Steve T Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 One side done.....onto the other!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) The worst wing sorted this afternoon ,fits a treat. Edited April 14, 2020 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Un-siezed the 69 engine and moved it to its new home until restoration commences after I've done the 72. Hot 'n' hard work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Attempting to fit a new n/s inner wing. What a nightmare!!! Totally different to the original and has needed loads of grinder work ( and swearing ) to get it anywhere near. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 20160723_143325.jpg20160723_143716.jpg The worst wing sorted this afternoon ,fits a treat. Nice job!. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Front or rear,? Sean had a few issues with fitting rear ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) These are front ones....the o/s wasn't too bad but the n/s would raise the wing height 16mm!!! Had to grind down the inner arch flange to get it to the right height. Edited August 9, 2016 by Steve T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I had this problem with both heritage rear inners. Had to cut them up and remove metal is some places, grind down the arch opening in some places and indeed weld in metal into the arch in other places to get them fitted. Got there eventually. I haven't got to the fronts yet but they are waiting for me. I have one replacement which is a NOS panel which I bought on ebay (red primer but with lots of surface rust) and the other is a heritage panel from Rimmers so it will be interesting to see the difference between the two when I get to doing them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Spent the day cutting & shaping sheet steel to repair the front n/s bulkhead panel. Could have changed it....but knowing the hassle of having to modify the new & very expensive one, I stuck to fixing original metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Fitted a relay for my electric cooling fan which has run without one for 15years. Now works ok with one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Been repairing the n/s bulkhead front panel today. Needs a bit of fettling, but it's close enough for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) fitted a computer so I can do a poll about polls and what age my colour is Peter W PS Set up the oxy/propane torch kit and tested it by undoing some very seized screws. Edited August 13, 2016 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Looking Good Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks Sean, was a very satisfying although fiddly job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I need to repair the strengthening piece on both sides on mine, Steve so I'm watching with interest. Is the bottom edge of the wheel arch rusted also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Yep.....job for tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Today I seam welded the bottom of my nearside A Post. Then had my first attempt at lead loading which is bloody difficult!. the outcome is not perfect by any means, but I'm very happy with it. Its quite hard to grind/sand the lead flat! especially when you put it on in big dollops like ice cream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Sean Well done the indent for the rear wing is not enough Stuart will be along to advise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yes you may struggle to get the wing to sit in so the swage lines up with the sill line with that little of a cut in. Its been a problem with all the repro sills for years. A small cut along the edge and up on each side of it then tap it in a bit more and re-weld will make all the difference then a little lead over it to finish and get a nice clean edge will pay dividends. Well done though for seam welding the post in. If it hadnt been for me doing that on my 4a when I built it (Same as I do with all of them) then I probably would have been injured in the accident I was in the other night as the rear wing was flattened up hard against the "B" post with the side swipe it took. You shouldnt really use power tools on lead filling unless you are using a very good mask and proper PPE as you dont want to be ingesting lead dust. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Thanks Neil. Look forward to getting Stuart's advice Sorry just noticed its already in! Thanks Stuart Edited August 14, 2016 by SeanF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Worth the effort at this stage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thanks Stuart. I wore a mask - one of the better quality dust masks. Not sure if this was/is good enough. How do you flatten the lead without power tools? I found it very difficult to flatten in the curves! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Looking really good Sean. We'll have to compare notes when I get as far on as you ???????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks Stuart. I wore a mask - one of the better quality dust masks. Not sure if this was/is good enough. How do you flatten the lead without power tools? I found it very difficult to flatten in the curves! Body files/80 grit and perseverance! It also helps if you have the patience to shape it near enough to start with but that really comes with practice. Ive been doing it since the 70`s and I still struggle sometimes to get intricate shapes right first time! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr fixit Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 wondering what to do next weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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