voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Mar 15, 2023 21:14:42 GMT
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So After freezing my nuts off to go and assist with collecting the 144 this morning (why don't motorbikes come with a heater!!!!) we took it to a friends place (cheers Rich!) and drove it into it's temporary resting place! I intend to get it in the air, clean off the underside, paint and inspect bushes etc etc... then rebuild the servo and brakes/lines to be replaced, service the OHV 2 litre sewing machine, change the two front seats (yes i have a pair of originals to swap) Give the whole car a clean, and try to source a front Nearside wing I have a N.O.S Drivers side, and a pair of replacement rear arches, then it's back to the workshop for body repairs and a respray, i'm thinking yellow with a Vanilla roof? Then look to lower the beast and try to find the much needed Banded steels i want. The good thing (amongst many with this rare machine) is that it has been dry stored for about 18 years, so i'm hoping not too much rot awaits me, it starts and runs very well, and will only need the tappets adjusting along with the much needed service.
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Mar 16, 2023 21:14:58 GMT
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Bookmarked.
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Mar 18, 2023 17:34:30 GMT
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I remember doing a head gasket on one of these and it looked like a copy of a pre crossflow ford engine. Get your finger out and post up your progress, I've already bookmarked and wait with anticipation.
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Mar 18, 2023 22:35:19 GMT
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I was going to get stuck in today, but it was ridiculous regarding the weather, however, the list is as follows change front seats clean underside and paint service engine rebuild brakes and servo fit lowered springs (new set £115 delivered!) then back to the workshop for body repairs and paint! i'm on it! I promise!
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Mar 28, 2023 11:17:50 GMT
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Just returned from a short break, It Begins!
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Mar 28, 2023 20:37:27 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Mar 28, 2023 21:15:35 GMT
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Already purchased a pair, But thank you, I'll start replacing the seats tomorrow and changing old bits for new under the bonnet, looking for a tidy rocker cover, Brookhouse Volvo have been very helpful, ordering the rubber window channels tomorrow, and a diaphragm for the carb! More photo's tomorrow.
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Mar 29, 2023 12:25:29 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Mar 29, 2023 12:27:54 GMT
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was going to do a few small bits as the weather is still not being kind, but as happens all too often, the wrong parts were sent! Hoping to take the other seat out, and bolt the replacements in, I may put the damaged seats up for sale, seems a shame to throw them away, now looking for a Nearside Wing!
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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New leads, rotor arm, dizzy cap, carb diaphragm alternator belt, swapped the seats, but passenger seat needs a recover, and i need to finish the dye as previously started by the previous owner!All hoses/fuel lines have been removed, i'll get these in the coming week, replaced the rad hose, still have antifreeze present so that's a positive! Unfortunately, i was sent the wrong window weather strips! (i expected something to be wrong!)
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Slow progress due to mother nature, but making gains, the water system needs a damn good clean! Will a hosepipe be enough, or would it help by throwing in some crystals of sorts? The usual brown sludge is present in the radiator and head
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 12, 2023 12:52:33 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 14, 2023 14:23:07 GMT
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Took advantage of the dry weather (It didn't last!) i needed to sort the drivers window as it had a habit of falling out! i knew it wasn't going to be a case of opening a tube of smarties and eating them!
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 14, 2023 14:23:57 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 14, 2023 14:25:36 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 14, 2023 14:28:34 GMT
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Next is the oil/filter change, sort the other doors regarding opening/closing, flush the engine, then top up anti freeze, Then off to the yard it goes for a brake overhaul, and a clean and paint underneath. A big thanks to Richard.
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brachunky
Scotland
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Club RR Member Number: 72
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Apr 14, 2023 17:22:37 GMT
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Quick job Never works out! Solid ol beasts these were. Keeping standard or doing a few cosmetic tricks to it?
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 14, 2023 20:50:35 GMT
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Once it's all repaired and safe, Lowered with correct springs and a set of wider steels, i'll keep it for a while, However! I have just been offered a Hillman Hunter GT! But there's no rush for it, so i'll make sure all is good with the Volvo first, then we'll see, it would be a welcome change to get this to a couple of shows, I know I am def' going to need a replacement front screen, more updates next week,
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,755
Club RR Member Number: 137
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Apr 16, 2023 20:54:08 GMT
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Much needed wing sorted! (just need to get it to Essex from Yorkshire!)
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