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Thanks your Capri looks great too.

Thanks

Yeah but he's dead, a great wordsmith. good things take time, more videos to come.

Yes have hole lot more to up load, not my strong point making Videos. working on the Capri is taking all my time when not at work.

Hi John, They are all metal, they came as an option when she was new, the original ones were were not in a good state so had them rebuilt will last another 75 years. Thanks

Hi can't do one at the moment the car is not assembled yet. The bonnet opens from the windshield end and tilts ford, there are latches at the top corners of the engine bay attached to a cable that runs into and under the dash which you pull to release the bonnet. Thanks Kevin.

Hi yes you are right adds strength and stability because of the overall length.

It's a he !!!!

Hi yes mine has been swapped out from the original 1172 cc to an "S motor" 1172cc which was a standing engine about 40 years ago, they were used as standing motors for pumps and other applications, the block has a "S" stamped on it, She originally came with the 1172cc 10hp which was only used for the Export Models. Thanks Kevin.

@@kevinbrown9265 Hi Kevin, Many thanks for that. 10hp for export models makes perfect sense.

The Ford Sidevalve is a side valve (flathead engine) from the British arm of the Ford Motor Company, often also referred to as the "English Sidevalve". The engine had its origins in the 1930s Ford Model Y, and was made in two sizes, 933 cc (56.9 cu in) or "8 HP", and 1,172 cc (71.5 cu in) or "10 HP".

Hi Rory they are called Trafficators and are all electric 12 or 6 volt. The controller is located inside the arm a simple copper wound unit that when power is applied it pushes a lever out to raise the arm, when power is turned off it drops back down to it's resting position. The switch is usually found in the center of the steering wheel above the horn with a left or right action. This is how this Anglia is set up, some older cars may be different. Good luck Kevin.

@@kevinbrown9265 Thank you for the comeback and answer. The car is really cool!

Hi Jack all of these early cars had some issues as they got older, but a lot more basic than modern ones of today, you need a auto technician with a diagnostic computer no easy or cheap fix these days. My only issue was the manual fuel pump, changed to an electric 6V pump and the problem was fixed. Thanks Kevin

@@kevinbrown9265 . I know that the simplicity of older cars enabled the owner to do his own mechanical work, if he was inclined. The majority of us learnt that way. My Popular taught me also and put me on the path of car restoration . The monthly car magazines of the period where a testament to how many fixed their own cars. Something that is beyond our capability in modern cars if other than a mechanical issue . 😀

Yes 10hp no V8 in this one.

Hi would agree that the rod bucket would be easier, but trying to steer the boat and keeping the fish behind the bow was far easier than using the rod bucket, have reinforced the rod holders. Thanks for your imput. Kevin

Thanks I think it is Special aswell, not many in the world.

John it is obvious you have no appreciation for this era of beauty or the ability or skill to complete such a project. Sorry it is not to your taste, you probably own an EV.

@@kevinbrown9265 But that's precisely what I was denying; a model T Ford, for all its desirable attributes, was still an ugly, cheap thing. I have restored many classic cars in my day but they were all big, expensive , American jewels like Packards. `My' taste corresponds with that of the American Classic Car Club which wouldn't even talk about a cheap, ugly little British car. And no, I don't own an EV but do own a 1953 Chrysler Imperial which is a very beautiful, big, expensive car.

@@johndunbar7504 Hi John can't see any videos or pictures of your restoration efforts.

@@kevinbrown9265 You don't believe me ? I may have pictures but why should I have to prove it to you. Whatever my background, my main criticism remains. What is the point of spending so much effort to restore a completely undistinguished and uninteresting, cheap old car ? You English have always been plagued by the additional detraction of building cars with tiny engines that are a joke to American collectors. Next time restore one of the few English marques (like RR and Humber) that bothered to build high quality luxury cars.

@@kevinbrown9265 O/K. I'm starting to think that you are genuinely interested in my efforts. I'm 80 yrs. old and everything is a major effort but I'll see what I can find some pics to send to you.