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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Restoration Advise - 1933 V8 Roadster in Cyprus.

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Koutsakc

07-05-2012 @ 3:55 AM

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Supereal,
Many thanks for your advice !
Christopher Koutsakos
Island of Cyprus - EUROPE

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07-04-2012 @ 2:46 AM

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Since my original communication back in NOV 2011, I have moived from Belgium to the island Cyprus and set up a hobby-workshop with mainly Ts and As plus a 1933 RHD V8 or originally 4cylinder, which was imported from Argentina.

I am in the process to start a complete restauration with the help of Jim, a British retired mechanic leaving in Cyprus. I will soon have some photos to share for any comments and advice.

In Oct I will be visiting friends in Riversite CA and also be taking part in the Horsless Cariage tour around carmel CA.

I would like to meet any local CA V8 members who have some experience or views on 1933 V8 Roaster to share benefit from their experience.

I can provide photos and USA references as i will be staying with friends at Reche Canyon, Colton, CA.

Regards and many thanks to all,
Christopher Koutsakos,
Nicosia, Island of Cyprus, EUROPE.

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11-15-2011 @ 9:43 AM

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David,

Many thanks for the very encouraging message.
I have sent you an e-mail with further photos.

Rgds,
Christopher Koutsakos

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11-14-2011 @ 9:07 PM

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David, I really missed the mark on that one, didn't I ? Thanks for setting me straight!

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11-14-2011 @ 8:19 PM

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Koutsakc,

Yours looks to be a very nice car. It appears to be a standard roadster, which makes it more interesting, at least in my opinion.

When you begin your restoration, I may be able to assist you with some parts that may be missing as I have owned numerous RHD '33-'34 phaetons and roadsters from Argentina in the past.

You may reach me at: walmer111@aol.com.

David Rehor

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11-14-2011 @ 8:08 PM

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Sorry Alan, but the vehicles sold by Ford in Central and South America in that era were not of Canadian manufacture, but rather of U.S. manufacture, whether or not they were assembled locally or were originally LHD or RHD. The sole exception likely would have been in British Guiana (Surinam) as a British colony.

Ford of Canada was granted the marketing rights to all of the British Commonwealth countries except the United Kingdom and Ireland when it was established in 1904. The rights to the rest of the world remained with the U.S. parent company.

Notwithstanding, there are no substantive differences between Canadian-produced and U.S. produced vehicles in the V-8 era prior to WWII.

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11-14-2011 @ 10:28 AM

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To Supereal,

Many thanks Sir for the advise will follow the link you have provided.

Rgds,
Christopher

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11-13-2011 @ 10:56 AM

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Christopher, You will definitely need the "1933-'34 Ford Restoration Guide", published by the EFV8CA. Go to the homepage >Online Store>Shop>Ford Books. This book may also be available from C&G, as advised by Supereal.

As for buying parts to be shipped to Cyprus, you have a problem. You will encounter resistance to the hassle of shipping, and you will encounter disbelievers that you are for real, as there are many international scammers preying on both buyers and sellers. You will need a Stateside Sponsor of some sort, maybe a friend or a service such as PayPal, to provide the needed assurance to sellers of your legitimacy.

As for the restoration itself, you will find that your Ford was built in Canada for export to Argentina, and as such, has many parts unique to that source. Should you wish to build your car as Left Hand Drive, the parts you will need are American Manufacture. The difference between the two are not limited to the parts required for Right Hand Steering, but include a variety of unrelated parts.

Welcome, and Good luck to you!

Alan

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11-13-2011 @ 10:30 AM

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E-mail a request for a catalog to www.cgfordparts.com Their catalog has many pages of books and manuals to cover most, if not all, Fords. As for "original" parts, the only kind left from years of production are the "NOS" (new old stock) or "NORS" (new old replacement stock) items. They tend to be very expensive, and many offered from eBay and other places sometims are not reliably advertised. If you need some specific part, or advice, I'm sure this Forum will be of service.

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11-13-2011 @ 3:14 AM

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Having taken very early retirement I am setting a workshop for my Ford collection of Ts, As and now a V8, in the Greek island of Cyprus where I come from.

My first project starting Jan 2012 is a ground up restoration of a beautiful 1933 Ford Roadster recently imported from Argentina .. see photo.

Being 12,000 miles away from the US, spare parts and good advise is extremely Important.

I would therefore very much appreciate to create a family of V8 friends to exchange views and benefit from their advise, starting from useful books and sources for original parts.

With best regards and much appreciation for the good work and support you guys offer over the years.

Christopher Koutsakos
Working in Brussels - Belgium till the end of the year .. then moving permanetly in the island of Cyprus.

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