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Exciting stuff. Loved the music and commentary...:icon_question:
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I won't stay in a room unless it has a 6 tonne Corby trouser press.
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What makes it even more annoying is that one stripped its become apparant that the DCOE 45 i bought is in fact a DCOE 40...grrrrr bloody ebay!
I will rebuild it though as it was very cheap and i should make a few quid, luckily i have found a d oe on preloved and am just waiting for pics before i agree to purchase. One step forward 2 steps back :-( |
Oops, sorry V, didn't realise it was your youtube video and I didn't mean to insult your creativity with the old personal movie record.
I suppose I was a bit spoiled when someone posted this one a while back and I was expecting something similar - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daVDr...ature=youtu.be To quote The Simpsons comic book guy, 'Best engine rebuild video ever'. |
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States: THOU SHALT ALWAYS WORSHIP AT THE TROUSER PRESS. At the end of each day, your trousers should be placed in one of Mr. Corby's magical contraptions, and by the next morning your creases will be so sharp that they will start a riot on the high street. :biggrin: |
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Maybe Ribble could do a Pilot or Navigator build like that. LOL. |
No offence taken, just used a time-lapse app, total strip down took about half an hour.
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Just got home and had some nice parcels to open
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-l.../IMG_00708.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_.../IMG_00709.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s.../IMG_00710.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k.../IMG_00711.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y.../IMG_00712.jpg The Alfins look awesome but i think i will run them through the blast cabinet in the morning with some fine media and then give them a coat of silver VHT paint so that they don't corrode to quickly. The lamp units i got from Allstyles scooters rather than Ebay as research suggested the ebay ones were made of schromed tin and were quite flimsy. These ones are cast Ali and alyhough not perfect, they have a couple of casting defects in them, i think they will still look nice and a little different. Being scooter lights they are 6v so have ordered a set of bulb holders fron SVC and i will have to modify the internals to suite. First time in the workshop in a fortnight tomorrow cant wait! |
Hooray! Rear brakes done.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K.../IMG_00715.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G.../IMG_00716.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9.../IMG_00719.jpg Also got the new engine and box in the race car to start looking at making engine mounts and decide how to package the dry sump pump and the supercharger so all in all a good day. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h.../IMG_00723.jpg |
That reminds me to look for split pins for brakes.
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Glad to be of service Gary!
Some progress recently but mostly in parts procurement as work is always mental this time of year and I was also asked to help Dave (my racing team mate) to do an engine swap for a mate of his that took longer than anticipated....shocker!!! thanks to the casino at the Westfield Centre, Stratford and the inability of anyone on eBay to describe used wire wheels accurately I decided to bite the bullet and by a set of new chrome and stainless 14" MGB wheels which were on sale at £575 for a full set of 4 brand new. They are currently at the tyre shop but will hopefully be picking them up in the morning so will post some pics then. On my return from Sheffield today though a couple of nice items had arrived https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j.../IMG_00744.jpg 14" Motolita along with a polished horn push as the Boss kit I had of the supplier recently came with a plastic black horn push which is now surplus to requirements if anyone needs one. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-i.../IMG_00745.jpg And a set of special wire wheel adaptors from Chic Doig, they are specifically designed to fit a triumph small chassis but allow the use of the wider MG wire wheels, the spinners are nice as well and not bad value at £80 for the set. I did fancy 3 eared spinners but couldn't justify the nearly 3 fold increase in cost. I am up the workshop tomorrow so am hoping to get the wheels on and the frame bolted into place to start working out how to attach the pedal plate, might even get the body dropped on so some movement at last! |
Got to the unit and my bloody trolley jack has given up the ghost! spent a couple of hours diagnosing the issue, a stripped bolt jamming it, given up and used the engine hoist to get the back up, half an hour later an voila!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x.../IMG_00746.jpg and the drivers side rear https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x.../IMG_00748.jpg Very happy I went for the Alifin drums now as I think they look good behind the wires |
Wire wheels do look lovely on these cars, so great choice!
Just as another supplier for the adapters, www.mwsint.com also do the 'kitcar' spline adapters for the triumph to mount 14/15 inch wire wheels at £42 for the splined bit and £18 for the 2 eared spinners. They are in Slough, so handy for me as my office is round the corner, but they do post.... |
Mac - Wheels look great. :cool:
Your car should really look the part when complete. Good luck, Paul. :) |
Just got back from Epsom to find a box from that nice Anthony Boshier Jones at Fast Road Cars who i have been using for years for anything weber carb related, Anthony has some of the original style DCOE type 9's back in stock and is doing a deal that includes fitting the original style brass float to replace the now oe supplied plastic ones.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s...8_16_20_20.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o...8_16_20_20.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c...8_16_20_20.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I...8_16_20_20.jpg A lovely new DCOE 45 complete with trumpets hmmmmm shiny. Up the workshop tomorrow for a much needed grease fest. Unfortunately most of the day is set aside preparing the Hindenburg for another outing as we are booked to attend the Burton Power track day at Oulton Park on the 3rd September and as i only have 1 weekend between today and then that I'm not working we need to get the coil-overs fitted along with the new stainless braided brack lines and do a bit of tidying up to get her ready. But i will make time to get the carb fitted and the front wires on so expect a progress report. |
Mmmmm, new toy. :)
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Well good and bad today, bad becuase we didnt touch the Hindenberg in the end as a key snafu meant we couldnt move it......doh!
Good becuase it meant we could work on the Navigator...well sort of good, read on. Firstly i managed to get my shiny new Weber mounted and the linkage all fitted and working, i needed to do this before fitting the body so i can check clearance under the bonnet. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7.../IMG_00749.jpg Next we moved onto the front end, i had originally built one good rack out of two worn out ones that came with my donor package but have never been totally happy with it so now have a brand new one to replace it, nice easy job. Next was to fit the natty stainless front disc guards and the wire wheels to the front of the car, the passenger side went fine and ended up thus https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3.../IMG_00751.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X.../IMG_00752.jpg Also managed to eventually get the right length fan belt which turned out to be 1025mm long, this is third go at getting the right size as my local factors listed 1050 as the correct length but i ran out of adjustment, it was returned and i tried a 1000mm one which i couldn't even get over the dynamotor pulley, third times the charm! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d.../IMG_00750.jpg We then moved onto the drivers side front wheel which has aways worried me as it has never ran true, i had presumed i had messed up installing the new front bearings but further investigation showed that the stub axle is actually bent! https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-t.../IMG_00753.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2.../IMG_00754.jpg By removing it and mounting it in the lathe i had planned to use a dial gauge to see how far out it was, turns out a dial gauge wasn't really necessary grrrr Just ordered a new one from Canleys so hopefully replacing it will see the chassis pretty much done and allow me to crack on with the frame. |
Last part of the navigator refresh nearing completion, new buck for the humps, shortened to allow room to cut a boot hatch and lowered a bit and moved to be as central as is possible to the drivers and passengers heads. Will be painted in the morning then off to the unit next door to have a pair of moulds pulled from it.
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Looking good Mac. Just as I'd imagined it :biggrin:
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New double humps are looking very good. :cool:
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All Looking VERY smart
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At last today I got some time up the unit, Dave turned out to help even though he was on nights tonight and had a man sniffle, what a trooper!
My Frame was a preproduction item and us such wasn't fully welded and had a few things I wanted to modify / add. A couple of hours of chopping steel and welding saw a basic stable frame mounted on the chassis, got so carried away I forgot to take any pics but will get some next weekend. another couple of hours of trimming etc though and this was the result.... 1. Dave adding ballast to see what the rear tyre clearance was like, very happy as it needs to settle yet. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r.../IMG_00766.jpg 2. And from the other side, apparently Dave reckons standing in it was equiv to adding a 9 stone dead weight.............. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x.../IMG_00767.jpg 3. A lousy pic but it does show that the whole body seems to site nice and central. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g.../IMG_00768.jpg 4. Slung an old spitfire seat in to work out pedal positions, + silly grin. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E.../IMG_00769.jpg 5. Dave looking cool....ish https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F.../IMG_00771.jpg All in all very happy the new frame needs finishing including door jambs but the body dropped straight on and sits level and central, much better than I had hoped. Definitely happy I went for wires. TTFN Mac |
Mac - Just goes to show all the hard work you put into the MkII version was worth it. :cool:
I look forward to seeing what the framework looks like underneath. Finally it is nice to put a "face to the name" so to speak. Good luck, Paul. :) |
Yes, I have to say that body shell looks to be top quality. I like the integrated dash panel - should make the shell stiffer and less like an angry blancmange while you're trying to fit it.
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Thanks chaps, yes the lowering of the dash and the cockpit sides was something that Andy and I discussed during the making of the buck, if you pick it up one person each side its almost impossible to put any twist in it so I think that's mission accomplished.
I will be finishing of my custom frame next week buy putting in the front and rear door shuts and adding reinforcement and belt mountings, Once that's done the frame will be painted and permanently mounted and the body glassed on, only then will I be cutting the door apertures so that everything remains rigid. |
Another good day and a few decisions made.
More work welding up the basic frame reusing some of the original but also adding a few bits. Rear door jambs are now in: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1.../IMG_00778.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7.../IMG_00781.jpg Have also decided that i cant really work out any tidy and safe way to mount the plate that the standard pedals attach to that I'm happy with so have ordered one of these: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--...5205_17_48.jpg Have also decided that i will be fitting a chequer plate ali floor, to this end 3 sides of the floor perimeter will have some 19mm angle welded in and 3mm chequer dropped in and bolted to the angle. Also made a mod to the body as i wasn't happy with the rear drivers side quarter as it showed a lot more of the tyre than the other side, at least after working on the buck fibreglass holds no fears so slit the body and reaffixed the quarter in a much better position, dropped it outside the unit next to mine where very handily the ribble shells are made so hopefully my friendly fibreglasser will have the rear glassed up for next weekend. Next weekend i should get the front door jams in and will add some additional triangulation then it will be onto fully welding it ready for painting and fitting. Also received a pair of second hand front uprights so have stripped and blasted / painted a replacement for the front offside which as you may or may not remember wouldn't run true so hopefully next weekend will see that fitted and the final wire wheel in place. As i am going for a floor mounted pedal box now i have a full set of pedals that have been stripped blasted, painted and bearing, bushes and bolts replaced where necessary, they also come with a pair of new uprated master cylinders, new dust boots and the brake pedal has a new brake switch fitted, anyone want to make me an offer? Till next weekend Mac |
Mac - Looks like your build is gaining some momentum. :cool:
Looking forward to seeing how the frame, doors, floor & pedals all work. Particularly the pedals, as if I ever get the rear frame in place, the bulkhead is my next project. Good luck, Paul. :) |
Fitting the floor mounted pedals will mean some modification of the lower half of the drivers side front bulkhead Paul, The pedal box needs a vertical face to bolt to and mount the master cylinders but i plan to overcome this by fabricating an ali box then recessing it into the bulkhead. Doing away with the underslung pedals will also give me a cleaner look to the bulkhead which i don't mind either.
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I'd be interested to see how the floor mounted pedals work out...I was thinking exactly the same for mine. I'm nowhere near that part of the build but I was wondering how it might fit around the front outrigger?
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Adam, i have actually decided to put the rear floor down low but am going to floor the front half on top of the frame which will mean i effectively have a flat floor to mount it to, the difference in hight will also suit floor mounted rather than underslung.
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Well a good day today the basic frame is pretty much done with door mods.
Measured and cut the front shut supports: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3.../IMG_00796.jpg When I cut this one I forgot to leave the tongue at the back to tap over to close! Doh! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O.../IMG_00797.jpg Checked for square and welded in the front offside one: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-k.../IMG_00800.jpg Then started adding some triangulation to replace the rigidity once the door section is removed, Rear Offside: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B.../IMG_00801.jpg Then the rear nearside: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-l.../IMG_00802.jpg Then the front nearside, cut and checked for fit: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7.../IMG_00805.jpg Then tacked in place: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c.../IMG_00806.jpg Nearside all braced and ready for the big moment: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o.../IMG_00807.jpg Removed the top rail and there was not tension in any direction as it was cut through, very very happy: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0.../IMG_00808.jpg Dave did the honours with the nearside: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s.../IMG_00813.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c.../IMG_00814.jpg We then removed the frame for final welding as its so much easier to finish off welding when you can get at the joints comfortably, and yes it was at this stage we realised that in our excitement we had forgotten the offside front triangulation, hey ho! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q.../IMG_00817.jpg Also got round to assembling the front offside replacement upright, you may remember that the original ran about 10mm out of true1 thank god when it all when back together this time its all good so the final wire wheel could go on. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g.../IMG_00787.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C.../IMG_00790.jpg Cant remember if ive posted about the high torque starter before, this engine has had its compression raised considerably and experience on track has taught me that a lot of high compression engines don't like starting when hot of the standard starter, I only plan to build this car once, unlike most of my other vehicles so have gone with a Brise high torque rather than take any risks. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L.../IMG_00792.jpg And an engine shot just because I felt like it....:-) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K.../IMG_00795.jpg Sean next door has glassed up my modification to the rear offside quarter so a bit of P40 next weekend shall see that done. This week he is going to lay 2 more layers of CSM into the side of the shell where the doors are going as I'm hoping that if thick enough and cut carefully enough I may be able to use them as door skins, I have a cunning plan involving foam and fibreglass....... Had an apologetic call today from the company supplying my pedal box explain that painting issues have delayed it, have agreed to take it unpainted and by way of compensation they will supply the reservoirs in billet Ali and also supply some master cylinder to reservoir hoses in stainless braided. Suites me as it means I can do any mods I need on the pedal box and then either paint it myself or send it out to get powder coated in a nice shade of blue grey :-) Good news is that my diary has freed up a bit and next week I will be in the workshop Saturday, Monday and Tuesday so am hoping to make some good progress. Oh and lastly I have now decided on what Ali I'm going to use for the floors, and its not 5 bar tread plate, its this: http://3.imimg.com/data3/WR/UW/MY-56...ts-500x500.jpg Just have to find someone who stocks it now.... Till next time Take care Mac |
lookin the dogs dangleys buddy.
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Nice work Mac. :cool:
It is interesting to see the differences between the new style frame and the old one. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q.../IMG_00817.jpg Especially the absence of the "angle iron" section in the middle of the old frame that sits on the Spitfire chassis... ( Note: This is the rear section, the bulkhead frame would have "joined" the driver & passenger sides together at the front. ) http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...L/DSCF8933.jpg So does this mean I would be able to remove a small section of this angle iron? I am just thinking about the the very end of the frame which does not sit on the chassis... http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...L/DSCF9021.jpg http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...L/DSCF9020.jpg My original plan was going to involve hitting it with a bit hammer until it was a better fit. Cheers, Paul. :) |
To be honest i dont know what the factory frame will end up like mine, was a pre production mule and not much of its left. I was considering adding some angle but have decided instead to make a custom seperate angle pieces that will be bolted to the side of the chassis to support the floor on the insides, i wasnt happy with adding extra thickness on top of the chassis as per the Sammio version as i think it may make getting the tunnel to sit flat a real pain.
The frame still has some other bits to sort such as the steering column mount and i think the bottom of the door gap will end up with another piece of oblong box section on top of the bottom rail but turned 90 degrees to add more rigidity as i dont want a problem with the door gap flexing especially as i intend to suicide the doors. |
Paul, how much effort does it take to move the misaligned piece? If its not too much i would ratchet strap it down and bolt it up, not sure how much it actually adds to the rigidity but the other option would be to just trim it back.
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Mac - Rather than hijack your build thread, I've moved this debate back on to my build thread.
Cheers, Paul. :) |
Finally made a decision today on heating, the pretence of building this is that it is actually a gift for Mrs V to attempt to compensate for the amount of time i spend on my other wheeled projects...notice the word pretence!
But that in mind it will need some heating, don't know about the rest of you but my experience with those possessing two X chromosomes is that they should come supplied with a vivarium and a hot rock.... So have just ordered one of these, i think its the big brother to the one Mr T fitted to his Navigator. http://www.t7design.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=192 And a picture for those who cant be arsed to follow the link: http://www.t7design.co.uk/images/Lig...%20Heater2.jpg I have also ordered a set of these to build into the seats: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610783990...84.m1423.l2649 And again a piccy: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Quality-MSH50...JbD0g~~_12.JPG If she dares complain about being cold after this lot then it will be time for a viking burial..... |
Got home tonight and my pedal box has arrived, I accepted some upgrades rather than wait for it to be powder coated, the reservoirs are very nice and begging for some engraving on the lids!
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