RE: [doc] Austin Origins

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxx>]

Well just off the cuff, the drive shafts are Ford Granada, some of the
relays are Pektron ( from here in Derby) , Chassis and wheels GKN, and
Steering racks, Burman, both from west midlands, front brake callipers Ford
Cortina, glove box catches VW, head lights Audi / bus. My RHD brake servo's
are MG C type. Euro-spec rear lights are Rubberlights, as currently fitted
to about half of HGV trailers, still on the road. The special RHD front
flasher were Lucas as supplied to the Army! Interior lights and fag
lighters are parts bin. Track rod ends Triumph Herald, Air con compressors
are also fitted to some Citroens.
As we all know, the only bit actually made in the factory was the under
body.

Lots off stuff was made by outside contractors especially for the car, just
like car manufacturers do today.

We should be grateful, many bits are still readily available to us cheap in
the UK!

I know I've missed lots, but it gives you a taste.

Chrispy


-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Hawes [mailto:chris@xxxx]
Sent: 17 September 2003 22:05
To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [doc] Austin Origins

Remember everyone never mention at the car shows where the door locks on the
DeLorean came from ........... the Austin Allegro. Other great favourites
that I have never driven include the Maxi, Princess, Marina... what a
collection of er... beauties..... I wonder how many of the other parts on
the DeLorean came from the British Leyland parts bin. The rear brakes are
from a Jaguar.... what a contrast!!!!

I know the engine and transmission are French, electronics are Lucas (UK) &
Bosch (German), styled by an Italian, engineered by Lotus, built in Northern
Ireland (Dunmurry) and a stainless steel, gullwing concept by a Romanian
(DeLorean (The Lorean)) I think that is right... have I missed anything
else????

Chris Hawes
vin 5255

p.s. My car was from Arizona and I guess that is where the copious amounts
of sand came from that I found sat on the rear most part of the epoxy coated
frame that can be seen when you take out the tail light clusters. I suppose
the sand absorbed any moisture as after cleaning the frame I found an
immaculate finish residing below.




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