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Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:35 am
by AusOB_Collector
Hi all
Browsing Gumtree and came across this, is it a little 40?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glen-ayr ... 1096480881
Maybe an Aussie member could pick it up...
Cheers
BP
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:51 am
by Collector Inspector
Yes Indeed Boyd.
Nice 53-54 LS
The throttle is incorrect I think from a another Villiers application along with the too long cable probably at the same time in the Old Dears life. No biggy.
The price is high but if it runs........
Just thinking that Seagulls down under are not cheap anymore...a bit like everywhere actually.
No matter my things and parts are appreciating which is good.
B
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 12:41 pm
by Keith.P
Yes, looks like an early original LS, the throttle lever is right for that motor.
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:11 pm
by headdownarseup
Yep, throttle lever is spot on for an LS. Even has a good looking dover grip too...
Tilt pin (currently looks like a bolt) might be a challenge to replicate.
The rest looks pretty good as well
Go for it Boyd
Jon
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:30 pm
by Oyster 49
That looks like a nice project fairly unabused too. One thing though, the little model forty range was launched with the original F followed quickly by the FV. These were little model forties.
The next one to come along was the FVP, super forty plus. Longer shaft and bigger slower running prop. I think it would be wrong to call an LS a little forty, as it is the next model development of the super forty plus (FVP)
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:32 pm
by headdownarseup
Shhhh
don't let Jeremy hear you say that!
Not a "little model 40" ???
I quite like them
Jon
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:34 pm
by Oyster 49
Very true though.
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:22 pm
by Keith.P
The FV/FVP and LS are not 40cc like the first F model, but all have the screw on gearbox and clamp around the top of drive tube, also they have smaller transoms, with the LS being slightly longer in the transom leg, still smaller than the standard later forty models.
I think all three should be part of the little range, even though the LS got modified with a clamp on gearbox later on.
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:15 pm
by Oyster 49
How can a super forty plus be a little forty? Even seagull called the FVP and LS a different model.
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:57 pm
by Keith.P
Yes I know what you're saying, it is it's own model, but what I meant was it has more in common with the little series that anything else, as it was part of the model forty evolution.
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:15 am
by AusOB_Collector
Jon
I would love to go for it, but as its in NSW and I'm in WA, it is quite unlikely I would either drive over and pick it up or get is shipped back.
Spiro is closer than me...
Cheers
BP
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:27 am
by AusAnzani
AusOB_Collector wrote:Jon
I would love to go for it, but as its in NSW and I'm in WA, it is quite unlikely I would either drive over and pick it up or get is shipped back.
Spiro is closer than me...
Cheers
BP
Yes closer, but still 953.5km away from me.
The 953km is not so bad, it's the last 0.5km that's the killer
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:38 am
by AusOB_Collector
Well, you're still closer than me. The other 953kms don't really make much difference when I am 3679kms away!
Cheers
BP
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:39 am
by AusAnzani
All things considered, it would be way too expensive.
Will have to wait until one pops up a little (much) closer.
Regards,
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:38 am
by AusOB_Collector
Out of curiosity, how much would one command if it were in original condition, but needed a full restoration?
Say, if it was an FV, without manuals and crate and with the tiller not broken...
Any offers?
Cheers
BP