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General Category => Unusual Microcar Discussion => Topic started by: daveraab on January 05, 2012, 01:31:11 AM

Title: Bond Minicar Part
Post by: daveraab on January 05, 2012, 01:31:11 AM

First I want to thank everyoen for helping me get the motor rebuilt and running.  I am very happy with the result and here are a few pictures.

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc461/daveraab/enginepic2.jpg)

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc461/daveraab/enginepic1.jpg)

This car is a 1965 Estate or Wagon and I am looking for a right hinge for the rear hatch.  The one I have is too pitted to chrome.  So if anyone has one for sale or can point me in the right direction, I sure would appreciate it!

Thanks
David

Title: Re: Bond Minicar Part
Post by: Big Al on January 05, 2012, 12:11:26 PM

And we can see the electrics in place complete with a 'modern' capacitor. Pity the old ones are unobtainable but one of the easier things to get round.

Title: Re: Bond Minicar Part
Post by: daveraab on January 05, 2012, 03:58:09 PM

Well then if you look closely, you will notice the regulator is mounted 180 degrees off.  I did this for 2 reasons.  In this position, it puts the regulator futher away from the cylinder and subject to less heat which I thought was a good thing.  Also, there are more connections on this side and putting it on the outside makes for easier wiring.  It does put the condensor on the wrong side and I had to add a length of wire to reach the coil.

I see one of the little screws that holds the reglator cover on has vibrated loose and is now gone forever!

Title: Re: Bond Minicar Part
Post by: Rusty Chrome (Malcolm Parker) on January 05, 2012, 07:35:27 PM

Looking good. :)  I assume you're already tried the Bond Owners Club for the replacement hinge?

http://www.bondownersclub.co.uk/ (http://www.bondownersclub.co.uk/)

Title: Re: Bond Minicar Part
Post by: NickPoll on January 05, 2012, 09:45:16 PM

Hello David,   Your Villiers 250cc engine looks brilliant. They are excellent engines and go on and on. I have a 9E on my Bond D with a 250 top end. It refuses to explode even though it gets driven to within an inch of it's life.  Enjoy it. Nick.