rustyrhinos
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cant complaiin about the weather, at least its not raining. Gearbox work for me tomorrow!
dirtyrhino
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I Don't normally worry aboot it being cold, I dunno why it's bothering me so much.
Christ, I've built all my projects in the winter, and it's been colder than this for each of them!
The Wife says I guess i'm feeling my age.......at 32 .....
Hoping my parts are going to turn up today so i can either paint or get the engine repaired - or i'll just go out and start on the dashboard.
Christ, I've built all my projects in the winter, and it's been colder than this for each of them!
The Wife says I guess i'm feeling my age.......at 32 .....
Hoping my parts are going to turn up today so i can either paint or get the engine repaired - or i'll just go out and start on the dashboard.
dirtyrhino
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Repaired the Dash today, I'll post some piccies later on, as soon as i can find the Camera again.... I THINK it's in the garage.......somewhere...
johnny curt 1
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garage a mess is it we have a saying fer that up our way when a garage /workshop gets like that
its called the man cave
johnny curt 1
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dirtyrhino
New Member
Whenever my mate comes over he shakes his head and tuts at me. His is all organized and he knows where stuff is..... I just "Do a Dougal" as my friends put it (from father Ted) and drop whatever is in my hand and pick up what I need next..... i found the camera - it was actually indoors on the fireplace where it should be....
Been busy tonight, and finally got the dash repaired ad partially re-assembled.
The Lower dash itself is in fairly good condition, apart from the rot i chopped out earlier in the Resto... Here it is on the kitchen table.
It's pretty damn kewl how open to all this my Wife actually is....however, jumping out the shower, and waving my cock around going "woooo-hooooo" doesn't tender the same feeling... wierd.
Gents, if you're pulling bulkheads, or working on the floorpans, then the blower and matrix will have to come out anyway - i'd say check the dash in the same area as mine haven't rotted out - it's a ****e seal between the matrix and bulkhead - water gets blown in and just sits in the dash airbox area.....and spreads.....
Now, the plan was to weld in some fresh steel and re-mount the foam and vinyl, but that plan was soon scuppered when i stared to pop the clips and found the foam was fooked and the vinyl was a little more brittle than i'd thought.
So on to plan "B" Rivet in the pair of profiled patches i'd made in thin steel and try to live with it until i can find a better condition lower panel....which is going to be niggling at me for ages...........ah well...
Redundant Roadwork Signs are an endless source of cheap, coated steel sheet and short angle, BTW.....pick mine up when I need them from council facilities sites I visit during my working day, they normally have one or two lying around, going for scrap...
Ii'm SO embarrassed.....as I say, this is going to drive me MAD knowing it's there...even if it is a good, solid fix.
But at least the inside is starting to more like a landy again
Also got round to remounting my refurbed Matricbox and blower...
Still lots to do, but can't do owt until the other parts turn up now >:/
Been busy tonight, and finally got the dash repaired ad partially re-assembled.
The Lower dash itself is in fairly good condition, apart from the rot i chopped out earlier in the Resto... Here it is on the kitchen table.
It's pretty damn kewl how open to all this my Wife actually is....however, jumping out the shower, and waving my cock around going "woooo-hooooo" doesn't tender the same feeling... wierd.
Gents, if you're pulling bulkheads, or working on the floorpans, then the blower and matrix will have to come out anyway - i'd say check the dash in the same area as mine haven't rotted out - it's a ****e seal between the matrix and bulkhead - water gets blown in and just sits in the dash airbox area.....and spreads.....
Now, the plan was to weld in some fresh steel and re-mount the foam and vinyl, but that plan was soon scuppered when i stared to pop the clips and found the foam was fooked and the vinyl was a little more brittle than i'd thought.
So on to plan "B" Rivet in the pair of profiled patches i'd made in thin steel and try to live with it until i can find a better condition lower panel....which is going to be niggling at me for ages...........ah well...
Redundant Roadwork Signs are an endless source of cheap, coated steel sheet and short angle, BTW.....pick mine up when I need them from council facilities sites I visit during my working day, they normally have one or two lying around, going for scrap...
Ii'm SO embarrassed.....as I say, this is going to drive me MAD knowing it's there...even if it is a good, solid fix.
But at least the inside is starting to more like a landy again
Also got round to remounting my refurbed Matricbox and blower...
Still lots to do, but can't do owt until the other parts turn up now >:/
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johnny curt 1
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sorry love but i need to keep these parts at room temperature for the paint to seal properly its the manufacturers recomendations yer know
sniggernot sure that 1 would work johnny, she keeps saying i am idiot for working outside in the cold but as soon as i go near the front door with anything she is there ensuring all dirties are left on step lol
its looking good there rhino, what other parts are you waiting for.... i think i have one up on you, my lower dash is in pretty good condition... but i aint gone into the depths of it..
finally got me welder home tonight but too dark and cold to try it out, will wait till i get chance to call over and see niel...
its looking good there rhino, what other parts are you waiting for.... i think i have one up on you, my lower dash is in pretty good condition... but i aint gone into the depths of it..
finally got me welder home tonight but too dark and cold to try it out, will wait till i get chance to call over and see niel...
dirtyrhino
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Just dump them where you need to and Blame it on Ninjas.
"What are these bits doing in here, darling ?"
"Ninjas"
**walk away calmly, don't look back, or meet her glare**
"Oh.....uuhhhh....fine...."
Easy.
dirtyrhino
New Member
I'm waiting on:
Floor screws
Floor Spires
Floor clips
Fuel pump
Oil/fuel filters
Shear bolts x2
Black Enamel anti-rust Primer/Basecoat
and some other expensive bits i can't remember ATM....
All bits that need to be done before I can move on to the next bit...
johnny curt 1
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heres a thought i was thinkin of useing bout 5 good coats of hammerite baked on fer good measure will this suffice as good as por15 or should i just go fer por15 or industrial machine paint ( myford lathe and milling machine paint )
dirtyrhino
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heres a thought i was thinkin of useing bout 5 good coats of hammerite baked on fer good measure will this suffice as good as por15 or should i just go fer por15 or industrial machine paint ( myford lathe and milling machine paint )
B20 - I get my paint from Re-Paint.co.uk - A division of RustSolutions.co.uk pretty good stuff, and goes on quite nicely with a roller and a brush
All my parts come from Either Paddocks or Famous 4 - and when i start on the other more difficult to source bits, probably www.lrseries.com
johnny - TBH, if yer going to do it properly, go for POR - it's epoxy based, so cures in any weather, and really does a bloody good job of sealing the metalwork. Late/machine paint - is that still enamel, or has that gone the Epoxy route aswell ?
dirtyrhino
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Busy day today
Got the clutch slave, clutch flex fited at last, then looked at the hardline bracket and fitted that to the block where it should be.
So, 1st thing was to cut out the uttery ****ed front section, and make a plate for it...
Now, in most cases, 30 years of rot ends up in the legs or kickdowns, in my case.....
I started to cut and the garage erupted in a cloud of metal powder, sand and **** knows what else.... had to drop the grinder and grab my breathing gear - it was THAT bad. What didn't end up on the floor after I cut the lower panel out, ended up in my sleeves and boots.
I didn't take a completed shot - think i've bored you all enough with plates and patching. I've spotted a few more places that have been patched - but the work looks a lot better than the stuff so far, so i'll leave it for now.
Tomorrow, i hope, is mechanical-type-stuff and welding day.
Pump,filters,tappets,brakes,seatbox,clutch bleed rest-of-dash
Got the clutch slave, clutch flex fited at last, then looked at the hardline bracket and fitted that to the block where it should be.
- Took the LiftPump off, ready for replacement tomorrow.
- Took the FuelFilter off aswell
- Started on removing the seatbox.
- Also started looking at the bodged brake Bias - trying to decide if I want to fabricate a new bracket and mount it properly, or just pull it out and fit a 3-way instead (as it should be).
- Part-Drained the tank, ready for cleaning.
- Fitted the front prop.
- Popped the front drums off to check the pads and drums - they're in Ok-ish nick.
So, 1st thing was to cut out the uttery ****ed front section, and make a plate for it...
Now, in most cases, 30 years of rot ends up in the legs or kickdowns, in my case.....
I started to cut and the garage erupted in a cloud of metal powder, sand and **** knows what else.... had to drop the grinder and grab my breathing gear - it was THAT bad. What didn't end up on the floor after I cut the lower panel out, ended up in my sleeves and boots.
I didn't take a completed shot - think i've bored you all enough with plates and patching. I've spotted a few more places that have been patched - but the work looks a lot better than the stuff so far, so i'll leave it for now.
Tomorrow, i hope, is mechanical-type-stuff and welding day.
Pump,filters,tappets,brakes,seatbox,clutch bleed rest-of-dash
johnny curt 1
Well-Known Member
B20 - I get my paint from Re-Paint.co.uk - A division of RustSolutions.co.uk pretty good stuff, and goes on quite nicely with a roller and a brush
All my parts come from Either Paddocks or Famous 4 - and when i start on the other more difficult to source bits, probably www.lrseries.com
johnny - TBH, if yer going to do it properly, go for POR - it's epoxy based, so cures in any weather, and really does a bloody good job of sealing the metalwork. Late/machine paint - is that still enamel, or has that gone the Epoxy route aswell ?
its gone the epoxy 2 pack route to make the paint harden yer need to add an accelerant ( same **** they use on canal barges nowadays)
dirtyrhino
New Member
Seatbox out at last, the tool locker is unsurprisingly rotted, but not too badly - Fixable for now.....
Although, the Comedy Aluminium plate I pulled out that "repaired" the gaping hole proved, once again to be remarkably scary....I managed to trace the writing so It took a better picture......makes you wonder where the rest of the box went.....and if it's still got whatever it held inside it ...
Will make a repair panel tomorrow, and rivet it in place, just like the original, paint,seal and Schultz.
Once that's done I can plod on with this (never ending) list:
**deep breath**
Flush Fuel tank, remount
Check Gearbox for Reverse linkage fault - it's a ****er to get out of reverse once it's in... ?
Box back in, sealed and bolted with Stainless fixings
Put the dash back together completly
Find some closed cell foam seals for the floors, fit and mount floors and tunnel.
Fit new gaiters
Prime up the bulkhead and pillars
Adjust steering
Fit new heater hoses
Make a battery holder
Oil change, filter change
Rad Back on, front panel back on, rub down and prime, paint
Test Engine
Fit Swivel Gaiters
Fill front diff with oil
Bleed clutch and brakes
Wheels back on
New multi connectors onto lighting loom
Paint bulkhead + Pillars
Rub down and prime the wings, remount and adjust
Fit Windscreen + seals.
Fit door seals
Door hinges
Replace door tops + Seals
Prime and repaint
Mount doors
Although, the Comedy Aluminium plate I pulled out that "repaired" the gaping hole proved, once again to be remarkably scary....I managed to trace the writing so It took a better picture......makes you wonder where the rest of the box went.....and if it's still got whatever it held inside it ...
Will make a repair panel tomorrow, and rivet it in place, just like the original, paint,seal and Schultz.
Once that's done I can plod on with this (never ending) list:
**deep breath**
Flush Fuel tank, remount
Check Gearbox for Reverse linkage fault - it's a ****er to get out of reverse once it's in... ?
Box back in, sealed and bolted with Stainless fixings
Put the dash back together completly
Find some closed cell foam seals for the floors, fit and mount floors and tunnel.
Fit new gaiters
Prime up the bulkhead and pillars
Adjust steering
Fit new heater hoses
Make a battery holder
Oil change, filter change
Rad Back on, front panel back on, rub down and prime, paint
Test Engine
Fit Swivel Gaiters
Fill front diff with oil
Bleed clutch and brakes
Wheels back on
New multi connectors onto lighting loom
Paint bulkhead + Pillars
Rub down and prime the wings, remount and adjust
Fit Windscreen + seals.
Fit door seals
Door hinges
Replace door tops + Seals
Prime and repaint
Mount doors
