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[MrBounce]

Love a good 30 Rhys. It seems you're doing a good job on this one already

Enjoy the restoration - it WILL take longer than you expect...

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hi all, just been in the garage taking some pics...enjoy.

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rusty flitch panel





non existent jacking point



i can almost fit my hand through the hole



more rust near the subframe mount

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check this out



i already have a proper mini jack but i found this when i was clearing out my grandad's cupboard, i think it's either from a mini van/estate/pick-up or an austin minor

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pic of the garage and CLIFF all tucked away awaiting body repairs



our home made racking (old scaffolding tower and pallets)

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all the interior parts all reconditioned and boxed up safely



the original interior and glass stacked safely at the back of the garage, out of the way of the work area to avoid damage

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solid replacement bonnet from a piccadilly



solid replacement boot lid



replacement internal locking grill (i prefer the look of this as they look sleeker)

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brand new pattern front floor pans (the rear ones are solid as they are), outer narrow sills (never get the wide ones as they trap moisture = RUST), rear valance + closures and rear quarter repair panels.

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PS: i am going to completely remove the rear ash tray as someone has put chewing gum in the ash tray (YUK) and i don't smoke and never intend to let anyone smoke in my car ! !

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this is a roll of laminate flooring underlay/insulation, i will be using this as sound deadening all over the cabin and in the engine bay + bonnet to help reduce noise as much as possible.



it doesn't burn easily at all and when it finally catches fire it burns very slow with a small flame

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fully reconditioned...

heater



original radiator cowling + genuine lucas headlamp also found in my grandad's cupboard



original radiator

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cleaned up wiring loom



alternator



reconditioned drive shafts and callipers with new pads and 8.5 inch discs (all thirties had these very large servo assisted disc brakes as standard)



reconditioned brake servo

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fully reconditioned rear subframe

before



after



this subframe was on the boundary of needing replacing but we decided to repair it and it turned out really good. the radius arms were solid but needed a repair kit for the bushes. new poly bushes all-round.

you can also see the cleaned and painted steering rack and pinion

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 18 December 2011 - 02:13 PM.

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front subby

before





after



new poly bushes and brake lines all-round

you can also see the recon pedal box, brake master cylinder and coil

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 18 December 2011 - 02:17 PM.

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other little bits and pieces such as the wiper mechanism, rod change and some odd brackets