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[MikeRotherham]

Ben, do your colleagues at the garage ever come over and see what you are producing and comment or are they so used seeing it?

[Ben_O]

Ben, do your colleagues at the garage ever come over and see what you are producing and comment or are they so used seeing it?

 

I get occasional comments but I think they don't tend to pay too much attention as they are usually flat out constantly as we are always very busy.

 

Cheers

Ben 

[Colinmac1330]

What grit of sandpaper do you go down to before the polishing? I have 2000 grit but I see there are lower ones available.

[Ben_O]

What grit of sandpaper do you go down to before the polishing? I have 2000 grit but I see there are lower ones available.

I use 3M 2000 grit wet on a block and by hand initially to flatten the paint right off.

Then I use Norton ice foam discs to finish off.

The discs are to go on a random orbital sander but I find using them that way leaves pig tails in the paint which takes an age to polish out.

Instead I use the discs by hand starting off with the 2000 grit wet and finishing with the 3000 grit wet.

It works well for me.

 

Cheers

Ben 

[Colinmac1330]

Thanks Ben, if it's good enough for you it's good enough for me! 

[Ben_O]

Only a small amount of progress today as we have builders in that are creating an extension to my workshop.

Exciting times!

 

I have got a bit more polishing done though in between dealing with that.

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers

Ben 

[Ben_O]

Time to start reassembly.

 

Im Going to need subframes so I better paint them

 

 

 

Front one is the original sandblasted and etch primed. Rear one is a new heritage item.

 

 

 

Now onto the shell.

First job is to fit the antidrum.

 

Here is one side done.

 

 

And then both sides complete

 

 

Not forgetting the quarter panels

 

 

I've run the fuel and brake lines and out a few small parts into the engine bay as I was unboxong and sorting through

 

 

I've also run the front to rear wiring looms.

I'm going to fit the main loom Ince Ince engine is back in place.

 

Just need to build up and fit the subframes next.

 

Cheers

Ben

[floormanager]

Come on crack on there's a queue forming

[MikeRotherham]

I think that rear subframe now is going to last longer than me.

 

Does it say 'MOWOG' on it? I can't quite make it out

[Ben_O]

I think that rear subframe now is going to last longer than me.

 

Does it say 'MOWOG' on it? I can't quite make it out

It does say mowog.

I can't recall seeing that on the previous new frames I have used.

 

Cheers

Ben 

[MikeRotherham]

Thanks.

Edited by MikeRotherham, 22 October 2021 - 03:59 PM.

[Ben_O]

Apologies for the lack of updates lately.

It's been hard to find the time unfortunately.

 

Here we go.

 

The front sunframe was built up and installed

 

 

Followed by the rear

 

 

And then I finished the building up by installing the radius arms and front hubs

 

 

And now it's rolling

 

 

Fuel tank in

 

 

Then the headlining

 

 

 

Windscreen

 

 

Rear screen

 

 

I'm waiting for a fillet strip for that one 

 

Rear quarter windows

 

 

Headlamps

 

 

And now to smarten up the engine ready to install

 

 

 

 

I removed some of the ancillaries and covers

 

 

And then once cleaned and prepped, I gave it a coat of acid etch

 

 

Followed by a fresh coat of red

 

 

And then the chain cover and some other parts

 

 

 

 

Just needs reassembling and it can go in.

 

Cheers

Ben

[MikeRotherham]

How something as simple as a repainted A series engine rocker cover could look so good. 'Tis a thing of beauty

[bangermadness08]

can you give out some tips of fitting headlining? mine has a webasto sunroof so its a bit more fiddly. I've fitted my one myself but made a dogs dangles out of it, used all purpose glue but found that quite messy

[Ben_O]

can you give out some tips of fitting headlining? mine has a webasto sunroof so its a bit more fiddly. I've fitted my one myself but made a dogs dangles out of it, used all purpose glue but found that quite messy

Cleanliness is very important and so is patience.

 

I use spray glue usually but you have to sheet up if you don't want it all over the inside of the car.

 

Fabric headliners are easier to fit than vinyl ones as they don't need to be hung prior to stretching and gluing.

 

Refitting used headlining as in the case of this car is very tricky and very difficult to get perfect. I would advise against it unless it's in perfect condition and make sure you clean off all of the old glue before attempting to glue it.

 

Hang the liner on the rods from the cant rails, stand the rods up one at a time so the curve follows the roof. You will need the felt glued to the inside of the roof skin for the rods to wedge against or you will struggle to keep them up the right way. They like to fight against you stretching the liner and fall over which is frustrating.

 

Pull the liner tight to the rear window opening and clip up with strong bulldog clips, then do the same at the front making sure the liner is straight. Then do the same to the side openings.

 

Keep adjusting until you are happy.

 

When ready to glue, unclip the bulldog clips from the back opening and spray along the edge of the liner and along the top of the window rubber lip.

 

Wait until the glue is dry to the touch and then stretch it back into place and press firmly making sure you don't get any creases and it stays square. If you need to reposition, do so quickly.

If you have let the glue dry before sticking into place, you shouldn't need to use the clips to hold it again, it should stick instantly.

 

Repeat this on the other openings trimming the excess as you go.

 

Thays only a rough idea as it would take an age to write it down in a way that makes perfect sense so I hope it helps you out.

 

Cheers

Ben