LouisW Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Quoted from thehanko Great. I bet your mum was chuffed to see it running again. Nice work. thanks! She was chuffed yeah, not as much as me though :p I love the gt6s and yours is a fine example of one! I've been following your thread thanks for the advice, its always welcome.Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Check your PMs Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Ive replied! Thanks for your help, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Quoted from LouisW I found this today... It fell into my oil pan (not when draining oil) and I'm unsure what it is. Some have said its a bonnet cone with the rubber bit gone. Ideas? Is it make of copper? I think it may be part of a disintegrated solenoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Some posts got deleted after the problems! I think it was part of the old solenoid I smashed up in order to grind off the bolts. Have you seen one of the posts before that looked the same? Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 I got the fuel pump fixed and the leaks in my radiator with the use of bars rad seal.Still need to sort out the rocker hose as I plugged it just with a socket to stop it sucking air and messing with mixtures.Here's a video of her running. http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Thrillingspeed1/media/VIDEO0013_zps7c518740.mp4.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garvey Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Fired her up again today and she fired first time! I have a bit of a leaky water pump however which needs renewing. I took the cap off the radiator and about 5 minutes running and the water was still freezing cold in the radiator... surely this isn't normal? I'm pretty sure it's flowing around the engine as the water pump leaks. I'm doing a full restoration on the front suspension and made an order for all new anti roll bar fixtures and bushings for the suspension and wishbones. Also grinded out the back panel abit more and ordered a repair patch for it.Used electrolysis on the parts for the suspension and have painted them all up nicely ready to be re-fitted.I did have problems with the vertical link as the steering arm was seized solid into it. I had to grind it off carefully to avoid any damage to the vertical link which thankfully nothing happened too! I'm still on the look out for a new steering arm though, the bit of bolts still stuck inside it 😆Still need to remove the engine turrets and get all the chassis nice and cleaned up at the front. Such a pain though as when I'm grinding all the rust off the chassis it goes onto the freshly clean part which then needs wiping down again..Never-ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Cracking on with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 I've done more that i've not listed but I forget everything I do as the majority are smaller jobs that just need doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 It's the small jobs that seem to take the most time. I seem to be pouring day after day finishing a car that's finished just small jobs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 I removed the seats, carpets and emptied the boot completely also removing the rear wiring harness in order to not set fire to anything There is a rusty section at the rear of the floor towards to sill strengthener that will need to be patched up. I also set to removing all the rust on the rear quarter panel and made a patch out of cardboard which will need to be cut in steel and welded on. I have also included an up to date picture of the car now. More progress to come! Louis. Got an rac badge too! AA one in the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Right guys I've got some questions. I am wanting to clean up the front of the chassis however after getting the "accessible" areas I am unable to get the rust in the other areas. I was thinking about removing the engine in order to do a proper job of removing all the rust from the chassis etc and then re-attach it however I'm wondering how you guys would tackle this? I have no rush but I want to get it done properly and the easiest way possible without needing to return to it at a later date. Would you guys recommend soda blasting the front of the chassis with the engine in place in order to get to all the rust? If I could avoid lifting the engine that would be great but I just seemed to be getting everything covered in muck when I do bodywork which defeats the whole purpose. How do you guys combat this?Any help would be greatly appreciated. Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Take off engine. Not that difficult, try to find a cheap hoist.Then - clean off all rust and paint it.You can do all suspension part too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 I do have access to an engine hoist and stand so think this will probably be the best option. I'm contemplating pulling the body as well when I did this but wouldn't really want to fully disassemble all of the wiring at front dash, could I leave this in? I have no problems with the current wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I always go for lifting the body; as IMHO its the only way you can get full access to the frame and stop evt. rot at the outriggers, rear diff area etc.Leave wiring in, just disconnect from engine and front light, steering etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 I purchased a fibreglass bonnet for the spit at the weekend for £60, including headlamps, cowls and latches and collected it yesterday. I am chuffed with the bonnet as a whole as there is no craacking whatsoever and it feels pretty solid. I test fitted it and it fits pretty well however as it has no bonnet locating cones the top sits abit forward away from the door. Is this worth taking off the cones from the old steel bonnet and putting onto the new? I asked on the triumphexperience about bracing and they recommended fibreglassing in supports instead of using the metal bracing from the old. Do you agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Found some more rot on the windscreen frame, a small hole has been developed,how shall I go about this? Cut out and weld in New bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Heres some more pics, done a fair load of work:Firewall is ready for everything to go back on, all susp bits also ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 That's a lot of work done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Got all parts back onto the firewall after cleaning up everything aswell as fitting the carbs which have been polished up and the airbox cleaned. Also refitted.the arb with new parts and bushes for paddocks. I'm getting there, and its certainly better than it was before!Comparison pics :Vs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looking good Louis, you have been certainly busy!Just one thought, you have started to mount the parts after priming, but you will need to remove them all again when you paint top coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi Shaun,Thanks for the reply! The spit will be staying in primer for a long time and with it being zinc phosphate it is non porous and pretty hard wearing so thought I would mount the parts for the mean time. When I get enough cash to afford a top coat it will all be coming back off, but I think it had been in pieces for long enough and I needed some motivation! 😀Nice to hear from you, how's everything going with your spitfire? Mk3 isn't it? Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Ah it's all clear now 😉good idea, as you see it progressing, it will keep you motivated, plus even in primer it will look a lot better than it did!The mk3 is on a go slow (as in full stop) while I do work in the house.I am off to stonleigh in search for all the panels I need, then when I return I will crack on with it! (yipeeee) 🙂Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisW Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Quoted from Sheepy Ah it's all clear now 😉good idea, as you see it progressing, it will keep you motivated, plus even in primer it will look a lot better than it did!The mk3 is on a go slow (as in full stop) while I do work in the house.I am off to stonleigh in search for all the panels I need, then when I return I will crack on with it! (yipeeee) 🙂Cheers I hope to get down to Stoneleigh when the spitfires running and I've passed my driving test to pick up some parts! Hopefully that's soon I just ordered a new water pump and door handle gaskets for the spit so hopefully will get them fitted and will progress a bit further with sorting the cooling out. I ordered new cooling hoses before but the whole system was still very rusty, any tips to cleaning? I'm thinking filling with vinegar then flushing LOTS with a hose. Can anyone help me with how the heater valve works aswell? I recently cleaned it all and unseized it but I'm unsure specifically how it works. Any help with this is also welcome.Thanks alot,Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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