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Post by trike on Mar 16, 2018 10:54:18 GMT
Rather than cutting in the middle and then having to modify doors,roof etc. why not cut between the screen and bonnet and just move the nose section forwards?
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Post by trike on Mar 13, 2018 7:20:24 GMT
Still a few bond bugs about , nearly bought one myself many years ago.
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Post by trike on Mar 9, 2018 10:15:39 GMT
What about one of the companies that specialise in OE digi dash repairs,they should know how many pulses in order to bench test and re-calibrate them.
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Post by trike on Mar 4, 2018 18:40:15 GMT
I'm pretty sure it is a 3.54 from a 420G If I remember correctly, the Sierra diff that was in the car when I bought it, was a 3.38 so should be ok.
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Post by trike on Mar 4, 2018 0:12:34 GMT
Got plenty done over the last few months but internet issues mean I can't post photos at the moment. Bonnet finished and fitted. Front aluminium inner wings done. Made the front undertray,also in aluminium,in two parts with around 100 1" dimpled holes,took some doing.
Electrics 90% done,just the headlights and dash wiring to do,got all the clocks, gauges etc, but no dash, that's next on my to do list. Rear inner wings and arches nearly finished in GRP.
The roll bar originally had some flat steel bracing going through the rear bulkhead which I think was standard. I will be replacing this with proper tubing which will also stiffen up the rear of the chassis.
All plumbing done, silicone hoses are a right bu@@er to get to seal, nearly every connection leaked just filling it with coolant. Tried various solutions, ended up going 'old skool' head gasket shellac,no more leaks 😁
Finished off the exhaust system with twin silencers,so now 4-1-2.
Had the engine running, haven't mapped the ignition or set up the carbs yet but starts instantly and idles nicely.Large cooling system (12L waterless coolant) means even after 1/2 hour idling didn't get hot enough to activate the cooling fans, but then had to switch off as one of the power steering hoses went pop...steering fluid everywhere,yuk!
The twin silencers sound good, although not as expected, definitely a V8 type burble,in fact sounds more like a V8 than a friends 5.7 Chevy ! Me thinks some sort of baffles might be required come MOT time.
Ordered a new screen yesterday,but 10-12 weeks turnaround means won't be here in time for Stoneleigh 😞
At least that takes the pressure off,can take my time rather than rushing to get it completed. There's always next year!
Details on the windscreen post are a bit out of date, current details are:
Emma Dony
Classics@pilkington.com £459.13 +vat
OUCH!!!
Unfortunately it is only available in clear , no border or suntint.
However the border is easy enough to do, simply mask off the inside of the screen,thin down the mastic with acetone and paint on ,let it go off then bond the screen in, job done. I've been able to source some very low profile windscreen trim which will save the hassle of filling in around the screen and should look better than just mastic.
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Post by trike on Feb 7, 2018 11:00:29 GMT
TRIKE
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Post by trike on Dec 25, 2017 9:09:06 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone. A day off at last! Hope to get lots done on the car today.
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Post by trike on Aug 10, 2017 19:02:11 GMT
An alternative to photo####it
vgy.me
Very simple to use Pics upload in seconds,no more waiting for ages like PB
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Post by trike on Aug 10, 2017 18:53:19 GMT
Bonnet nearly finished,ready for clearcoat The more observant may notice the scoop/vent one one side is offset slightly,this is due to err....aerodynamics
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Post by trike on Aug 6, 2017 17:37:31 GMT
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Post by trike on Jul 30, 2017 19:03:56 GMT
Exhaust clearance is certainly an issue with the ford, had to raise the ride height more than I wanted on mine to avoid grounding.
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Post by trike on Jul 21, 2017 19:52:10 GMT
Final coat of paint done,starting to look shiney now Just need to let it harden for a week or so then flat it all down and get the buffer out. Photobucket still working ok for me at the moment but I'll try adding pics this way.
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Post by trike on Jul 11, 2017 21:42:08 GMT
Painting is going well given the less than ideal spraying conditions in the workshop.
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Post by trike on Jul 1, 2017 18:18:56 GMT
Body all primed,final sand then ready for paint. New bonnet is coming along nicely, although not without a few problems! 1...after the final coat of epoxy resin,left it overnight to harden,got in the workshop next day to find a horrible sticky mess! Not only had it not set,but had actually thinned out and turned Brown! After a bit of head scratching trying to figure out what went wrong,finally worked it out, Somehow I managed to use the wrong hardener,polyester instead of epoxy....DOH!!! Lots of rags and acetone got it cleaned up ok and I was able to finish it off. Problem 2... Test fit the bonnet, nice 2-3mm gap between bonnet and body on one side, 20mm+ gap on the other, hmmm!! So, out with the disc cutter,slit down one side of the bonnet,some wedges to push the edge of the bonnet to where it should be,then glassfibre it all up...sorted. Problem 3... Having decided on a 'flat' bonnet,more akin to the vw version, there is not a lot of clearance between the underside and the cam cover. With the foam core and strengthening ribs the bonnet is around 10mm thick at this point and is actually touching the cover when fully closed. Fortunately the body isn't fully bolted down at the front,so may be able to raise the nose slightly, which will also raise the front of the bonnet, although will probably have to cut down the reinforcing ribs to get enough room for some heat shielding. Finally , the body not being symmetrical strikes again! The top of one wing is higher and curved different than the other,so bonnet is sitting slightly proud on one side, about 10mm , not a lot I can do about that without some major reshaping , so will have to leave as is. Also the different body curve means the headlight covers are at different angles , giving the appearance of one headlight being higher than the other at the top ,again something I'll have to live with. If anyone asks, i'll say it's to give a better beam pattern at night! More rigid than original bonnet and about half the weight. Just final trimming and filling to do.
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Post by trike on May 16, 2017 20:49:29 GMT
Screen out. Quite easy to remove without further damage, as it was only actually bonded in a couple of spots. Maybe the lack of bonding was partially responsible for the cracks up and down the sides ? Just need to remove what's left of the bonding material , then can get stuck in to rubbing it all down, ready for painting.
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Post by trike on May 12, 2017 20:53:35 GMT
Once cover is in place, feet will be about 6cm higher,not too bad. Master cylinders fitted Will fit a few clips to keep all the pipes in place. Just the reservoir to fit & ready for fluid. Reservoir is Isuzu truck item,(from my 'might come in useful one day' box),less than 10cm square, so nice & compact, 3 outlets,and built in level switch.
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Post by trike on May 10, 2017 21:08:45 GMT
looks like the cylinders face backwards and under the feet? Yep that's right. Dunno about the vw footwell, but the shape of the cortina one means not enough room for a normal pedalbox unless it's very narrow and then the pedals are too close together. So had to go for a 'cockpit fit' type. Had to offset it towards the tunnel to get it forwards enough and have room for the throttle linkage and bias adjuster cable. Pedals are still to close (need shorter legs) so will have to mount the seat right back against the rear bulkhead. Talking of seats, tried some out at Stoneleigh from www.intatrim.co.ukDesided to go for the GT40 ones (when funds allow) Not cheap but very nice and will suit the car perfectly.
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Post by trike on May 9, 2017 21:43:02 GMT
Arches were quite simple, strip of glassfibre sheet glued in at each end and forming it's own natural curve,then just fill in the gaps Some rigid plastic air pipe fixed on the inside of the arch ,then glassed over forming a hollow glassfibre tube which should be less likely to flex. Along with the extra mounting points in the nose to the front subframe ,the body is well supported so hopefully no more cracks. All the major glassfibre work is done,so now lots of filling & sanding. In between coats of filler I'll get the pedalbox fitted & piped up...
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Post by trike on May 7, 2017 20:10:43 GMT
Made a start on tidying up the wheel arches
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Post by trike on May 5, 2017 22:10:03 GMT
Body is finally on and bolted down so now i can get on with sorting out the bodywork damage lots of gelcoat crazing to sort out
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Post by trike on Apr 9, 2017 21:24:39 GMT
Finally got around to doing some more work on the car. , had to finish my horsebox/camper first as it was taking up space in the workshop. Made up the mounting brackets for the Heater & a/c unit from CBS ,fitted behind the dash on the passenger side. A/c & heater hoses made & ready for fitting Main Wiring loom finished ,ready for testing before fitting,not much room once everything is in place so easier to check it before fitting in case any mods needed. Only practical place for mounting the fuse box is under the heater ,fortunately there is far more leg room than necessary, so will be hidden behind ally footrest,hinged for access. Getting the 'universal' pantograph wiper motor to work with the Ford switchgear was interesting,ended up with 4 (5 including intermittent) relays to get it all working correctly. Body off again so can finish off the fuel piping etc. And final nut/bolt check before fitting the body for what will hopefully be the last time Whilst the body's up,will sort out the mountings for the front side/indicator lights,not so easy with the body in place.
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Post by trike on Feb 27, 2017 20:40:22 GMT
Only 8wks to go...so who's Going?
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Post by trike on Feb 6, 2017 9:45:58 GMT
Nice to see someone making progress, must admit haven't touched mine for months, what with work getting in the way,the cold weather and the usual "not in the mood , also have to get my horsebox (camper) finished as its taking up too much workshop space. Regards the cooling, i take it you still have the little deflector plates that clip on between the cylinders, these direct the air into the cylinder fins as opposed to blowing straight down between them, these sometimes get left out (or lost) during a rebuild, makes a BIG difference.
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Post by trike on Sept 2, 2016 18:21:52 GMT
Bodywork looks sound,V8 can be done, but not recommended
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Post by trike on Aug 21, 2016 21:36:50 GMT
Have to admit not much done on the car for the last month, been busy rebuilding the cab on my horsebox. Its taking up workshop space so not much room left for the company vehicles.
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Post by trike on Aug 21, 2016 21:30:35 GMT
Mine was far from symmetrical, main thing is that the front crossmember and rear axle are in the correct place in relation to each other so the wheels run true.
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Post by trike on Jul 28, 2016 19:21:51 GMT
Hi Tim Unfortunately DVLA are correct, any change of details, vehicle or owner, even if already registered in your name, simply changing your address or applying for a duplicate v5 cancels any existing SORN and has to be reapplied for, a lot of people been caught out just changing address, me included As for MOT , as its already registered, no SVA needed, and all Q plated vehicles for 'construction & use' purposes, which includes the MOT, are classed as being manufactured or first used before 1st Jan 1971, so easier to get through MOT, no emissions check etc (visual smoke test only).
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Post by trike on Jul 17, 2016 15:55:21 GMT
Be nice to see another one saved
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Post by trike on Jul 10, 2016 15:58:38 GMT
Thought it was a bit 'over there'
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Post by trike on Jul 9, 2016 17:41:48 GMT
I do have some chemical release agent and PVA that I got with the epoxy resin, but haven't had any time to go to my garage to find them. I'll se if I can get there tomorrow and have anther go.
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