Saved from the scrappers...

Saved from the scrappers...

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BillC99

348 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Hi,
Just replaced mine with Bosch part no 0 986 356 831

Mellow Yellow

885 posts

261 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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If the stitching isn't too bad, get a coat or two of Renovo on that hood an you'll be amazed at the difference.

s p a c e m a n

10,752 posts

147 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Possibly, it does 'feed' the fabric. For the sake of £20ish I would definitely give it a go smile

caduceus

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6,069 posts

265 months

Thursday 19th February 2015
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I thought I'd update this thread from last April.
After working on her for 3-4 months the ole girl passed her MOT, and I got to drive her for a few months over the summer and up till the end of Jan this year. It was always the plan, a 'shake down' period to all intents, to see what else crops up. And more did...

Anyway, she came off the road this month and I slowly prepared her for the body off restoration. Then 2 days ago she was ready. Unfortunately I didn't take pics if the whole process, but here's the result:

Engine out



Body onto the makeshift dolly


And the dreaded rotting chassis frown Starting from the O/S front outer

O/S front inner

O/S outrigger

O/S rear

N/S rear

N/S front

Virtually every corner is fubar eek

Chassis now safely in the garage and ready for disassembly, before going to the shot blasters.


Going to be a busy next few months...

Barreti

6,680 posts

236 months

Thursday 19th February 2015
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Holy st. Those pictures of the chassis outriggers are scary. In an accident there would have been a really good chance of you being launched from the car with the seatbelt and a lump of chassis still attached to you.

Good luck with the restoration. Damned right thing to do, rescuing that car, well done Sir.

portzi

2,296 posts

174 months

Thursday 19th February 2015
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Barreti said:
Holy st. Those pictures of the chassis outriggers are scary. In an accident there would have been a really good chance of you being launched from the car with the seatbelt and a lump of chassis still attached to you.

Good luck with the restoration. Damned right thing to do, rescuing that car, well done Sir.
The scary thing is that it passed an MOT

Unless you have abody lift all this rust would have been hidden, poor Blackpool TVR powdercoating

caduceus

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6,069 posts

265 months

Friday 20th February 2015
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Barreti said:
Holy st. Those pictures of the chassis outriggers are scary. In an accident there would have been a really good chance of you being launched from the car with the seatbelt and a lump of chassis still attached to you.
Doesn't bear thinking about does it.... frown

Barreti said:
Good luck with the restoration. Damned right thing to do, rescuing that car, well done Sir.
Thanks, appreciate the encouragement thumbup

caduceus

Original Poster:

6,069 posts

265 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Car is coming along quite well now. Chassis is stripped of all it's 'barnacles'



Then went at it with a wire wheel attachment to find out where the rust starts and stops



Marked all the points where the cuts are to be made with a bit of primer






It's pretty much ready for fabrication now. Just waiting for my new 'angle finder' off fleaBay. Also making last decision on what MIG welder to get. More than likely a Sealey SuperMIG 180. Also need to order the steel tube and plate this week, and get some scrap angle iron off a local sheet metal shop for the jig fab.

The next lot of photos should see my first attempt at MIG welding

Before anyone gets their knickers in a twist thinking I'm going to try and weld the outriggers straight away, I won't be. The idea is to buy more tube than I need and practice until I get a decent weld with proper fusion and integrity.

Cheers

Edited by caduceus on Tuesday 3rd March 09:25

Sardonicus

18,928 posts

220 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Seriously new steel welds beautifully it wont take you long to get the hang of things cool its not like your welding thin sheet where blowing holes is a worry, generally if the weld looks nice its right you have plenty to compare thumbup keep up the good work.

J400GED

1,202 posts

236 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Looking good mate

Barkychoc

7,848 posts

203 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Have a look at http://www.mig-welding.co.uk I taught myself from there.

CO2 / Argon Mix gas gives a better weld than just CO2.

I just used the little cans of gas from Machine Mart at a tenner or so - I used a few but compared to all the other stuff I bought it was insignificant.

I've got one of these
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details...

I've been thinking about selling it if it's of any interest along with one of these
http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/Welding/Speedsh...

Whatever you do I personally wouldn't buy an auto darkening mask from ebay or such like.

caduceus

Original Poster:

6,069 posts

265 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Sardonicus said:
Seriously new steel welds beautifully it wont take you long to get the hang of things cool its not like your welding thin sheet where blowing holes is a worry, generally if the weld looks nice its right you have plenty to compare thumbup keep up the good work.
Thanks for the encouragement Sard thumbup

I've been doing a lot of research on various sites and building up my knowledge base. It's a learning curve for sure but I'm enjoying it. But I'm under no illusion it's going to take a lot of practice before I tackle the actual chassis work. Although I appreciate the positive sentiment, I'm not sure I agree with the 'if it looks nice, it's right' approach. I only say that because it's been mentioned quite a few times from different sources. Apparently you can achieve a neat/good looking weld that doesn't have any/enough fusion between the base metal and weld. But as with everything on the net, you can get all the input you think you need.. But the real learning is when you pick up the torch and give it a go. Then test your work.
But that being said, I'm happy to be 'advised constructively' otherwise hehe

caduceus

Original Poster:

6,069 posts

265 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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J400GED said:
Looking good mate
Thanks buddy

caduceus

Original Poster:

6,069 posts

265 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Barkychoc said:
Whatever you do I personally wouldn't buy an auto darkening mask from ebay or such like.
Couldn't agree more. I did see those auto darkening masks, but don't like the idea personally.

Thanks for the offer of your MIG, but I'm after a gas MIG as personal preference.
Do like the look of your red chassis by the way thumbup

Sardonicus

18,928 posts

220 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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caduceus said:
Thanks for the encouragement Sard thumbup

I've been doing a lot of research on various sites and building up my knowledge base. It's a learning curve for sure but I'm enjoying it. But I'm under no illusion it's going to take a lot of practice before I tackle the actual chassis work. Although I appreciate the positive sentiment, I'm not sure I agree with the 'if it looks nice, it's right' approach. I only say that because it's been mentioned quite a few times from different sources. Apparently you can achieve a neat/good looking weld that doesn't have any/enough fusion between the base metal and weld. But as with everything on the net, you can get all the input you think you need.. But the real learning is when you pick up the torch and give it a go. Then test your work.
But that being said, I'm happy to be 'advised constructively' otherwise hehe
It really isnt hard to detect if you have enough weld penetration this should be easy to master on your scrap piece of steel tubing or whatever of similar specs wink I maybe incorrectly assumed you would be having a bit of practice 1st scratchchin getting a decent weld on the TVR tubing should be really easy even for a novice smokin

Oldred_V8S

3,714 posts

237 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Barkychoc said:
I've been thinking about selling it if it's of any interest along with one of these
http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/Welding/Speedsh...

Whatever you do I personally wouldn't buy an auto darkening mask from ebay or such like.
Chris

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caduceus

Original Poster:

6,069 posts

265 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Sardonicus said:
getting a decent weld on the TVR tubing should be really easy even for a novice smokin
Time will tell... hehe

caduceus

Original Poster:

6,069 posts

265 months

Saturday 7th March 2015
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Well, I hired a 'Parweld' 160 welder for a week to practice on, and today had my first proper go. Once I got a decent enough setting I did some lines (no Kate Moss in sight)


Then joined a few up. Also tried welding along the outer edges, but burnt through on some parts and was very messy.

Then got a bit cocky

Then tried my first fillet joint, and that didn't go so well hehe


I know it looks pretty crap at the moment, but I'm enjoying the learning experience. Setting the machine up is definitely harder than the actual welding. Well, straight lines anyway.
Tube comes early next week. Ordered 12 meters of CDS, so have plenty to practice on.

Cokes

475 posts

113 months

Saturday 7th March 2015
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I doff my cap to you sir.
I would love to do what you're doing. I'm to scared to do my own, going to leave it to the professionals.
I will read on with great interest.

EddyP

846 posts

219 months

Saturday 7th March 2015
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What's your budget for buying your own welder?

R Tech are very good, I've got one of their TIGs and just bought one of their MIGs to replace my old set and I'm impressed with it, it's an inverter as well so is nice a light and compact compared to a typical transformer based set.