Thread: My new(to me)toy

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My first street rod/hot rod. I'm no fabricator, don't know how to weld or many of the other things a true rodder can do. So I bought one already built that needs some TLC. It should be here in Feb.

Anglia

that is one awsome ride G.R. ive been scraping my way trying to get my head above water on my 48 anglia. ive now got a better plan, and plan on driving it by summer of 2010. thats if no more drama comes my way before then, its been a horrible last couple months but things are settling down a bit. could we please see the inside when you get a chance.

i like the way the fender was cut in half to make the front tilt easier

The whole front end is a 'glas kit I've only a few pictures the previous owner sent me.

interior

Powered by a 331 cu in 302 w/ a toploader 4-spd and narrowed 4:10 posi 9" Ford rear end.

thanks for the rapid response, my life is that much closer to being complete now. beautiful interior, is the filler neck active on the side, and can the rear hatch be opened to expose the tank or cell ? is is it actually for storage of a small something?

i now notice the rocker panel is missing. not a bad thing. its only an inch thick anyway. mine needs replaced and maybe now i might not worry about it. if you did not own one you might not even notice it. thanks again for the photos.

Yes the filler neck is used and there is a bit of storage room there. Enough for a couple of overnight bags if going on a rod run according to the owner.

It has no heat or AC but I plan to rectify that with a Vintage Air or similar unit, I hate being cold and with the summer heat we have here in the 90's and 100's I like the AC. I had the car inspected and gone through before I bought it and it passed with flying colors though there were a couple of minor issues. It has a slight oil leak on the pan, typical of a sb Ford. and the mechanic recommended installing coilovers on the front to improve handling.

""It has a slight oil leak on the pan, typical of a sb Ford.""

Don't even get me started about chevy oil leaks.

Is that how the Cheap Heap Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time saying came from?

Super nice ride you got there , looks like a good purchase.

Very cool,that is the first car I ever built and I think one of the most fun.By the looks of it that is a fine example.Great choice!Be aware that in the right conditions,rain for example it can be a handful!

Originally Posted by Blow by

Very cool,that is the first car I ever built and I think one of the most fun.By the looks of it that is a fine example.Great choice!Be aware that in the right conditions,rain for example it can be a handful!

Couldn't be much worse than my Cobras were

very nice ride and no matter who says what or likes what, if you like the car that is the best car there is!! I like the mural and the wheelie bars, let us know if you get up on those, I will be wanting a pic of that!!!

That is one fine looking Anglia, GR!!!!! Appears to be a well built unit, should be a blast to go Hot Roddin' in!!!!! Thanks for the pics! Great ride!

Very nice!!! Had never realized how small of a car they really were till I got one in the shop! Looks like a handfull with some power...WHAT FUN!!!!! Here is a pic of the customer car I'm working on now. Gonna be dark blue pearl with faint pearl ghost flames on the nose. Fenders have been widened by 5" front and rear. His step dad owned it in England since 1971. Had a Range Rover V-8 in it for a while. Then came to America with it in mid 80's, put in a Ford 289 and left hand drive. His stepdad past away 3 years ago and it had never been completely finished, so now its a tribute to him and gonna be a nice show/driver.