jonomisfit
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Nov 10, 2019 21:12:46 GMT
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cleaned up the hole P1020784 by jono_misfit, on Flickr closed the massive gap at the end of the chassis leg. I left a small hole in the top so it can drain if water gets in P1020785 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then forgot to take any more pics of this bit, but made a patch and welded it in. Done in two pieces, first a new upstand, then a plate that covers the whole hole. then onto the door bars P1020786 by jono_misfit, on Flickr I was lazy and bought a set of these, rather than make my own. The don't come notched for the tubes though. P1020787 by jono_misfit, on Flickr Made a cardboard template so I could work out where to trim P1020788 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then trimmed and welded in the gussets P1020789 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020790 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then did the other side P1020791 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020792 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then lowered the car onto its sill stands P1020793 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020796 by jono_misfit, on Flickr The threaded rod adjusters I put on the chassis spit worked great for lowering the car down. I also played raising it and they worked well on that too. Spit out P1020794 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and pushed back out of the way P1020795 by jono_misfit, on Flickr the bit to fix P1020797 by jono_misfit, on Flickr trim out the panel and P1020798 by jono_misfit, on Flickr Umm.... why are there wood screws in there, and why have they been welded to the side plate? Proper bodge! I cant see this being Karman! P1020799 by jono_misfit, on Flickr I clean back everything and coated it with hydrate 80. When I'm back on it next i'll clean back and start repairing. P1020800 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020801 by jono_misfit, on Flickr The box is the reason its rotted out. Its trapped dirt round the weld points.
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jonomisfit
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Nov 10, 2019 13:02:35 GMT
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Good looking holes
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jonomisfit
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More hole filling P1020768 by jono_misfit, on Flickr The whole panel may get cut out depending on where I mount the fuel tank. then started marking out for the sill stand tubes P1020769 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020770 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and cut some holes P1020771 by jono_misfit, on Flickr jiggered it round a bit using the die grinder to open things out a bit, then measured it about 20 times to make sure its level and in the right place. Then welded them in P1020772 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020773 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and the rear P1020774 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020775 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and the other side P1020776 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020777 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020778 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020779 by jono_misfit, on Flickr I was impressed by just how different in terms of position the skirt clip holes were side to side. The sill stand tubes are in line with the door seams and set back 20mm both sides. the driver to passenger side skirt clip hole is about 40mm further forward on the passenger side v's the drivers. Still academic as I wont be using them. then tidied up this bit P1020780 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020781 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then started cleaning back this bit. Another bit where the lack of protection on the car post turrets etc. has lead to a rot out point. P1020782 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020783 by jono_misfit, on Flickr Still shouldnt be too bad next time I'm on the car.
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jonomisfit
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Oct 27, 2019 21:50:10 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 27, 2019 21:52:49 GMT by jonomisfit
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jonomisfit
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Oct 27, 2019 20:57:19 GMT
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So, I spent about 45 mins this morning trying to locate the heater fan for the escort. I eventually found it, right at the f-ing back, as expected. blower in P1020749 by jono_misfit, on Flickr a lot of space behind it P1020750 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020751 by jono_misfit, on Flickr This means that, if I'm so inclined, I can cut open the heater box, run a dash tube through it, then weld it back up again. There's loads of space there, which makes me think its where the evaporator in Air con cars goes. then on to these bits. P1020752 by jono_misfit, on Flickr a lot of the rally cars have a reinforcing gusset to the cage here. whilst I'm here I might as well sneak a small one in. CAD P1020753 by jono_misfit, on Flickr goes like so P1020754 by jono_misfit, on Flickr converted into 1.2mm steel P1020755 by jono_misfit, on Flickr mark out the other side P1020756 by jono_misfit, on Flickr weld P1020757 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020759 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and the other side P1020758 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020762 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then replaced the holey section of a post where the water bottle mount had trapped muck P1020760 by jono_misfit, on Flickr cleaned back a bit P1020761 by jono_misfit, on Flickr Then onto a few odd jobs. I levelled the car so I can fit still stand tubes, but had run out of time to start to did a few fill in jobs. The car is measleed with holes for various things that have been bolted in, most of which wont be used, or are now in the wrong position for me, so hole filling time. old harness holes (which need to move back further) P1020763 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020764 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020765 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020766 by jono_misfit, on Flickr There's also on that last pic something I need to tidy up. A previous owner appears to have removed a bracket with a particularly blunt badger. Its a mess. They "tidied it up" by putting a plate over the inside. then cleaned a couple of seams and started doing a few stitches. P1020767 by jono_misfit, on Flickr Till next time.
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Last Edit: Oct 27, 2019 20:58:05 GMT by jonomisfit
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jonomisfit
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Oct 22, 2019 21:40:51 GMT
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That's a possibility.
I could use one of the small remote heaters you can buy from kit car suppliers.
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jonomisfit
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Oct 22, 2019 17:07:51 GMT
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I kind of half think that as well about the bulkhead.
From what I can see on the web others run dash bars through the heater box and blank the heater. I think I'll try a dry fit of the heater and have a think.
Thanks, I'll make sure to give it more support although I suspect its fit will be pretty poor already as it looked warped on the floor.
All comments are welcome. Thanks for taking the time to post.
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jonomisfit
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Oct 19, 2019 19:04:59 GMT
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My bumper turned up finally so hung it up in the roof out of the way. Its a GRP multi part replica and the quality is not great. There will need to be a lot of work fixing damage on it and making it look / fit a lot better! P1020739 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then started welding in the holes in the bulkhead P1020740 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020741 by jono_misfit, on Flickr I was pretty poor at taking pics today. Cut a square of steel to fill in round the cut out for the cage. Marked the offset centre, then punched a 38mm hole in it. P1020742 by jono_misfit, on Flickr cut a slot in it, pushed it over the cage and welded it in P1020743 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and did the same the other side P1020744 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020745 by jono_misfit, on Flickr i then fixed some rust holes (including the bit in the bulkhead above, then started thinking about a dash bar. After about 20 mins of fighting I managed to get the dashboard out from the storage area and fitted it P1020746 by jono_misfit, on Flickr there is not a good line of sight between pillars that doesnt end up going through the heater box or clashing with the dashboard P1020747 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and tying in to the legs means I need to cut through the demister trunking as well P1020748 by jono_misfit, on Flickr This is probably why one wasnt fitted. You can have a dash bar, but not if you want to keep your heater. I need to go do some research and see how others have fitted it.
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jonomisfit
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More of a colander 😁
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jonomisfit
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Sierra style inner wings, and have wrc top mount rings welded on where the standard Sierra strut top bells would be.
Ford grp a used a variety of different style but eventually ended up at these designs.
I still need to get some top mounts, but they have a bit of expense to them.
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jonomisfit
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Whilst that is undoubtedly true, I do have to give them the credit of it's a 3dr sierra floorpan I've adjusted to fit the escort.
They are quite a different floor pressing.
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jonomisfit
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There was much much swearing.
Much of it.
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jonomisfit
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Today was my birthday so rather than go to work, i've worked on something I wanted to work on. set up the hole saw, inserted the tube I cut last time P1020721 by jono_misfit, on Flickr fits like so P1020722 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020723 by jono_misfit, on Flickr in order to fit the brace I need to relieve the bulkhead a bit P1020724 by jono_misfit, on Flickr trimmed and other tube cut to size P1020725 by jono_misfit, on Flickr welded tubes P1020726 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020727 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then started the other side P1020728 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020729 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020730 by jono_misfit, on Flickr welded in P1020731 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020732 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020733 by jono_misfit, on Flickr ford also put a nice little hole here P1020734 by jono_misfit, on Flickr so you can do this. P1020735 by jono_misfit, on Flickr cant not have swagey holes :-) hole punched P1020736 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020737 by jono_misfit, on Flickr swaged P1020738 by jono_misfit, on Flickr may be a few weeks until theres more progress on either car
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jonomisfit
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Sept 29, 2019 20:02:57 GMT
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Added a roof bar. This was a pain to do. I don't really have the right dies in my bender, so have to be careful not to crush the tube too much when bending. After a lot of gingerly bending in the bender, I managed to make the bends to the angles I needed without ovalising the tube beyond 0.9 major to minor. P1020707 by jono_misfit, on Flickr There was then much fitting of bar, then seat, then bar, then seat, to make sure it was all clear then came the real fun part, trying to weld the thing in properly. Normally the top welds would be done with the cage dropped (or roof off), however that wasnt an option for me, que and hour of trying to find a position to get the torch in. I got there in the end. P1020708 by jono_misfit, on Flickr The two picture belay how many hours were spent on that... I then turned my attention to the front. Cleaned up this area, and discovered some rust that needs replaced. P1020710 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and gave the turret a quick waft over with the knot brush P1020711 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020712 by jono_misfit, on Flickr A hole will be cut to allow the tube through here P1020713 by jono_misfit, on Flickr there's a few brackets to remove P1020714 by jono_misfit, on Flickr whilst trying to find the internal brackets spot welds I looked outside at the water tank mount and though. That doesnt look too pretty. Drilled out its spot welds and.... rust P1020715 by jono_misfit, on Flickr that'll need cut and replaced. Brackets removed P1020716 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020717 by jono_misfit, on Flickr then back to working out where the hole needs to be P1020718 by jono_misfit, on Flickr A used the hole saw P1020719 by jono_misfit, on Flickr and on the other side P1020720 by jono_misfit, on Flickr My measurements were good and it all lines up nicely. The bar will run straight from the end of the upper door bar, over to the turret.
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jonomisfit
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Sept 29, 2019 17:07:16 GMT
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That there is. Just as well I enjoy it!
Would be nice drive them at some point though.
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jonomisfit
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Sept 28, 2019 12:03:02 GMT
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I got a couple of hours yesterday, door bar welded in P1020699 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020700 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020701 by jono_misfit, on Flickr the outer edge (shell side) of the front leg weld was a pain to do, but it lined up with the door wiring hole, so I could get the torch through the gap to weld it. I spent some time contemplating if I'm going to do any mods to the cage. I think i'll tie it to the front turrets and do a roof bar. My steering wheel boss turned up (and I found the right size nut eventually (M14 x 2mm)) so bolted it in with the morris's wheel and set the seat. P1020702 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020703 by jono_misfit, on Flickr P1020704 by jono_misfit, on Flickr After a far bit of adjusting I've come to the conclusion I need a non-dished wheel. Looking on-line, most pics I can find of the inside of escort cosworth rally cars have flat wheels too. Including group N etc. that are all on standard columns. Looks like i'll need to get one. I'll also likely need to make up a heel bar for the pedals as otherwise your feet can slip forward. On the plus side, there is lots of room to put a batter or fire extinguisher mount in behind the drivers seat. More work tomorrow on either the escort or the morris.
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jonomisfit
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Hereticsjonomisfit
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Sept 22, 2019 8:08:09 GMT
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I'm not normally a beetle fan, but that black on black one is awesome. I don't even know why, but it is.
Thanks for the thread.
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jonomisfit
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Sept 21, 2019 7:21:31 GMT
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I believe the correct response is oooph
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