Hi All
I have a van that I would like to restore to a high standard (not concours, but close). It is a 1968 Austin Minor. It is all original and is in good condition. I will be doing much of the work myself.
I have seen excellent threads on here where highly skilled owners showed in detail how they restored saloons, Travellers and utes, but I can't locate a detailed and van restoration thread. I know there will be lots of similarities with the other variants, but there will be differences too.
Have I overlooked one on here?
Can you point me in the direction of one that I should look at elsewhere?
Your help would be appreciated.
Don
Information on van restoration
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Re: Information on van restoration
Thanks for the link, Bowie69.
I don't think the chassis is going to need much attention. The van came here to Australia when it was very young and has spent the rest of its life in a dry, salt-free environment. It has all its original panels--all in good condition.
I am looking for potential pitfalls, tips and tricks for restoration process.
Regards
Don
I don't think the chassis is going to need much attention. The van came here to Australia when it was very young and has spent the rest of its life in a dry, salt-free environment. It has all its original panels--all in good condition.
I am looking for potential pitfalls, tips and tricks for restoration process.
Regards
Don
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Re: Information on van restoration
Hi Don, as l am re making my GPO van which was found in a garden!!! , l can offer to much info l will send you to sleep...
As l do this for living... we have a new company called Precision Panel Craft in Ninfield near Battle ...now on Instagram... also check out: old metal shaping.
The time consuming body panels are the roof ...but l butt TIG Weld all my homemade panels which does take time.
Pop down any time.
Cheers Matt.
As l do this for living... we have a new company called Precision Panel Craft in Ninfield near Battle ...now on Instagram... also check out: old metal shaping.
The time consuming body panels are the roof ...but l butt TIG Weld all my homemade panels which does take time.
Pop down any time.
Cheers Matt.
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Re: Information on van restoration
Hi Matt
Thanks for your reply.
I would love to have too much information.
The van I am about to tackle is a 68 Austin Minor. I am in Oz -- as far as I know, it is the only real Austin Minor Downunder. The body is in pretty good shape (having lived down here since around 1970) but as an amateur I need plenty of guidance. I would like to get it very close to original and close to concourse is my aim.
TIG is far too advanced for me. I am OK with MIG.
I would love to pop 'down' to your workshop, but unfortunately I am a fairly weak swimmer (unusual for an Ozzie ). Perhaps when the planes start again.
Don
Thanks for your reply.
I would love to have too much information.
The van I am about to tackle is a 68 Austin Minor. I am in Oz -- as far as I know, it is the only real Austin Minor Downunder. The body is in pretty good shape (having lived down here since around 1970) but as an amateur I need plenty of guidance. I would like to get it very close to original and close to concourse is my aim.
TIG is far too advanced for me. I am OK with MIG.
I would love to pop 'down' to your workshop, but unfortunately I am a fairly weak swimmer (unusual for an Ozzie ). Perhaps when the planes start again.
Don
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Re: Information on van restoration
Great stuff Don, your van was a completely knockdown kit ....CKD.
Have you got the wavy front grill ?
TIG welding is fiddly for sure and you need good eyes.... please learn you’re never go back.
I have 36 years in the car trade and live and
Breathe LCV Vans.
Have you got the wavy front grill ?
TIG welding is fiddly for sure and you need good eyes.... please learn you’re never go back.
I have 36 years in the car trade and live and
Breathe LCV Vans.
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Re: Information on van restoration
It was imported fully built.your van was a completely knockdown kit ....CKD.
I have the one it came with--in good condition. And I have a NOS one I found on eB.Have you got the wavy front grill ?
This old dog is too old to learn that trick.TIG welding is fiddly for sure and you need good eyes.... please learn you’re never go back.
Don