Complete and utter strip down

[tyre_tread]

andy-w said:

tyre_tread said:

Never mind that, sort the bloomin' dash out!

The dashboard is sorted out - and YHM

Thanks Andy - original arrived back safely today - YHM

The dashboard looks great and I can't wait to see it in the flesh - no more worries about peeling veneer or rusting. Took me a while to find it though at www.pistonheads.com/sales/165599.htm (This is the one isn't it?)

Do you have any more for sale in case I have a friend wanting one when they see mine? I can see I'll be busy fitting them for several of the e-mids crowd!

YHM BTW

[andy-w]

yes thats the one...

glad you got your original back...if you do get stuck give me a shout but i am sure you will be fine.

and yes i do have some more

[pink_floyd]

Hi Andy (YHM) I see on another thread that your back is playing up, hope it gets better soon. My mail to you was asking as to how much work you had to do on your chassis and how long did it take you.

[andy-w]

pink_floyd said:

Hi Andy (YHM) I see on another thread that your back is playing up, hope it gets better soon. My mail to you was asking as to how much work you had to do on your chassis and how long did it take you.

I will be back on monday (hopefully) so i shall check my mail them.

As for work on the chassis i did the following.

Both outriggers from ront to rear
It was only the first 4 to 6 inches that had rusted through but i replaced the whole length.
Replaced the seat belt mounts as well as these had rusted badly.
Cut out the tubes going from the main box section chassis tubes to the front of the outriggers and replaced them.
Repaired tubing around the top front wishbone mount.
Cut out a section of box section on one of the main chassis rails and relaced that.
Replaced studs for rear exhaust mount and petrol pump mount.
Re tapped all holes and remaining studs.

As for time that is a little harder to work out.
The first outrigger took a full saturday to do. I live in a quiet area and didnt want to upset the neighbours so i did it all with a hacksaw and drremel...the second one i couldnt be bothereed and bought some oxy acetylene cutting gear and it took about 2 or 3 hours!!!

Welding time was about one day solid...by the time you weld one side up and turn the chassis over to weld the other side and then check that you have not left any holes.

How much have you got to do???
Just a pointer...normal car repair practice is to remove no more than twao panels at once...i thought about this and removed one outrigger, then tack weld in the new one before removing the second one.

[andy-w]

Hi all....got some great news

Got the chassis back and it looks fantastic.
Just been puting some parts back on and thought you might want to see how it is looking.

This is the front (obviously) with the steering rack in place.


This is the rear, much improved to the original pics!!!


and now the good news...
The baby beat me and has arrived before i finished the car!!!


She has not got a name yet but i was thinking Tuscan?
Best go and get on with the Chim before the wife and baby come home...need to get as much done as possible...

[tvrbob]

andy-w said:

She has not got a name yet but i was thinking Tuscan?

...but definitely not Portia

[andy-w]

tvrbob said:

andy-w said:

She has not got a name yet but i was thinking Tuscan?

...but definitely not Portia

HOW DARE YOU EVEN THINK OF THAT???

hang on...mercedes????

[Jay Ayegees]

Told you you wouldn't get it done in thirteen weeks - congratulations on a lovely baby girl.

[andy-w]

Jay Ayegees said:

Told you you wouldn't get it done in thirteen weeks - congratulations on a lovely baby girl.

Ok...if i had a hat i would eat it....but thanks...
i think i will get it back together pretty quick though....as long as i dont get too distracted by...erm....other things

[tyre_tread]

Congratulations Andy!

And well done on the baby as well.........if you like that sort of thing!

[VictorMeldrew]

Congratulations Andy!

[andy-w]

cheers guys,

just been out to the garage and fitted the handbrake lever...need to pop back oout there to grab one last can of beer and might fit somethingelse while i am there.

[Pink_Floyd]

Hi Andy,
Congats on the baby, hope mother and baby are well. Welcome to the parent club.

[peteA]

Hi Andy

long time no see...

Chassis is looking good and congrats on the the birth!

Pete

[ray_von]

Congratulations Andy, hope you are all doing well.

[red1]

andy-w said:

tvrbob said:

andy-w said:

She has not got a name yet but i was thinking Tuscan?

...but definitely not Portia

HOW DARE YOU EVEN THINK OF THAT???

hang on...mercedes????

Hi Andy, posted baby name on NE site, Tamora Victoria Rebecca Wilkins, Clare will love it. Best wishes to all of you

[cloggy]

Congratulations to you all Andy, she looks a beaut. (the baby girl that is)

[That Daddy]

Well done Andy looks cool,the baby i mean, the wife and the kids have just gone Ahhhh isnt she luverly,i told you you wouldent get that car finishedno but seriously well done mate you have a bundle of joy in the making,hope baby and mum are finechassis looksby the way.

[andy-w]

Thanks to you all.

Just had my first full day in the garage...!!!!

Got all the rear running gear in, diff, gearbox, rear wheels and shocks.
I would post some pics but people will be getting bored by now!!!
Hopefully in the next week or so i will be in a position to lift the body back on.
I have decided to hold fire on the interior retrim as i have missed the car too much and just want to take it for a spin.

I have got some more good news as well.
I friend of mine has just started a job working for a company that makes nuts, bolts and other fittings (including stainless!!!). He has had a look at some of the bolts left that have not been put on yet and he said he can get all of them....including the long ones for the diff mounts.
If anyone knows of the sizes and types of threads for any bolts can they let me know and i shall put together a list.

Cheers

andy

[900T-R]

andy-w said:

I would post some pics but people will be getting bored by now!!!

Nope. Now get posting, will you!