VGK Sprint Restoration

[JTSprint]

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

[JTSprint]

Starting to reassemble the front wheel assemblies

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After

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[JTSprint]

This is the suspension part that was found to be snapped,

It's the passenger side one that is damaged !

Upper wishbone support bracket

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Zoom in a bit

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[Carledo]

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

[JTSprint]

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

[JTSprint]

Hi Steve

If you let me know how much for the bits, be much appreciated

Cheers
John

[JTSprint]

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

[Flyfisherman]

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

You will find the part no on rimmerbros website look under tr7 159871

paul

[JTSprint]

Thanks Paul

John

[JTSprint]

Bit of emergency welding before subframe and bits goes off to get plastic coated

[JTSprint]

All came back nice clean and shinny.

Sub and anti roll

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I know it's not standard but I like it!

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Shiney black bits

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[JTSprint]

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.

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Made a start on the engine rebuild, but is going to be a long job for me

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[Maidstonerob]

Its not a race and its looking good. Like the subframe all shiny keep up the good work

[JTSprint]

Thanks Rob, got a few bits cleaned, painted and back together.

New style clamps on the steering rack.

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Suspension parts starting to go back together.

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[Carledo]

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