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Wed May 14, 2014 4:57 am

Finally got her home to the cave.
Original almost untouched 63 RHD Notch with, i think original motor.
Been stood in garages for 30ish years.
Mostly complete but needs total rebuild including RH heater channel/rocker.
More pix in the gallery
Hood appears to have been replaced or had a tache fitted at some time and PO powder coated wheels and fit new tyres but otherwise pretty stock
Will be a long resto back to stock this time.

Wed May 14, 2014 6:00 am

Wow nice find!

Wed May 14, 2014 9:52 am

Nice!

Dirty but looks original!

What's the relay in the upper right?

Wed May 14, 2014 12:26 pm

Hi Everett
Dont know what the relay is as yet, may be something to do with the start circuit as the switch appears to be a bit dodgy.
Theres also another relay under the front hood, again a guess suggests the spot lamps. Would they be dealer installed? As ive seen similar installations on other early cars.
Will have to chase out the wiring for a final answer.
The motor appears to be seized, not got any further with why as yet.

Wed May 14, 2014 5:40 pm

Yes, I was thinking starter relay - that is very likely.

The front relay may be for the fog lights - that is a good guess and also very likely.

Wed May 14, 2014 8:09 pm

Great find :lol:

Thu May 15, 2014 3:43 am

Very nice find!

Can we have some more pictures of the radio installation?

Thu May 15, 2014 12:50 pm

Will post some next week henrick l, as on vacation for a week now.

Tue May 27, 2014 4:36 am

Started stripping the interior, orignal tarboards

Paper under battery

rot

More

and more

Left side is ok though

Seat date sticker
Got me wondering if this is one of or the earliest known surviving RHD Notches? anyone know better.

Tue May 27, 2014 4:44 am

Are these any use

Couple more in the gallery
Will post some more one further stripped

Wed May 28, 2014 12:47 am

I bet you are the envy of the UK type 3 scene finding such an original and rare car. Very cool car you have there mate.

Wed May 28, 2014 12:57 am

that's interesting, the number plate indicates that it was registered in 65..

Wed May 28, 2014 1:36 am

260KMN wrote: Are these any use
Yes, thanks for great radio pictures.

Wed May 28, 2014 4:42 am

Hi Mark
Yes it does have a C registration ie 65, but the chassis number/VIN plate shows March 63 (0169925).
Must have been registered elsewhere first i guess.
Maybe one day i will find out.

Fri May 30, 2014 4:32 am

Here it is once again

Rot below RH C pillar

After wing removal, not too bad actually

Rear channel area

Usual front channel corner rot

Again not too bad

Front bumper mount bolts came out easily

You can tell its stood a while in damp conditions, pan appears to have only a couple of small holes near the jack points, Heat exchangers are salvageable, muffler though is long gone

Any other brits on here as old as me, remember Safer Motoring magazines Friendly Drivers Club. Think I had a 100,000 mile placard from them back in the early 80's.

Fri May 30, 2014 7:42 am

Looks like you got your work cut out for ya. What are your plans for your rebuild? Are you looking to pull the shell off?

Fri May 30, 2014 11:59 am

Yes, long term rebuild to stock, body will have to be removed unfortunately, would love to keep the patina but think its beyond that.
I'm amazed how good it is after 20 years of british roads and then 30 years of damp garage conditions. Just shows how well early type 3's were put together, compared to later ones.

Fri May 30, 2014 1:18 pm

If you cut out the bad 1/2 pans First it makes it much easier to repair the inner fenders etc with the body still on the pan.

Sat May 31, 2014 2:35 pm

Cheers for that Mike, pans are pretty good so may not have to replace just some small repairs hopefully, although you never know till its in bits.

Sat May 31, 2014 4:34 pm

Nice! Congrats, you've got a really nice find there, very original.