Wishbones, outriggers and rust....again
Discussion
I have the Chim up on a ramp now and have done a full inspection. I think the chassis is in save-able condition, without the need for a body lift, partial or otherwise. The wishbones however are far rustier that I expected. Is replacing them an expensive operation or should I get them cleaned off and re-coated? What is everyones experience? Photos as follows, wishbone photos later..
Ta
Andrew
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Andrew
The outrigger looks very like mine did, just before i had it done. Once it was removed and the 'back' of the tubes excavated, the holes were pretty terrifying. ...
Look at the upper inside corner of the upper wishbone and the cross arm of the lower one. That's where mine went, and I'm told they are the most common places.
Look at the upper inside corner of the upper wishbone and the cross arm of the lower one. That's where mine went, and I'm told they are the most common places.
sorry to be yet another one to say it, but those outriggers look shot. When they look that bad where you can see them the tops are probably like swiss cheese. again apologies but tryin to be constructive. I did a full body off last year so have an idea what im looking at. hope im wrong but i would give them a thorough inspection, including the screwdriver bit.
I would take contact with SC power, they have wishbones on offer at the moment. Looks like your ones are for the scrap bin, certainly would not like to drive with those fitted. Looks like out riggers have no strength left and must be replaced. Best place is Sportmotive. My Chim was stationary and was hit by another car last year and the front wheels collapsed into the out riggers breaking the wheels. Out riggers stood up to the impact and prevented the wheel from being pushed inside the car. Not sure sure yours would stand up to that test. Best change the parts.
Naybr said:
The outrigger looks very like mine did, just before i had it done. Once it was removed and the 'back' of the tubes excavated, the holes were pretty terrifying. ...
Look at the upper inside corner of the upper wishbone and the cross arm of the lower one. That's where mine went, and I'm told they are the most common places.
Now I have had a better look and got one wishbone off:Look at the upper inside corner of the upper wishbone and the cross arm of the lower one. That's where mine went, and I'm told they are the most common places.
Also given the rest of the chassis a critical look and not happy with what I have found:
All the weld joints on the main square runs have cracked and open powder coating.
Some more:
SILICONE KID said:
Just noticed you have the word MUG on your number plate,did you not inspect the chassis when you purchased the car.Noticed you are a farmer,try taking the tractor out next time..
Chassis was fine when we bought it but we have never held back on using it in all weathers! Tractors just don't have the turn of speed we crave (hence the Cerbera S6 in the garage next to the Chim)
I think we will now have to go for the full body off 'restoration'. I'd hate to do the outriggers and wishbones only to have to lay the car up again in a few years and do other chassis work. I'm sure I'll post more pictures of fresh horrors!
d2t.
BrianMillar said:
Slightly O/T I Like the look of the ramps you are using.
Could you post some details of them?
Thanks
Got it from these people in the USA: http://www.kwiklift.com/Could you post some details of them?
Thanks
It was quite pricey by the time I had paid import duty etc. but it disassembles and is easy to store. I am going to get a proper 2 post lift this winter so it may well come up for sale.. watch this space!
A few more pics:
Hoping to be ready for the body lift tomorrow!!
d2t.
drive2tractors said:
Got it from these people in the USA: http://www.kwiklift.com/
It is a really handy lift but, as above, I really want a 2 post lift! $1600 US plus import duty carriage etc. Not the cheapest!Edited by drive2tractors on Tuesday 28th September 16:02
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