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Great work so far, a question, are you going to pull this down eventually and do a full rebuild like the Police Car? Is it going to end up in your workshop? Probably not. This will be more a rolling resto. Ill make a proper decision once ive got it mot'd. |
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tdk
Part of things
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Dec 21, 2018 11:08:26 GMT
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Loving this. I need an SD1 someday.
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Dec 21, 2018 11:10:16 GMT
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Great work so far, a question, are you going to pull this down eventually and do a full rebuild like the Police Car? Is it going to end up in your workshop? Probably not. This will be more a rolling resto. Ill make a proper decision once ive got it mot'd. I think it wears its scars well, its more or less a unique survivor I guess ? |
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Dec 21, 2018 13:22:51 GMT
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Probably not. This will be more a rolling resto. Ill make a proper decision once ive got it mot'd. I think it wears its scars well, its more or less a unique survivor I guess ? Yes. If i can i would like to try and salvage the bonnet. Its extremely rusty where the hinges bolt to the frame and ill have to bash the worst of the dent out so it will actually close! |
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Dec 22, 2018 21:38:01 GMT
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Last night I was working in the dark again. I stripped off the front end including bumper, underbelly panel, spoiler, headlights etc and unbolted the bonnet. I got bored and went home.  Woke up this morning to stunning sunshine and next to no wind, HURRAH! Daylight brings partly stripped front end and sun!  My plan was to finish welding up the drain area on the bulkhead, then chop out the scuttle and maybe make a start removing the windscreen. But as the scuttle drain is really a crucial area I took my time and did it right. That meant actually cutting out the rust, properly preparing the donor panel and putting epoxy on both parts before I weld them together. That should keep them protected in the future. Rusty bit cut out and patch tacked in  Welded and sanded flat  Prepped new donor panel  Mixing epoxy  Slapped loads of epoxy on, including over the clutch master mounting area that I welded up previously. Forgot to take photos, but its shown in the video later. Then turned my attention to the bonnet. It is quite evidently scrap, but for the moment I would like to keep it. Top surface looks solid (apart from the massive dent). However the frame has rusted through where the hinges attach. So I have made some quick and dirty strengthening plates.   Plated and then covered in the dregs of the epoxy I mixed up. Wont flex now.   |
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Your 'in the dark' efforts are brilliant. Wish I had that sort of motivation at this time of year!
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1971 Ford Escort
1997 Peugeot 106 GTI
1998 Peugeot 106 GTI
2014 Ford Fiesta Zetec S
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Dec 23, 2018 11:47:34 GMT
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Video of above. Warning...its long!
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Dec 23, 2018 15:26:56 GMT
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You need to eat a lot of carrots if you are going to get this done Jim.
Weldon with the progress.
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820
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Dec 23, 2018 20:26:23 GMT
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Great work on the bulkhead and repair panels.
What needs to be done to get it driving? have you had a chance to get the wheels off or have a look underneath yet?
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Dec 24, 2018 16:35:52 GMT
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Jim, pretty sure I have a set of non-washer bumpers, let me know if you're struggling to find any.
Also, I don't suppose you need any wheels, but I do have a set of lattice 15" (not Vitesse ones) at 7J for more modern rubber.
(I was looking for something in my sheds and came across a load of SD1 stuff I'd quite forgotten about including 2 gearboxes!)
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Great work on the bulkhead and repair panels. What needs to be done to get it driving? have you had a chance to get the wheels off or have a look underneath yet? I still haven’t actually looked underneath! I think it’s really just welding it needs. Got to reinstate the clutch hydraulics, and the brakes. Then lots of electrical stuff like wipers and lights etc. |
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Jim, pretty sure I have a set of non-washer bumpers, let me know if you're struggling to find any. Also, I don't suppose you need any wheels, but I do have a set of lattice 15" (not Vitesse ones) at 7J for more modern rubber. (I was looking for something in my sheds and came across a load of SD1 stuff I'd quite forgotten about including 2 gearboxes!) Hi Duke, always interested in bumpers and wheels. Also need a gearbox for my other one. I’ll send you a message. |
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Dec 25, 2018 15:12:25 GMT
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Not got time to do a proper write up and show, but here is a video.
Merry Christmas!!!!!
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Dec 25, 2018 16:10:44 GMT
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I’ve got a 2.4 vm engine which is about to come out my Alfa 155 but diesel pump has gone so does run.
If your interested in the bare engine let me know
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Dec 25, 2018 16:46:40 GMT
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I’ve got a 2.4 vm engine which is about to come out my Alfa 155 but diesel pump has gone so does run. If your interested in the bare engine let me know Pm sent! |
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Dec 25, 2018 18:05:19 GMT
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Great dedication! Working Christmas Eve whilst you still had shopping to do, just so we have a progress vid today is outstanding  |
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Dec 25, 2018 19:25:56 GMT
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Great dedication! Working Christmas Eve whilst you still had shopping to do, just so we have a progress vid today is outstanding Who knew Tesco’s at Gatwick and Clackett Lane on M25 had so much! |
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sowen
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 24
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Dec 26, 2018 12:48:55 GMT
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Excellent progress and top work, good to see it being saved
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jelmerc31
Part of things
Ja mar ik bin net benaud!
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Dec 26, 2018 13:48:12 GMT
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I’ve got a 2.4 vm engine which is about to come out my Alfa 155 but diesel pump has gone so does run. If your interested in the bare engine let me know The 155 had the 2.5l VM. The 75 had the 2.4. |
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1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v
1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel
1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6
1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold
1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold
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Dec 26, 2018 16:37:12 GMT
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A brief summary of the work I did on Christmas Eve. Bought a rather crude, yet effective windscreen removal tool. Chopped out the screen. Some of the frame is better than expected, some is worse, particularly the nearside A-pillar.    Fortunately there is more room between the frame and dashboard and wiring loom than I realised, so I am happier about welding those areas. Cleaned up and welded in my bulkhead repair panel. Not the neatest job, but once I have put brushable seam sealer over it, it will look fine. Plus its all hidden behind the insulation panels anyway.   |
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