Still going through my cars over the pleasant weather periods for crank up and check up.:smile:
This time over the Easter break my two 1950 cars, and the
Tatra T87. First my grey 1950
Standard. After over a year standing she started nearly as readily as the '49 did, and sounds just as nice. Again everything worked on this generally unrestored scruffy survivor car and of course the cable operated brakes were fine. This was a car that was kept almost constantly in use throughout its life in Germany until being acquired by me in 1991. It was my daily drive for a couple of years in the 1990s and now enjoys a life of idleness. It was painted orange (outside only) sometime in the 1970s, and I have since repainted it back into its correct colour, a nice semi-matt pearl grey.
Next followed the
Tatra T87, the V8 air-cooled motor was a little reluctant. But with some toiling and bruised knuckles off it went. The poor little VWs seemed to tremble as this monster roared:!:
Not so good though yesterday with my black 1950
Deluxe. Only started him recently but even so the clutch had stuck. So wheels blocked, handbrake firmly on and a fully charged 12v battery in place on this 6v car. In first gear, clutch depressed and push the starter button. Nice big thump/wallop and the clutch released. I prefer this method to the bother of removing the engine, I've got away with this a few times with other cars too. However, the hydraulic brakes will require some extra attention. That's the great advantage of collecting
Standard models, they've no hydraulics and stand untouched for years with brakes still fine (unless you leave the hand-brake on of course).:wink:
Next weekend will see my '51
Standard pulled out for a check over.:mellow:
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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378