Betty the Oval - Donovan D - ex-MINCE

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:45 pm

I definitely think that Betty had her nose replaced, probably from either a prang or amount of rust. I see no evidence of bending or folding anywhere, so i think it was mainly rust repair or a light ding like you said.
Will send you the chassis numbers and will take pics of the seat runners for you.

I will, on the weekend, test the bonnet by swopping them around and seeing how the differ with fit.

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:53 pm

They should interchange ok but check around where the new apron was fitted for a nice fit.

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:02 pm

chassis numbers:
Betty - 118 0192
Donor - 156 2802

My brake fluid tank has 1 hole and needs refurbishment. If you are willing to part with your spare (you said it is new) I am interseted fo sho!

I checked on one of my books, it said that the recess on the courtesy light door switch was found on some ovals.

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:36 pm

Most of my books are at work - but I will see what I can do.

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:39 pm

i checked up, mine is from may 1956, the donor is like september/august or something. cant really remember fir shir

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:49 pm

Betty - April 56
Donor - May 57 The donor was close to the end of the oval era the last being 31 July 57 chassis no - 1 600 440
German records

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:51 pm

April! That is what I said

Sweet. shot dude
I pm'd you earlier today btw

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:00 pm

Last pm received was on Sat about scrapping etc....

Please give it another shot.

Dawie · Post by **Dawie** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:03 pm

Some more differences may be the position of the front- footwell- heater outlets. Halfway through 57 it was moved more backwards. The door lock striker plates might be different as well.

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:13 pm

yup. those are different too. Got the parts from each car in seperate boxes. And are easily identified by the amount of crustiness on the donor parts compared to Betty's

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:46 pm

I think the forum server ahad a problem. Read you last post about a rat rod then it disappeared when I replied. Well got a 70's beetle for that project

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:13 pm

Mince, I will be at the office - Paarl on Sunday if you have time give me a shout.

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:30 am

sorry dude, only saw your post now. Was out missioning. maybe next time

btw, no update. didn't do any work on Betty because it was my girlfriends birthday weekend. She turned 30

Bushpig · Post by **Bushpig** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:59 pm

No problem, Happy Birthday to your better half. I've got a 6v Starter motor and 6v windscreen wiper motor do you need ? - put in the swop bucket

MINCE · Post by **MINCE** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:41 pm

I managed to get hold of both with the donor car! Still have to test them out

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