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| rdr |
 Jan 8 2011, 07:32 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Baltimore, Md Member No.: 9,749 Region Association: North East States  |
Hi all, I have been off and on this forum for 2 years now and I am finally honkering down and going to finish this restore! Actually a resto-mod so I apologize now to the purest among us. I have done a Spitfire and a Lotus Europa so I am no stranger to engine re-builds, welding and all the major stuff that comes with enjoying our hobbie / obsession.
A little history. Picked up this here in Maryland about 18 months ago for $500. A bit rusty (?!?) and only ran for 10 minutes then dies. Jump, ran another 10 and dies. This is what the P.O. said. Ok, for $500 I can fix it. Got it home and he was right. What do you expect from an engine without an alternator! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Fast forward a bit. Stripped out the interior, dropped the engine, and generally removed everything to assess it's condition. Biggest issue = rust. I have purchased all the goodies to get it back together... new interior pieces, new center console, pistons, carbs, alternator, sway bars, shocks, 4 x disks, calipers, etc. Literally a basement full of stuff at great prices as I ran across them on eBay and here, on the classified network. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I am slowly welding in sheets that I fabricated from flat stock to patch / repair the rust. There is not enough to replace the entire floor pan, although if I was to do it again, I may consider doing just that. I am now on the pedal area - putting in a new piece that I got from a cut-up when I cut out the old section. I did replace the trunk pan and areas of the hell-hole. I will be patching up the rest later next week. Th biggest section that needs to be done besides the pedal area is the under-tunnel in the back between the seats. Under the car, not on top. I am going to template it out with cardboard then bend-to-fit a section out of flat sheet. I will try to post updated photos as I make gains and losses. And above all, I value your opinions, critiques, and general snide comments! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Richard, thanks for your motivation ahead of time! I think you said a while back to "do a little each night" and it will eventually get done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Here are some questions that I toss to the experts for comments.... 1. Fiberglass flares are going to be used and probably bolted on for that racer look. I will be getting them from Pelican. I already viewed many of the bolt-on-flare postings and like that look. I am NOT going to convert to the 5 lug at this time since I already have the calipers (new) and the disks for the 4 bolts. I think I can find some 4x130x15x7's for the front and 8's for the back for now. 2. Any good posts (tried searching but found none) for taking apart that dash? Wow what a contorted configuration! Take care my friends.... Photos below. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536765.1.jpg) Up on stilts for easy access. Wish I had a lift. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536767.2.jpg) From the removal of the front struts... still need to do the steering. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536769.3.jpg) Pedal area is bad. Note new piece in foreground. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536770.4.jpg) Hell Hole. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536772.5.jpg) Engine on dolly (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536773.6.jpg) Front gas tank area... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294536774.7.jpg) My shop. Welder, rag pile, and table-o-parts with bench, etc. My *CAVE* ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| Jacob |
Jan 9 2011, 08:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Love seeing posts of projects! educational and inspiring!
Thanks! Keep the pictures coming! |
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| rdr |
Jan 9 2011, 10:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Baltimore, Md Member No.: 9,749 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Jacob @ Jan 9 2011, 09:54 AM)  Love seeing posts of projects! educational and inspiring! Thanks! Keep the pictures coming! Thank you one and all. I appreciate the tips. The blocks, I feel much better about now. The rags will go into a can today. Good idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) I am going *under* the dash to get that out and get the front suspension off today / tomorrow. Then back to welding up the holes. Pictures to follow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Question: I want to drop the suspension as one unit in the front then deal with it. I am a little worried that if I start to unbolt, the torsion bar willl suddenly flip out like a mouse trap. Is there anything under *sprung* tension doing it my way that I need to watch for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Here it is when I brought it home a while back.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.rdroe.com-9749-1294589592.1.jpg) |
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rdr Another Conversion for your viewing pleasure! Jan 8 2011, 07:32 PM
geniusanthony With the dash, take lots of pics for putting it ba... Jan 8 2011, 07:44 PM rdr I thought of that as well. I was told that the lo... Jan 8 2011, 07:52 PM r_towle your using the blocks the right way, dont worry.
... Jan 8 2011, 10:24 PM r_towle BTW, to make you feel better....with all the suspe... Jan 8 2011, 10:26 PM Tom Can see no reason why those blocks would not hold ... Jan 9 2011, 08:06 AM
PanelBilly Looks like fun to me. Before you start the body wo... Jan 9 2011, 10:10 AM |
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