iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thought I'd show you all some of the other stuff I do in my spare time. I inherited a 1953 Ford Pop 2 years ago and fully intend on making it "worthy" again. This is an example of what they should look like in good condition Well, this is how it starts.... this is an original Ford "Pop" 1100 side-valve. All the bodywork and interior is 100% original. The car has been in the family since it was almost new and has been stored in a lockup for @ least the last 30 years without turning a wheel. All original bodywork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 original 44,922 miles from new on its original engine Some kids got into the garage a few years back and managed to climb over the roof, so that will all need repairing and a new wooden framework made. We do have the original schematics for the frame around somewhere, so they will be remade to exact specs. Engine bay is completely untouched. Unfortunately, the engine will need replacing as it died due to a premature hole in the piston :cry Underneath was painted in coach paint about 35 years ago, but will be getting stripped back and enamelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Single rear spring The aim is to completely rebuild this, including a full respray in Dorchester Grey (original shade). A new wood floor will be made, all instruments rebuilt and a brand new engine installed. I actually have said brand new engine in the garage just under the bench to be fitted straight from Ford :shock: :w00t: Somewhere, my father has some brand new steel wheels and original cross-ply tyres to fit as well (tubed tyres), so that should be interesting. All the glass is present, just not fitted. I need to find a boot lock as that has gone missing, and I need to repair the electric little "flip out" indicators that go in the B-post just behind the doors, although apparently the bits are around somewhere. The whole underneath will be stripped back and fully coach-enamelled where necessary and painted elsewhere. The electrical system will be going negative-earth with an uprated 35-45A alternator and a decent alarm fitted accordingly. This is gonna be fun....... First job though will be to actually relocate it to my fathers driveway where it will be getting done, get the roof repaired and the windows fitted to make it watertight.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Well, it has been a while, but it @ last moves from its resting place for the last 30 years. I have managed to get some photos of the actual state of the car, some bits are better than excpected, a couple, including the roof itself, are in slightly worse condition. To give you all an idea.... Outside Inside Wiring -- Floor -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Trim -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Dash and gauges -- Accessory wiper motor -- Aux air vent control -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Main beam switch -- Fog and spot lamp switches -- Brightwork Radiator grille trims Old and new "Popular" badges for bootlid -- Bootlid lock cover -- Bonnet rear retaining clip -- Original radiator grille emblem -- Brand new emblem to go in its place -- New inserts to go between wings and body -- Spare wheel with brand new tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Old wheel with knackered tyre Spare gearbox Ash roof bracing bars (impossible to find nowadays) I have already purchased a new roof material and fixing kit for the outside, but have not taken any photos of these items yet. Heater system and 100E carb and airbox Radiator was filled with 50/50 antifreeze and water when it was put into storage. There does not appear to have been any leaks, and there is still traces of water in the radiator, so possibly looking good for salvaging the cooling system Jacking holes in the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 And unfortunately, the roof Fortunately, the rust is all just below the surface, as in, if you dig it with a screwdriver or similar, it does pretty much scratch off to good metal underneath. So, next time I go round to it (hopefully to take the engine out) I can put some rust treatments on the areas affected and it should stop any further rust. The rest of the car is spot-on as far as corrosion goes. The roof needs repainting now due to scratches, etc... and the drivers wing needs paint due to things having been rubbed against it during its years, but not visible whilst in the garage. The rest of the body just really needs a good t-cut and wax and it should be good to go. The list of things to get is not that long, mainly silly things like wheel brace, jack, starting handle, some assorted clips, etc... to get the ball rolling. The wheels in the pics above are to go away for shot-blasting and will be going back on the car in their original colours with new tyres. The "new" tyre in the picture will be used for the spare. What is more amazing is that, although it has sat for over 30 years without moving, and on flat tyres, they all pumped up to 30psi and the car simply rolled out of the garage. All the interior door cards, etc.. will be getting replaced with new board and most likely, a velour finish. Eventually, the seats will be going from blue to red and a carpet will be installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Some new parts, yay..... New outer roof material, very important This is stretched over the roof and the ash beams after the inner support foam has been laid and provides the overall protection. The aforementioned new foam Inside this, you have the inner rooflining, very similar to what most modern cars have. It is attached in the same way as most cars like MK3/4 Escorts. A set of rods pass through the lining and are attached to the body of the car. The material is then glued to the window and door apertures and held in place by the seals. New set of door and window felt seals. These are simply cut to length and inserted into the panel spaces as needed. New bottom end gasket set for the engine build New top end gasket set, including head gasket. The inlet manifold gasket is not from the 103e, but instead the 100e as this had a bigger carb, air filter and better flow, so I will be using one of these instead. The carb, along with the 100e cam should make the car a little bit more lively. Think of them as the 1950s version of a K&N filter, twin-choke weber and performance cam and you get the idea There are no new head bolts simply because they are not used. It is a simple stud and nut way of doing things, and the nuts are available from most places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avul Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 it my not b a cabbie but u must keep us posted on this 1 m8, man u r a lucky boy inherited this little gem. cant beleive how gd a nick it's in. hope it doesn't thro any bad at u, but by lookin at the pic's apart frm the roof i think sorted, well done ian. any idea how long it's gonna take u? regards mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineIguana Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Mmm side valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 now thats what you call a classic motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony.rose Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Like the look of this for a project, congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Love these little cars, a very good friend of mine owns this one, her name is Doris Day. He done the restoration many years ago. This photo is a few years old now but it is still in this pristine condition today, he absolutley cherish Doris Day. Good luck with your project and keep updating us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Suppose it is time I made an update to this. Decided that I had too much stuff cluttering up the loft @ my fathers place, so the best thing to do was to sort out what I had. Turns out that it included 8 tyres, most of them brand new and 4 brand new chalked inner tubes So, as you can't fit new tyres to old shitty rims, it was time to get the rims cleaned up and painted before getting a good friend of mine to fit them all for me. So, on with the piccies..... The collection The wheels themselves Back of the wheel Original wheel condition New innertubes Nice new tyres The tyres are all a mixture of Avon HM Tourist, Dunlop Silver Seal and Dunlop Gold Seal, with @ least 2 of each type. The new spare is a Firestone. All tyres are 4.50 x 17" Edited August 10, 2011 by iansoutham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avul Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 how on earth did u end up wiv them old brand new tyre sittin in ur loft!!!!! now thats wat ya call hoardin, gd man i like ur style i got a sierra rs rear whale tail sittin in the garage, drive's the missis mad that i keep some old bits, lol oh & i'v got an old skool cooper bike them wheel's look well gd wiv the new rubbber wrapped around them regards mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 how on earth did u end up wiv them old brand new tyre sittin in ur loft!!!!! now thats wat ya call hoardin, gd man i like ur style i got a sierra rs rear whale tail sittin in the garage, drive's the missis mad that i keep some old bits, lol oh & i'v got an old skool cooper bike them wheel's look well gd wiv the new rubbber wrapped around them regards mark Hoarding, you ain't seen nothing yet I was going through the workshop about 2 years ago sorting out some old boxes with my old man and we came across a box that, among other things, had a loose key in it with "Storeroom" on the tag. Turns out it was the key to the other access door for the Parts Dept of the Ford Dealership he used to run which was shut down in 1985 to make way for a dual-carriageway. When I asked him about where the latch was that the key fitted, apparently that went with the building, but he kept the key as it may fit something else one day . It went straight in the bin. Now that is hoarding..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avul Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 hey ian that sounds a bit like my old man the bad thing is i think it rub's of a bit 2 i'v got some old crap that i just dont wanna dump, but wats 1 man's crap is another man's gold hey, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi Ian any more up dates??? enjoying looking over this thread makes a change from the modern cars.....Those wheels came up well.You going to show this when it's done on the cabbie stand???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Little bit of an update. As the summer is moving on quickly and the cold, dark nights are well on their way, I figured it was now or never to get the engine out ready for some overhaul. I'll let the pics do most of the talking... Engine out Starter motor Modified oil filler tube to prevent fumes into the cabin Clutch release bearing and gearbox, looking immaculate Clutch looks like new Old dynamo, will be getting changed for an alternator and probably go to an electric fan Exhaust, looking a little bit rusty. Will be getting changed @ some point for a newer, slightly bigger bore to help with what the engine will be getting Old wheels ready to have the tyres removed and get painted up like the others First new wheel fitted to the car How it looks now I could not believe the overall condition of this as I took it apart. EVERY single nut and bolt came undone as if it was a new car, some, even easier. When I disconnected the fuel connections from the fuel pump, fuel came out. Every hose clip came undone, the system still had a lot of water in it. Unbelievable. The only real casualty in this is the water pump. It has seized solid internally, so will need to be removed and see what the condition is and whether or not it can be repaired. I think I may have found the reason for the engine itself being completely seized. The headgasket, from looking through the plugholes appears to have failed whilst standing and has quite possibly caused the piston rings to stick on the bores. Once apart, the true condition can be confirmed. Wish me luck....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Okay, scary time. It isn't seized!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It would also appear that the original conclusion from 1979 that the engine was seized was incorrect. I can only assume that the starter motor must have been seized onto the flywheel slightly as the engine turned over absolutely effortlessly, by pure hand power on the clutch. So, I decided this evening to take the top off and see what the condition really is and I must say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. There is a little bit of surface corrosion on the bores, but definitely nothing that a simple light hone cannot remove. I sprayed a little bit of WD40 into the bores to help lubricate and hopefully make sure the piston rings are okay. The engine already has +0.20 oversize pistons in it from the factory, so that is covered for the rings, should I need them. Headgasket is still in one condition, but will be replaced as a matter of course Other than 2 studs, all the others came out with no problems, simply removal of the nuts is required. They will be cleaned up and reused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Even found an original, unopened gallon of 20w50 engine oil that was used in the car when it was on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Good find that oil...Wheels will look wicked when they are all done....Engine dont look to bad....hope it all goes well with it.... if this turns like your cabbie then you got 1 hell of a nice classic Ford Good luck hope it all goes easy for you keep the updates coming Ohhh and pics as we like our Photo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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