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The thing is, if there are small holes appearing, and as you can see with the seams, there is rust there also, then what is the rest of the sills/panels like that you can't see? I personally would replace the complete panel, do it once and do it correct, you can patch but how long will it be until the rest goes bad, and even more heart breaking if you had a nice new paint job!
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Hi and welcome to the forum, I am/was on other forums for my other vehicles, but I must say that this is the most helpful, friendliest and sometimes craziest (smithy, ferny etc etc) forum out there! I am always looking on here and still learning things myself, (everyday is a school day) and also giving advice/help to others They are a great bunch, and I think you have come to the right place. :) You will have to post up some pictures of your car, we all like pictures! ;) Good luck
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Martin, I know these are old articles now, but I have just sat down and read them all. Thoroughly entertaining. Is there any newer ones from the other 10cr runs? I will do the 10cr one day perhaps 2015! They look like fun. Cheers all for the articles,videos,pictures. :)
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Bruce, She looks nice as she is now, but you never see the hidden problems. I like the dash, is it walnut? We have an old walnut tree in our garden, and I will cut it down one day, and part of that will make a new dash for the mk3 when that gets restored! :) Look forward to your resto thread
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Jb, Wish you all the luck with your resto, and dont forget to start a thread! We all love pictures. And when the going gets tough, stick a picture of a finished gt6 on your wall so you will see what all the hard work will be for! :) Glad we could help, all I will say is invest in lots of mole grips to hold panels in place before welding, and don't be afraid to turn up the power on said welder! Thanks for your comments, The work will re-start next month when dirk is home from his rest, oops sorry I mean work! :P
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cliftyhanger wrote:Wide open throttle, turn over on the starter. Turn over a few times and write down each compression. If something odd, add a teaspoon or 2 of oil to each cylinder in turn, and measure again. That will give a basic diagnostic of piston or valve leaks. Best to take all the plugs out first! (and label the plug leads) Clive is correct, but just to add to it, disconect the H.T. Lead from the coil also. And I would turn over the engine, until the needle stops increasing on the gauge, (may be more than a few times) make sure your battery is charged! :) Some testers have a pressure release button on them, don't forget to release pressure before testing the next cylinder. Then write down your results comparing figures to manufacturers specs, and to the other cylinders.
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Simon, Like the others say, that one should be good for what the average d.i.y'er needs. I have one similar that I had from a tenneager, and it's fine, I also have a top notch one, from an old company I worked for that folded. I once tested an engine with both gauges, and there was not a lot between them. Also, when you have her read the gauge for your safety, tell her it's because you can't read it and turn the motor over at same time! ;D Good luck Shaun
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At least she was in company of another triumph! ;D Cheers Shaun
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Wow, I bow down to you sir. I love to see this kind of work, when I see the program's on tv where they make the body, using the English wheel, I'm always amazed. It is something I would love to be able to do. Thank you I will take second seat closely behind Marcus. Cheers Shaun
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Hi, and welcome back to the scene, Wish you all the best with your health. As for the tub, there are some out there, it's just as and when they come up for sale, the earlier ones are rarer, and will probably command more money. The ones that are for sale will probably need work, another thing you could do, buy a half decent one, then get someone to restore that for you, a friendly mechanic in his spare time, or a retired one etc etc, to keep costs down. There was a mark 3 for sale on here the other day (in the column to the right) I have just restored my friends mk2 tub, was not completely rotten, but still needed lots of work. (See my thread) Soon I hope to start work on the mk3, most people say scrap it and get another, but I personally enjoy working on them, plus I know to what standard the work is done, you never know how much filler is on one that you buy. And don't forget pictures, we all like pictures. Cheers Shaun
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Hi, and welcome back to the scene, Wish you all the best with your health. As for the tub, there are some out there, it's just as and when they come up for sale, the earlier ones are rarer, and will probably command more money. The ones that are for sale will probably need work, another thing you could do, buy a half decent one, then get someone to restore that for you, a friendly mechanic in his spare time, or a retired one etc etc, to keep costs down. There was a mark 3 for sale on here the other day (in the column to the right) I have just restored my friends mk2 tub, was not completely rotten, but still needed lots of work. (See my thread) Soon I hope to start work on the mk3, most people say scrap it and get another, but I personally enjoy working on them, plus I know to what standard the work is done, you never know how much filler is on one that you buy. And don't forget pictures, we all like pictures. Cheers Shaun
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Yes that defenately a seat belt anchor bolt. They are unique to seat belts, you can tell because they are a shallow head (not very thick) to allow the plastic cap clearance. And the washer/spacer is so shaped to allow the bolt to be tightened yet still allowing the plate to move. But I would say that is for the shoulder mount, (normally on the pillar in cars) as the base mount for the enersia (if that's how it's spelt ;D) is normally fixed, not swivelling. Just blank it off, weld a small plate in the hole, grind it smooth, then it's as good as new. Cheers Shaun
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They do look nice, and they fill the arches well. Do you know if they also make them without the holes,in, just a plain steely? Cheers Shaun
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some good videos there. on another forum i frequent for my other passion (military vehicles) they used to have a section for "how to" videos for example, check oil level, change a wheel etc etc i had posted a few, but it stopped for some reason, perhaps not enough views, response or whatever, i thought it was really good for those that dont know these things you could start a section for that on here somewhere (but aimed at all triumphs, or any vehicle for that) once videos had been checked. i could have done one for the spitfire body re build, but it would have lasted days with the amount of work done. ;D just a thought cheers shaun
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Dag Wim, i know a shot blasters in oudenaarde, then you would have to paint them (that is my next purchase i think, a nice blasting cabinet) but anywhere near you, im not sure, i will ask at work cheers shaun
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john i think its the right decision, your car looked relly nice, i have often sold vehicles, then later regreted it. but once gone, its not normal that they come back keep it and enjoy, well done cheers shaun
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thats all for now until she returns from the dippers. thanks all shaun
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i forgot to take a picture of the rot inside the boot lid. sorry :(
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the boot lid looked half decent, until i removed the load of filler and fibreglass, it was quite bad benieth. its also been sent to dippers as is, to see what comes back
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another view
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the nose of the bonnet had some previous damage, and was covered by a thick wedge of lead filler. i removed it all, and although the repair is ugly it is quite solid, so i knocked it out a little and will see what it comes back from the dippers like.
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hi all, sorry i've not been updating this thread recently, so much work going on, at work, at home etc etc so anyway the body/chassis is off to the acid dippers now, (hopefully photos to follow) so here are the last photos i took before it went (uploaded again due to site problems) cheers shaun
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Thanks wim, Yes I see your spit, looks very good, coming along nicely, :) Im also very busy at moment, spit resto, house, work etc etc not enough hours in the day! Cheers Shaun