Frame and rust problems

Frame and rust problems

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carsinthesun

Original Poster:

71 posts

96 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Just thought I would let you all see what I am trying to sort on my 89 S2.

After I had lifted off the body I could see the full extent of the damage to the outriggers and the support brackets at the rear.

After consultation with RT Racing and a lot of head scratching I decided to not replace the frame but repair it with new metal; A decision It will remain to see if it was a bad one or not!.

At the mo I am awaiting the metai to arrive in Spain then its going down to a welding bay in my local town.

Since the body has been off I have sorted the brakes, serviced the engine, gearbox and drive shafts and checked the suspension and clutch, I have also checked all the engine and body mounts and have shook to death and cleaned all the excess rust from the tank interior. Material, acid is now on route from England for the clean, seal and paint of the tank.













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greyhulk

989 posts

105 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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New frame would set you back at least £1,500, so weld should be a coat effective way. POR15 is what a lot of us have used to seal the frame after any surface rust is cleared off etc

BTW nice wheels! They look bigger than the standard tyres or is it just an illusion

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phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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greyhulk said:
BTW nice wheels! They look bigger than the standard tyres or is it just an illusion
Even my old eyes can read "205 60 15" wink



carsinthesun said:
At the mo I am awaiting the metal to arrive in Spain then its going down to a welding bay in my local town.
hope that is British Steel you are buying!


could be a rare thing soon frown


carsinthesun

Original Poster:

71 posts

96 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Sorry guys I am trying to load more pics and the weather and my computer r driving me mad... wait out

greyhulk

989 posts

105 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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phillpot said:
Even my old eyes can read "205 60 15" wink
I couldn't see it properly on my phone or at least thats my excuse biggrin

@carsinthesun least you have no overheating issues that would be a nightmare in sunny spain!


carsinthesun

Original Poster:

71 posts

96 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Yes its good British metal, Richard from RT Racing Sheffield has very kindly made me up two F Frames and all the supporting material.

Ref the tyres I had not even looked at them yet, I take it from your comments they r a bit big!!, and I bet if I have an even closer look at them they r perished and very old. I will add it to my list!!

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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carsinthesun said:
I take it from your comments they r a bit big!!
Nope, correct size thumbup

carsinthesun

Original Poster:

71 posts

96 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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As you can see I have been busy stripping the car.

No major issues yet. The acid has finally arrived to sort the tank and the metal parts constructed by RT Racing have been delivered to Spain. The car is getting picked up in the morning and is going down the welding bay for fixing, finally.






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carsinthesun

Original Poster:

71 posts

96 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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TVRees

1,080 posts

111 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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Looking good - hope all goes well with the welding and frame repair.

Griffinr

1,017 posts

173 months

Tuesday 19th April 2016
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I've seen the Ford 2.9 used in a few vehicles but never seen a 2.9 wheel barrow before.

mk1fan

10,507 posts

224 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Can I suggest you swap the diff mounts whilst the body is off and you have such great access. Fancy PU ones are available but standard ones are good.

Looking good.

magpies

5,129 posts

181 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Fit and adjust the handbrake / cables while the body is off too - obviously the lever will need to be removed again to fit the body.

carsinthesun

Original Poster:

71 posts

96 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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u think the wheelbarrow is bad I lifted it out using the kids swing frame!!

My excuse was I built it in the first place!

Cheers for the comments all good advice I will go and look for some UJ Mounts and will sort the handbrake out.

Small problem with the tank checked 4leaks prior to the acid going in and its got two pin holes to sort first.

greyhulk

989 posts

105 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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id possibly move the 'ignition coil' away from the side of the plenum while your at it (advice from the S jedi master greymrj), TVR for some reason thought it was a good idea to put it where it can get hot hot!

keep up the good work wink


Top Gear TVR

2,244 posts

153 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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carsinthesun said:
I'm loving the wheel barrow thing.............fastest wheel barrow ever!

Kitchski

6,514 posts

230 months

Thursday 21st April 2016
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mk1fan said:
Can I suggest you swap the diff mounts whilst the body is off and you have such great access. Fancy PU ones are available but standard ones are good.
If you can find new standard ones! I couldn't.

mk1fan

10,507 posts

224 months

Thursday 21st April 2016
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TVRees might be badgered into makeing some up in PU????

Kitchski

6,514 posts

230 months

Thursday 21st April 2016
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mk1fan said:
TVRees might be badgered into makeing some up in PU????
Possibly, but you can already buy billet alloy ones on ebay with poly bushes fitted for around £125.

mk1fan

10,507 posts

224 months

Thursday 21st April 2016
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Linky please. The ones I've found are a tadge more.