Matt306 Posted January 9 Posted January 9 After the realisation my last project was too far gone (I am a slow learner at times, plus stubborn!) I decided to get rid. The body was to rotten for anyone so i am selling off what I can to recoup some money. Well on Ebay was my next project. not wishing to be bitten again I drove to see it. Nice chap who was selling who could tell me the history. He basically deals in farm machinery which was evident from his yard however had come across the stag on his visits buying . The car was taken off the road in the early 80s to have the rust on the wheel arches fixed and sat in a nissin hut since then. Then engine and auto gear box removed but still with the car. So its a Mark one, couple of bits which shouldn't be there coach lines dont think they came until Mark 2? Chrome Strip under door on sill should that be there? under neath I go... the floor pans show no sign of welding i could find any signs of welding. The under side has a lot of surface rust, the wheel arches need some TLC and few other places but the welder should have an easy time with this one. The boot lid is a mark two but is new old stock panel with light surface rust.(any one got a mark one panel they want to swap?) A discussion was had with SWMBO and a deal done including delivery. As a bonus the seller brought the rover v8 out of the old stag knocking off some more money off the price. Quote
Matt306 Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 its cut up as its so rotten but its here if you need bits Quote
mikeyb Posted January 9 Posted January 9 I've just caught up with your other post - hadn't made the connection until now! I'm looking out for the panel that sits below the back seat - guessing your's probably no good? Quote
Matt306 Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 (edited) So where to start with it... Well its too cold to paint in the garage so lets get the wheel arches done. When they are done we can get the engine bay painted up. In pops the engine and gearbox, going with the OD box from the abandoned project (just need a fly wheel and engine back plate for stag engine if anyone has one knocking around). Fuel lines renewed Suspension rebuild with new bushes Diff new seals as well. Steering rebuild Brake rebuild Electrics Bit of paint when warm New Hood , Done (ish) Edited January 9 by Matt306 Quote
Matt306 Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 8 minutes ago, mikeyb said: I've just caught up with your other post - hadn't made the connection until now! I'm looking out for the panel that sits below the back seat - guessing your's probably no good? That was rotten around the sides all where the mud flings up and rots. The chassis rail rotten too 1 Quote
Eric JS Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Sad to hear and see that you have had to cut up the car, it’s always a shame to see a classic car go off to the scrap yard, I can only hope you did not sink too much money into the car before you had to call it a day. E Quote
Matt306 Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 2 hours ago, Eric JS said: Sad to hear and see that you have had to cut up the car, it’s always a shame to see a classic car go off to the scrap yard, I can only hope you did not sink too much money into the car before you had to call it a day. E Err no comment... Quote
Matt306 Posted January 15 Author Posted January 15 We are off and running. Chose Soctfl panel for repair of the arch.. I am using clique pins to get everything in place then trying to fit the inner wheel arch . Under the panel it's quite straight . Bit of rust to repair then moving back. Nothing too scary under the sealant Quote
Matt306 Posted January 15 Author Posted January 15 8 minutes ago, Rubce said: So your keeping the car after all? This is new one . The other was too rotten confirmed when I cut it up Quote
Rubce Posted January 15 Posted January 15 49 minutes ago, Matt306 said: This is new one . The other was too rotten confirmed when I cut it up Ah okay. Good luck with your new project👍 Quote
Matt306 Posted Tuesday at 22:12 Author Posted Tuesday at 22:12 Love electrolysis and science . Rust removal on suspension parts prior to repainting no effort and maximum results Quote
Matt306 Posted Tuesday at 23:01 Author Posted Tuesday at 23:01 (edited) Not too long depends on level of corrosion but doesn't damage the steel and reaches where an angle grinder can't. Inexpensive to make. I just leave it working whilst I get on with something else effortless really. The white froth in the pic is it working Edited Tuesday at 23:02 by Matt306 Quote
Matt306 Posted Wednesday at 22:43 Author Posted Wednesday at 22:43 Here's a before and after and some other bits which have been done Quote
shenderson Posted Thursday at 11:15 Posted Thursday at 11:15 Out of interest, what electrolytic solution do you use, and what voltage? Quote
Matt306 Posted Thursday at 11:35 Author Posted Thursday at 11:35 Just a 12v charger and sodium carbonate Quote
Matt306 Posted Thursday at 15:55 Author Posted Thursday at 15:55 Make sure you get sodium carbonate not bicarbonate Quote
.thumb.jpeg.b15b81ef10abeea1c3039ae03c4a9f3a.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.