rockandrollstar Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi all. I recently bought this Gipsy (you may have seen it for sale). In fairly reasonable condition for a Gipsy, although not been very well cared for considering (i think) it was a home office one and should have been like new when released. The plan is to use it as is for the time being until other projects are done and then restoration can start. So far... Fitted all new brake pipes and hoses, freed off all brakes and clutch. Engine starts and runs well. Fiddled with most of the electrical items in one way or another. Next on the list is a small amount of welding to pass MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Fantastic to see that it's been brought and I look forward to following your progress. You'll have plenty of fun it that's for sure, like we have over the past 14 years with ours. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex5 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Well done Tim - will be interested to follow its progress. I always thought it was too good to scrap, so I'm glad it's gone to a good home! John - previous owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_g_kearney Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 A lovely bit of kit. Or it will be, when you have spruced it up a bit... My father bought one from a garage circa 1970 where it had been used for breakdown work. For some unknown reason, it was the devil to start. It would not take any choke at all, and had to be started with the choke fully in and then idled for about 10 minutes until it was warm enough to rev normally. I was only 18 at the time, so was not clued up enough to investigate the problem. I did get to drive it though, and much preferred it to the farm Land Rover (a Series II) that I also drove occasionally. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I did get to drive it though, and much preferred it to the farm Land Rover (a Series II) that I also drove occasionally. That is a given when it comes to comparing the two vehicles Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 My first vehicle (Yawns from the stalls!) was A Gipsy the G4M10 leaf sprung, better than any Land Rover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 very nice what year is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockandrollstar Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks for the replies. Its on the list as 1965 although registered as 1960 but thats DVLA for you! Should be AFS as it used to have a CYY registration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 If you need a Austin Gipsy 4x4 Service Manual(original) let me know , I have one , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 very nice what year is she? Thanks for the replies.Its on the list as 1965 although registered as 1960 but thats DVLA for you! Should be AFS as it used to have a CYY registration. There is some more information on the said vehicle on the original for sale thread here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?22914-Austin-Gypsy-1960 Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pino357 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hello Does anyone have a diagram from a manual showing a section through the Austin Gipsy clutch assembly, when assembled on the flywheel please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Is this any help? Austin Gipsy MK4 Workshop Manual 1964.pdf https://www.carpdfmanual.com/austin/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pino357 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hello Many thanks. I found that yesterday but it doesn't show a side view sectioned drawing, through the shaft, clutch plate, pressure plate and cover, flywheel and the end of the crank, etc.. This is what I need but must be in an earlier manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlz Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Can someone please help me I...have an austin gypsy in not a very good condition I'm willing to let go of to the right person. Or know the worth please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Depends on the usual , age condition any history. The biggest problem with them was rust, though no more than most English carsof the time. There are two suspension set ups, the G1 had the flexitor and the G4 had leafsprings. Engines were 2.2 BMC petrol and disel. Did you know you can get front wheel drive only on them? The M10 was the SWB designation the M15 the LWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 13 hours ago, Carlz said: Can someone please help me I...have an austin gypsy in not a very good condition I'm willing to let go of to the right person. Or know the worth please If you're active on Facebook then there are some knowledgeable people on here: Austin Gipsy Owners Club. | Facebook As Tony says there are the usual factors to consider. Have noticed Gipsy prices starting to go up in recent years though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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