.
The process of registering as a member is a bit tedious too. So if you're not in a hurry to get it you could go ahead.

Meanwhile you can also have your car featured in an article for the club. Do you have more pics./info on the car?

C.S.ANANTH · 22nd May 2008, 11:55

Dear Girish,
I think this car is from Adyar,Chennai. My friend had bought another car-a 1929 triumph from the same person.He also has a morris minor. Just one advice, the color is far from original. Reg the grille, this can easily be made.But the Union Jack at the top of the grille can be sourced from abroad.
Try Vanguardtriumph in Australia

girishpv · 22nd May 2008, 21:00

Dear Ananth,
Yes that car was bought from Adayar and that guy had an Triumph, Morris and also an Lambretta open LD.
I tried a lot to source one, but no luck......
At least if some one has or know about same type of car, we can make an replica......

Thanks
Girish

girishpv · 23rd May 2008, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanher

girish,
You can contact the Standard Motor Club Home Page for help. BUT they will let you have spares ONLY if your a member of said club.
The process of registering as a member is a bit tedious too. So if you're not in a hurry to get it you could go ahead.

Meanwhile you can also have your car featured in an article for the club. Do you have more pics./info on the car?

Dear Sir,

I did joined the club and was member for 2 years, asked many people, but no luck....
If any one has same kind of car, we could make an replica of the grill.

Feature on Prewar Flying 8 Tourers
mine was factory standard 8.

Cheers

kkr2k2 · 23rd May 2008, 23:22

wow!! thats the best looker of all the standard cars which i know. More so because this one is a convertible.
(sorry if i offend other 'stan'dard car owners

)

girishpv · 24th May 2008, 09:22

Friends,

I will be thankful to you if any one helps me to build one replica of the grill. I will bear all the expenses.
OR if making this replica possible, I will visit you personally.
Thanks

Darrell · 24th May 2008, 13:02

hi
i Am The Press Officer For The Standard Motor Club I Notice You Have A Flying Eight Could You Please Send Email With Photos And Details Such As Engine/chassis No. Where Built How Long You Have Had It Etc

Darrell · 24th May 2008, 23:00

Are You Still Looking For Radiator As I Understand There May Be One In Uk

girishpv · 25th May 2008, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Are You Still Looking For Radiator As I Understand There May Be One In Uk

Thank you so much Mr. Darrel

Phil Holmer is already aware of my car and he has the photo too. Any way I will send you mail with all details
Hope this time I am lucky....cheers

C.S.ANANTH · 26th May 2008, 18:12

Dear Girish,
Try Vanguard Triumph australia
vanguardtriumph@msn.com
Mr. Justin Ross
He deals in old standard spares too
Good Luck
Ananth

girishpv · 27th May 2008, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.S.ANANTH

Dear Girish,
Try Vanguard Triumph australia
vanguardtriumph@msn.com
Mr. Justin Ross
He deals in old standard spares too
Good Luck
Ananth

Thanks Mr. Ananth, mail sent to Mr. Ross and he said he is trying to source one.
Thanks a lot

girishpv · 19th June 2008, 23:23

Experts,

I am thinking of working on my Standard, what color paint would you people recommend ?
How about Jet black with orange hood ?
Thanks in advance

C.S.ANANTH · 22nd June 2008, 17:40

Dear Girish,
Orange was never an original shade. Ivory & Black were original shades
Ananth

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd June 2008, 17:04

Girish,

What a rare car you've got dude.

Would love to see it come out in flying colors.

Original colors are much better on such cars, pls loose that color which is on now.

22nd May 2008, 09:09	#1
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	Radiator grill required for my 1940 Standard flying 8 Hi friends, This is my Standard Flying 8 tourer and I am desperately looking for an radiator shell / grill. Please let me know if any one has a spare. I got the hub caps from UK. the car is under restoration. Please help me to bring my car in good original condition. Thanks in advance Attached Thumbnails
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22nd May 2008, 11:46	#2
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	girish, You can contact the Standard Motor Club Home Page for help. BUT they will let you have spares ONLY if your a member of said club. The process of registering as a member is a bit tedious too. So if you're not in a hurry to get it you could go ahead. Meanwhile you can also have your car featured in an article for the club. Do you have more pics./info on the car?
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22nd May 2008, 11:55	#3
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Dear Girish, I think this car is from Adyar,Chennai. My friend had bought another car-a 1929 triumph from the same person.He also has a morris minor. Just one advice, the color is far from original. Reg the grille, this can easily be made.But the Union Jack at the top of the grille can be sourced from abroad. Try Vanguardtriumph in Australia
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22nd May 2008, 21:00	#4
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	Dear Ananth, Yes that car was bought from Adayar and that guy had an Triumph, Morris and also an Lambretta open LD. I tried a lot to source one, but no luck...... At least if some one has or know about same type of car, we can make an replica...... Thanks Girish
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23rd May 2008, 23:22	#6
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,290 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	wow!! thats the best looker of all the standard cars which i know. More so because this one is a convertible. (sorry if i offend other 'stan'dard car owners)
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24th May 2008, 09:22	#7
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	Friends, I will be thankful to you if any one helps me to build one replica of the grill. I will bear all the expenses. OR if making this replica possible, I will visit you personally. Thanks
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24th May 2008, 13:02	#8
Darrell Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: WINCHESTER Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	hi i Am The Press Officer For The Standard Motor Club I Notice You Have A Flying Eight Could You Please Send Email With Photos And Details Such As Engine/chassis No. Where Built How Long You Have Had It Etc Last edited by Rehaan : 25th May 2008 at 00:17. Reason: Please do not type in all BOLD text - and please avoid capitalizing each word.
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24th May 2008, 23:00	#9
Darrell Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: WINCHESTER Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Are You Still Looking For Radiator As I Understand There May Be One In Uk
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26th May 2008, 18:12	#11
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Dear Girish, Try Vanguard Triumph australia vanguardtriumph@msn.com Mr. Justin Ross He deals in old standard spares too Good Luck Ananth
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19th June 2008, 23:23	#13
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	Experts, I am thinking of working on my Standard, what color paint would you people recommend ? How about Jet black with orange hood ? Thanks in advance
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22nd June 2008, 17:40	#14
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Dear Girish, Orange was never an original shade. Ivory & Black were original shades Ananth
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23rd June 2008, 17:04	#15
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Girish, What a rare car you've got dude. Would love to see it come out in flying colors. Original colors are much better on such cars, pls loose that color which is on now.
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