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by New Dexter
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: V8 Saloon Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 642

Re: V8 Saloon Parts

I have contacted you by the private message but not received a reply
by New Dexter
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1939 DE27 for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 582

1939 DE27 for sale

Apparently there is a 1939 DE27 for sale at the Classic Car auction at the NEC later this month. Chassis no.51291. While it doesn't have a reserve there is a guide price of £15 to £20,000.
by New Dexter
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: 104 Sportsman Tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 374

Re: 104 Sportsman Tyres

107 is the load rating and S the speed rating
by New Dexter
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: LD10 for auction
Replies: 0
Views: 4769

LD10 for auction

There's an LD10 for auction on the 9th December at The Classic Car Auctions site, Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1FE. In the usual black and kit appears to be a Briggs bodies one
by New Dexter
Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: AC fuel pump
Replies: 4
Views: 1379

AC fuel pump

The fuel pump in question is the type operated by a lobe on the crankshaft. Attached to which is the fuel bowl. A pipe from pump to a fuel can, operating the manual lever under the pump, ie the primer, nothing appeared in the fuel bowl or to the carburettor. Blowing down the pipe that was connected ...
by New Dexter
Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Replies: 13
Views: 3520

Re: NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW

I have just spoken to a friend of mine who attended the show yesterday. His brother was visiting and, as his country probably doesn't have the same sort of show and they were booked somewhere else today and tomorrow they went yesterday. Using the discount code for two tickets meant the tickets were ...
by New Dexter
Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Daimler DB18 Hooper body Empress line Barn Find Restoration Project
Replies: 9
Views: 1820

Re: Daimler DB18 Hooper body Empress line Barn Find Restoration Project

Anyone considering putting this car through a banger race would be somewhat suicidal. A thin aluminium skin wrapped across a timber frame isn't going to offer much protection and it wouldn't be a danger to other racers.
by New Dexter
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Majestic Major rear shocks
Replies: 10
Views: 2019

Re: Majestic Major rear shocks

Try contacting SPAX, I believe they had a listing for the MM shock absorbers
by New Dexter
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Replies: 13
Views: 3520

Re: NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW

The Classic Car show is not the only one to suffer the increased costs of the NEC. Parking was £12 and then jumped to £16. Bad enough. As stated it's become more expensive to enter. I used to attend the Commercial Vehicle Show every year. 2009 was one good year, lots of stands and all halls full wit...
by New Dexter
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Kings Lynn auction this weekend
Replies: 0
Views: 472

Kings Lynn auction this weekend

Hidden away in this auction is a Lanchester 14 for restoration. A pre-war one. There are also a 420 Sovereign, red, MOD and chrome wire wheels, a BSS and a V8 saloon.