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« Reply #180 on: 01 November, 2009, 03:17:04 PM » |
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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chugga boom
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« Reply #181 on: 01 November, 2009, 03:19:19 PM » |
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on a slightly less serious note, anyone got any suggestions on how to fit these new inlet valves  slightly larger than origionals but should help it breath a little easier  |
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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« Reply #182 on: 02 November, 2009, 10:04:49 AM » |
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You've had some value out of the shrinker - the "bumper" looks great and the top edge has come out well. Just the dreaded tail gate to go...
As for the item on the desk did it used to be Warby's BS valve? If not should it be?
David
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chugga boom
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« Reply #183 on: 02 November, 2009, 12:29:18 PM » |
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the "bumper" is actually a replacement rear valance that i'm making, the shrinker stretcher actually broke!!  HOWEVER..... dad to the rescue again , the top lever had cracked through the pivot because of the pressure used to operate the jaws "poor design and cheap casting" anyway dad made a new top lever of his own design which is working far better than before, the valve is actually out of a ship! |
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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« Reply #184 on: 02 November, 2009, 05:31:53 PM » |
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Chance of a photo of the shrinker mod?
David
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« Reply #185 on: 05 November, 2009, 11:06:09 PM » |
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Do you think that the shrinker could possibly be the answer to the valve problem? |
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« Reply #186 on: 13 November, 2009, 06:30:02 PM » |
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I have just been looking through some old photos and came up with these of when Ed bought the Ardea in 1995
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« Reply #187 on: 13 November, 2009, 06:31:47 PM » |
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...and a couple more from when the wings had been shot blasted and primed
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chugga boom
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« Reply #188 on: 13 November, 2009, 08:18:17 PM » |
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didnt look that bad did it, but i can see you had a hell of alot of welding done too it!!, the last pictures you posted are presumably after sills and floors were done as thats pretty much how i had it with the yellow prima on the sills etc, thanks for taking the time to post them its interesting for me to see some of its history
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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« Reply #189 on: 15 November, 2009, 06:52:45 PM » |
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bit more done today, rear panel now fitted, n/s corner was badly bent from some sort of knock and badly repaired so i cut it out and renewed it
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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« Reply #190 on: 15 November, 2009, 06:54:24 PM » |
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a few more.........
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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« Reply #191 on: 16 November, 2009, 08:57:15 AM » |
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Its shaping up nicely!!
What are you going to do for rust prevention in the spare wheel well etc?
David
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chugga boom
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« Reply #192 on: 16 November, 2009, 12:19:09 PM » |
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4.5 inch grinder + sanding disks "lots of them!" shot blast any bits i cant sand, etch prima, anti stonechip paint and colour, the main secret with rust is to make sure no moisture can get to it, if its air tight / sealed it cant get anyworse, its best obviously to remove what you can 1st , the spare wheel well isnt as bad as what the floor/ deck area was and thats cleaned up fine , i will post as and when i get to that area  , got alot on the next month, possibly bought another appia as a doner for the appia pickup, then i have to collect the new pickup, i'm also having to go and collect some other parts this weekend for another project (top secret hush hush ) so "THING" is taking a back seat at the moment |
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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« Reply #193 on: 17 November, 2009, 08:54:17 AM » |
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Hi Chugga, Your excellent work serves as an inspiration to anyone who's brave enough to tackle this kind of thing, particularly now as I'm trying to straighten out some old front-end accident damage on my Appia coupe'. What kind of welder are you using please? Make, model, & pricing might help me make decision about which one to buy. Kindest regards, |
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chugga boom
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« Reply #194 on: 17 November, 2009, 09:16:31 AM » |
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hi the welder is quite old now , i was bought it by my parents for my 18th birthday and i'm now 35!! its called a MINI RAGE 142, its 160amp, i think aslong as you go for a reputable make with a high ish power you should get good results, 160 amp is about right as it will go low enough to weld thin metal and high enough for fairly heavy steel, huge welders ie 160 amp+ tend to blow holes in thin panels and smaller sets temd not to give good penitration, to be fair this welder has had some hammer over the years but still works perfectly as it was pretty exspensive in its day, hope this helps, good luck with your resto and how about some photo's on hear so we can see your work  |
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1935 augusta lusso (chugga)
1935 belna saloon
1935 augusta lusso
1938 ardenne
1939 aprilia lusso
1958 appia s2
1963 appia s3
195? appia camioncino
1972 fulvia 1600HF
1976 fulvia coupe
194? ardea SUV "THE BEAST!!!"
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