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  1. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Well folks, after making the trip from Iowa to California and back again (that we know of), the Frankenbeam is California-bound once more, aboard a custom trailer made (and signed!) by Peter Brock of all people, and which is usually meant for hauling around a Ford GT40! "Whoa!" I said, in a...
  2. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    You're a good-'un, Mike! Thanks for the support. Once my finances (and my pride) recover, the hunt will begin again! ;)
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    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Obliged t'ye for the kind words, Jim! I hope the new owner makes as much good use of this august body of experts as I did this Summer. *Ten spent, and One-and-a-half back. Nice, ironic return on investment, eh? :p Oh well, we all have to take a bath sometime. Might as well be clean for the...
  4. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    And don't think I don't appreciate it! :D Nobody ever profits on the sale of an old car, but let's see if I can get outta this one with my skin, fellas!
  5. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Much obliged for the encouragement, Bill! The goal was to get my hands on something with a four cyl. and a manual to cheerfully scoot around town in, but I broke a lot of the standard practice rules for buying a car sight unseen because the 'Doctor No'/'Butterfield 8'/'Get Smart' angle was too...
  6. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    I think I broke him. :p After looking at my car, he said he didn't want any more clients, that the was finally going to sell his shop, and retire to the countryside!
  7. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    I'm glad you think so, Mike! My guy's grim prognosis left me feeling pretty bad, and I'll confess to a touch of self pity when I wrote that post on Saturday. He's a purist, so maybe this Frankenbeam is already damaged goods in his eyes. Oh well, new week tomorrow. Time to start looking for a...
  8. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Welp, my local Britcar specialist essentially threw up his hands. :p Bad ignition, bypassed fuel pump, badly replaced ignition switch, fan blade installed backwards, there's just too much that's been messed with, and messed with hurriedly. I'm For- It, lads! Now to try and get out from under it...
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    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Found it! Looks like March of '59. Found something else too.
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    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Well well! The old girl isn't entirely dishonest after all! :D
  11. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Rainy day today (poor light), but I think I found it! Damn near unreadable, though.
  12. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Mike, you're absolutely right, and your eyes are clearly better than mine! I misread "LSX" as "108" somehow. Husky, thanks Indeed for that Awesome info! I'm very impressed. Where did the Minx Series III Special and it's 1494 CC engine fit into the Hillman lineup?
  13. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Thanks all for the fantastic tips! I'll take more photos tomorrow when the light is better.
  14. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    Found one! Looks like 11989441 H 108(?) H for Humber?
  15. MidcenturyMillennial

    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    -Mike, Thanks for the heads-up! I think I'll leave the top up for now until I'm feeling brave enough to mess with it. -Rooter, I think I managed to include a photo of that engine block number in my photos of the engine bay. Anybody with knowledge able to solve that mystery? *I gave her some...
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