New member- 37 years on

[xvivalve]

Is that a concrete 'eyebrow' that someone has fitted???

[GTiJohn]

Is that a concrete 'eyebrow' that someone has fitted???

It does look like that but is isn't - it is some form of sheet steel

The interior is out now and there were no more surprises - if you don't count the broken seat rails and lack of diaphragm on the passenger seat.

[GTiJohn]

It went to Hungary in a reasonably unconventional way...



And arrived unscathed



The stripping has started with old fuel and corroded fuel lines being expected but the empty brake drums, except for the wheel cylinders not.

If you're on Facebook you can follow progress here - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id ... &ref=br_rs

So I'm on the hunt for fuel tank seals and all rear drum brake components if anybody can help me please

[GTiJohn]

The work in Hungary has bee moving at pace for a fortnight now with very interesting results

The lower half of the body and the underside have been media-blasted to find all the rot and previous repairs.







Perhaps not surprisingly, the used repair panel isn't any better than the original. The A-surface panel is usable though


And the repainting has already started


If you're a Facebook user you can see the damage here - https://www.facebook.com/MnMSzerviz/?__ ... gKQ78FgVz8

If that doesn't work search for MnM Szerviz.

[MagentaSprint]

Looking good.....with some bits not so But I'm sure it will all be soon looking very good
Is the bloke over there british or is he Hungarian because his English is very good if he's Hungarian!!

[GTiJohn]

Is the bloke over there british or is he Hungarian because his English is very good if he's Hungarian!!

Toby is a Brit . His wife is Hungarian and they moved out there for the weather

[MagentaSprint]

Is the bloke over there british or is he Hungarian because his English is very good if he's Hungarian!!

Toby is a Brit . His wife is Hungarian and they moved out there for the weather

AHH I guessed he must be based on how good his English is but then he also seems to talk well with the Hungarian but I guess maybe his wife helps out with this??

[GTiJohn]

Is the bloke over there british or is he Hungarian because his English is very good if he's Hungarian!!

Toby is a Brit . His wife is Hungarian and they moved out there for the weather

AHH I guessed he must be based on how good his English is but then he also seems to talk well with the Hungarian but I guess maybe his wife helps out with this??

I'm sure she does a bit but 10 years living there has probably made him quite proficient, certainly with terms such as 'head gasket failure' and 'terminal corrosion' !

[MagentaSprint]

Toby is a Brit . His wife is Hungarian and they moved out there for the weather

AHH I guessed he must be based on how good his English is but then he also seems to talk well with the Hungarian but I guess maybe his wife helps out with this??

I'm sure she does a bit but 10 years living there has probably made him quite proficient, certainly with terms such as 'head gasket failure' and 'terminal corrosion' !

[GTiJohn]

He's been busy...








Welding will start soon

[GTiJohn]

It's been a while but progress is being made. Rustbuster Epoxy applied before seam sealing, undersealing & painting in body colour

Before


Now


and underneath

[dollyman]

Looking much nicer John, keep up the good work

Tony.

[RSi]

How you getting on with the Sprint?

[JPSPRINT]

Inspirational thread ! Really a top class effort mate !

[GTiJohn]

It's been a while but work has been ongoing for the last 3 weeks with much progress made

This is where the work restarted...


then progressed to this...




some parts are handmade




and is now here


Toby can't half fabricate and weld