A trickle of rain in a drought

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The past few weeks have been fairly dry when it comes to Bantam parts on ebay. However, today there is a significant group of listing to suit your Bantam needs. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been trying to spend less time in front of my computer so I can get more done on my project. I’ve been documenting my project on the HAMB, but now that it is far enough along, I think I’ll share it here first. For Bantam enthusiasts: BRC 60 Dashboard press photo: This photo makes me wonder, if they used so many readily available bantam parts, how did the instrument cluster with the temperature gauge come to be. Would Bantam really have developed a new gauge just for this project? It would seem that there wasn’t free time that they could have easily devoted that attention elsewhere. Brc dashboard shot Click here to see the listing: BRC press photo Sold for:89.88

Bantam and BRC steering wheel (in rough shape) bantam steering wheel Click here to see the listing: Bantam BRC steering wheel Sold for:100.00

BRC-40 “long scalloped axle” brc 40 drive shaft Click here to see the listing: Ford GP prototype / bantam BRC / Willys MA / WWII jeep long scalloped axle BRC Front Axle gaskets Brc axle gaskets Click here to see the listing: BANTAM BRC AXLE STEERING GASKETS NOS Bantam felt seals for the axles: Sold for: 9.95

Front Seals axle seal Click here to see the listing: 1939 American Bantam Front Wheel Felt Grease Oil Seals Retainer p/n 1755 (Qty 2) Rear Seals axle seal Click here to see the listing: 1939 American Bantam Rear Wheel Outer Felt Grease Oil Seals p/n 1755 (Qty 2) Rear Axle bearing race: bantam rear axle race Click here to see the listing: NOS!!! 1934-1948 Ford Bantam Hudson Chrysler Bearing Rear Axle Pinion Race 15250 Distributor Bushing distributor bushing Click here to see the listing: 1938-40 Bantam Model E Distributor Bushings (2) Auto-Lite Distributor Cap Bantam Distributor Cap Click here to see the listing: 1938-40 American Bantam 4 Cylinder Distributor Cap For the American Austin Enthusiast: Front Axle assembly: (These seller does not have any other Austin or Bantam Parts) austin front axle Click here to see the listing: 1930 – 1935 American Austin front axle assembly Rear Bumper Brackets P1070574 Click here to see the listing: 1930 – 1935 American Austin Coupe / sedan / panel? Rear Bumper Brackets Rear Bumper Bracket connector P1070569 Click here to see the listing: 1930 – 1935 American Austin Coupe / Sedan rear frame crossmember

Testing out a new waters- Amazon

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Please enjoy this test post!

Klipsch KMC 1 Portable Speaker

Perhaps I can finally have a radio in my antique car, without having to destroy the period correctness of it while seeking quality audio.  For several years, I have driven around in my T-5 with only my phone (and transistor radio) blaring.  That’s right, although I’m young, I’m in that flux period where someone could have a transistor radio to bring into their car; not a cd play with headphones, or an mp3 player.

Klipsch kmc1

These two certainly look like they’re in love with Klipsch!

Click here to give this little speaker a run for its money on Amazon: Klipsch KMC 1 Black Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Black

Bid before it’s gone: American Austin Franklin Mint Miniature

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I’ve heard of these radiator cap reproductions in the past, but often times people try to sell of the entire collection of ornaments which can be pricey.  Here is your chance to get the single American Austin mascot reproduction without buying the whole set. While I have been taking time to work on my project in the basement, I almost missed out on sharing this with you.  These only come up about once every year, so you may want to take this chance to cast your bid.

Click here to see the ebay listing: 1983 FRANKLIN MINT PEWTER AUSTIN BANTAM ROOSTER HOOD ORNAMENT Sold for: 29.99

1930 American Austin Block and parts

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A seller clearing out a large group of parts has come upon some Austin pieces.  He may have some other parts, but he hasn’t located anything specifically Austin or Bantam as of yet.  So, you may want to keep your eyes on his auctions.  Up for auction is a block and some miscellaneous parts which may be what you are looking for.

Austin crank case 1930

Click here to see the crankcase: 0 31 32 33 34 American Austin Bantam car engine crankcase oil pan block Sold for: 50.00

T-5 – Period Magazine Articles

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The Mustang has found itself widely publicized around the world during its lifetime.  The T-5 was not an exception to this press.  Below are some German publications reviewing the T-5 when it made its journey abroad.  I actually never bought the top two magazines below and only have a copy of AMS.  They are great and inexpensive pieces to add to your T-5 ownership.  I found that when purchasing the magazines abroad, asking the seller if they would ship to the US before bidding almost always resulted in a yes.

magazineClick here to see the eBay listing: Motor Rundschau 17/64 Ford Mustang T 5

november 64Click here to see the eBay listing: November 1964 ADMV Illustrierter Motorsport 22/64 Vorstellung Ford T5

magazine auto motor und sport**CAUTION- this may only be the road test and not the full magazine, the full magazine has great cover art, please translate the ad before buying.**

A translation of this can be found on the First Mustang Club of Germany’s website here.

Click here to see the listing: AMS 17/1964 Wahnsinn! Ford Mustang T5 mit

T-5 Speedometer and T-5 Micro Site Roll-out

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With spring in the air and Betsy back on the road, today marks a special day.  Today, I am announcing the roll out of the T-5 section of Trust in Rust.  I believe I announced several months ago that this would be coming and left some breadcrumbs as to the extent I would be pursuing it.  So, here it is:  http://atomic-temporary-66351259.wpcomstaging.com/marques/ford-t-5/

If you know of any T-5 vehicles or parts for sale, please feel free to let me know so we can begin to populate this section dedicated to our special Mustangs.  Coincidentally, an NOS 1965-66 Ford T-5 or European Export Mustang Speedometer is on eBay and would make the perfect addition to your 65 GT or 66 Restoration.  If my car wasn’t a standard 65, I would be tempted to pick it up.

 1965-66 Ford T-5 or European Export Mustang Speedometer

T5 speedo

Click here to see the ebay listing: nos 1965-1966 mustang t-5 200 kilos speedometer