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OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 5 months ago
I blocked the plate not only because it is the previous owners plate, but also because these are indeed different times. Like said above, there are tons of whackos out there and they can easily hide in plain sight due to the anonymity and ease of access the internet offers. Maybe this gives me a false sense of security, but I particularly like…[Read more]
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OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 5 months ago
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OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 5 months ago
Well the engine has an H5 code, with the complete stamping indicating build date between December 1968 to July 1969. 1500cc 44hp M157 engine. There’s probably receipts for the engine in the documents but I haven’t had a chance to timeline it all out yet.
The following pics are fresh out of her 29 year garage home. Still in remarkably good sh… -
OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 5 months ago
Well the title has been signed over to me and we will be going to get her in a few hours.
So I have a briefcase full of original British Coach Works documents including sales order forms, component sheets for both the front and rear engined cars, an assembly manual in a 3-ring binder, hundreds of business cards that my grandpa had made as a… -
OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 6 months ago
I’ll add that to the list of things to do.
I’m currently in the middle of a large scale garage remodel (tore down everything but the walls) and am currently installing steel roof. I hope to have that finished this week and pick Zella up and have her sitting in my brothers shop to keep his Mustangs company until my garage is done and she can come… -
OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 6 months ago
This place seems to have a classic air to it. I’ve frequented many forums of various topics and from what I’ve combed through, I’m glad to be here. Besides, I find this to be quite a niche group of enthusiasts.
I’m interested in finding out the contents of the briefcase in its entirety. I’m currently away for work and plan on picking the car… -
OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for that!
My grandpa on my dads side has a shop with 2 lifts and a tire changer/balancer that I’m very familiar with. I spent all my summers when I was young in that shop with him.I also noticed that none of the fuel lines had hose clamps on them. As anxious as I’ll be to get this going and driving again, I’ll be going through ev… -
OH_Varmntr replied to the topic Project Zella in the forum My Project 8 years, 6 months ago
Thank you guys.
As far as who is in the car, no one seems to know. This is my mom’s side of the family and she wasn’t sure. - Load More
