FredTransit Posted October 30, 2009 Report Posted October 30, 2009 keep it, you know it makes sense. TBH how much are you looking at to get another? Would you spend the same on putting this one right? If you think it would be cheaper to get another, bear in mind another one could still fail it's next test. You know what's up with this one, and you didn't have to buy it. Better the devil you know.
stevepeanut Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Posted October 31, 2009 well, no going back now, just spent over £300 in machine mart, came back with a welder, arc activated mask, gloves and clamps. Mate who works with cars is going to give me scraps to learn with.
Andrade Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 well, no going back now, just spent over £300 in machine mart, came back with a welder, arc activated mask, gloves and clamps. Mate who works with cars is going to give me scraps to learn with. good one and good luck
caprinerd Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 as fred sais steve.....you know it makes sense you will have to start a thread in project and restorations mate oh and good luck mate
Beakster Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 well, no going back now, just spent over £300 in machine mart, came back with a welder, arc activated mask, gloves and clamps. Mate who works with cars is going to give me scraps to learn with. Legend! Respect due mate! You're in for a rough ride though... Took me 2.5 years to sort the rust on mine, but I was a complete amateur when I started, now nothing scares me. If you haven't already, get on to http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/ and follow their instructions practicing on some scrap metal first. You're going to need a good angle grinder too, and a ton of slitting and grinding discs. Get at least an 800watt angle grinder and find a good welding supplies shop to get your wire, tips, gas (Co2+Argon), and discs from. You're going to have to do a lot of fabrication I expect too. www.steelpanels.co.uk sell most replacement parts but they are pricey and some have a 6 month waiting list, so fabricate what you can. There is a guy in France who makes good outrigers and rear spring hangers which aren't too expensive. Have a read through my restoration thread to get an idea of what you are in for: http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... hp?t=65678 Over the course of doing mine, I gave up about 5 times, even near the end. Finding more rust when you didn't think there could possibly be any more is soul destorying. You just need to cut it all out, then start thinking about how to make a repair section. Good luck! Looking forward to following your progress. Lots of pics please.
y282 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 right, f*** it, you've just convinced me to keep mine too.
caprinerd Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 right, f*** it, you've just convinced me to keep mine too. and to quote fred again ......you know it makes sense.....
antz Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 Why don't you re-shell it? because thats called 'ringing' which is illegal
stevepeanut Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Posted November 1, 2009 Why don't you re-shell it? because thats called 'ringing' which is illegal unless he means, buying a better shell, and swapping my engine and all over parts onto it, and using the new shells reg, that would be ok
caprinerd Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 its only ringing if you use the plates and numbers of a doner car, if you keep the shells orignal plates and numbers then thats legal
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