And So It Begins

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The start of something big maybe?



Stripdown commences after a long wait for space to allow.

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Only plans at the moment are to get it stripped, labelled, photographed etc and then think about original or modified.
If I go down the latter it will only be tastefully modified. IE. Modern Ford, no V8.
Again early days yet. It's took a year nearly to get the garage and drive done, and keeping the Chim on the straight and narrow also work, everything will be at its own pace.
Will post pics and seek advice as I progress.

Thanks guys.

[jaybee747]

A good couple of hours stripping rear end and wiring loom to the front of the car.

Is this rear cover original?

Petrol tank removed but full of rattling debris. Can these be recon or is it a renewal?

All wiring and tank removed.

All wiring loom, well 95% removed from the front. Clutch, throttle and other cabling disconnected.
Getting in the zone for body off very soon, maybe?
Will keep posting as I go.

Jaybee

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As promised, more pictures of one man body lift. (no mates).
Inches at a time.



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Some more.

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And again.

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One man lift and lower.

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A sense of relief, but still lots to go at.

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Despite the look of the chassis, its quite solid. Only one item to worry about.

Picture of crack in chassis on differential mounting.
How and why here? No signs of any damage to the chassis around this area, all looks straight.

Jaybee

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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

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Chassis is now stripped and I'm still going to get it blasted as the strength is there.
Minimal cost to get to this stage but it will show what is what. Will post pictures after blasting and any advice or direction will be appreciated.

Jaybee

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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