Saltddirk Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 just before leaving Shaun was amendent that we should start coating the chassis, this way the paint has time to dry and fully harden before we start putting things back onto it.First we gave it one more full coat of Zinc Primer, inside and out. The inside was coated using an underseal gun with a 50 cm extention hose ( just dont kink it when spraying or it will back fire ;D ;D -->now shaun is Rust proof ;D )Before applying the paint we got some more residue from the dipping process out, thats the dust you see on one of the pictures.On top of the zinc came another primer and then Satin black 2 pack paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 work in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 looking nice and shiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 and on with the final coat the next day.No humans were hurt while filming this process, all stills are re-enacted without actually spraying.It is not only elf and savyy buffoons that know you have to wear a mask while working 2 pack. :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 the finished product, note also the makeshift sprayboot we use to spray smaller items.Time for a [s]cuppa[/s] beer while the paint dries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Time for a long awaited update,Not much progress of late, due to work, holidays, etc etc, generally life getting in the way.But this afternoon we began to assemble the front suspension, so at least we started progressing.Hopefully my apprentice Dirk will post up some pictures once he has cleaned the garage a little, :PWe need one or two parts from the mk3, Damm I will have to start a thread on that now! ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 4058 wrote:Time for a long awaited update,Not much progress of late, due to work, holidays, etc etc, generally life getting in the way.But this afternoon we began to assemble the front suspension, so at least we started progressing.Hopefully my apprentice Dirk will post up some pictures once he has cleaned the garage a little, :PWe need one or two parts from the mk3, Damm I will have to start a thread on that now! ;) ;) Thats good news ! Hope to see pictures soon ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well here are the pictures,Unfortunately nothing good to report,The new stub axles I ordered are too short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 it would seem they are made for a different kind of hub's as mine got the steering rack attachement that bolts onto the hub, and that thickness seems to be missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Also stripped the dust gaiters from the steering rack and ordered some new one,From all the parts i ordered the only ones that are holding back progress are those gaiters, so now let guess which ones are on back order >:( >:(on the picture below you can hopefully spot the wear at the "straight ahead"position on the rack, (7th and 8th tooth counting from left on the picture) Consulted my mechanic and he seems to think that it is still not worth the expense to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Also saw that the Track extension rod on the left hand side had been welded previously, again, what to do?guess is if it held that long it is not going to break anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 other than that,nothing more than sandblasting parts, painting and bolting on a few components,And getting my hand at panel beating a bit on the bonnet. Slow progress while the other oldies wait patiently outside, away from the spray dust.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I have not got a parts catalogue to hand, but would that be the same front suspension setup as a Vitesse 1600? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Looks very nice !!! keep up the good work you two ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Wouldn't trust that welded track rod ??)Rimmers and others sell recon ones:http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-129961R(But Paddock sell a recon steering rack for £35+vat, others have the same for sure)...I bought a LHS from him a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 + Exchange Surcharge I suppose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Probably right to bite the. Bullet now and change it. As proven before you don't want to mess with suspension and steering parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 It lasted for so long, but now you know it's there you will always be thinking of it! (and me when I'm in the car with you!)Replace it, then you will have peace of mind, and I can sit back and enjoy being chauffeured about! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Don't wnt you to be sitting next to me and worrying about anything else but my gear change :-) :-) :-) Btw adjusted the clutch on the renown ,had to take one counter nut off and am'now on the last dregs of the clutch. Working fine now, just hope it last. Avround trip to the lake district next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 You could pop in to the war and peace show! Free entry for classic cars! (I will place a thread in another section) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Don't use that welded track rod..... :o Not hard enough to find/expensive enough to take the risk!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drofgum Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Dirk,One thing that helps when there is on center wear is to put the pinion back in upside down. That way at least the worn spot on the pinion isn't at the center anymore. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hi PaulI was traveling so did not check the forum.OK thanks that seems to be a good idea, it has to come apart to replace the track rod anyway.good news is that Canley will change the wrong Stub axles for other ones, It would seem that mine are early Mk3's. The change over happened while Mk2 were still made, see their quoted text below.<<QuoteTowards the very end of Spitfire MKII production the design of vertical link, stub axle, and steering arm, changed to that of the later cars (Spitfire MKIII onwards). The change point is random.The later Spitfires used this stub axle;http://www.canleyclassics.com/searchforapart/?desc=&ptno=ukc697Send back for exchange no problem.In future order front suspension parts for a Spitfire MKIII it makes things simpler!Quote>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Nice work. Waiting on more progress pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltddirk Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 :'((dissappointed)there are no further progress pic's.Summer (as in season to drive my other triumphs) and Life got in the way, The chassis is still standing proud in the garage with the new steering rack and the sub's ready to be mounted.The only thing that has happened to it is that ever so often I pick up the dolly and hammer and work a bit on straightening the bonnet.However Life that got in the way is not necessary a bad thing, as we are erecting a new garage, and my tool cupboards finally have been installed.So on the bright side, we are almost ready to start afreshDirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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