Classic Austin Cambridge Restoration (AKA Austin Powers)

dlittlelion

After 6 years as a plant stand a cricket wicket and a hotel for insects rodents and reptiles alike I finally decided to start project Austin Powers

Acombination of dirt grease oil moss and mildew

The car stop traffic because of the condition..........After 45min this was the result

The poser is the owner of the car wash.....Next The Interior

wagonrunner · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:14 pm Post subject:

nice man. that car wash could get some service from us yes.
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dlittlelion · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject:

Austin A60 Cambridge specification

As for Austin A55 except for:

Produced: Longbridge, 1961-65, then Cowley, 1965-69. 175, 674 cars built at Longbridge, approximately 101,000 at Cowley. (Accurate Cowley figures are not available).

Engine and transmission: 1,622cc, 76.2 x 88.9mm, 61bhp at 4,500rpm; 90lb ft at 2,100rpm; 4-speed gearbox, no synchromesh on 1st gear; centre-floor gear-change or steering-column change; optional automatic transmission.

Chassis: Front and rear anti-roll bars.

Dimensions: Wheelbase 8ft 4.35in; front track 4ft 2.6in; rear track 4ft 3.4in; length 14ft 6.5in.

Distinguishing features from previous model: Different front and rear bumpers, changed profile to rear fins, new grille and facia, new waistline mouldings.

Typical performance: Maximum speed 81mph; 0-60mph 21.4sec; standing 1/4-mile 21.8sec; overall fuel consumption 26mpg.

Launch Price: �854

Derivatives: Estate car version also available. Close mechanical and family resemblance to all other B-Series Farina models.

Fate: Both body types discontinued in 1969 in favour of the already established and entirely different Austin 1800 model.

Trivia facts: Austin A60 Cambridge: The most ubiquitous of all the BMC 4 cylinder Farina' s; over 276 000 were produced across both Longbridge and Cowley. Distinguished by a two tone stripe rather than whole different body areas for the two tone paint. June Brown (Dot Cotton from East Enders) ran an A60 Cambridge for some years until it was stolen. The A60 was immortalised, along with other British cars, in the 'Italian Job '. A maroon example falls off the car transporter onto the Police chief's car, when the car transporter is being used by the police as a battering ram immediately after the robbery.

NarendZORCE · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:06 am Post subject:

I ran into my uncle's Austin Cambrige learning to ride my bicycle when I was young. I can truly confirm that they are made from HARD IRON. Nothing happened to the car of course.
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Shazad Rahaman · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:52 am Post subject:

might have some parts for this car seals gaskets etc

dlittlelion · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:22 am Post subject:

I want all as much as i can get i'm also looking for suspension parts rubbers bushings etc ......i can be contacted at 724 8476

MG Man · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:51 am Post subject:

Phantom Auto in San Juan used to have stuff for old Austins.....I remember he used to a good job repairing armstrong shock absorbers too. U might also want to check Ghany's Auto in Rio Claro....than man have parts like u would not believe! Only thing is he disorganized so it halps if u know what ur parts look like or can carry a template / sample

do u mind if I list u on the OldSchool Tuners registry?
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dlittlelion · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:54 am Post subject:

[quote]do u mind if I list u on the OldSchool Tuners registry?

no problem no problem at all ........ i had my breaks don by phantom and i got most of my parts by ghany's i'm lookin for someone to do some body work as well as all the suspension parts

MG Man · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:22 pm Post subject:

what sort of bodywork u lookin to get? and whats ur budget for the project?
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dlittlelion · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:01 am Post subject:

budget is "open" but i'm doing it in stages....my bigest problem is a hole on the floor on the drivers side

i need to have that done asap so i can take the car so smi to get the a pair of panels made......if you look closely you can still see the stock factory paint on some parts of the floor in perfect condition......i want the body to be as stright as possible thats why i'm taking the task personally to have all the patches like the bottom half of the doors and the panels made from the correct gauge material and in the proper shape......my baby have to be perfect

NarendZORCE · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:25 am Post subject:

Found you the perfect music for working on this car:

http://www.zorce.com/fortheforums/Austin-Powers-Main-Theme.mp3
http://www.zorce.com/fortheforums/Ludacris-Austin-Powers-(#1spot).mp3
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solo · Jedi Hopeful Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 249

That hole in the flooring shouldn't be that hard to sort out... A good mig welder can replace the entire sheet for ya..
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dlittlelion · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject:

Took the car to a mig welder jus today the job he said is an easy one which will take two days for the most to replace the entire sheet with 18 gauge electrodip metal, rust treat and paint..........cost $500 material not included.

Next......sound and heat proof

dlittlelion · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:47 pm Post subject:

dah sound take 4 ever to download..........Ah lookin for some info to lower austin powers

MG Man · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:38 pm Post subject: