Coupe Register

[toomanysabres]

Could the SA prefix be one of those South African engines that mermar has had all the trouble with.

[scimjim]

Engines were consecutive but with 2 models being produced consecutively they got a bit mixed up. The first SE5s had SC9xx engines IIRC.

[scimjim]

Could the SA prefix be one of those South African engines that mermar has had all the trouble with.

SC is Reliants engine serial number prefix - they allocated the numbers not Ford.

[harky]

thanks for the replys
the production date or paint code makes sense ,
I assume there is similar #s stamped on other plates ?
another question is ---- there is an alloy plate riveted near the bonnet catch ( on the body) it is about 3"x 1" , this plate is blank , as in nothing is visible , what was on this plate ?? my guess is a warning radiator cap may be ??
some one will know
change of season in Adelaide --- getting colder , opposite to you in the UK
cheers
harky

[philynnbob]

Hi Harky
Yes this plate refers to cooling system and also informs you that-"Bluecol Anti-freeze must be used"
phil

[franklintq]

Hi, I am looking for a replacement radiator caution plate any ideas where I might get one?
David franklin

[sciminut]

Hi Matt

Just bought a Coupe on ebay Jim King says you've not had chassis or reg numbers off owner, will do my best to secure for both cars when pick collect !

PS Silverstone swung it for me first time next to one instead of pics.... Thought Wow ! Got to have one

Will Keep in touch

Start new thread for resto


If at Curbs will catch up

Regards

Phil

[Stephenl]

There is what looks like a discovered coupe on pistonheads classic car forum. Ill get the pic but I'm on my phone.

[DARK STAR]

This one?

Looks sad ...

[scimjim]

Is that another one behind it?

[toomanysabres]

This one?

Looks sad ...

Usual story first start stripping the paint - realise the enormity of the restoration - give up.

[AllingtonGT]

From the colour, the shed and the shrubbery, I think those two are in Surrey or thereabouts. They surface from time in these types of articles but the guy wont sell them or his other classics, all in similar state. I think they were on the forum within the last year, so am sure Roger or Jim our resident thread hounds might find them!

[Roger Pennington]

Thread hounds, indeed?! I resemble that remark!

However, there's nothing like a challenge - try this thread 'ere for a start!

[scimjim]

Thought I recognised it but was on my way out, so couldn't investigate

[AllingtonGT]

I knew you'd know where to look! Good work Roger. Thanks. Roger 1: Jim 0