jamesd1972
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 40
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Think something from the silkaflex range of stuff might be better than silicone ?
You also get those non setting sealents for caravans etc. that might be worth a look ?
James
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Silicone is atrocious stuff - please don't use it.
3M if you use the correct grade will bond it perfectly and not damage the paint. You could use some sikaflex (PU adhesive) but it does really stick so its almost impossible to ever remove.
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pete , i have (somewhere in the depths of the garage) some heavy gauge clear poly sheet that is perfect for door membranes. let me know how much you need and it is yours for the postage. I'm out of the country till monday though.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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I will be using 3M tape if I do use tape because of it's bonding as you say Mark it wont damage the paint and work properly.
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kenb
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All good fun isn't it Pete !!!
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Soudal Fix-All, can get it in black too although Screw-Fix have stopped stocking the black version .... Has a higher instant grab than say Tiger Seal. Another advantage is that it's soluble in WD-40 so cleaning up mistakes/seepage etc is a breeze  |
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This weekend has not been that productive in the sense of not much to show for it but I have got some things done. I won't bore you with pictures of cleaning bolts so there is only a picture, though as you will see I'm one step closer to re fitting a big part to the car.
It's a heavy unwieldy thing to fit but I managed made some rubber washers to protect the paint, I will trim them tomorrow.
I had to fit it with just the top bolt in and the bolt on the column inside the car,while inside the car I lowered the column pivoting it on the top bolt and slid the column gasket plate down the column and ready to take the new gasket, I split the gasket at the top and put it in place, fitted the retaining plate with new screws and hooked it in under the pedal box inside the car, the pressure and leverage really pushes the gasket into place and seals it very well, the old gasket fell apart when I stripped the car, the new one being a closed sell foam it should last as long as the original.
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Last Edit: Oct 6, 2019 18:24:03 GMT by peteh1969
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Excess rubber gasket removed.  Now on to the next stage of today's preparation for the next stage of the refit.  First off jack the rear axle up and put on a pair of ram ends   And axle stands under the front set as high as poss, I will have to put a beam under them just to get that crucial couple of extra inches.  This is how the care is at the moment I have a few little things to fit then all will be ready for the next stage.  KenB there is something here for you to collect when you are passing this way next time? |
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looking good and it will not take that long before it is finished
Enjoy it
Peter
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Yes the Restorer all went in ok.
I still had to plan how to get the gasket retainer plate on with the pedal box fitted and the new gasket but all done now.
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Last Edit: Apr 30, 2021 20:08:59 GMT by peteh1969
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Today I have been mostly refitting the Heart back in to the Corsair This was totally an UN-planned event today I had no intention of doing it so soon, I was preparing parts and cleaning bolts and everything ready to do it later in the week but everything feel into place so i went with the flow and thought well lets see if I get stuck but it all went well.
   Stage 1 move the engine and box into place, all I had to remove was the dizzy cap which I laid on the top of the engine and carried on walking it on under the car.
All most there.  
In the right place
Stage 2 connect the engine lift and slowly lift the engine and gearbox in to the car using a trolley jack to keep it level lifting it about 18" as I lifted I fitted new engine mount rubbers and gearbox mount rubber.
Once up enough and lined up I fitted the 10 bolts that hold the engine and box into the car.
A good days work with an unexpected outcome, now i can work on the front suspension rebuild and fitting the new old stock Armstrong front suspension bush set I have, but more on that later.
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I'm surprised the engine goes in from the bottom? is it the only way or just you prefer to to do it that way?
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Mark
It can go in from the top bit it's much easier from the bottom especially with the fixed front on the car.
I had a right game joining the engine to the box when I rebuilt it and it's safer with all the new paint.
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congrats!...looks really nice in there.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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oldisbetter
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If it has a ECU it's complicated :)
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So good seeing this in its final stages of rebuild, Fantastic looking rare Ford and i can't wait to see it in the flesh if you are going to any shows.
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So good seeing this in its final stages of rebuild, Fantastic looking rare Ford and i can't wait to see it in the flesh if you are going to any shows. I will be going to shows no plans which shows yet and I will be using her as an occasional daily as well. |
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oldisbetter
Part of things
If it has a ECU it's complicated :)
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Well i hope i see you a show, Next year i will be trying to get to as many Midlands shows as possible.
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Today was only a half day working on the car. First off was to finish from yesterday by re filling the gearbox with EP80 gear oil. Then I fitted the exhaust system.   Then I fitted new bushings to the control arms and then fitted them into the cross member, this was difficult as I needed to use the trolley jack to push them into the cross member then line them up and put the pivot bolt in plenty of spray de greaser as a lubricant placing the control arm vertical with the outer (ball joint) end on the trolley jack and raise the jack slowly keeping the the arm in place, after a while they both were in and I fitted the struts, with the caliper mounts facing forward.   I will finish those off in the couple of days. |
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maf260
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Very impressive progress, especially as you said you were going to take your time. I wonder if the car would already be finished if you'd decided to reassemble it quickly!
It must be a joy to work on a car where everything is new/clean. I'd be a bit daunted by the fresh bodywork so beautifully finished by GN, but would love the opportunity to put something like this together.
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