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Nov 20, 2022 11:21:56 GMT
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I looked at those but doubt the glue gun kits would work on this dent, its quite a small area and pretty solid, Is the glue any different to normal glue sticks? I tried sticking different hooks and washers to the bench with my glue gun but there was no where near enough adhesion. With the welded pin or hook type I can put a lot more in an area and feel sure they would be better fixed to the panel. Good tip for the welding, thanks. I quite like the idea of trying to make a repair section by hand just for the challenge whether I use it or not.
What gauge steel is the sill likely to be?
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820
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Nov 19, 2022 17:10:21 GMT
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I used one of these weld on key dent pullers. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204050230089I can only find one picture at the moment but I'm sure I have others somewhere. I welded on a lot more 'nails' than these and it took a good few hours pulling a bit on each nail but eventually go it to a point where a skim of filler was enough to make good. That very useful, thanks. I looked at those pin types but my first thought was the after a few goes the puller would slip off the nails. Were there any issues with the tool? or any tips for using it? That is what I had in mind, a slow process with as many nails fitted as possible, starting at the deepest area first. Then just a skim of filler. Thanks
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820
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Nov 19, 2022 17:01:13 GMT
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If it were mine I’d cut out the damaged section and replace with either a section from another sill or make a piece. By the time you’ve banged, pulled, ground,welded, stressed trying to get that bit back to shape, it would take a lot more time than just replacing it. Pull the worst out then filler it? I think if I wanted a minter I'd cut it out and replace the section as its virtually impossible to shrink the stretch out but if I just wanted it to look respectable I'd just filler it. Thanks for your replies. I wanted to avoid cutting it out and replacing it, main reasons are the welding, I can weld on a bench but at my skill level I would have no chance welding the underside with my TIG and then making a perfect replacement panel as new sills are not available might be difficult The car is not mint but has no welds or filler or any body repairs so wanted to keep as close to that claim as possible, time taken is no issue I spend far to much time on this car. I really appreciate your time taken to reply and may find I have no choice to go that route, thanks
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820
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Nov 18, 2022 20:27:17 GMT
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I did this about 15 years ago while jacking the car up with a scissor jack in the rain, didnt know I had missed the jacking point till it was to late and the car began to lower itself as the sill deformed. I cant get to it from inside or from the end so I was looking at the spot weld and slide hammer tools on ebay. Has anyone used these? do they work or just make a mess? linkOr is there a better way to do it? any tips or advice would be appreciated, thanks
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820
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Nov 14, 2022 16:00:45 GMT
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Thats brilliant, what did he think of yours? He must be quite chuffed to see the Allegro in general getting a second wind as well loved classic
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820
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Its a bit rusty but at least the boot lid is done
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Brilliant idea and looks great but if they came adrift or a part came off it could hold a valve open, is it a "safe" engine?
Amazing fabrication and progress, really enjoy reading your updates
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820
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Oct 26, 2022 12:17:20 GMT
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Looks and sounds fast in the vids, excellent
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Last Edit: Oct 26, 2022 12:18:18 GMT by 820
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820
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Oct 21, 2022 18:45:56 GMT
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Fantastic work, I just caught up with the last 6 months posts, amazing progress, especially as all the work is custom.
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820
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Oct 17, 2022 19:09:46 GMT
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It is probably significant that the pin type stand in the video has a long centre tube to the ground, often it is just a short tube welded to the top of the 3 legs.
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820
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Oct 17, 2022 12:38:17 GMT
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Thanks, I had found a link in an old post that took me to the store but just came up blank. I will keep an eye out for the announcement.
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820
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Oct 17, 2022 12:17:04 GMT
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Oct 16, 2022 15:38:33 GMT
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What is Club Retro Rides and where is it?
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820
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Oct 16, 2022 10:45:47 GMT
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I prefer the pin type, not much can wear and you can see the pin is located properly while in use. I have several sets but needed another medium height set recently so went for these Draper stands, very happy with them and quality seems good. I still slide a wheel under the car if working directly underneath just in case, pin or ratchet stands can still topple over surprisingly easily with a car on them. Draper axle stands
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820
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Sept 6, 2022 13:17:08 GMT
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Brilliant, thanks for sharing. I completely understand and appreciate those immaculately restored cars with mirrors and the wheels off, the amount of work that goes into getting to that level of perfection and then maintaining it is huge. I find them fascinating to look over. Love this too.
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Last Edit: Sept 6, 2022 13:17:48 GMT by 820
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820
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Aug 15, 2022 14:50:12 GMT
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Thanks for sharing these pictures and the other threads. What a great picture this is
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820
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Jul 11, 2022 17:02:22 GMT
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When the flywheel is high mileage or been slipping due to driving style or oil it can polish the friction face to a smooth finish, usually with some blue or dark patches from oil and heat. It can be improved with emery cloth or sanding disc but a proper reface at a machine shop is best. Is your set up like the A series clutch where you have a separate plate rather than the actual clutch pressure plate clamping the friction disc? if yes that will need checking too.
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820
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For the noise are you sure the friction plate is fitted the right way round? Judder could be a glazed flywheel and or pressure plate. If you have to take it out again make sure flyheel face is properly deglazed
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820
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Jun 21, 2022 12:42:53 GMT
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Nice
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Jun 21, 2022 10:22:13 GMT
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Brilliant as always, you seem to get the people content just right too, thanks for taking time to put these up.
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