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Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:45 pm
by MINCE
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.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:53 pm
by Bushpig
They should interchange ok but check around where the new apron was fitted for a nice fit.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:02 pm
by MINCE
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.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:36 pm
by Bushpig
Most of my books are at work - but I will see what I can do.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:39 pm
by MINCE
i checked up, mine is from may 1956, the donor is like september/august or something. cant really remember fir shir
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:49 pm
by Bushpig
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
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:51 pm
by MINCE
April! That is what I said
Sweet. shot dude
I pm'd you earlier today btw
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:00 pm
by Bushpig
Last pm received was on Sat about scrapping etc....
Please give it another shot.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:03 pm
by Dawie
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.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:13 pm
by MINCE
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
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:46 pm
by Bushpig
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
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:13 pm
by Bushpig
Mince, I will be at the office - Paarl on Sunday if you have time give me a shout.
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:30 am
by MINCE
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
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:59 pm
by Bushpig
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
Re: Betty the Oval - MINCE
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:41 pm
by MINCE
I managed to get hold of both with the donor car! Still have to test them out