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Author: | JTSprint [ Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Hi Jon I just cleaned the manifold up with wire brushes and the other other bits I did in a blast cabinet. Degreased with panel wipe as I find that is better than a normal degreaser. Then three coats of an Ali appearance paint from Eastwood, quite pleased with the outcome. The paint is OK to 300c so good for for most bits except exhaust bits John |
Author: | JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Starting to reassemble the front wheel assemblies Attachment: image.jpeg [ 106.58 KiB | Viewed 4379 times ] Attachment:
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Author: | JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
This is the suspension part that was found to be snapped, It's the passenger side one that is damaged ! Attachment:
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Author: | Carledo [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
I thought it might be them and yes I have some! Because they fit to two things and are shimmed for camber control, it is important to match the shims up or the brackets break - as you have found! Steve |
Author: | JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Thanks for that tip as I didn't know that and there was only one shim behind it and two on the main bracket. Cheers John |
Author: | JTSprint [ Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Hi Steve If you let me know how much for the bits, be much appreciated Cheers John |
Author: | JTSprint [ Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Does anyone know where to get the gaskets that sit between the manifold and carb mounting plates. Also why does the carb kit come with four gaskets for mounting the carbs to the carb mounting spacer. Cheers |
Author: | Flyfisherman [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Quote: Does anyone know where to get the gaskets that sit between the manifold and carb mounting plates. Also why does the carb kit come with four gaskets for mounting the carbs to the carb mounting spacer.
You will find the part no on rimmerbros website look under tr7 159871Cheers paul |
Author: | JTSprint [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 2:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Thanks Paul John |
Author: | JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 12:51 pm ] | ||
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Bit of emergency welding before subframe and bits goes off to get plastic coated
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Author: | JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 12:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
All came back nice clean and shinny. Attachment:
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File comment: I know it's not standard but I like it!
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Author: | JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 1:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
I think I asked before but does anyone have any of these available as one is broken and the other is worn. It's part of the upper wishbone assembly. Attachment: image.jpeg [ 17.86 KiB | Viewed 4207 times ] Attachment:
File comment: Made a start on the engine rebuild, but is going to be a long job for me
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Author: | Maidstonerob [ Sat May 21, 2016 1:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Its not a race and its looking good. Like the subframe all shiny keep up the good work |
Author: | JTSprint [ Sat May 21, 2016 6:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Thanks Rob, got a few bits cleaned, painted and back together. Attachment:
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Author: | Carledo [ Sat May 21, 2016 8:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: VGK Sprint Restoration |
Sorry, completely forgot about this, I'll dig out a couple of brackets and some shims (if I can find them) when I go in on Monday. Steve |
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