border · Feb 8, 2019

LincolnSteve said:
I really like satin finish black. However I have completely forgotten to take into account whether or not you are going to paint the chassis. Maybe paint the chassis yellow? Or maybe not.

Not Painting the chassis Mate, Just more money and Hassle, probably just do them Black

border · Feb 9, 2019

Rolled the front axle on tonight, thought Id made another big mistake, but after looking at other photos of rolling chassis maybe not.
The front diff faces UP Slightly on an angle, Is This Right, or have I made another balls up of it ??

Retroanaconda · Feb 10, 2019

Normal. It will come down a bit with the weight of the engine/body on the chassis.

border · Feb 10, 2019

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Retroanaconda said:
Normal. It will come down a bit with the weight of the engine/body on the chassis.

Thanks Mate

border · Feb 10, 2019

Springs fitted, Shocks next. Bit of hassle on my own, had to phone my son to come and help with rear bushes they were a Pain to get in but got there in the end.
Then on my own again got stuck with springs, but a Mate came and sorted the job for me. .
Got a Rolling Chassis Now

1988smithy · Feb 10, 2019

Looking good, you're a braver man than me I tell ya

mick 1986 · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
Springs fitted, Shocks next. Bit of hassle on my own, had to phone my son to come and help with rear bushes they were a Pain to get in but got there in the end.
Then on my own again got stuck with springs, but a Mate came and sorted the job for me. .
Got a Rolling Chassis Now

What is fitted to the top of the springs in photo #3? Is it the front shock turrets?

The shocks will be a pain. I had to use a ratchet strap to compress the springs enough to get all the shocks on. My advice for the fronts would be to leave off the shock mounts, and then fit the engine. That should compress the fronts enough to get the shocks on. The rears are easy enough to fit right at the end of the build, when there is enough weight to compress the rear end slightly.

mick 1986 · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
Springs fitted, Shocks next. Bit of hassle on my own, had to phone my son to come and help with rear bushes they were a Pain to get in but got there in the end.
Then on my own again got stuck with springs, but a Mate came and sorted the job for me. .
Got a Rolling Chassis Now

Who’s bent the rear tub tab mount??? That might crack the galv straightening it, go steady.

border · Feb 10, 2019

mick 1986 said:
What is fitted to the top of the springs in photo #3? Is it the front shock turrets?

The shocks will be a pain. I had to use a ratchet strap to compress the springs enough to get all the shocks on. My advice for the fronts would be to leave off the shock mounts, and then fit the engine. That should compress the fronts enough to get the shocks on. The rears are easy enough to fit right at the end of the build, when there is enough weight to compress the rear end slightly.

Was going to fit the Shocks next, or should I just leave them ? Those are just the spring cups just sat on there, before i fitted them.
We noticed the rear tub mount on Trailer, probably the Galv company when loading, there's another bit bent up the front, will take photo of it tomorrow, but should not be to hard to straighten out.

1988smithy said:
Looking good, you're a braver man than me I tell ya

I like a bit of a Challenge but think I've bit off more then I can Chew with this one. Never mind plenty help on here.

mick 1986 · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
Was going to fit the Shocks next, or should I just leave them ? Those are just the spring cups just sat on there, before i fitted them.
We noticed the rear tub mount on Trailer, probably the Galv company when loading, there's another bit bent up the front, will take photo of it tomorrow, but should not be to hard to straighten out.

I like a bit of a Challenge but think I've bit off more then I can Chew with this one. Never mind plenty help on here.

Don’t let it get you down. I have gone from a rolling chassis, to tub, sills/side frames, bulkhead, tub sides, and roof fitted in 6 days of working on it. It was hard work, but worth every second. The engine ran today, for the first time since April! Super happy with that!

I fitted mine at the same stage you are now, but doing it again, I would wait. Fronts after engine install, rears after the roof is on. There should be enough weight then to compress the springs enough to get the shocks on.

What is the bit upfront that they bent?

1988smithy · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
I like a bit of a Challenge but think I've bit off more then I can Chew with this one. Never mind plenty help on here.

Keep chewing, you'll get through the gristle

jamesmartin · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
Was going to fit the Shocks next, or should I just leave them ? Those are just the spring cups just sat on there, before i fitted them.
We noticed the rear tub mount on Trailer, probably the Galv company when loading, there's another bit bent up the front, will take photo of it tomorrow, but should not be to hard to straighten out.

I like a bit of a Challenge but think I've bit off more then I can Chew with this one. Never mind plenty help on here.

id fit the shocks later as already said and leave bush nuts just nipped up not fully tight

1988smithy · Feb 10, 2019

jamesmartin said:
id fit the shocks later as already said and leave bush nuts just nipped up not fully tight

Fully tighten when it's all built up?

border · Feb 10, 2019

Not sure what its called will try and get a pic somewhere, its just a small bit, though.
You've done well with yours when are you expecting driving out with it.
Ive only got Sundays to work on mine, sometimes do a little on night through the week. Roll on the warm summer nights.

jamesmartin · Feb 10, 2019

1988smithy said:
Fully tighten when it's all built up?

yes

border · Feb 10, 2019

jamesmartin said:
id fit the shocks later as already said and leave bush nuts just nipped up not fully tight

Will do My Mate said that today too.

border · Feb 10, 2019

Here's the other bit that's bent its the one arrowed passenger side, just a small bracket, not sure what its for yet but will find out when I get that far.

jamesmartin · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
Here's the other bit that's bent its the one arrowed passenger side, just a small bracket, not sure what its for yet but will find out when I get that far.

brake pipe bracket ,top part of flexi

border · Feb 10, 2019

jamesmartin said:
brake pipe bracket ,top part of flexi

Thanks James.
Just reminded me I got loads of various brand new bits and pieces in boxes when I first bought it. there is 3 Goodride flexi hoses, Should there be 4 ? as I've always thought one must have got lost. But when I've looked to buy another they are advertised in sets of 3.

jamesmartin · Feb 10, 2019

border said:
Thanks James.
Just reminded me I got loads of various brand new bits and pieces in boxes when I first bought it. there is 3 Goodride flexi hoses, Should there be 4 ? as I've always thought one must have got lost. But when I've looked to buy another they are advertised in sets of 3.

3 brake flexis, theres only 1 at the rear

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