Stood for 20 yrs - 109 series 3 resto thread.

[CarlosVanDango]

here's the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEUvEYMjsag&feature=youtu.be

 

[CarlosVanDango]

got the clutch unsiezed and had it driving about - can't seem to get 4wd to work but i didnt try for long i dropped it off the stands and drove it up and down the drive

there is a noise from the front n/s hopefully its due to the odd sized tyres ive got on temporarily but i doubt it

the brakes are literally none existant - i suspect they are all siezed but i was planning on stripping them all anyway

 

[pocketrocket]

got the clutch unsiezed and had it driving about - can't seem to get 4wd to work but i didnt try for long i dropped it off the stands and drove it up and down the drive

there is a noise from the front n/s hopefully its due to the odd sized tyres ive got on temporarily but i doubt it

the brakes are literally none existant - i suspect they are all siezed but i was planning on stripping them all anyway

Was gona ask how it drove, like a bag of crusty spanners by the sounds of it! :lol::rolly:

 

[CarlosVanDango]

i think when i fit the front parabolics the ride will be much better

got my 2 front wellers fitted tonight and tomorrow i'm gonna move it round to my garage to make a start on getting the welding done

i have a set of 4 original wheels - are they worth anything or of use to anyone? or should i just chuck them in the scrap?

 

[CarlosVanDango]

driven it round to its new parking space - bit of an incline to get up - you certainly wouldn't have done it in a regular car but she managed no problems - i even forgot to engage the front hubs so it was only 2wd low range

there is a red light in the centre of the clocks that is constantly on - even when the key is out anyone know what is it for and why its on?

 

[CarlosVanDango]

got the welding done on the front leg
pulled off the n/s front drum both cyls are siezed but the shoes and in good condition and free - i think i'll get all 4 front cylinders

also ****ted my elbow on the door - guess i'm gonna have to get used to that

bulkhead welding next

 

[honolulujoe]

also ****ted my elbow on the door - guess i'm gonna hve to get used to that

I never have, still hurts every time, I try to keep the window open so I can stick it out when turning hard

 

[CarlosVanDango]

i'll have to get some skateboarding elbow pads

got the bulkhead and top door hinge all welded today - just looked at my photos and they are no good you cant see for the sun............... but its done now

also fitted the starter solenoid so it starts on the key

ordered 4 front brake cylinders - i use the handbrake to stop it now that seems to work ok

still need to find out what the red light in the middle of the clocks is so i dont need to keep disconnecting the battery when i park it up

also i'm thinking of selling the full interior and replacing it with something a bit more basic - anyone any idea of its value? its in pritty good condition i think i would ruin it.

 

[honolulujoe]

can't remember whether that's ignition or oil, my s3 has a battery drain so I got one of these which also gives a bit of additional security perhaps only against the opportunist, didn't bother with the fuse bit as there is nothing I have that needs to stay on when the ignition is off and I thought the battery could still drain but more slowly.

Battery Cut Out Switch | Frost Auto Restoration Techniques

 

[CarlosVanDango]

i think i'll fit a cut off like that but i'd still like to get rid of this light

Q. does anyone know the name of the colour? as i'd like to get a can to spray the repair on the bulkhead - i think long term i'll keep it the original colour but with a black roof

 

[ajb403]

It's called limestone I believe.

 

[Rubins4]

Nice work. Do you still have lwb going spare? :beer:

 

[jnw]

If the red light isn't the oil pressure warning then it's the charge light which is telling you that the alternator isn't working. There must be an owners manual online somewhere - well worth having, full of genuinely useful info (not like modern manuals at all).

 

[CarlosVanDango]

It's called limestone I believe.

thanks ive just googled it and i do believe you are correct - nice colour

 

[CarlosVanDango]

Nice work. Do you still have lwb going spare? :beer:

lwb what??

 

[CarlosVanDango]

If the red light isn't the oil pressure warning then it's the charge light which is telling you that the alternator isn't working. There must be an owners manual online somewhere - well worth having, full of genuinely useful info (not like modern manuals at all).

im pritty sure both of those are on the dash i seem to remember the charge light coming on on tickover just like the old transits did - this light is on when the keys are out

 

[CarlosVanDango]

latest update - I wire brushed and painted the fuel tank

here's a pic................

 

[Rubins4]

lwb what??

Oh, rims! ...if I read your early posts correctly I think you said you had some lwb rims going spare.

 

[CarlosVanDango]

Oh, rims! ...if I read your early posts correctly I think you said you had some lwb rims going spare.

yes i still have them - are lwb rims different to swb ones?

 

[ajb403]

yes i still have them - are lwb rims different to swb ones?

Aye, 16" on LWB, 15" on SWB.