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BruceClarson
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#1 Newbie

Post by BruceClarson » Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:14 pm

Good Evening, just like to introduce myself, my Name is Bruce , I’ve just joined this forum , I’ve owned a 3.8 F.H.C since 1985 , I had it on the road for a year after I bought it , then it was put away in my garage where it has been ever since , it’s time now to get it back on the road , so I’m sure I will have lots of questions to ask you clever people 😊

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#2 Re: Newbie

Post by DWW » Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:45 pm

Welcome, hope you keep us posted to as you progress.
Danny

1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
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#3 Re: Newbie

Post by rswaffie » Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:16 pm

Hi Bruce and welcome.
Good to see another 3.8 fhc about to get back on the road. You are in the best place to get the answers you may need. Do you have any pics?
Richard

Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)

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#4 Re: Newbie

Post by bitsobrits » Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:14 pm

There will be lots of questions indeed!

But it's simple really: disassemble everything, renew/rebuild everything that needs renewed or rebuilt, then reassemble and drive! :bigrin:

Seriously though, I did mine by system (fuel, brakes, cooling, electrical, engine, etc) over many years, and by doing it in discreet chunks it was never off the road for more 6 months at a time. But then it was more or less drivable (though not safely) when purchased. So if the body on your car is serviceable, a 'rolling refurbishment' is very doable. If the body has any real rust, well, you will get much advice, none of which is likely to make you happy.
Steve
'65 S1 4.2 FHC (early)

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Post by malcolm » Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:24 am

Hi and welcome to the forum. You'll get all the help you need on here, so ask away.
Malcolm
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