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Pastime Classic Car Restorer
United Kingdom
Приєднався 18 кві 2021
Classic car restoration. Just purchased a 1955 Austin A30, barn find, and will share all the highs and lows during the restoration. Hope you enjoy it. Will also list my other builds and car restorations including a Series 1 Landrover, a London taxi turned Ratrod. A Robinhood rebuild and not forgetting my V8 Racing Capri.
Is this the rustiest car in the world? It was advertised as a restoration project.
This must be the Rustiest Austin in the world. Brought it as a parts car. It broke in half when unloading it. Still has the 803 engine and gearbox in it.However it has been sitting in a farmers field for ever and a day. Its a shame but the scrap man will have to collect it.
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Відео
Rust repairs using simple tools on my Austin
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More rust repairs on my Austin, all repairs were made in my garage from 1.2mm steel sheet. Grinder and snips were used to cut the steel. Cardboard templates made as a pattern for the repairs. I could buy the repair panels but it is more fun making them.
How to make patch panels, cheaper than buying them.Rust can be cut out of my Austin A30.
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Trying to keep the cost of repairs down so I have tried to make the patch panels myself. Some came out well others not so good. Its a bit like my school reports"could do better"
Classic car Austin, more rust and more patches
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How I made yet another patch panel on my Austin A30. Sure there are a lot more to come.
How I repaired the master cylinder on my classic car.
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Rebuilt the master cylinder on my Austin A30. It was very rusty and siezed. Purchased a repair kit and rebuilt the cylinder. Most of my time was cleaning and removing all the rust, fingers crossed it will be ok.
Austin A30 /35,How to fit longer wheel studs on a classic car.
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How I fitted longer wheel studs to my Austin so I could fit a set of alloys,minilights. Had to take out the half shaft and machine the new studs.
How to repair the rusty heater box on my Austin A30.Used sheet metal off cuts from previous builds.
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Heater box and fan needed attention as the box was very rusty and the fan had the feed wires cut off. Fabricated patch panels for the box and stripped down the motor so I could repair the cut wires.
Ford Capri,Drag racing,crashes and a walk around my Ford Capri, Santapod.
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Had the Capri for 15years, I use it for drag racing at Santapod, had a crash at sywell airfield, and a walk around showing some of the car in some detail.
Austin refurbishment update for May 2024.
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Just a quick video showing the work completed so far on my Austin. Still a long way to go but the progress is good and I am learing a lot.And still havin fun.
Austin A30 A35, New wheels didnt fit, needed longer wheel studs for the rear wheels.
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Had to remove the halfshaft on my Austin so I could fit a set of minilights.As the original studs fitted were to short. The new studs were to long so I had to shortened them. Although I removed the brake shoes the halfshaft can be taken out with them in place...oooops
How to fit longer wheel studs to hubs ,discs and half shafts without a press.
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Had to fit longer wheel studs to my Austin as I wanted to fit a set of alloy wheels. The standard studs were to short.
How I repaired the inner door skin at the bottom on my Austin A30. Lots of rust and chicken wire.
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Austin A30, how I repaired the bottom inner edge of the rear door. Only tacked the steel as I might have to adjust it when I fit the outer skin.. Have turned down the music volume by request of a viewer, think I might need a hearing check.
How to repair a rusty door bottom Austin A30 A35
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Step by Step how I repaired the rusty door bottom on my Austin. Found more rust and then more rust
Will it start ? Time to start my kit car as its been sitting for a while.
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The sun is almost out and its time to get the Robin Hood started.
Austin A30 new wheels, didnt fit, had many problems
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Thought I would treat the Austin to a set of alloys, had problems with the length of the studs.
Kit Car Pedal problems, a quick update on progress so far.
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Kit Car Pedal problems, a quick update on progress so far.
How to remove Austin A30 A35 door hinges , So I can adjust and align the doors.
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How to remove Austin A30 A35 door hinges , So I can adjust and align the doors.
Austin A30 A35 Door repair. Didnt come out very well, better luck next time.
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Austin A30 A35 Door repair. Didnt come out very well, better luck next time.
New dashboard fitted to kit car, removed the old pretend carbon fibre.
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New dashboard fitted to kit car, removed the old pretend carbon fibre.
Kitcar front fenders are to small, not covering the tyre.
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Kitcar front fenders are to small, not covering the tyre.
Landrover series 1 how I pressed in the rear chassis shackle bush using 16mm endless thread.
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Landrover series 1 how I pressed in the rear chassis shackle bush using 16mm endless thread.
Austin A30 Front wheels are hard to turn. Castle nuts missing, bearings seems fine.
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Austin A30 Front wheels are hard to turn. Castle nuts missing, bearings seems fine.
Austin A30, door repairs part 3. How I repaired the drivers side door.
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Austin A30, door repairs part 3. How I repaired the drivers side door.
Austin A30 "A" post repair, Ist time welding thin plate.
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Austin A30 "A" post repair, Ist time welding thin plate.
Problems with Landrover master cylinder, series 1
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Problems with Landrover master cylinder, series 1
Door repair part 2, Austin A30, 1st time trying to make a repair on the door bottom.
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Door repair part 2, Austin A30, 1st time trying to make a repair on the door bottom.
Pastime car restorer, Austin A30, Ford Capri, Robin Hood,Ratrod Taxi Build
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Pastime car restorer, Austin A30, Ford Capri, Robin Hood,Ratrod Taxi Build
Landrover series 1, leaf springs refurb.One owner from new.
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Landrover series 1, leaf springs refurb.One owner from new.
Door repair part 1, Austin A30. Ist time trying to fabricate and weld.
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Door repair part 1, Austin A30. Ist time trying to fabricate and weld.
Hope you didn't pay for it mate, I think put it on your Rose's it's almost compost lol 😂 Joking aside I'm enjoying the videos 👍🏻👍🏻
If it was left in the farmers field any longer it would have been compost.Have made another video with some of the parts I managed to take off, there wasnt much. The biggest surprise is when I took off the rocker cover and the valves etc were covered in oil. I might try and see if the engine will turn, unable to check the oil as it the dip stick is rusted in. So pleased you are enjoying the videos. All the best....Lee
Go look at Jut Rolled In. They have rusty cars,, this is just rusted
Will do................Thanks
I watched all the way through waiting for the restored photos 😊
You might be in for a long wait. I thought every car could be restored..........how wrong could I be?
Two of my cars were as bad or worse, and another was much worse, let someone else have it if only for parts.
It will be offered to the owners club before it goes............
all it needs is a 😅body ,engine and interior.......
Apart from that its all good................
That’s one of the early Austin a30s. That one is one of the last of the As3 models. This car would be from mid 1953. Iv had two of these, and early and later As3. Very different to the later a30s that followed it. I’d certainly be interested to know it’s chassis no fit my own records of these.
The chassis no has been cut out, no sun visor............no reg no...........
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer thanks. That’s a pity. Hopefully all the as3 bits were saved ti help others
I have taken off as much as I can, if anyone needs anything please give me a shout.....................
My memory is beginning to rust : Was this Austin of England model ?
Yes it was..........................
It is an Austin A30
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer It is an Austin A30
I think it is a 1953...............
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer motor car 😉
Shame 😢
It was left in the field for to long, farmer recons that it must be 10 to 15 years at least...
I only have 2 questions: 1. How much did they pay you to take it. 2. Why would you want, there isn't a usable piece on the whole car!
There was a lot of trim,bits, and indicator arms that I took off before the video, got my money back with the scrap.
Actually a lot of unique to the As3 are still present.. fuel tank, dashboard instruments, ashtray, door trim, seat frames, grill and badging, engine and gearbox Inc rad, steering wheel and lighting switch. Body is too far gone but stiff like that fit those is hard to find now
I did remove as much as I could just in case anyone needs bits and bobs...........All the best ...Lee
nope coldwater motors is working on worse, dd speedshop is working on worse, and bad chads working on worse.
yep, I do watch them, however time and money it just not worth it.............Thanks..Lee
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Glad you liked it...................Lee
madness!
Didnt think it was that bad untill it was loaded onto my drive. The advert stated it was a resto project!!!!!!!!! only brought it for some parts.................what a heap of rust....
The Meatball, Köttbullen in Swedish. We had one back in the day, just a bit more coherent.
Its amazing how far the little Austin had been exported................
Looking good Lee!! Let local garage loose on my van and now a shame to drive around in it in case somebody thinks it's my welding.... :( Sadly instead of making panels that fit or even buying the panels which would have been cheaper they just welded flat strips of metal on top when I say welded I mean some pigeons were cooing nearby.... Right next to the patches are two big holes as well... But apparently that passes the MoT... I realised I should have done it myself now. But I just thought it would be quicker if they did it... It took them 10 minutes apparently... But it took 6 hours to polish the headlights....
To be honest before I took on this retirement project I watched loads of UA-cam videos. Yorkshire car restores and Fitzees fabricator they are both fantastic to watch but have different ways to repair, however they both gave me confidence to have a go myself. Both always end up cutting the rust out, and show the issues when someone welds a plate over the rust. It does seen quicker to at least try to do the repair properly. Thanks so much for youe comments...All the best ..Lee
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer that's great to hear Lee! No problems it's always best to repair it by cutting the rust out!
I have just started the back corner, the rear of the chassis fell out with a small tap with a screwdriver...............video will come out shortly......................lee
Doing a cracking job, you need gloves tho👍
Thanks.............I do wear gloves most of the time but keep taking them off to work the camera, thanks again for your comments................all the best...Lee
Please look into a bead roller and a set of stretcher/shrinker tools. Wasting a lot of grinding disks is quite expensive and will pay off any tools you get to make complex curves or other shapes desired. Carter auto restyling is a channel to learn about welding, metal shaping, and how to use basic tools to make any complex metal shapes
I have a bead roller, didnt want to purchase any more tools as this will be my only build, thanks for the advise..........Lee
I've just discovered you. You did a great job on the door. I shall be watching more, thank you.
Thanks for your comment, as you may have noticed I am new to video making and fabrication. However I am having fun making them and trying to learn a new skill. Thanks again all the best.Lee
Thats about as good as it gets. Well made panel double welded means you can dress the edges.
Thanks for your comment. When I started to make my repair panels I only welded one side, I thought it would be quicker. However when I started to file the edges down little holes started to appear so I had to re weld them. It is quicker and produces a stronger panel when I weld both sides. All the best...Lee
Cheers for sharing a video of your epic car. More people should do this. Also nice to see pics of it in various states❤
Glad you liked it, wasnt sure if anyone would watch it,................Thanks for your comments.......all the best...Lee
Absolutly agree more people should do this. I have been going to Santa Pod to watch for 30+ years and recognised the car. Seeing the other side is really good as I dont think anyone else has done this and technology now gives the sport more perspective. We love to watch the racing as a family at the track and here. We appreciate all the hard work and skill on show as we know we do not have the skill or talent to do what you can. We both love the sport from opposite sides :)
Thanks again, yep it is a great sport doesnt matter if your driving or watching. Everyone in the pits help each other when needed.This must be the only sport where every one helps each other, if you need a part or help someone will always come to the rescue. Thanks ...................Lee
hope it didn't suffer to much
Could have been a lot worse.............Just a dent in the wing. Had new wings fitted years ago so the steel was all good, if the wings were original they would have been filled with body filler, Must get it repaired soon....................Lee
interesting project, my first resto was a 1955 A30 purchased for £25, now upgraded to a Morris 1000 Convertible, nearly finished repainting in Old English White.
Out of interest how much of the A30 did you restore ? just wondered as this is my first resto am I going in the right direction.Not looking to make it a show winner, but making it as nice as I can. Morris convertible sounds great dont think there are many around.....................thanks for your comment all the best...Lee
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer Apart from rechroming & engine work, I did all of the other work, welding doors, wings, sills, floor, resprayed in Tartan Red, looked a treat, took it to the national in Cornwall,dynamo packed up while we were there, but no other issues. will seeif I can post a photo.
Would be fantastic to see a photo......................Thanks
Hi..wound up being a reliant kitten today...we'll put a deposit on it last week and received the car this morning..so think my times gonna be taken up with tidying up the kitten this summer
Nice one, hope you have lots of fun with your new project...............all the best...Lee
Cheers..certainly be a lot to do..thank you
How are you getting on with your project?
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer Hi..Still stuck sanding down the shell...got the rear brakes and backing plates but I've only really started replacing all my tools as my old ones have been lost or never returned over the past 6 years.lol...pluss I'm having to work on it in a carpark as I've been let down a couple of times now on garages/workshops to rent.....nightmare really.lol..thanks for asking...the only person who has..thanks
Just found your channel fella and im hooked lol , the wheels will lock fab on the car when completed well done mate 👍🏻👍🏻
So glad you like them, yep I think these wheels really make the car. Thanks so much for your comment, it is very positive to think that people like what I am posting. Still learning this UA-cam editing..........All the best ..Lee
Thanks 👍
making progress,the Standard Eight doors are much the same shapes
Never thought of that, they are very similar. The car has so many curves. When you compare the 50's doors to modern day cars they are all flat...................Thanks for your comments...all the best...Lee
It doesn't matter how you get there all that matters is that the rot has been cut out keep going kid your doing a good job 👏
Thanks for your comment, a couple of times I was tempted to cover up some of the rust, but gald now now I cut it out and replaced it. It didnt seem to take any longer. This car was my retirement project, so I think its best to do the best job I can. As you can see from the videos I am on a steep learing curve with the fabrication and welding etc. However I am having a great time with this restoration......Again thanks for your comments...All the best...Lee
the rim looks bent on video
Thanks for your comment, the rim is ok, however in a later video I have changed all the rims...............thanks again for your comment all the best...Lee
looking good
Thanks......its seems to be taking forever, still it keeps me active.........................Lee
Nice one
Thanks for watching........................Lee
wow that looks and sounds fast..
Should be running it at Santapod this year, will post the results......
i have seen Austin A30 with the mini wheels but personally i prefer to keep it original
Having fitted them to one side of the car not sure if I like them. Will keep the original wheels just in case.......Thanks so much for your comments...............all the best ..Lee
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer its easy to get a new set of chrome covers for the original wheels makes a big difference
Thats a good idea, didn't think of that.................Thanks
Will have to watch this in the morning...looking forwards to it..brilliant
Hope you enjoy it!
Nice one..
I enjoyed that video, Lee. I could see the confidence coming out in you. You are more comfortable with the mechanics. And a mighty fine job it is too looks nice all painted 👍
Yep more comfortable with the mechanical side of the rebuild, however the main reason for the purchase of the Austin was to have a go with repairing the body work. Have repaired two doors so far and half way through the third.Having made loads of mistakes with the previous doors this one seems to be working out ok. All the best...Lee
Watch fitzzy fabrications for a bit of inspiration. I would weld in patch panels to the inner skin before doing the outer. Fitzzy is the man to watch he is brilliant.
Hi, Have been watching Fitzzy for a while now, he was one of the channels that helped me decide to take on a car that needed a lot of fabrication. He makes it look so simple, and shows easy ways without all the fancy tools. I am half way through repairing the passenger door bottom, have taken your advise and will repair the inner skin first...........all the best Lee
Hi Lee, it's a learning curve for all of us to be honest we all make mistakes and we learn from them, me included. Yes Fittzy makes it look easy. If I was doing mine now I would invest in a shrinker stretcher they are cheap and save alot of time. Have you watched Yorkshire car restorations? I have subscribed and wish you all the best with your project, looking forward to seeing it complete.
Yes I watch Yorkshire Car Restorations, again they are fantastic to watch and give me a bundle of tips.....
Seems both Fitzzy and Yorkshire have different approach to fabrication, Fitzzy uses the body as a template and Yorkshire just seem to cut the rust out and start again. They both work, and been using a mixture of both, Thanks for subscribing.................Lee
Why filla or fiberglass I hate people who bodge sills just cut the rot out and make a plate and weld it Ive had jobs on vehicles when the sills need welding and found all sorts in them so it's good to see your doing everything properly 👍
Thanks for your comments, you are right I can never understand why people bodge things, must be better to at least try to do the repair correctly. This is my first go at body repairs, seems to be going ok, by the time I get to the last door things should get better. The biggest bodge I have ever seen was many years ago I borrowed my sisters Hillman imp to pick up some parts, on loading parts in the back it went through the floor. Someone had stuffed a pair of jeans into the sill and fibreglassed over. Thanks again for you comments..all the best...Lee
No need to add music for me , much better without !
Thanks so much for feedback, maybe the next video will try without, what about music when I have to speed up parts of the Video?
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer Well it's your video and it's good you ask for feedback, but I can only express my preferences , some sites you visit is like listening to top of the pops, 10 seconds does me, I wish you well with your project
Thanks again will leave the music off next time..................All the best..Lee
@@PastimeClassicCarRestorer Hi Lee -this is my first time watching your channel and I'm enjoying the video, thanks! Just to add though that it would be much easier to listen to without the music. In the time lapse sections it's different of course. Keep up the good work!!
Have cut out the music, videos seem easier to watch now................Thanks...Lee
that's a neat lath what make ? cheers
Its a very old Myford, its ok for small jobs as there is a bit of play in the headstock (Chuck)
Great...cheers
Its strange but it took me longer to edit the video than do the job, so glad you liked it, seem to be getting better with the video editor.....Thanks again...Lee
Been looking forward to the continuations of this car...watching before I go to work...volume is off as I don't want to wake up my partner..watch it again later when I get back from work...thanks for another great episode, cheers
It would be fantastic if you could let me know if you though it good or bad? Anything needed to make it better, as you can tell I am still learning..................Lee
Hey Lee..I spent 26 years living outside in the woods and outdoors so I know nothing about video editing..enjoy watching the build on the austin...just don't start including sound effects and daft music and it will be great..cheers, steve
Hi, Have cut out the sound effects and loud music, videos seem much better, thanks so much for your input....Lee
Glad the channels going well..
coming along nicely
Thanks, very slowly as I am still learing fabrication and body work...............again thanks for your comment, all the best Lee
Still watching these backwards lol..cheers
Still watching?
Music does kill it a bit...to be honest no music is often better..I can't even weld yet and it's nice to hear as well as see the welding..great episode nonetheless thanks...just finished one of my odd jobs today and great to chill out and watch the process of this build unravel..thank you Lee for all you hard work and effort to put it all together....I know I couldn't do that
Just been on video editor and will now be able to turn down the volume, still on that learning curve...
Cheers
Thanks so much for your feedback...
Been looking at an a35 for a while..just waiting for the right one at the right time...really intresting series..will definitely be watch ing this to see how it progresses cheers steve
Hope you enjoy it!
Have you joined the Austin A30/35 Club? that where I found mine from..
No..might have to do so..thanks for the info...only just got engaged to my lovely partner 1st of April....so won't be for a little while yet..cheers
Brilliant
Thanks Steven...
Thanks.....
Sure I've got these in the wrong order lol...but great so far.cheers,steve
No worries
Please let me know if they start to get boreing, the latest videos are in a better format, again still learning..all the best Lee
Cheers Lee..I couldn't even work a camera..lol..no really enjoying watching this a35 project...cheers
Subscribed...cool little project going on their..thanks for sharing you're experience during you're first time fabricating...cheers steve
Thanks Steve, its strange that when you see someone fabricating it looks so easy, have been watching Yorkshire car restorers they make it look so easy. However have been learning with tips from them but it seems to take me forever.Due to publish another video soon as I attempt to repair the rear door, didnt quite go to plan.......Thanks again Steve..
Subscribed to your channel and found this episode very interesting,keep up the good work,👍
Thanks so much, still trying to make videos that people want to watch, Thanks again....Lee
Good video mate
Thanks so much for your feed back, as you can see I am new to this video making, not sure what people would want to watch. Started to video the car just for me to keep record of the work . Thanks again...all the best...Lee
liked and subscribed to your channel , love the old austins 👍cor blimey how on earth did that wheel stay on 🤔
Thanks , I was shocked about the wheel not sure how it stayed on.I had the car transported to me, it was winched on. The driver did mention that the front wheels were draging slightly. When the car arrived home it rolled off the transporter, well with a little push into my garage. Think the only thing holding it on was the brake shoes...........Thanks for your comments.......All the best...Lee
the wheels help to dress the old girl up
Yes the wheels will help, these wheels seem to go with most cars.................Thanks for feedback................all the best..Lee
Need as much help as possible to dress her up...