Oxford build

[oxford1360]

Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Given that it'll have no key, are you going to fit an immobiliser? I'd recommend it to stop some hooligan driving off into the sunset in your pride and joy.

Yes, I plan to fit an immobiliser plus a few other underhand security measures. I may even have a cut-out key in the bulkhead - the battery is going to be mounted behind the bulkhead.

Strangely, one of the first items I bought once I knew I was going to start building was one of those panels designed for boats - weatherproof starter button flanked by two toggle switches with red and green trigger guards.

As time passed, I came to the conclusion that it just didn't fit the overall theme of the car. One of the many items that I have bought before I needed it.........

[Mister Towed]

Originally Posted by oxford1360

Yes, I plan to fit an immobiliser plus a few other underhand security measures. I may even have a cut-out key in the bulkhead - the battery is going to be mounted behind the bulkhead.

Strangely, one of the first items I bought once I knew I was going to start building was one of those panels designed for boats - weatherproof starter button flanked by two toggle switches with red and green trigger guards.

As time passed, I came to the conclusion that it just didn't fit the overall theme of the car. One of the many items that I have bought before I needed it.........

Ditto, I've got about £150 worth of bits I'm no longer going to use, rear lights, starter panel, header tank etc

[mas123mas]

Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Ditto, I've got about £150 worth of bits I'm no longer going to use, rear lights, starter panel, header tank etc

Mr T, what are lights and bits like, as I have not decided which type to go with, if you looking to sell email me as I may be interested. mas123mas@hotmail.co.uk

[mas123mas]

Originally Posted by oxford1360

Currently getting all rolling ..........the Rimmer site is easier to use, taking the time to go with Canley saved me £100.
........ion and main lights) are from Spitfire/Lancaster etc.. The Cockpit Fire button (to be used for hazard warning) is from a Canberra. I ...... lovely Air Ministry and crown markings.

The gauges will be customised to look like they have come from a Sea Fury control panel. That's why we have long winter nights........

Great the theme, the bakelite excellent idea.

[Nike55]

That's an interesting set up - I have sent a similar order to Gbairspares for a few bits myself....but I'm going down the DH Vampire route if I can..I have some bits already.

Looking forward to seeing the finished cockpit..

[oxford1360]

Originally Posted by Nike55

That's an interesting set up - I have sent a similar order to Gbairspares for a few bits myself....but I'm going down the DH Vampire route if I can..I have some bits already.

Looking forward to seeing the finished cockpit..

The Vampire had some nice switches - I was tempted to convert a gun switch to use for my lights. GBairspares is from where three of the above were sourced.

[Mister Towed]

How about a MASS key for the ignition?

http://www.jap100a-01.mod.uk/Jap(d)/...#_Toc185066638

[Paul L]

Oxford1360 - Sounds like you will have a very nice Sammio to show for all your hard work.

I'm guessing your garage in the wilderness gets pretty chilly in the winter.

Good luck, Paul.

[oxford1360]

Originally Posted by Paul L

I'm guessing your garage in the wilderness gets pretty chilly in the winter.

Just a bit. It's when the bears come scratching around that things get really hairy.

[Nike55]

Originally Posted by oxford1360

The Vampire had some nice switches - I was tempted to convert a gun switch to use for my lights. GBairspares is from where three of the above were sourced.

Rays-Tek have some interesting panels and hinges/catches....but mostly Tornado/Nimrod, bit late for my tastes..

Looking forward to winter 'mechanicking'...

[oxford1360]

Spare time is proving elusive at the moment so I am trying to keep momentum and spirits up by doing small tasks that mean that things will be ready when production begins.

Yesterday I fired up the Bunny Blaster Cabinet and cleaned up a few more items.

Before



10 minutes after

I left the old pipes in place to protect the internals and to give me something to hang on to as I blasted.

Tonight I shall strip them bare and give them a coat of BS318c-217 caliper paint. Tomorrow I shall fit new pistons, seals and nipples.

Apologies for slightly boring post, but it is designed to convince me that I am making continual progress, no matter how slow.

Mind you, I've managed to work-in the words "strip them bare", "nipples" and "give me something to hang on to" in a single post. As I said before, I know this car better than I knew some previous girlfriends.

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by oxford1360

... Apologies for slightly boring post, but it is designed to convince me that I am making continual progress, no matter how slow...

That is the same approach I use on my own build thread.

If I had more time, I'd make more progress, but as long as I'm making some progress with the little time I have I can live with that.

All the prep. work you are doing will mean your Sammio is going to look like a new build.

Good luck, Paul.

[garyh]

I love the detailed posts, it will help me to remember what to do...

[oxford1360]

I needed to remove the top spring plates from the original springs/dampers so that I can give them a clean and prime tomorrow.

I was pleased to see that the new springs are shorter than the originals. However, that colour will have to go. Shame, because it's a lovely finish.

[Mister Towed]

They look great! What's wrong with the finish? I'd be well chuffed with those springs.

[oxford1360]

They're bloody red! I'm on my strictly sea green policy. The bushes I have are orange which is bad enough, so I can't have red as well. As I said, it's a shame............that I have become obsessed.

[Mister Towed]

I wouldn't worry about it. I sprayed mine silver, but that was about nine months ago now and they're beginning to turn to a russet rust colour already. Tres authentique...

[oxford1360]

Stripping the calipers was more effort than I anticipated - there's a surprise.

The pistons did not want to budge despite the application of some lubricant and the introduction of compressed air. At this point, I could have given up and parted with £100 on some refurbs from Canley.

I don't like being defeated so I looked at YouTube and trawled online and followed this advice.

Fit a grease nipple to where the pipe enters the caliper and pump away with your grease gun. Bingo, all four pistons out within an hour.

OK, the calipers now need a thorough clean to remove old fluid and grease and a good drying with the air line, but that's not a problem. The calipers look great and I have new seals and pistons to go in.

I shall let you know how they respond when put under pressure.

[davecymru]

"despite the application of some lubricant and the introduction of compressed air......."


Been reading 50 shades of Grey have we sir?

[oxford1360]

50 Sheds of Grey is more me.