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Author: | new to this [ Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
welding trolley make life easier when moving around the garage,how come your not fitting the full yourself,nice work so far Dave |
Author: | GlenM [ Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Did you go for Hobbyweld 5, or 15? I have been using their oxygen cylinders, with MAPP gas, on a lead welding set for quite a few years and they are very good value. |
Author: | Matt Cotton [ Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
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Did you go for Hobbyweld 5, or 15?
Yes Hobbyweld 5. Good value as you say and seems good quality. I have been using their oxygen cylinders, with MAPP gas, on a lead welding set for quite a few years and they are very good value. Good point on the cills Dave. I just feel happier knowing that they will be done properly. I am no expert at this game! More to follow.... |
Author: | new to this [ Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Matt Well done looking good Dave |
Author: | dollyman [ Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Things are looking great Matt, you will be taking this up as a job soon? Tony. |
Author: | Matt Cotton [ Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Last week saw the start of the replacement of the cills. I decided to farm this out as I want to ensure they are as sound as possible. I employed the services of a mobile welder - Scott M Motors. https://classiccarmobilewelding.co.uk/ Scott came along and spent two days removing the old o/s cill, fabricating the lower part of the inner reinforcer panel and preparing and welding in new inner and outer cills. The old inner and outer cill was totally shot. The outer had been replaced at somepoint, however with no cavity protection or drain holes evident hasn't lasted. The removal of the outer took no more than a good tug - it was just tacked on with a few tack welds all of poor penetration - 'may as well be stuck on with blu tac' exclaimed Scott! With the outer and inner cut out, the inner reinforcer could be seen. Again, in pretty poor condition mainly at each end and along the lower 1-2 inches. This rot was cut out and a new piece welded along the lower length. Scott then proceeded to clean up and then get cracking with the welding - after he had trial fitted them with the doors back on. His welding skills are excellent and I am glad to have a good strong cill. My only slight gripe is the rear door where the gap isn't too uniform with the top edge of the cill - I did read that James had had to cut some slits in one of his cills to overcome this - we should have done the same. I may be able to adjust the door to overcome this. He will return in October to do the nearside - he is very busy. I did no preparation for the o/s as he wanted to see it in its original state, however now we know what can be removed and cleaned up in preparation I will make sure this is done before he returns. Scott was very impressed with the club cills - nice one Alun! As a little change from metalwork, I decided I would refurbish the rear numberplate. SWU still retains the original Unipart plates, however the yellow reflective backing on the rear was chipped and flaking off in places. I obtained some new material from my local motor factor, so removed the digits carefully and stripped off the old material using a heat gun and scraper. I gave the aluminium mounting plate a good clean up and polish with Autosol before applying a spray adhesive to the material and plate. It has come up really nicely having refitted the digits with new starlock washers behind. Next job will be to tackle some grot in the offside front wheelarch...after a family holiday! |
Author: | dollyman [ Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
A nice job there Matt, no wonder the guy is busy Tony. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Some great progress there! |
Author: | Bish [ Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Good work Matt. Those fiddly little bits require a lot of patience! This year for sure I reckon........ |
Author: | Reg [ Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
Great pictures and updates of your progress Matt..looks fab. Will be superb to see another auto out on the road soon! |
Author: | dollyman [ Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: SWU - Matt's 1976 Sprint Auto |
You are getting through the jobs quite rapidly Matt It's a credit to you not being tempted to use a bit of filler instead of weld Tony. |
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