My name is Alex and I have just bought a Lanchester 1937 Roadrider type 14 which I am intending to
recommission over the winter.
The car is in pretty good condition considering its age, but the engine, roof and interior need some TLC.
The car has been in storage for the last 7-8 years and has not been actively run - apart from the occasional
engine start and roll.
The chassis is solid and the engine looks to be ok, but it is struggling to idle and run. I put this down to
the condition of the petrol which is over 8 years old and the fact the engine has not had a good service
for years and years.
Wish me luck!
Alex
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:29 pm
by Flinty
Welcome Alex and the very best of luck.
Steve.
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:44 pm
by Norfolk Lad
Alex you have fellow owners at Ely and Norwich sure Rod and Mike would be glad to see you, and all us Lanchester owners from our area Norfolk , Suffolk, and Ely and surrounding areas
we hope to see you in the new season , best wishes Peter
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:28 am
by ranald
Welcome Alex! Always nice to have someone with a pre war car on the forum. Keep us posted with your progress and a photo of your car would always be appreciated. All the best, Ranald
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:32 pm
by alex_gray255
Thanks all!
I'm working abroad for the next week or so then will be back in the UK, so will post some pics up then.
Cheers
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:14 pm
by alex_gray255
As promised, please see a video of my "new" car here...
Thanks!
ASR 323
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:10 pm
by djl
I wish you goold luck.
I'm a fan o preselector gerabox cars and I like to see more in working condition.
Unfourtenley in the place where I live there aren't too many preselctor gerabox cars (5 in a country) and most are in a museum.
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:44 am
by ranald
Thanks for posting the video link. Looks splendid. Very original interior. Do you know much of it’s history? All these, Ranald
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:56 pm
by alex_gray255
There is a history file - quite a detailed one - but not had a chance to go through it yet.
I will probably do so once the car it back up and working.
Re: Introducing myself
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:16 pm
by alex_gray255
Update so far...
Engine is now working ok
Pre-selector working ok
Interior is out and waiting re-trim
Headlining needs replacing
Sunroof + roof needs replacing
Various wood needs replacing (no surprise there)
Tank needs replacing or ceramic coating
Wood supporting back seats needs replacing (underway)
Speedo needs fixing
Fuel sender unit is rusted solid - needs old or modern replacement
Indicators not working consistently - wiring?
Fuel reserve level is frozen - rust probably or may just need a good "hammer of power" session
Various seals need replacement as rubber is perished
Gearbox mount needs replacing
...but she has been road tested and lives (sort of...)