Steve P Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Build engine,fit engine,get some miles on it....S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Well, as a reward for entering the 2016 run, my Stag yesterday threw a wobbly and I might have to replace the head gaskets in the next few days. Either that or the water pump.Still, best to get the problems sorted out early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Managed to spray the Toledo roof today. Gunmetal grey. It is OK, actually not bad really as it is supposed to be a "tidy up" and the car is worth tuppence ha'penny. So just the bonnet to primer, then spray the rest of the car with the "authentic" PO red paint I bought (legitimately I may add!)So the weather is about to get a bit chilly, may have to wait until next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I ordered some good weather for you next week Clive so you can get the spraying done! 😉For us the list is getting longer! Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The Mk1 will be leaving the elements this weekend and going into the workshop for initial RBRR prep - there's a slight fuel leak somewhere so that needs looking at. There are other concerns too, but fuel is the main one. Also the electric fan I fitted makes the whole car vibrate, so I may re-mount that at some point too.Rewire the CD player as that has packed up, but I think it's just wiring as the thing still powers up, just shuts off straight away.Make a pod for the rev counter to sit in on the dash somewhere, and therefore wire in the rev counter.I'll probably be rebuilding the brakes too as they're not 100% at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Retrieve the Mk1 from its 12 year old hiding place. And do the following:find two drive shafts somewhere. I nicked these from the car when the ones on my 2500 Mk2 were rubbish. Maybe I have the 2500 shafts somewhere but I would like to have decent shaftsweld in the new rear half wings from Lloyd as soon as I receive these (December?)weld the boot floor at tits fron endmaybe some more welding at the rear floor - not sure hwat it was likecheck to see if the exhaust has not fallen offcheck if the engine still runs!check if the clutch workscheck if the OD worksget new tyres. Car has 15" Revolutions which make the tyre choice a little easierfit an electric power steering column. It has wider tyres, a smaller steering wheel and the rack has a more direct gearing. Not sure how that is possible but it definitively is comparing it with the other Mk1 we have in the shed, The previous fanatic owner somehow got that fitted,Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Despite our failure in the 2014 RBRR, using the Stag for the event has felt like taking the soft option. So for 2016 we intend to use the Standard 10. There is much to do to prepare the car for the event. The car is to be upgraded (using all Standard/Triumph parts of course) the past 12 months have been spent planning and acquiring the various parts needed. Now to start the build which will include replacing the engine with a Spitfire 1300 unit, twin carbs, all syncro gearbox and disc brake conversion at the front.Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Had a 50 mile drive in the Mk1 today - rear tyres keeps dropping pressure, so need to sort that. Also the hand brake is crap.The old girl also understeers badly on traffic islands, but generally I think she's good to go as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Mine had its MOT on Monday. Failed on a few mechanical bits, but over all not too bad. The good news was that the chassis is as solid as I thought (and hoped) when I bought the car.The interesting failure point was OSR wheel bearing - lots of movement, possible cause of the strange noise I was getting at about 60 on the way to and from the Essex 12 car last month. Other major point raised was the steering rack which needs replacing. Also NSF wheel bearing needs adjusting, tie bar bushes need replacing, brake light switch is faulty, and the passenger wiper doesn't! All quite do-able - so a nice new MOT should be with me soon, then it's just a case of new tyres and more miles before October. I've done probably getting on towards 3000 miles in the car since buying it in July and haven't yet had any problems. While still keeping everything firmly crossed I think that it should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Started to think about preparing the Stag and as mechanically things seemed ok I thought I'd sort out a few rust bubbles. No drama until I got to the drivers side front wing, there didn't seem to be any metal left under the paint bubble so a bit of a tart up has turned into major surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Last time I did the RBRR I was doing that sort of major surgery a week or so before the run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Just noticed that the RBRR countdown timer is up now!!Mine passed its MOT yesterday at the second attempt. A couple of advisories still to sort out, but a pass all the same, so that's one more thing off the list 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Good to know Richard - it'll get some exercise in February all being well around Warwickshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 That's the plan Jon. Don't know who's going to be my co-driver yet, but it'll probably be either Lynn or Byron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Did you sort out your bearing noise Richard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I think so. It sounded and felt a lot smoother on the way back from the garage, but I haven't had a chance to take it for a proper drive yet - maybe this weekend if I don't get bogged down in Christmas stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I must be feeling confident, just booked Knebworth Novotel for Sunday 9th October 😲P.S. The site says that it's filling up fast for that night - can't think why!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hmm, probably aught to book that too. Managed to hoof it back to Coventry after the 2012 RBRR, but it maybe wasn't the smartest move ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 No news for a month now, hope everyone is getting on ok, or are the cars on the backburner as its parky out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Team 45 reporting in.Toledo has had a a couple of doors, two replacement front wings and a coat of paint (last bit was supposed to be a quick "do it in a day" jobbie, but took 3 as I relented and actually chucked a coat of primer on and flatted it back before chucking the PO red paint on....)Exhaust manifold leak fixedleaky rad hose fixedJust a few bits of exterior trim and the interior to fit and should be good to go. Bear in mind the engine/box/axle were all unknowns and have done about 50 miles in this car, a good shakedown will be required. However, I am planning to use it as a daily (as long as I don't have to park in town, I have a permit on the modern) so it will see some regular abuse use soon.May need to "play" with teh suspension too, seems to have a soft rear (ooooer) despite new springs and recentish shocks. Front seems higher than with the 1500 engine/box, which is bizarre. Tried sprint springs/shocks and about the same.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed66 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Team 127 ...engine and drive train all fine and dandy...car just missing an MOT ..it ran out ... need to weld a hole in the floor...put there whilst autosoloing last year... various bits of upgrading being done , to bring it up to regs etc will be doing a few event pre RBRR...and i do have a spare engine in the workshop just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Team 80's preparation hasn't advanced very much recently. Christmas was the main culprit, but cold weather and laziness have played their parts as well! I'm hoping to get some wheels at Stoneleigh - among other things - hopefully I'll make some progress after the Warwickshire 12 car, although, to be honest, there's not that much to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm taking a week off work early February, plan is to get stuck in to doing some work on the Moss. Hopefully get the fresh engine in position check the operation of the overdrive on the replacement gearbox. Might even start look at the electrics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole42 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Team 50 - just fitted new cylinder head gaskets.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 My list is 1. Fit Roof2. Fit some soundproofing3. fit some carpet4. Paint the floor and rear interior of the tub.5. Fit driving/fog lamps6. fit electric fan7. Try to get two panels the same colour....But I have an MOT ticket, rebuilt box,diff, head,brakes,dizzy, electrics uprated with fuses alternator and relays... erm8 oh fit some sills if I get chance!9. Small bit of waiting for 10 other entries to drop out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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