Adrianb Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) Yep but who’s counting! And now thankfully I don’t have to wait for a nice dry warm day to unwrap the re wrap the 13/60. I’ve enclosed my rear drive and put a roof over it and can now go and hide from the wife! jobs done so far,Engine stripped and rebuilt, new clutch, brake pipes front to rear, two cross members and a side rail attached Old rust taken away and new rust! Obtained. But now I don’t have to keep covering up and uncovering hopefully things can progress,Joy! Edited May 17 by Adrianb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 The vehicle covered with the black tarp is the JC Midge which I also have to keep me busy! Eventually it might look like a 1930s MG Midget but with Herald 1200 engine and chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Girling Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Transparent roof to let the light in, and no windows so nobody can see what you are actually doing! The perfect man shed 👍😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Plus the Selective hearing you gain when over 60! It’s Heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Whilst replacing the bushes on the front end I had to remove the arm and discovered that the bolts holding the arm on were as corroded as can be seen! New bolts and shims cleaned up. So it’s worth checking the stuff you can’t see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 After spend too long in the Lounge bar and allowing Robins to nest on the Bulkhead,Finally they have jumped nest and I’ve had time to make some Noise!.The Bulkhead has been wire brushed back to bare metal and rusty stuff removed and I’ve applied the Bilthamer stuff. So far so good Every thing as smooth as a smooth thing should be! I then read that using an Etch primer would be good! Never used the stuff before! And something is not quite right! It’s now as rough as a Tramps Chin! Maybe I sprayed the stuff to distant from the BH. or the metal was to warm! Not sure or maybe it’s supposed to be like that! Don’t think so! Looks like I’ve got a bit of rubbing down to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) Hi Adrian I etch primed Mabel’s roof which I bare metalled and also the bulk head, I used 1200 wet and dry to smooth it before priming, then again smoothed out the primer after letting it harden for a week before top costing, it’s brilliant for rust inhibition and the end result is great Edited May 18 by Wendy Dawes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 Thank you Wendy.Looks great. Thankyou for the info on yours I look forward to a bit of sanding, It will tone my Archery arm! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Oh and I used panel wipe between sanding and before painting to remove grease and even fingerprints from the primer coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 So the Robins have gone and sanding and wire brushing done and a bit of paint applied! Not perfect but good enough to start the process of putting the bits back on and back on the chassis! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 The Rusty items in photo are the brake lever and mounting bracket, I had to grind the bolts off as they were to far gone to spanner off, then the threaded bit came out easily.When I was cleaning it all up prior to giving it a coat of paint I noticed that the threaded bits seemed to have a rubbery washer! Is that correct.I checked the parts manual and I think it shows a metal washer but there was no evidence, but as it was caked in rust who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 It may be some sealant applied at the factory. To stop any water (or brake fluid!) dripping onto your feet. Thats my 2p worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Thanks Clive, I will add that 2p to the pot! You could be right on the sealant makes sense. I did splash a lot of wonder penetrating fluid all over the place so it could have turned the sealant into a gunky mess! Onwards need to do the same with the Cltch pedal assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 So that’s now both Brake and Clutch mounting brackets cleaned up and painted. Time for a cuppa and some BBC1 as I can’t afford Sky! (Triumph priorities) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 It’s such a lovely Day 32 degrees in the shade like Rosbif every things to hot to handle except a nice cool ……. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 Front Chassis Bar,Another rusty bit to cut off this weekend and a nice new bit to weld on, not quite sure what I’m going to do about the right hand side I might need to fabricate the end bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 By crickey that was a Hot weekend and managed to replace the chassis bar and made a template for the other side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Also this weekend cut top of rear wings and rear deck off with a view to welding a convertible rear deck in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Not shown in the pictures , we have welded in some cross members prior to cutting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 I needed to add in this photo of where it all started for me. A lot of parts have been removed and a lot put on. A lot been cleaned up and Now she’s a Right Bits Sa! Tub from Devon, Deck from Essex Doors from Leeds and Surrey Fuel tank from Leeds Roof from Surrey and Devon parts from Lincoln and Kent floorpans from Scotland Wheels from the Midlands! Knowledge from everywhere! Many thanks to you all still a long way to go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) It’s getting there, most of them are bitsa’s by now , Mabel definitely is, as long as they’re saved that’s the main thing 😊👍 Edited August 21 by Wendy Dawes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 On the hottest day of September cut out more Rust on the rear deck and in the rear tub. Used the saloon rear deck metal for plating up and welding in now have some cleaning up to do and hole to line up.But at least the rust is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 More welds to clean up and add to but nearly there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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