Whats your Wedge "To Do" list.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Peeps...I thought i would start a thread on this as i keep forgetting mine, Especially all the time I'm using it...And the list never really goes away i suppose because by the time you have moved the jobs to the "Done" list then its time to start the "To Do" list again....

Here is mine:

1. To fit new lower ball joints...
2. To sort out the bonnet bolts & Fixings...
3. To replace the radiator and thermo fan switch...
4. To Fit new dash instrument bulbs...
5. To replace the N/S pod stop...
6. To fit new bumper rubber...Front & Back...
7. To replace the O/S window runner...
8. To fit the new fuel filters...
9. To address the sagging N/S rear quarter/Packing...
10. To fit refurbished calipers...New discs & Pads...
11. To sort out the wiring to the fuel pump...
12. To Fit a 400se spoiler and prime the boot lid...
13. To remove the sills to inspect the outriggers....

There are other things but i can't think at the moment....

Oh yeah....
14. Re-trim the original Wedge seats and put them back in....
Besides i couldn't leave it at 13 items on the list.....

Edited by mrzigazaga on Friday 9th January 22:53

[ElvisWedgely]

To take my Wedge to a place where they'll completely rebuild it so as I can go and collect it, as new, like the day it left the factory, only with updated useful modifications.

Seriously though there are several things that need doing:-

1. Front end re spray to get rid of stone chips etc.
2. Fit new kick plates and decals.
3. Re coat veneer strips on doors.
4. Change engine oil and filter. ( when weather improves).
5. Polish car to high gloss shine.
5. Find a blonde for the passenger seat. (Optional).

That should complete it but from past experience by the time I complete these jobs, the list will get longer as other things start to go wrong.

Tony. TCB.

Edited by ElvisWedgely on Saturday 10th January 09:25

Edited by ElvisWedgely on Saturday 10th January 09:28

[marcus1875]

1/ Fit new thermostat housing withoit breaking it.
2/ Fit new rear O/S wheel bearing.
3/ Try to improve on the 250 miles it managed in 2014 - drive it!
Marcus

[RCK974X]

ElvisWedgely said:

...
5. Find a blond for the passenger seat. (Otional).
...

Just in case you hadn't noticed "blond" is male, "blonde" is female.
Whatever, your orientation is your business, but just thought I would mention it

[ElvisWedgely]

RCK974X said:

ElvisWedgely said:

...
5. Find a blond for the passenger seat. (Otional).
...

Just in case you hadn't noticed "blond" is male, "blonde" is female.
Whatever, your orientation is your business, but just thought I would mention it

Spelling mistake now corrected. Female of course. Elvis would turn in his grave if he heard this.

Tony. TCB.

[KKson]

My "to do" list is too bloody long and seems to be increasing by the day.

Having some well needed therapy in the garage today after a tough week following my dads unexpected death last Sunday.

Todays jobs include:

1. Stripping out and replacing worn wiring to starter motor solenoid.
2. Fit new oil pressure sender unit.
3. Fit hopefully fixed speedo cable.
4. Tidy up wiring underneath dash by relay board.
5. Change engine oil
6. Fit new oil filter
7. Change spark plugs
8. Give the Wedge a good clean.

[stevoj]

[quote=mrzigazaga]Hi Peeps...I thought i would start a thread on this as i keep forgetting mine, Especially all the time I'm using it...And the list never really goes away i suppose because by the time you have moved the jobs to the "Done" list then its time to start the "To Do" list again....

Here is mine:


8. To fit the new fuel filters...

Mark, is there more than one filter?

[mrzigazaga]

stevoj said:

Mark, is there more than one filter?

Hi mate...As a rule there is just the post fuel filter, There should be a piece of gauze or a mesh type filter inside the swirl pot but from what i have seen they mostly either fall apart and rattle inside it or just vanish?....Im fitting an RT pre-filter as a precautionary, After all its cheaper than a pump...I was going to go for the bullet type but TBH i don't really want to be spending £70 on a pre-filter!...Cheers..Ziga

[440Interceptor]

RCK974X said:

ElvisWedgely said:

...
5. Find a blond for the passenger seat. (Otional).
...

Just in case you hadn't noticed "blond" is male, "blonde" is female.
Whatever, your orientation is your business, but just thought I would mention it

Only in French.

[ElvisWedgely]

440Interceptor said:

RCK974X said:

ElvisWedgely said:

...
5. Find a blond for the passenger seat. (Otional).
...

Just in case you hadn't noticed "blond" is male, "blonde" is female.
Whatever, your orientation is your business, but just thought I would mention it

Only in French.

Brunette would do but I prefer blonde because they get dirty quicker
Tony. TCB.

[jon haines]

Bloody hell Zig thats a long list of jobs have you come in to some dosh to cover that lot? Well this is my optimistic list,
sort power steering leak
new door/roof seals
repair drivers seat
a bit of engine bling
replace/repair window glass runner

[adam quantrill]

mrzigazaga said:

...don't really want to be spending £70 on a pre-filter!...Cheers..Ziga

I found some on the flea for around £15 e.g. item 170831858641, any good?

[GV]

Professional Respray
New Interior
New Hood

Mechanically sound so no issues there....

[RCK974X]

440Interceptor said:

Only in French.

Oh WOW..... {short pause to switch to a grandad voice} ...

When I were a lad and went to school .. {delete half hour of rambling}...
I was taught .. {delete another 10 minutes}... with an 'e' at the end.

But I see that the latest definition in English is indeed genderless. Fair enough. Things change...
So much for THAT joke then... Apologies...

[GOG440]

My to do list

1, get the car in the air and get some waxoyl type stuff on the chassis
2, fit my shiny new private plate
3, fit my LED headlamps and other LED bulbs
4, get my fuel gauge to work (a new sender is required I think)
5, get out and enjoy the bloody thing

[Waynester]

1. Sort gearbox issue..(think just hydraulic clutch prob)
2. Repair/respray (self inflicted) scratch to rear bumper.
3. Fix/neaten exhaust tailpipe trim area.
4. Replace number plates with normal/non-chav style.
5. Straighten s/wheel..it's a tad off centre.
6. Use it more!

[mrzigazaga]

marcus1875 said:

drive it!

+1

GOG440 said:

5, get out and enjoy the bloody thing

+1

Waynester said:

6. Use it more!

+1

I can't speak for a SEAC but just like the 280i i find the 350i so useable in modern traffic, You still have to watch out for the idiots and egotesticle morons, At the moment my underside is covered in oil from a small leak in the gearbox so hopefully will be a barrier in the meantime for stopping the salt attacking my chassis..There are exposed parts that have rust on them but they are so oily that hopefully they will be okay...It would be amazing to be able to lift the body and address everything but lack of money..Space and the right tools forbids that for me I'm afraid but as long as she is on the road i will continue to use and enjoy my Wedge.....And of course swear to continue to fettle at what i can to maintain the usability of such a stunning affordable hand built British sports car....Cheers ...Ziga



@: Adam...Thanks for that mate but i have the RT one now......

[RCK974X]

RCK974X said:

Oh WOW..... {short pause to switch to a grandad voice} ...

When I were a lad and went to school .. {delete half hour of rambling}...
I was taught .. {delete another 10 minutes}... with an 'e' at the end.

But I see that the latest definition in English is indeed genderless. Fair enough. Things change...
So much for THAT joke then... Apologies...

HEY MODERATORS - please add a dinosaur smilie - looks like I'm going to need it more and more !!

My to do list -

1. Drive it more

2. Think about moving electrics, redoing wiring loom - in concert with
2a. widening battery tray by adding 'dent' in wing
2b. resiting ignition amp and windscreen washer.

3. get and fit new springs and shockers.
4. change SW guages - Tacho has a weird 'skip' in rev range, speedo is still mph

5. Possible new engine type
6. possible respray - the last repsray is actually peeling here and there, obviously a cheap one, but as it's at least 25 years old....

[mrzigazaga]

RCK974X said:

2a. widening battery tray by adding 'dent' in wing
2b. resiting ignition amp and windscreen washer.

Hi Andy...Is both the side where the battery sits and the expansion bottle the same dimensions, I have seen a variant with 280i's..I ended up using an MX5 battery as they were small but powerful...The gap i had for Delilah's battery tapered in which was a right PITA...I also seem to remember moving my ignition amp module ...I stuck it down with "Black tac" rather than drilling holes...That stuff is like "Blue tac" but on steroids...


I also went for a custom washer bottle, The washer pump is bolted on to the inner N/S bulkhead just to the right in the pic....Cheers...Ziga

[MethylatedSpirit]

1) Paint bumper

2) .... ?