Saving an S1

[88S1]

A touch of rust inhibitor and a lick of paint should do the trick on these.

Anyone got a pair for an S1 that they don’t need anymore at reasonable cost before I embark on getting them sorted. Main body good but both tubes on both arms need replacing.

Edited by 88S1 on Sunday 26th April 18:09

Edited by 88S1 on Sunday 26th April 18:09

Edited by 88S1 on Sunday 26th April 18:10

[phillpot]

Going to have a go yourself?

Richard @ Southways has a jig to repair them if you're thinking of paying someone?

[88S1]

phillpot said:

Going to have a go yourself?

Richard @ Southways has a jig to repair them if you're thinking of paying someone?

I will ask, but as you’ve probably seen my car needs a hell of a lot doing still. Respray, outriggers, windscreen, chassis blast and paint and god knows if the engine and gearbox are alright (Never seen it running). Already bought a new hood, seats and loads of replacement parts, so trying to keep what I can to the absolute minimum whilst still doing it correctly.

I do have a mig welder, so may do myself or just prep and tack and get a Proffessional welder to finish off.

[88S1]

What thickness are the tubes on the trailing arms, reading past posts original seems to be 2 to 2.5mm.

I Can get 3.25mm thick seamless, there’s not that many options at 40 & 50mm, cost about £45 delivered to my door do the job, any thoughts/experiences appreciated.

Edited by 88S1 on Thursday 30th April 00:38

[Bercilac]

I'm pretty sure Chris D. went for the thicker stuff on mine for the same reason.

[88S1]

5mm is available at some places, but silly money for what’s required.

[88S1]

Callipers back together. Paint seems easy to chip, maybe after a bit of heat it will harden up. But pleased with the results, and thanks again to EDV8s.

[88S1]

I may have got a bit carried away cleaning up my differential today, especially as it will never get seen when the cars back together.

[shaunodude1]

A lot of work but very tidy plus if it's clean it is easier to put back together that's my excuse and when you put it all back together just think how good it is to know you did that. Keep up the good work

[magpies]

Some diffs are like gold dust.

[88S1]

shaunodude1 said:

A lot of work but very tidy plus if it's clean it is easier to put back together that's my excuse and when you put it all back together just think how good it is to know you did that. Keep up the good work

Thanks. I think i won’t bother putting the body on and just drive it around like that. Seems a shame to hide all the the hard work.

[88S1]

magpies said:

Some diffs are like gold dust.

Very nice. Mines just wire brushed to death, maybe painting it may have been a better option to stop it oxidising in the future.

[joe-motion]

I did mine in aluminium paint rightly or wrongly from recommendations off here, looked loads better

[Bercilac]

Now I feel guilty just scrubbing mine before the refit! Very nice.

[joe-motion]

I had a good go at my gearbox last night, came up really nice however will still get a finish on i reckon

[88S1]

joe-motion said:

I did mine in aluminium paint rightly or wrongly from recommendations off here, looked loads better

Dressed to impress that one. Is it recommended to paint the aluminum bits???

[88S1]

joe-motion said:

I had a good go at my gearbox last night, came up really nice however will still get a finish on i reckon

That has come up good. Nice job

[joe-motion]

I hope so! Sure someone will pipe up if not but it had been done on here somewhere hence why i went that way.

[88S1]

Bercilac said:

Now I feel guilty just scrubbing mine before the refit! Very nice.

Your re-build is fabulous. If I can get mine anywhere near to yours I’d be a Very happy man.

[joe-motion]

Prev diff piccy, didn't take that long to sort with degreaser and wire brush in drill.