T-S-D #3553 PUP

Collector Inspector · Post by **Collector Inspector** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:23 pm

It has lobbed in airmail from the UK.

It is an outstanding bit of really interesting Old Dear from the 1930's.

British engineering somewhat different and very well done. Maybe somewhat ahead of the times compared to BS and others.....(Sort of others if you get my thought)

Pics to follow unpacking and general first impression.

I am still adjusting as to how it presents itself as totally different in most respects?

I have sent one bit of it to my Mate in the Eastern states for some TLC day one. It has a "Bump" from who knows when?

Yes I am kinda keen with this one........................full mech and bling restore ............it presents original that well.

I have made a good investment choice with my Ebay purchase.

It is probably the only one in the Southern Hemisphere...................until told otherwise that is.

This will be a twelve month work in progress.

Continued.................

And from now......a special colour.

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Collector Inspector · Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:52 am

Well, here is the unpacking. Stale fuel and all.

More in the box.

And outside down-under at last.

It initially presents as rather Cool and unmolested. There is no point gap.

Very gummed up when turning over so kero and oil mix filled for a while. A long time not running or turned over.

Gearbox is cool by the turning backlash.

The motor is original and complete and the "Gadgets" all work

Very pleased so far.

I have started cleaning it up to see what I have.........................

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Collector Inspector · Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:26 pm

I think and feel in my bones that this may work out very well.

So far very easy to live with.

I love different Old Dears................[/color]

Oyster 49 · Post by **Oyster 49** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 1:10 pm

Excellent

I can't believe it was shipped with stale fuel in it. Actually a hazard..

Hugz · Post by **Hugz** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:24 pm

I thought that too. I found one has to sign a disclaimer that there is not any hazardous materials included. Next to impossible to send petrol tanks these days.

Collector Inspector · Post by **Collector Inspector** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:09 am

Stale fuel.........there was a " disclaimer " on the box.

I know it got through all sorts of checks.........I think that they even have "Sniffers" for petro chemicals?

Perhaps if it was included on a direct flight to America that it would have been checked for a mobile device as well

If it had been flagged on actually delivery..........................I may have had to front up to AU Boarder Protection and pay a fine.

Well, it is here and smelly as it was, looking good.

I have another Old Dear that has just left the UK with definite credentials. It should be here by Wednesday.

International freight is quite expensive these daze aye?

Down Under Photo..................

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AusAnzani · Post by **AusAnzani** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:19 pm

Collector Inspector wrote:I think and feel in my bones that this may work out very well.

So far very easy to live with.

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I love different Old Dears................[/color]

Looking great B.

Mate, how did you get that old white paint off the leg so quick?

Collector Inspector · Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:36 am

So Quick?

This Bad Boy in a can....................

Then your standard cheap pressure washer set to "Dalek without Mercy setting number 4" with no prisoners etc.

Blasted the thing from a distance all over.

That way one gets to see what one has to work with.

Original colour finishes will be advised later by those that know I am sure.

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Collector Inspector · Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:04 pm

Having a look at what the the three fasteners of the gearbox entails..............Looks cool as Allen head for them which means, hopefully that this Old Dear has been serviced properly in the past.

Maybe...................we shall see shortly.

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Collector Inspector · Post by **Collector Inspector** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:52 am

Well you have to know aye!

Nicely made.

And some Help?

Everything is as should be but a Tad "Stiff"................power head will come apart.

Sitting far too long.

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Collector Inspector · Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:44 am

This cleaned up soaking for 15 mins

Looking good this motor...................

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Stelios_Rjk · Post by **Stelios_Rjk** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:57 am

It cleans pretty good! The gearbox inside

AusAnzani · Post by **AusAnzani** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:29 pm

Looks like you're on a winner there B. All cleaning up very nicely!

Oyster 49 · Post by **Oyster 49** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:28 pm

Well done CI, your gut feeling was right.

Collector Inspector · Post by **Collector Inspector** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:44 am

Woke up late this morning..........................Stuff going to work so:

It is coming apart very nicely still. Not falling apart but no dramas with eternal care and slowly.............slowly.

I just can not recommend a MAP torch too highly as well as the correct spanners and kit.

All of the tubes and clamps for the adjustable transom height gadget actually came apart?

The tubes are very delicate and thin walled ...............I would consider this success as the 2nd hurdle after the gear box.

Third major hurdle is getting the head away from the bore liner.

That later with some obvious planning.

Cheers

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