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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

1982.0. "Austin FX4 info request" by SNAX::PIERPONT () Mon Jan 11 1993 13:05

    I did a Dir/title=Austin and came up empty on this questions. Please
    move if needed.
    
    I have purchased an Austin Taxi with a Perkins. Carriageworks Inc
    number FX4 AT 4843 113 and the state shows a VIN of FX405 399. There is
    no title [last reg before titles were required in that state.].
    
    I picked up the Jan 93 issue of "practical Classics" and did not fine a
    club listed. I called Mill House Books and they said they didn't carry
    an books. Motor Book MS, 33 St Martins' Court London say the book is
    out of print.
    
    [I know why would anyone want to purchase an FX4?]
    
    Any pointers on info for this one?
    
    Thanks
    
    Howard
    
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1982.1Try the manufacturers..PEKING::SMITHRWErr.....Mon Jan 11 1993 13:209
    I suspect you could get engine info from Perkins themselves.  Also
    there are a few garages in the Great Wen that specialize in taxis.
    
    I think you're probably going to have a bit of a learning curve on this
    one...8*)
    
    Richard
    
    
1982.2Across the pond, that's the rubSNAX::PIERPONTMon Jan 11 1993 18:194
    By stroke of luck my ancestors crossed the pond 370 years ago. They are
    going to make the learning curve real steep for a lad from the states.
    
    Howard
1982.3as anothe item of interest ?BROUGH::DAVIESNot Also, but ONLYTue Jan 12 1993 15:5910
 Have you seen the TV prog on the FX4 taxi ? It is worth a view. I have
a VHS/PAL version if you want to borrow it.

 You should be able to get a workshop manual from a Cummins dealer for the
engine.

BTW How many FX4's are there over the pond ?

Stephen D