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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

1495.0. "Old Austin Race Car and Tire Info Sought" by TSGDEV::WAITE (Things are fine in Mt. Idy she goes on) Tue Jul 09 1991 15:59

(I can't seem to find an appropriate topic....but mod please move if necessary)

Met an ex-pat at a vintage race meeting in New Hamphsire last week who was
driving an Austin Ulster, vintage late 1920's. He was pretty sure it was an
original factory team car. If anyone has any info on these cars it would be 
appreciated.

Also, he is looking for a source for 3.50 x 15 tires (racing type preferred).
Currently he is using industrial fork lift truck tires as that was all he
has been able to find in the right size.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1495.1		AEOEN2::MATTHEWS	In a negative brownie-point situation ...	`Tue Jul 09 1991 17:10`	3
	Read somewhere that Dunlop has a lot of old tyre types back in production to meet the needs of the classic car owners looking for a "period" look and feel !!!
1495.3	Already Racing It	TSGDEV::WAITE	Things are fine in Mt. Idy she goes on	`Tue Jul 09 1991 19:22`	8
	>Is your friend going to race the ulster? He already races it here in the US. I gather he either brought it with him from the UK or had it imported. I was just curious about the heritage: ie. did Austin build them as factory race cars. As for the tires. Thanks for the Dunlop hint. I do remember reading that they were making new 'old' tires, in India I think. I'll check that out.
1495.4	Colin who?	NEWOA::SAXBY	A light bulb lasts longer?	`Tue Jul 16 1991 14:01`	6
	Re .2 Errr, Derek, what about Jem Marsh? Mark
1495.5	wow! They're scarce!	DENVER::DAVISGB	Can't come outta the booth	`Tue Jul 30 1991 22:00`	8
	A quick check in Hemmings motor news .... Coker tire said no to 3.50x15's. (Said they were REAL small!) Universal tire has 4.50 x 15's (might work depending upon the width) for 165 dollars apiece.
1495.6	1952 Austin A-40 saloon????	MKOTS4::SCHREIBER_G	Relax...homebrew picks up on bad karma	`Tue Mar 09 1993 15:54`	10
	While this is not a vintage Austin racer, I thought I'd ask here. Over the weekend I spotted a 1952 Austin A-40 saloon. Very mint original condition and something I am interested in persuing. The only question I have is, was the original trim on these autos of chrome plating, or a duller material? The trim on this Austin was not pitted but not bright and even after a little elbow grease was still dullish. Any input? PS this is in reference to exterior trim.
1495.7		AEOEN1::MATTHEWS	M&M Enterprises, the CATCH 22	`Mon Mar 15 1993 08:53`	2
	Probably the plating is just getting worn out ... I've seen this on not-so-old cars too. The only answer is rechrome or replace ...