1958 Austin/Morris J-Type Van Project

1958 Austin/Morris J-Type Van Project

·         Austin 101 (same as Morris JB)

·         Restoration project – partly dismantled but complete

·         Dry-stored for last 20 years.

·         Original registration number with V5 document. driver's handbook. workshop manual and parts book

·         Comes with many spares

The van was originally used for bread delivery. with the supplying dealer's plate in the door footwell. The previous owner used it for his garage business as a recovery vehicle.

It has a non-original 1622cc motor which is complete and not seized. Included in the sale is an original 1500cc engine complete with all ancillaries. dynamo; starter; manifolds; carb; clutch etc. ; with the gearbox and prop shaft. all from another Austin 101. The internal condition of this engine is not known.

The chassis is sound but is fitted with a substantial tow-bar. The body has been welded in the usual places. and. although sound. could be improved upon. It's rusty above the side doors but easily repairable. The beading between the rear wings and body has been removed and the join smoothed over.

Work carried out by me is limited to the front axle; - new kingpins. track rod ends. brake shoes and wheel cylinders.

New parts included in the sale (but not fitted):

·         Drag link ball joints (pair)

·         Rear brake shoes

·         Rear wheel cylinders (pair)

·         Brake master cylinder

·         Clutch slave cylinder

·         Master cylinder repair kit

·         All three flexible brake hoses

·         Another king-pin set

·         Rear door hinge (lower o/s)

·         Spring shackle bushes (x 15)

·         Sliding door lock

·         Shock absorber (N. O. S. ) x 4

·         Various oil seals and gaskets

Used extra parts included in the sale (not from the original van):

·         1500cc engine (from another Austin 101) complete with dynamo. starter. clutch. engine mountings. manifolds. carb. air cleaner etc

·         Gearbox for above

·         Prop shaft

·         Exhaust system

·         Radiator (needs work)

·         Steering column complete with s/wheel & s/box

·         Pedal assemblies

·         Fuel tank

·         Driver's seat

·         Sliding doors with glass (pair)

·         Sliding door gear (pair)

·         Front bumper with brackets & no. plate holder

·         Austin front grille (spare)

·         Morris front grill (spare)

·         O/s rear wing – N. O. S.

·         O/s rear wing – rusty but savable

·         N/s rear wing – poor – for pattern only

·         Outer front wings (pair) – savable

·         Inner front wings

·         A set of five 16” wheels (rusty) – van is fitted with 15” wheels

·         Wheelnuts (x 23)

·         Rear bumpers (pair) – very rusty

·         Tie bar for above

·         Alloy spacers for above (pair)

·         Engine cover – complete

·         Internal sheet metal parts (too many to list)

·         Spare wheel carrier (15”) – rusty but good for pattern

·         Spare wheel carrier (16”) – rusty but good for pattern

·         Quarter light window glasses (pair)

·         N/side windscreen

·         Early type opening windscreen

·         Door retaining pegs for rear wings (pair)

·         Spring shackle pins & plates – several

Auction is for van & all spares. No parts are for sale separately.

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£250 deposit required via PayPal at close of auction & balance in cash on collection.

Trailer & large van required for collection. which is the responsibility of winning bidder & must be within 10 days of auction ending.

Selling on behalf of my father-in-law. Please email any questions via EBay for him to answer.

NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE.  

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