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« Reply #15 on: 18 February, 2013, 02:22:46 PM » |
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By the end of January driver’s foot well, subframe box and cill had been completed..
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Robin Lacey 3222
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« Reply #16 on: 18 February, 2013, 02:26:23 PM » |
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2nd February saw the passenger foot well, sub-frame box,and sill replaced.
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Robin Lacey 3222
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« Reply #17 on: 18 February, 2013, 02:31:34 PM » |
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A week later and the back seat up-stand had been replaced, rear off side sill repaired and the front sub-frame stripped and awaiting repair.
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Robin Lacey 3222
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« Reply #18 on: 18 February, 2013, 02:41:29 PM » |
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Another intensive week’s activity and the rear floor pans were in place and the underside ready for the welds to be cleaned up and sealed. Repairs and adjustments were carried out to the front sub-frame something dire having happened to it in it’s former life which had necessitated an extra half rubber mounting being inserted on top of the out rigger. Two pictures of the metal cut out and one of the castors constructed to move the shell around on when painted. Two fix to the rear front sub-frame boxes and two to the front hangers for the rear springs. Bill Lewis rang today to say that the half front wing and fuel tank floor surround are ready for dispatch so maybe, just maybe our target of first week in March for the shell to go to the paint shop will be met. Oh! And in case the more uncharitable might think that I’m doing nothing it’s just that I’m always behind the camera!  Robin. |
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Robin Lacey 3222
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« Reply #19 on: 18 February, 2013, 02:45:23 PM » |
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I am impressed.....you've got about 4 mths of my equivalent work done in a few weeks.....great stuff...looking forward to finished product!
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« Reply #20 on: 18 February, 2013, 03:54:27 PM » |
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It's all looking very impressive, but you haven't reused that bit of dexion from the original repairs!!!  |
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« Reply #21 on: 18 February, 2013, 04:33:32 PM » |
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Robin, this is looking very familiar, my S2 has just had the same sort of treatment or major surgery, only the front floor needed replacement, the car is home now after painting and the refit has commenced, it might take a while, I used the same blasters as you in Sussex they do an excellent job, a little too revealing in some respects!!
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Dilambdaman
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« Reply #22 on: 18 February, 2013, 05:09:48 PM » |
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It's all looking very impressive, but you haven't reused that bit of dexion from the original repairs!!! Thought about nailing it on the garage wall and calling it Barry! Robin. |
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« Reply #23 on: 20 February, 2013, 08:30:15 PM » |
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Amazing - you will go to the ball, Cinderella !
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« Reply #24 on: 26 February, 2013, 02:59:03 PM » |
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Excellent progress again last week. Tidied up the welds to the underside of the floor pans, dismantled front suspension and back axle, fitted new Bill Lewis front wing and boot floor petrol tank surround and started repairs to front valance and head light panel. Spent lots of time on the internet sourcing parts and have hopefully nailed down the orange paint colour we like. Thanks guys for the support and practical info, much appreciated.  This time next week should see us very close to sending the shell to the paint shop. Fingers crssed eh?  Robin. |
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Robin Lacey 3222
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« Reply #25 on: 26 February, 2013, 03:03:32 PM » |
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More pics. Robin |
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Robin Lacey 3222
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« Reply #26 on: 26 February, 2013, 04:49:08 PM » |
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Getting nicer by the moment........keep it up
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« Reply #27 on: 26 February, 2013, 06:54:52 PM » |
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I like the air saw.
Fascinating to see the inside of the structure.
David
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« Reply #28 on: 26 February, 2013, 11:23:20 PM » |
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I like the air saw.
Fascinating to see the inside of the structure.
David
Yes, the air saw is an absolute gem and not very expensive but does need at least 6cfm of compressed air and 32tpi hacksaw blades. The old wheel arch is cut away, the new panel laid in place and fixed with the clever temporary 'pop rivets' and the saw used to trim around the new panel. Remove the rivets with the pliers supplied for the job and the old panel can be discarded. Replace the new panel and spot weld in place and you have a perfect join to weld up. We're so pleased with the new wing that although we could probably save the nearside one, we've ordered a replacement from Bill Lewis and will repeat the exercise. Robin. |
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« Reply #29 on: 26 February, 2013, 11:35:55 PM » |
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I just got my set back after being out on loan for a couple of years. http://www.skinpins.co.uk/toolsC200pliers.htmlIt was 20 years ago and I've forgotten where I got mine from. I know them as Clecos rather than skin pins. Another UK supplier, again not where I (once) went. These days search my emails but it was before online everything and digital cameras. http://www.glosterairparts.co.uk/David |
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