Restoration of a 1949 Standard Vanguard
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Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard

RESTORATION PROCESS JUNE 2011 - PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Steering box with the modified (incr. dia) tube end to take the needle roller in place of the felt bush.
    Fri 17 Jun 2011
  • Finally got the auxiliary valve springs; now fitted, valve rocker clearancers set and cover installed.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • New return spring fitted to the fuel pump.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Replacing the timing cover seal and gaskets.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Replacing the timing cover seal and gaskets.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Replacing the timing cover seal and gaskets.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Replacing the timing cover seal and gaskets.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Water pump problems, the wrong water pump has been supplied.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Removed the clutch and gearbox.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Some work needed on the gearbox, new seals for a start.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Gearbox
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Hope we can get all these bloody linkages back in place.
    Sun 19 Jun 2011
  • Picked up the 5 wheels after being powder coated BLACK...
    Thu 23 Jun 2011
  • Look at that beautiful BLACK powder coated wheel, will look great with a white wall tyre around it.
    Thu 23 Jun 2011
  • Picked up the steering box with the modified (incr. dia) tube end to take the needle roller in place of the felt bush. Thanks jack, the expert fitter and turner...
    Thu 23 Jun 2011
  • Gearbox pulled down, seems in good condition, just need to replace all seals and gaskets.
    Sun 26 Jun 2011
  • Gearbox pulled down, seems in good condition.
    Sun 26 Jun 2011
  • Managed to remove the gearbox extension...
    Sun 26 Jun 2011
  • Selector seals and gaskets to be replaced.
    Sun 26 Jun 2011
  • Gearbox bits
    Sun 26 Jun 2011
  • Universal joints replaced.
    Sun 26 Jun 2011
  • Differential installed.
    Sun 26 Jun 2011