Author Topic: Appia Consortium News (Read 171213 times)

lancianut666 · « **on:** 24 April, 2017, 02:08:58 PM »

Hi all Appia Consortium members past, present and soon to be. Just to let you know I am running the membership and spares side of the consortium from now so Don has time to deal with the more tricky technical stuff. So if you need parts or membership details get in touch by email appiasparesconsortium@outlook.com or telephone 07533655636 I prefer an email as it keeps me up to date with any requirements you people may have I will probably forget a phone call unless I am at home with a pen and pad. Nice to report the membership renewals is coming along very well with over 20 replies already.
##### If you feel you should of received a renewal form and a newsletter please get in touch as I know already of one example where Royal Mail have let me down and a member did not receive his newsletter.####
One pleasing aspect of all this information whizzing around are the lovely stamps I have been getting landing on my mat.
Clarkey
Stop press I have just set in motion the manufacture of a new batch of head gaskets in copper and composite so watch this space

the.cern · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 April, 2017, 05:39:01 PM »

Hi Jim, I am sorry but no stamp from me ..... I have paid directly into the Consortium account!!!

Andy

JohnMillham · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 April, 2017, 10:04:11 AM »

Who is making the head gaskets and what are they like?

lancianut666 · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 April, 2017, 11:09:11 AM »

Hi
A company called Sangalli Guarnizioni I have not seen the gaskets yet but they seem to know what they are doing
http://www.sangalliguarnizioni.com/
Clarkey

JohnMillham · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 April, 2017, 12:29:36 PM »

Thanks. I have used some of those and they were OK. Regards, John

chriswgawne · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 April, 2017, 02:42:34 PM »

They are my 'supplier of choice' for Aurelia head gaskets.
Chris

the.cern · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 April, 2017, 07:24:07 PM »

That is all very reassuring re the head gaskets!! Thanks for setting it up .... with a bit of luck I won't need to use one!!!!

Andy

lancianut666 · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 May, 2017, 07:31:18 PM »

Update
A little bird tells me the head gaskets are being manufactured and will be ready to ship to the UK possibly by Monday
Clarkey

lancianut666 · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 May, 2017, 04:04:12 PM »

Good news the head gaskets have arrived
Clarkey

lancianut666 · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 June, 2017, 11:57:40 AM »

Hi all
I am deep into marking A level Classics papers at the moment so any turn around of parts will be a bit slow.
Clarkey

lancianut666 · « **Reply #10 on:** 09 July, 2017, 12:23:25 PM »

Hi all
During a lull in the fighting (marking) I took the opportunity to visit a local classic car auction at Thornton le Dale. The reason was they had a S3 saloon up for auction with no reserve. So early Saturday I arrived to find the car seen below. On closer inspection the radiator and dynamo had gone walkabout and the boot was locked and no keys...I'm guessing but the missing parts will be in the boot. Anyway by pulling on the fan belt I managed to get the engine to turn but only for about a quarter of a turn accompanied by some clunky noises from the engine...piston seized in the bore? the head had been off at sometime as the domed nuts were replaced with castellated ones...Hmmm. The interior was a bit tired with a big burn or rip in the front seat back and various switches missing along with all the armrests absent. The exterior had been resprayed a sickly green but rust was bubbling through a several places. Anyway the auction came and the bidding rapidly went past the consortiums budget and ended at £1000 but with transport and the buyers fee of £75 plus vat the real price came out at around £1250. As we only really wanted the car for spares this was a price too high. If any members of the LMC have bought this car please get in touch I'm dying to know what is in the boot! also we have as you all know a vast range of spares.
ps one thing struck me was that as the auction was held in the church hall opposite the cars were not driven through as at non classic auctions I have been to admittedly some would be hardpushed to move under their own power alot of money was changing hands on some of these cars Hmmm...Caveat emptor

Parisien · « **Reply #11 on:** 09 July, 2017, 06:21:51 PM »

http://mathewsons.co.uk/vehicle-auction-catalogue/1790-new-entry2

Not sure how or when they issue results, but sale price not on advert page

P

lancianut666 · « **Reply #12 on:** 11 August, 2017, 01:06:30 PM »

My mate Terry came along for a wee trip north of the border to have a look at a car the consortium had been offered for spares...turned out to be very interesting as the owner informed us the car was registered in 1955 but is a S2 saloon? see the pics for more clues
Clarkey