Seth
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Feb 22, 2010 10:20:21 GMT
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...with apologies to Michael Cane etc. An idea I've been mulling over for the last week or so. Remember this?  Yeah, well since it made its way into the Dungeon last June I've done nothing to it other than sort through all the parts. Its got to wait its turn for proper attention until the Oxford is done and progress on that has been slow of late due to engine swapping the Herald. There's quite a few crusty areas on the Isabella but there's also been a whole heap of work done on it too and I really need to get on and preserve its current state so that even though it is dry(ish) stored, it doesn't deteriorate at all in the good areas or get much worse in the bad areas. Trouble is even that will probably take up a good couple of days of precious dungeon time. So would anyone be up for a one day blitz to help out? I'm thinking probably once the weather starts warming up a bit, some time in April or maybe even into May. I think with a few extra pairs of hands (and twist knot equipped grinders!) the outlook for this car could really improve. Panels/bumper etc are just propped on here.  Venue would be the mythical Dungeon in South London and food and beverages obviously supplied  As I say, this is just tentative at the moment but if you might be interested let me know.  |
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Feb 22, 2010 11:02:32 GMT
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I'm up for that - make sure you give as much notice as possible so I can book a day or two off!
woot - bagels and borgwards!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Feb 22, 2010 12:29:45 GMT
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I'm in |
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Seth
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Feb 22, 2010 12:58:30 GMT
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Thanks chaps. Bit far for you to come for a bagel really Kev!
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Feb 22, 2010 13:00:00 GMT
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If this doesn't fall on an A52 playday then I am in for sure. Like Kev, if I can get as much notice as poss then I can make sure I am there.
Do you think Jedster might be allowed in the Dungeon? (just in case I can't get a 'sitter for him) - he's an awesome supervisor even if his rust removing skillz are a bit limited.
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Feb 22, 2010 13:33:57 GMT
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Thanks chaps. Bit far for you to come for a bagel really Kev! sorry, bagel, borgward and tat haulage ;D |
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Feb 22, 2010 14:13:03 GMT
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I'd be up for lending a hand if I can be of any use to ya? I can do most things and/or follow instructions  Sarf London's just up the road from me really; dates would be good as the earlier I can book it with SWMBO the better HC. |
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Feb 22, 2010 17:56:02 GMT
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how far is brick lane from the dungeon ;D
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Colonelk
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Feb 22, 2010 18:06:24 GMT
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would be well up for helping out |
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Seth
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Feb 22, 2010 18:30:11 GMT
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Cheers for all the offers. Could turn into a fun day. Maybe we could fully restore it? (Those who have seen it will know this is unlikely.....) If there was sufficient help perhaps we could see how it sits without springs ;D
I should probably clear any plans with Viscount Basinkstoke (aka The Keymaster) first. I really can't plan anything until the Herald is in daily use again and the weather is the current cause of delays on that front. Hopefully that will be sorted in a few weeks and then I could properly think about a date. I'd try and avoid an Area 52 date. Perhaps the one of the first Bank holiday weekend in May days?
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skinnylew
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I'll be up for lending a hand, date dependant |
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If you need more hands I'd be up for it, depending on dates, when uni ends, when I have to go back home, whereabout in London, alignment of the planets, the dawning of the age of Aquarius, so on and so forth... Keep us updated |
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Pid363!
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Feb 23, 2010 22:26:22 GMT
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I'm in! If date, child care, eye sight (long story) is right.
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Last Edit: Feb 23, 2010 22:31:53 GMT by Pid363!
Stupid is as stupid does!
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Feb 24, 2010 18:09:52 GMT
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If I'm free I'd be happy to pop along and assist with the spannering ;D
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Seth
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Thanks for further offers. I'll pick a date once the Herald is sorted and hope some of you can make it  |
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Feb 26, 2010 15:21:45 GMT
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Can I offer a bit of advice?
Main constituent/active ingredient in rust eater is Phosphoric acid.
Go to your local farm supplies shop and buy a gallon of "Milk Stone Remover" This is for cleaning out pipes in dairies, but it's basically 40% Phosphoric acid and costs about £12.
Put it in a Mr Muscle gun, and soak everything that is rusting or might rust - it will stop it in it's tracks as long as it doesn't get too damp afterwards.
Wear gloves and goggles - it's pretty nasty stuff neat, even if the spray residue gets in your eyes it hurts.
Phil (Owned a few Lancias in the past)
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'00 GTM Libra Auto. Ick.
'71 Detomaso Pantera. Current Resto
'89 GMC Safari Tow/Kip bus
'05 SAAB 9-3 Daily
'71 Siva Moonbug. Not even contemplating resto yet.
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Feb 26, 2010 15:30:45 GMT
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Oh, and I forgot to mention - it's about 8000 times more potent than Coca Cola in the acid dept - so is excellent for cleaning fuzzy alloy parts too. Cleans 2p pieces almost instantly.
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'83 GTM Coupe. 4A-GE Powered
'00 GTM Libra Auto. Ick.
'71 Detomaso Pantera. Current Resto
'89 GMC Safari Tow/Kip bus
'05 SAAB 9-3 Daily
'71 Siva Moonbug. Not even contemplating resto yet.
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Feb 26, 2010 18:53:58 GMT
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Put it in a Mr Muscle gun, and soak everything that is rusting or might rust - it will stop it in it's tracks as long as it doesn't get too damp afterwards. Interesting suggestion - sounds good. I've had good results with Kurust in the past: I wire brushed, Kurusted and primed (with Zinc182) the bonnet on my Imp in Zinc182, and it lasted well over a year of use in all weathers depsite not having topcoat. The wire brushing, kurusting and Zinc182-ing I did on my project car is still good after 6 years of storage - admittedly in a very dry barn, but the bits that I didn't do have deteriorated a little since. Depending on term dates and whether I'm obscenely busy or not I'd be up for giving a hand to preserve the Borgward. |
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If I'm around when it happens, I'm in ;D
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Any plans for this yet Seth? I'm free and in the vicinity from next Tuesday till just before the Bank Holiday weekend and I'm itching to come and nose around the Dungeon make myself useful to the RR massive... |
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As I say, this is just tentative at the moment but if you might be interested let me know. 
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