1964 Alvis Stalwart
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Bobberoo said:
Tango13 said:
I recall you're Bedfordshire way? If you're not that far from Bletchly then Quantum Heat Treatment might harden your shaft (Ooo-er missus!!) for some beer tokens.
^^^° Definitely do this, without hardening there's a possibility of shear issues, especially if the pin is under stress a lot.
Ok an update, we've bashed a few pins out of the front station, centre and front drives have been painted, I've reassembled the centre bevel box and bought some new suspension bushes from a Saladin (see below) which turned out to be too small 
That's about it really, operation baby arrival has been in full swing, a bit of decorating on the house, buying lots of IKEA furniture, buying a terribly boring estate car etc
The Ferret needed some further fettling to drive down to Capel Military Show in Surrey too which was a good laugh, it's nice to have her back on the road again though and build some confidence in it.
It's a bugger to be honest, I really wanted it as a rolling project again by September. I have got some time off late July to mid August so you never know, might find some time then!
That's about it really, operation baby arrival has been in full swing, a bit of decorating on the house, buying lots of IKEA furniture, buying a terribly boring estate car etc
The Ferret needed some further fettling to drive down to Capel Military Show in Surrey too which was a good laugh, it's nice to have her back on the road again though and build some confidence in it.
It's a bugger to be honest, I really wanted it as a rolling project again by September. I have got some time off late July to mid August so you never know, might find some time then!
Gretchen said:
I drove past yours last week and noted an Audi out the front. Please tell me it’s the neighbours!
Yep that's neighbours, we've bought a 68 reg SEAT Leon, most important thing is she likes it. Been cleaning the Cooper S up today ready for sale, even got the clay bar out! LewG said:
Yep that's neighbours, we've bought a 68 reg SEAT Leon, most important thing is she likes it. Been cleaning the Cooper S up today ready for sale, even got the clay bar out!
Well that’s bloody weird because after seeing the Audi I was going to message saying is she selling the Mini… 
EggsBenedict said:
Alvis Stalwart content here: Mr Hewes YouTube
Came here to post the same thing. It looks in slightly worse condition than the OP's, doesn't it? "Needs some welding for MOT" That said, those guys are pretty good at fixing stuff...
Fixing or bodging to be fair it is impressive seeing how hardy the mechanical engineering is on them sometimes that it can be totally knackered and yet still work with a bit of bodge artistry and hitting it with a hammer.
In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too! I'm itching to get out into the shed for half hour or so but I'm sure any parent will know that is basically impossible with a newborn! The rewards are certainly worth it though
to be fair it is impressive seeing how hardy the mechanical engineering is on them sometimes that it can be totally knackered and yet still work with a bit of bodge artistry and hitting it with a hammer. In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too! I'm itching to get out into the shed for half hour or so but I'm sure any parent will know that is basically impossible with a newborn! The rewards are certainly worth it though
LewG said:
Fixing or bodging to be fair it is impressive seeing how hardy the mechanical engineering is on them sometimes that it can be totally knackered and yet still work with a bit of bodge artistry and hitting it with a hammer.
In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too! I'm itching to get out into the shed for half hour or so but I'm sure any parent will know that is basically impossible with a newborn! The rewards are certainly worth it though
Many congrats Lew - glad it all went smoothly! About 3wks early? to be fair it is impressive seeing how hardy the mechanical engineering is on them sometimes that it can be totally knackered and yet still work with a bit of bodge artistry and hitting it with a hammer. In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too! I'm itching to get out into the shed for half hour or so but I'm sure any parent will know that is basically impossible with a newborn! The rewards are certainly worth it though
Get her in a sling and crack on! Start em young I say!
LewG said:
Fixing or bodging to be fair it is impressive seeing how hardy the mechanical engineering is on them sometimes that it can be totally knackered and yet still work with a bit of bodge artistry and hitting it with a hammer.
In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too! I'm itching to get out into the shed for half hour or so but I'm sure any parent will know that is basically impossible with a newborn! The rewards are certainly worth it though
He does seem to buy some of the crappiest vehicles out there, so bodgery is the order of the day at times, I guess it's part of the appeal of his channel. OTOH they do seem to do a thorough job on stuff that matters, even if he insists on using adjustable spanners or mole grips just to wind people up. I loved this part where he's using plenty of WD40 "because I wouldn't want it to go rusty" to be fair it is impressive seeing how hardy the mechanical engineering is on them sometimes that it can be totally knackered and yet still work with a bit of bodge artistry and hitting it with a hammer. In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too! I'm itching to get out into the shed for half hour or so but I'm sure any parent will know that is basically impossible with a newborn! The rewards are certainly worth it though
Anyway, that's enough thread hijack, congratulations on the new arrival.
Echoing all the congratulations. A man of many talents.
Really happy for you and Mrs G.
I suggested he got her on the tools asap to pay for her upkeep.
Coincidentally I’ve just asked about her middle name :fingerscrossed:
I’ve got her some wicked welcoming gifts
Really happy for you and Mrs G.
jeremyc said:
LewG said:
In other news our little daughter arrived slightly early a few days ago, we're both over the moon, somewhat knackered too!
Congratulations! Please tell us that her middle name is going to be Ferret or Stalwart. I suggested he got her on the tools asap to pay for her upkeep. Coincidentally I’ve just asked about her middle name :fingerscrossed:
I’ve got her some wicked welcoming gifts
Thanks Niall, hope you and better half are OK, indeed she was about 3 weeks early. Thanks everyone for the kind words, it is a big life adjustment so you may as well all tune out of this thread for a while
Indeed I'm amazed to see some of the old wrecks that have came out of the woodwork as a result of them picking them up, as I thought I had a fairly good knowledge of 'what was where'. It's interesting to see some vehicles I recognise and being in fine fettle only a few years back now looking well in need of TLC too.
We haven't registered her yet so anything is on the cards, any suggestions appreciated...
Indeed I'm amazed to see some of the old wrecks that have came out of the woodwork as a result of them picking them up, as I thought I had a fairly good knowledge of 'what was where'. It's interesting to see some vehicles I recognise and being in fine fettle only a few years back now looking well in need of TLC too.
We haven't registered her yet so anything is on the cards, any suggestions appreciated...
Some progress, most of the bits needed to do the next couple of wheel stations were already prepped and painted so just needed finishing touches such as gaiters and clips fitting. Speedo drive and handbrake assembly has been stripped and taken to work to politely use their hot wash. Hopefully they will get a coat of silver paint later in the week. My mate Tyler has been putting in a few evenings to achieve that which is most helpful. The wishbone assembly was freed off a while back and ready to go back on. We refitted this one with torsion bar already in the tube, a job i was expecting to be an utter sod but went remarkably easily! (Tempted fate for the next one now haven't I)
More to follow soon, hopefully before long I'll have a little helper, Gretchen is making sure of it as she's already kindly bought Ava her first spanner
More to follow soon, hopefully before long I'll have a little helper, Gretchen is making sure of it as she's already kindly bought Ava her first spanner
LewG said:
Some progress, most of the bits needed to do the next couple of wheel stations were already prepped and painted so just needed finishing touches such as gaiters and clips fitting. Speedo drive and handbrake assembly has been stripped and taken to work to politely use their hot wash. Hopefully they will get a coat of silver paint later in the week. My mate Tyler has been putting in a few evenings to achieve that which is most helpful. The wishbone assembly was freed off a while back and ready to go back on. We refitted this one with torsion bar already in the tube, a job i was expecting to be an utter sod but went remarkably easily! (Tempted fate for the next one now haven't I)
More to follow soon, hopefully before long I'll have a little helper, Gretchen is making sure of it as she's already kindly bought Ava her first spanner
Nice one, congratulations and love the 1st spanner More to follow soon, hopefully before long I'll have a little helper, Gretchen is making sure of it as she's already kindly bought Ava her first spanner
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