Hi, I am the guy who bought the 1928 Daimler 20/70 hearse on Ebay last year.
No, I haven't removed the reg !!
It is now totally stripped to rolling chassis and I have shortened the body, replacing all
wood with new ash (a new skill for me) to create a 2 seater sports . Pic available if I knew how.
I am trying to replicate the 40/50 or double six type and currently have a bonnet length of around 6 ft
I am now faced with lengthening the steering column which should be fairly straightforward and bringing
the crossmembers with brake, throttle and clutch assemblies closer to the driver (it helps ).
Does anyone know how the power braking facility works ?
I have removed it in it's entirety as rods and cables will have to be shortened at the rear and lengthened at the front.
Thanks in anticipation ,
John
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20/70 hearse brakes
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
The car should be fitted with a Clayton Dewandre vacuum servo unit evacuated by a pipe leading off from the inlet manifold.
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Stan you are a mine of information.
John, if you Google the name Stan suggests there is a load of really interesting stuff on your servo.
There was I thinking a brake servo was a modern invention, nothing new under the sun. Syd
John, if you Google the name Stan suggests there is a load of really interesting stuff on your servo.
There was I thinking a brake servo was a modern invention, nothing new under the sun. Syd
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Thanks guys -there is a hose of sorts in the pile of bits somewhere.
When I undid and removed the unit, water poured out ???
John
When I undid and removed the unit, water poured out ???
John
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Hi, just googled and found a video showing water pouring out of the system !!!
Need to clean the whole unit down then strip.
Need to clean the whole unit down then strip.
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Does anyone know whee I can buy a refurb kit for servo please ?
John
John
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Hi, servo system off and cleaned up -still looking to locate a refurb kit ?
It has H1/2 marked on the side - does that help ?
It has H1/2 marked on the side - does that help ?
Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Hi, You could try Classic Brakes, Kenton, Devon. All the best, Ranald
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Ranald - many thanks - never heard of them -will give them a try mate.
John
John
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Re: 20/70 hearse brakes
Hi Ranald, I got a price for shipping, rebuilding and VAT from them.
Many thanks again for your help.
John
Many thanks again for your help.
John