My 1940 Standard Flying 8 restoration

girishpv · 19th January 2009, 21:59

Friends,

Here is some of pics of my 1940 Standard Flying 8 restoration works.
The floor work and brakes were done, body work also almost done.

Still facing the problem with front grill and I have made a replica and used steel rod to make the grill and it will be used till I get the original.

So as the head lamps, its been buggered by the previous owners. I got a pair of Lucas King of the road in UK with my friend, but I cannot have it now as he will be bringing later this year.

Planning to go for Jet Black exterior and red interior with black floor mat and Khaki hood.

I have only 3 hub caps, rest will be done by an denter from Coimbatore.

The trafficator was missing and the hole was closed by the previous owner. I got a pair of trafficator from UK and the hole behind the rear door was made and hopefully the trafficator works as required....

Sorry for some bad quality photo's taken from my mobile

Stanher · 19th January 2009, 23:04

Wow, nice to see the work progressing on your car, girish!

I would suggest you get the existing paint fully scraped down to bare-metal and even open up the suspension etc. as well and have a little anti-rust coating done on the chassis.

Also the steering wheel on your car looks like it's from a '50s standard 8/10?

girishpv · 19th January 2009, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Wow, nice to see the work progressing on your car, girish!

I would suggest you get the existing paint fully scraped down to bare-metal and even open up the suspension etc. as well and have a little anti-rust coating done on the chassis.

Also the steering wheel on your car looks like it's from a '50s standard 8/10?

Yes Stanher....the steering wheel looks like from later model, also trying to get one from UK.

Yes, almost all old paint were scrapped out, still some to be done, will let my mechanics know about anti-rust coat to be applied.

Have to get everything done before the 25th for the rally on 26th Jan

thanks

girishpv · 20th January 2009, 13:59

The front grill is almost ready, seats are ready, bottom anti rust painting is going on, floor mat also getting ready...

girishpv · 25th January 2009, 00:32

Car is almost ready, all electrical job's were done, Trafficator installed and working fine.

JayD · 25th January 2009, 01:10

Good to see that the work is progressing fast. But is the roof of the original dimension?? Seems a lil too high from the rear.

girishpv · 26th January 2009, 03:36

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Originally Posted by JayD

Good to see that the work is progressing fast. But is the roof of the original dimension?? Seems a lil too high from the rear.

Thanks JayD,

The hood is not as per original specs, I am trying to source the original size and specs....hope it will be done soon....for the moment, I am using the old one.

Any help will be appreciated.

Today the car has been delivered to my home. It runs very smoothly and very fun to drive.

regards

Dussey · 26th January 2009, 09:23

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Originally Posted by girishpv

Car is almost ready, all electrical job's were done, Trafficator installed and working fine.

Congrats girishpv, good job done. Its come out quite well considering the state it was in. Its quite an achievement. All the best !

karlosdeville · 26th January 2009, 13:03

Congratulations on having an early Standard restored. I suggest you paint the wheels black as well as per original, if Im not mistaken. The interiors look great. ou could also source a Morris Minor steering wheel which would look more correct.

anjan_c2007 · 26th January 2009, 14:39

Wow Girish well done! The Standard 8 is done up neatly. Good looks. The wheel rims need hubcaps and black paint. Also if you can get white wall tyres it will add to the period looks. Meanwhile lets hope you get a hood with original specs.

girishpv · 26th January 2009, 17:42

Thanks Dussey, Karl and Anjan....

I am trying to find out morris minor / standard steering wheel.
I got 3 hub caps and 2 more were done by an denter from Coimbatore.

Will post more pics ASAP
regards

karlosdeville · 26th January 2009, 17:48

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Originally Posted by girishpv

The hood is not as per original specs, I am trying to source the original size and specs....hope it will be done soon....for the moment, I am using the old one.

Here are some brochures for approximate reference.

james · 26th January 2009, 22:24

Hey Girish, heard you were at the rally with all ur vehicles today.. Friends were talking bout this Ambassador bike and i immd knew it was yours. Lost out on a chance to meet you this time too..

girishpv · 27th January 2009, 08:07

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Originally Posted by james

Hey Girish, heard you were at the rally with all ur vehicles today.. Friends were talking bout this Ambassador bike and i immd knew it was yours. Lost out on a chance to meet you this time too..

James,
Yes I was there, but not with all my vehicles....

only 5 of them...
Sent you PM, please give me a call, we can meet on wed evening.

regards

girishpv · 27th January 2009, 08:11

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Here are some brochures for approximate reference.

That's Karl.....THANKS, I already had tried to convince my mechanics about this....but for some reason, it did not happened. Will start working on it ASAP.
I am facing some problems with the clutch...it won't release at right time, resulting engine shutting off or not engaging the gears. My mechanics will work on it again.

regards

19th January 2009, 21:59	#1
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	My 1940 Standard Flying 8 restoration Friends, Here is some of pics of my 1940 Standard Flying 8 restoration works. The floor work and brakes were done, body work also almost done. Still facing the problem with front grill and I have made a replica and used steel rod to make the grill and it will be used till I get the original. So as the head lamps, its been buggered by the previous owners. I got a pair of Lucas King of the road in UK with my friend, but I cannot have it now as he will be bringing later this year. Planning to go for Jet Black exterior and red interior with black floor mat and Khaki hood. I have only 3 hub caps, rest will be done by an denter from Coimbatore. The trafficator was missing and the hole was closed by the previous owner. I got a pair of trafficator from UK and the hole behind the rear door was made and hopefully the trafficator works as required.... Sorry for some bad quality photo's taken from my mobile Attached Thumbnails
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19th January 2009, 23:04	#2
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Wow, nice to see the work progressing on your car, girish! I would suggest you get the existing paint fully scraped down to bare-metal and even open up the suspension etc. as well and have a little anti-rust coating done on the chassis. Also the steering wheel on your car looks like it's from a '50s standard 8/10?
	() Thanks

20th January 2009, 13:59	#4
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	The front grill is almost ready, seats are ready, bottom anti rust painting is going on, floor mat also getting ready... Attached Thumbnails
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25th January 2009, 00:32	#5
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	Car is almost ready, all electrical job's were done, Trafficator installed and working fine. Attached Thumbnails
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25th January 2009, 01:10	#6
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Good to see that the work is progressing fast. But is the roof of the original dimension?? Seems a lil too high from the rear.
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26th January 2009, 13:03	#9
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Congratulations on having an early Standard restored. I suggest you paint the wheels black as well as per original, if Im not mistaken. The interiors look great. ou could also source a Morris Minor steering wheel which would look more correct.
	() Thanks

26th January 2009, 14:39	#10
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,331 Thanked: 20,649 Times View My Garage	Wow Girish well done! The Standard 8 is done up neatly. Good looks. The wheel rims need hubcaps and black paint. Also if you can get white wall tyres it will add to the period looks. Meanwhile lets hope you get a hood with original specs.
	() Thanks

26th January 2009, 17:42	#11
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	Thanks Dussey, Karl and Anjan.... I am trying to find out morris minor / standard steering wheel. I got 3 hub caps and 2 more were done by an denter from Coimbatore. Will post more pics ASAP regards
	() Thanks

26th January 2009, 22:24	#13
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 645 Times	Hey Girish, heard you were at the rally with all ur vehicles today.. Friends were talking bout this Ambassador bike and i immd knew it was yours. Lost out on a chance to meet you this time too..
	() Thanks