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maia
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Post by maia » Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:14 pm

Great shot, thanks that should help. Yikes that thing looks like it was found on the bottom of the Thames! Good luck.

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Post by G-Man » Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:20 am

Maia

You're not far wrong. I did pick it up from the London area, near Heathrow airport. It had spent a lot of time outside in that good old English weather. Strange thing is that it has come apart really easily and the rust looks ghastly but is all on the surface. Worst part is the motor which is severely water damaged in the bores. The barrels are still soaking in 'Plus Gas' (like Kroil) and I cannot get the pistons moving yet.

I have always wanted one of these and they just don't come up that often like they do in the US. I just enjoy the restoration and re-making process. It will be better than new (hopefully) when I'm finished. If you need any more 'before' pics - I should have plenty....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63154743@N ... 297956475/



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