The newly
restored Standard takes part in the Republic Day
celebrations, 26th Jan 2009, proudly wearing a Standard
Motor Club badge
Girish
has emailed me from India with these photos of the
restoration of his 1940 Flying 8 Tourer, which is now almost
completed
Girish's restoration has taken him six months. The most
difficult part was making a replica of the radiator grille
which uses steel rods for the vertical slats. This will be
replaced with an original when one can be found ( Does
anyone have an original grille?)
The
exterior has been finished in Jet Black with and red
interior with a black floor mat and Khaki hood.
Also,
the trafficator slots had been welded up so new slots had to
be cut and fitted with new trafficators purchased in the
UK. Girsih also has the correct pair of headlamps but
is awaiting their delivery from the UK.
The
only work pending is a proper hood. Girish has made a
request for drawing and photos of the hood on the SMC forum
so hopefully he will be supplied with the information he
needs to complete the hood.
The
steering wheel also comes from a 1950's 8 or 10 so Girish is
in need of the correct one for his car . He is also missing
two hubcaps. The clutch needs some minor repairs but overall
he reports that the car is running well.
You
can click on any of the photos below to see an enlargement:
More
photos of the restoration are available here.
I
think we get the idea how pleased you are with the car from
the wide grins on the faces of the driver and front seat
passenger!
Phil
