The Zenith Fuel Filter: 39-40 Bantams

Posted on February 3, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

On eBay right now, there is a used Zenith fuel Filter. Although it is thoroughly used, it seems to be in decent rebuildable shape. It may be difficult to get the bowl crystal clear again. Then again, it’s 70 years old and a little patina is to be expected. Although we have a few NOS Zeniths for sale on this site, this is a great item for someone who derives a great deal of pleasure out of transforming the rough into the pristine with their own hands. Please note, the retainer is attached incorrectly, hence the need for the spacers between the thumb screw and the bowl.

NOS American Bantam Zenith Fuel Filter

Used Zenith on eBay

Click here to view the auction for the restorable Zenith: Used Zenith Fuel Filter

The New Arrival

Posted on February 2, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

If you haven’t had the chance to comb through the website lately, there has been a new Roadster project added. I had hinted to its arrival last week, but it is finally up and listed. If you’re looking for a great start of a project, and a 1938 Bantam Roadster, this may be perfect for you. There are a lot of cars that have been treated to some restoration efforts out there, but it is fairly infrequent that a project comes up for sale. If you’re the type of person who likes to take on a project from the very beginning, this is a rare opportunity.

The New 1938 Bantam Roadster Project On the Market

Austin Centric parts and some Bantam hood sides

Posted on February 2, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

After a bunch of parts ended on ebay last night, for astronomical prices to boot. As those were ending, another set of items were listed by the seller.

First up: An American Austin Tillotson M10A carb. Unlike the one which sold for nearly $500, this is the earlier more common carb. The seller states that it is not split or broken. However, in the first photo it looks as though one of the bosses that holds a stop for the throat side lever is broken. You may want to ask for more photos.

Click here to see the eBay listing: Austin Tillotson M10A Carb Sold for: 246.94

If you’re looking for a core steering wheel, here is one which is cracked and missing much of its ribbing. These are no longer remanufactured, so it may be difficult to find someone to repair the original rubber compound of the wheel.

Click here to see the eBay listing: Austin or Bantam Steering wheel Sold for: 88.36

Austin Hub Caps:

Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin Hub Caps Sold for: 89.98

American Austin Coupe mirror: If you need one for your Austin Roadster, this may be modified as the original ones were to delete the top scallop and bolt hole.

Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin Coupe Mirror Sold for: 37.60

I’m not sure how many of these have gone missing over the years, but this looks to be the cowl vent for an Austin coupe or a Bantam Coupe, Convertible Sedan, or Convertible Coupe.

Click here to see the ebay listing: American Austin Bantam Cowl Vent Sold for: 47.77

Lastly, the seller has a pair of Bantam hood sides. They have no holes punched for either the Bantam emblems installed on 1940 Bantams or the garnish used on the 1939 Deluxe model Bantams. The seller supposedly has a $150 reserve on them, it’ll be interesting to see what this command.

Click here to see the ebay listing: Bantam Hood sides Sold for: 100.00

Running Fenderless- The Streamlined Roadster

Posted on January 29, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

Interesting photo of the day, a 38 Bantam Roadster sans fenders. The look you end up with when running the configuration here is nothing short of streamlined. I wish more photos existed of this car. It sold last year on eBay from Long Island, NY after being purchased on eBay from the mid west a year earlier. Although the car was a shell of its former self, it’s not hard to see what it could have been.

American Austin – Esque Tail light

Posted on January 29, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

Finding the correct 3″ COLO taillamp for an American Austin is never an easy task. There are some lights that look very similar, but they usually have the mounting studs in the wrong places. If you need something that looks very close and are willing to do some work to modify it, there is a Buick taillight that has the correct style spring retained taillight assembly. Besides having the word BUICK stamped in it rather than COLO, this lamp has a small opening at the top as well which you may want to close up for it to look more convincing on your Austin.

The Mounting holes appear to have the correct orientation, but you may wish to contact the seller to ensure the proper spacing.

Click here to see more: American Austin-esque Taillight Sold for: 85.00

If someone has a correct COLO photo they wouldn’t mind sharing, I can post it for comparison.

When a window shuts, a door opens. A Bantam Roadster project is on its way.

Posted on January 28, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

The 1939 Bantam project in Missouri has sold to a new owner, someplace much warmer than where I am right now. In fact, that Bantam is looking forward to having its restoration completed and then some miles put on those new tires.

1939 Bantam Roadster

If you were interested in a Bantam Roadster project, do not despair. In the next few days, a 1938 Bantam Roadster will be listed here; ready for your imagination and hands. Although it is a slightly heavier project than the one in MO, it is a 1938 with the 15 slat grille and the innie style headlights. Just like all Bantams, it will be a car worthy of your time.

Here is a sneak peek at what is coming soon:

1938 Bantam Roadster Coming Soon

New Week, New Listings: Bantam and Austin Parts

Posted on January 26, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

A whole other group of American Austin and Bantam parts have made their way to eBay over night. Please note, the seller has a 50lb oil pressure gauge, which I have been advised is not correct for an American Austin and is more likely a Ford part.

Click here to bid on the carb and an unbroken intake manifold: American Austin Tillotson Carb and Intake Manifold Sold for: $494.98

Click here to see the gauge: American Austin Amp Gauge Sold for $102.99

If you are also looking for a trim ring, it looks as though I missed one which recently ended. It looks as though it is still available, so you may wish to contact the seller.

Click here to see the headlight buckets: American Austin Headlight Buckets Sold for $224.72

Although, at a quick glance, this shock assembly looks similar to the American Austin assembly, note that the retaining washer here is circular where as the Austin utilized a star like retainer. From what I understand, the starting price for this entire unit is less than two replacement aluminum links.

Click here to bid on the Bantam front friction shock assembly with aluminum links: American Bantam Front Friction Shocks Sold $56.55

Hacked up American Austin transmission: American Austin Transmission $14.50

American Austin Radiator Badge

Posted on January 16, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

Good morning! Over night, the Ohio seller listed this lovely American Austin badge. Although we can’t see the rear retaining piece, the clossonie appears to have suffered damage. It’s not perfect, but as of yet, faithful reproductions of this piece are not available. If you have a Bantam and need a reproduction grille badge, you are in luck, those have been manufactured recently. If you are interested in bidding in this item, you may wish to contact the seller for photos of the back to make sure it has the correct fastener in the back.

1930 – 1934 American Austin Radiator Badge

If you would like to check this badge out on ebay click here: American Austin Radiator Badge Sold for: 69.00

Second item today: Bantam Hubcap

Posted on January 15, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

Maybe the word Deluge earlier was a bit of an exaggeration, but this an exciting week with so many items being listed. Perhaps we will see more items. There will be a few more posts before the day is through. The seller appears to have two hubcaps, but I believe the other only has Bantam painted on it.

Click here to place a bid or check out the listing: American Bantam Hubcap Sold for: 88.00

The Deluge of Bantam Parts May Be Beginning: Bantam Gauge

Posted on January 15, 2015 by rg171352 under Uncategorized

Suddenly, there are a bunch of Bantam and Austin parts available on eBay. Stay tuned for all of the listings later today. For now here is a Bantam 3 gauge instrument cluster. Unfortunately, it is missing the oil pressure gauge and looks as though it has been tampered with a little bit.

Here is a photo:

To place a bid or check out the listing, click here: Incomplete American Bantam Instrument Cluster Sold for: 426.99

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