And So It Begins
Discussion
Moto said:
Are you going for a new chassis or strip, repair and finish the original?
Moto
Blast it first then decide....Moto
A chassis will add £2500 to the finishing cost of a restoration, a chunk of money but relatively small in the cost / benefit stakes I know what I would be doing, but its always better to look at a naked freshly blasted one in the flesh and determined how bad the pock marks are externally.
N.
jaybee747 said:
A good couple of hours stripping rear end and wiring loom to the front of the car.
Is this rear cover original?
Jaybee
Yes Original and the Bracket for the spare wheel holder as welll is spot on And the piece of Check mate plate covering the fuel sender access dont lose them Is this rear cover original?
Jaybee
Andrew
Edited by Andrew Gray on Sunday 25th June 20:22
Dollyman/Moto.
Yes, blasting first. As I`ve said the chassis is very strong, hammers in all areas, even jumping on outriggers, sort of, doesn`t bother it at all. I know it`s not the right way of proof but it`s a good sign. I know at the end of the day, it`s a 45 year old chassis and blasting will show what I`m up against.
My only concern is the crack, which is a crack and not rust orientated. Why and how in that area?
Andrew
Yes, the only problem is in the parts I was given with the car, the wheel retainer you`ve pictured is missing. Don`t think I`ll source one of those but will try to get/make something similar.
AussG4
All original but do you really like it? Couldn`t tell you of the correct colour but the pictures are pretty clear.
No sign of previous colours but the car has been repainted, albeit badly. Not much masking either if you see the previous photos. Hand painted signs too!
I`m thinking of a colour change but that's a long way off yet. (Classic white me thinks).
Jaybee
Yes, blasting first. As I`ve said the chassis is very strong, hammers in all areas, even jumping on outriggers, sort of, doesn`t bother it at all. I know it`s not the right way of proof but it`s a good sign. I know at the end of the day, it`s a 45 year old chassis and blasting will show what I`m up against.
My only concern is the crack, which is a crack and not rust orientated. Why and how in that area?
Andrew
Yes, the only problem is in the parts I was given with the car, the wheel retainer you`ve pictured is missing. Don`t think I`ll source one of those but will try to get/make something similar.
AussG4
All original but do you really like it? Couldn`t tell you of the correct colour but the pictures are pretty clear.
No sign of previous colours but the car has been repainted, albeit badly. Not much masking either if you see the previous photos. Hand painted signs too!
I`m thinking of a colour change but that's a long way off yet. (Classic white me thinks).
Jaybee
jaybee747 said:
Dollyman/Moto.
Andrew
Yes, the only problem is in the parts I was given with the car, the wheel retainer you`ve pictured is missing. Don`t think I`ll source one of those but will try to get/make something similar.
Jaybee
Yes the greatest majority of cars it is missing including mine i suspect as its removed when people got a puncture then in a hurry to get going again at some point was forgotten and lost probably many left on the side of the road.Andrew
Yes, the only problem is in the parts I was given with the car, the wheel retainer you`ve pictured is missing. Don`t think I`ll source one of those but will try to get/make something similar.
Jaybee
I found a car which still had it intact and borrowed it to make a new one in stainless.
Easy to replicate from the pictures the top is meant for a tool role to sit in i am told.
Andrew
I can design you a very nice wiring loom including a fusebox and relay plate of your choice all done for free, all you will need in addition to the fusebox and relay plate are a few rolls of loom tape and some lengths of the required colour coded cable, when done I would send you the drawings
In return all I would wish you to do is place a label on the loom near to the fusebox stating " Designed By Penelope Stopit " although I wouldn't hold you to this
In return all I would wish you to do is place a label on the loom near to the fusebox stating " Designed By Penelope Stopit " although I wouldn't hold you to this
PS.
As this is the most daunting task, it would be more than welcome if you could do this for me. No problem regarding the endorsement on the loom.
If you know the lengths and colours required or any critical info, please let me know as this will be a bit of a struggle for me.
Your service is worth more than just an "on car" advert though.
Many thanks
Jaybee
As this is the most daunting task, it would be more than welcome if you could do this for me. No problem regarding the endorsement on the loom.
If you know the lengths and colours required or any critical info, please let me know as this will be a bit of a struggle for me.
Your service is worth more than just an "on car" advert though.
Many thanks
Jaybee
I had no choice but to get a new chassis, as mine was absolutely knackered.
Keith built me a lovely chassis, with thicker tubes, matching wishbones, beefy wishbone brackets, a nice roll over hoop and, perhaps most importantly, a completely revised mounting system for the diff.
It wasn't a cheap day out. The chassis/wishbones cost between £2500 and £3000, and that was a while ago. Then you need to set aside another £1000 to get it all blasted and powder coated.
Even so, I reckon it was a very worthwhile investment.
Funnily enough, the original diff mounting for my Tuscan was also fractured, so I was quite keen to find a proper solution to the problem.
And this is the fix...
Keith built me a lovely chassis, with thicker tubes, matching wishbones, beefy wishbone brackets, a nice roll over hoop and, perhaps most importantly, a completely revised mounting system for the diff.
It wasn't a cheap day out. The chassis/wishbones cost between £2500 and £3000, and that was a while ago. Then you need to set aside another £1000 to get it all blasted and powder coated.
Even so, I reckon it was a very worthwhile investment.
Funnily enough, the original diff mounting for my Tuscan was also fractured, so I was quite keen to find a proper solution to the problem.
And this is the fix...
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