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Post by bullyboy on Jan 24, 2014 19:55:44 GMT
Excellent stuff, Paul. Patience is a huge part of the process. I do an achievement thing as well - by the end of a session I want to have finished one thing, no matter how small, so that I feel like I've done something. Chris. I kind of agree but you still have to plan ahead, the dressing up is being left just incase i need to modify later so difficult to completely finish each bit, but should come together in the end. By the way your photo's are helping me alot to see how things should be, keep up the good work Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Jan 24, 2014 8:10:36 GMT
Hi Photos continued, pleae note all the weld will be ground back flush bottom of bulk head where it meets the floor pan with old repair s removed More to follow soon Now starting to build up the floor and passenger sills, the problem is working out how it should be then making surethat there is strong metal to weld to. I will persist anyone who undertakes these tasks need to be patient it doesn't happen overnight more to come Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Jan 24, 2014 8:00:04 GMT
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Post by bullyboy on Dec 4, 2013 18:56:30 GMT
Hi David Luckily for me i do have the skills and the equipment, could do with more space, its time that is the issue for me, but my goal of April 2014 still stands at the moment. I just need to get on with it like Chris, keeps me out of trouble Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Dec 4, 2013 8:00:11 GMT
Hi Chris Were did you get the repair section for the arch? can you get the whole arch? Working on mine last night tried to drop the rear bumper off,bolts turn but so did some of the body work. I thought that you project was a big job but what i am still finding is that i am not far behind you with rust, what scary is i have been driving this car and i think if i would of hit somebody there would be nothing left of the car or me and probably killed anybody watching with rust shrapnel. Keep going, you are inspiring me no end, i nearly gave up last night with what i found. Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Dec 2, 2013 8:02:42 GMT
Yeah hi Chris I didn't need to scratch the surface too deep, but hopefully itb will return a lot better and safeter condition. I am a bit like that though, as the car was built by somebody else i never felt it was mine, but after the rebuild it will be all my own work and then can be considered as mine. Done this on a couple of vehicles now, you can't beat getting stuck into a car to appriciate it better and also i will know every inch of it by the time i finish, never to be concour but hopefully and excellent example for years to come. MK2 GOLF PROJECT FROM THIS TO THIS MY T4 PROJECT FROM THIS TO THIS Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Nov 27, 2013 16:12:37 GMT
Hi All Just got back from a 3 day, 520 mile round road trip to meet Ray House down in Hawkedon, Stayed in Newmarket a couple of nights (wife in to horses). So a few hundred quid lighter i now have 2 new outer sills, 1 inner, complete lower front valance and new crossmember.Let the grinding commence. Will post some photos soon Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Nov 23, 2013 18:58:55 GMT
Spotted one on COPART.CO.UK,under classic cars, salvage site, in bristol no bids, somebody may be interested.Would have it myself if i had the space Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Nov 11, 2013 8:01:52 GMT
Wow I thought mine was bad, i will be watching this with interest see if i can pick up any tips. Good Luck Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Nov 11, 2013 7:56:27 GMT
Hi All This weekend works car not almost ready to be attacked with the grinder and mig. Engine on it way engine out car move away engine benched other wing remove, much the same as the other side. all door now off, much the same as the other side aswell jacked up ready for attack and finally the cowboy way of filling rusty hole, plenty of sikoflex. The rebuild will start soon but of to NEC next weekend to see what bit i can find Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Nov 5, 2013 17:29:06 GMT
Hi Chris It looks like one of the adjusting screws stripped but also groves on the push rod face of the rocker, not too bad but whilst they are off will look at changing.Still trying to make my mind up as to whether the get the head converted to unleaded(at risk of starting a debate). The rest of the engine and box just needs a good clean and paint back too origunal green, probably a check the clutch and timing gear. Plenty to do before all that Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Nov 4, 2013 8:22:53 GMT
Hi All So here the next thrilling installment, this weekends work and as i suspected horrors lerking below, i must say Roger Rodgers and trigger must be still going, the only thing i haven't found is newsapaper stuufed in holes but then again i haven't unearthed everything yet, the guys who did the repairs on the morris mustn't have any shame and shres in a filler company. Engine work First Head off nice to see that it looks like the right " s " head Rocker need looking at, bit of wear on the rocker themselves A few carbon deposits on the pistons, looks like i was ruuning very rich, which i know because i have to redo the carbs and timing when i first got it Now for the rusty bits drilling out the spot welds now to the nasty bits, 1/4" of filler to cover up rusty wings Wing now removed, i think the wing is repairable, but these are the horros below Next job it to remove the engine/gearbox, remove the other wing and see what i need to do. I have ordered sills. Does anybody know if you can buy and other body parts from anywhere, the ffornt panels etc? Please feel free to use the photos Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Oct 28, 2013 19:31:02 GMT
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Post by bullyboy on Oct 27, 2013 19:37:41 GMT
Well I started the strip down this weekend, interior out and started on the engine, i am now officially worried, it's not looking good, the plan to be back on the road for next april might be a bit ambitious, i will post some photos in the next couple of days/ Paul
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Post by bullyboy on Oct 16, 2013 14:53:22 GMT
Paul, I'm envious you may have seen the pics of all that is available for me here? I will be farming out the welding as (a) I'm not very good at it (b) at 65 the aches and pains are much worse than 45! There is a story that the pre-production 1800s would allow the wheel to move back in the wheel arch under very heavy braking and they apparently straightened them by tying the towing hook or bumper to a tree with a chain and reversing the car hard! Production cars were strengthened with a reinforcing plate, but I've never been clear what actually bent. If this story is true then I guess a bit of research may help you get the wheel realigned if that is the issue. Regards David Thanks for that Dave i will try and find some info Paul
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