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Jan 27, 2010 22:26:43 GMT
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Well, this is my new car. Well.. old but new to me ;D This is how it looks as I've bought it from Charlatan1 (Morgs). Pictures courtesy of Bruce, as was delivery You can seen in the second to last picture that Grunty (Alan) has knocked out and filled the little knock that she has received. Ben711200 (Benj) and I started painting this repair tonight and it will be finished when I get a colour matched paint. Ben will be along later to show pictures of our work tonight. ;D
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Last Edit: Dec 28, 2010 18:22:50 GMT by becky91
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cozjon
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Jan 27, 2010 22:38:44 GMT
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Very nice like that alot
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Jan 27, 2010 22:53:42 GMT
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I've been tinkering with this for a couple weeks now and trying to get the thing started. Not successfully, but that's not a problem.. When it first arrived I quickly put the grille, front bumper and numberplates on. It's much more of an incentive to me if I'm working on something that still looks like a car rather than a pile of bits.. It came from Morgs with a pair of Webers that form part of a Ford developed 'RS twin carb' kit. Very cool. But they need a rebuild. This has pretty much been confirmed by Remmoc, who popped over the other day to give me a hand with it. I've been working through the basics and I have spark, petrol, air and compression.. but far to much petrol and the carbs are the only unknown quantity in the whole setup because they've never been set up properly on this car. The little carb will make it nice and frugal too Single carb now on.. It took me ages to figure out that the throttle cable is different (and about half the length) for the twin carbs. No wander nothing seemed to reach! Steering wheel was bent for some unknown reason. Fortunately it was a Mountney style wheel so I had something lying about to put on while Becky chooses something more aesthetically pleasing. And pictures as promised of Becky's work tonight Alan's excellent repair. It looks like loads of filler but it's actually the thinnest of skims.. From here, Bec used wet 600 grit to take out the deeper imperfections in the filler, but I don't have any pics of that.. The masked up And sprayed with high build primer. I'll be sanding that back tomorrow I expect. Should be about ready for her to paint the topcoat then That's all for this evening because it was getting rather cold in the garage. We'll both be keeping this thread updated.. Me hopefully with the more techy bits and Bec with what it's like to live with and her plans for it. Good teamwork, eh? ;D
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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Lovely always wanted one of these
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Very nice, looks a tidy little motor.
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10
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DutyFreeSaviour
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Jan 28, 2010 11:33:41 GMT
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Good to see Becky getting stuck in...... good luck with this, a really nice looking motor - good choice Bec. was nice to meet you at teh Ace.
Good luck - hoping to get over UK side soon and see this on the road.
John
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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chip83
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One day at a time....
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Jan 28, 2010 12:38:36 GMT
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Looks like a tidy MK1, Start small and keep inproving the skills. ;D
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Quashqui and Yeti (needs must currently) SAAB 93 EST (Sold) Volvo S40(sold) Volvo V40(sold) MK2 astra aka "THE SHED"(sold) Mgb GT (crashed) Peugeot 405(sold) Orion 1600i (sold) Metro (scrapped) Mk1 Fiesta (Broken for spares) Mk5 Cortina (crashed)
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I'm learning so much about it. So if i have any problems I can fix it myself! Good to meet you too John. Hopefully have an MOT on this bad boy some point in February and I cant wait
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Brigsy
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Jan 29, 2010 11:21:25 GMT
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Looks tidy!
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Jan 29, 2010 15:33:16 GMT
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Hold on, it's YOU TWO!!! 2+2 put together
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Jan 29, 2010 18:36:35 GMT
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Hold on, it's YOU TWO!!! 2+2 put together Us two indeed I had another look over that bit of paint at the back and I'm not 100% happy with it to be honest. Still well chuffed with Grunty's shaping skills but it needs some more super fine filling before it can be painted really. Some of the previous sanding marks are just that little bit too deep to paint out. To be honest though, it will get some grey primer (practically bodywork coloured ;D ) and the bumper put back on until Spring when it will be more pleasant to sit outside and work on it. In other news, I've been given the go ahead to spend her money out of the joint bank account on the required bits to get it up together. So I'll pick up a set of HT leads next week, and I'm dropping in on MattMk1 on sunday evening to pillage another carb and manifold from a Fiesta with the same engine that I know was running spot on a couple months ago (before it sadly got written off). I'll see if I can take his dipstick while I'm at it. He most conveniently lives in the same town as Becky. There won't be any progress this weekend because I'll be at Area52 welding random stuff together and drinking beer ;D
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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Jan 29, 2010 21:26:48 GMT
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Thats one sweet MK1 you've got there... Fair play for getting stuck in as well...
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1 wheel, 2 wheels, 3 wheels, 4 wheels, no wheels, more wheels.. I don't care what it is as long as you enjoy it...
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mirafioriman
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Jan 29, 2010 21:30:55 GMT
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Don't leave it in primer (it's porous) add some colour or even clear lacquer to protect it if you are using it unfinished.
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Jan 29, 2010 21:40:18 GMT
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we won't leave it in primer for too long. I know it's porous but it won't do any harm for 6 weeks or so until it gets a little warmer and pleasant enough to sit outdoors to work on it. That said, if I have any rattlecans to hand, I would rather cover it up for that very reason. Main priority is making the thing run first..
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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Picked up the V5 from Morgs this weekend. It's actually an 83, not 82. I alsobought another carb that I know to be working and set up correctly off of a car of the same vintage. And pillaged the fiddly little clips and brackets were missing. Thanks Matt, if you're reading this
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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Picked up the V5 from Morgs this weekend. It's actually an 83, not 82. I alsobought another carb that I know to be working and set up correctly off of a car of the same vintage. And pillaged the fiddly little clips and brackets were missing. Thanks Matt, if you're reading this no worries ;D
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HOORAH FOR THIS CAR! ;D ;D ;D ;D
I love this car and I am so glad to see it go to a good home where its going to get all the TLC it needs.
Morgs loved it but alas didn't have the space to keep it/work on it hence it becoming the first ever Area 52 car. There is a lot of love for this car from all the A52 regulars that worked on it that day. I don't think Ben had any idea on that day that it would end up in his Gran's garage?
Bec, I'm so pleased to see you getting stuck in. You'll love it so much more knowing your own time & effort went into getting it sorted. It's also great that you've got Ben(jamin) who is keen to help and get stuck in too. The perfect way to learn the basics of owning/maintaining a car.
Please don't forget that you're welcome down at Area 52 anytime and the car is expected back in September (under its own steam) for the 1st anniversary of the playdays and this car just has to be there....complete with its new owner.
Very happy for you, very happy for the car. Bookmarked and looking forward to more updates ;D
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Feb 11, 2010 22:44:40 GMT
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I've had Becky has had this car for about a month now and I'm a bit annoyed at myself for not making it move quicker.. But, moderate success tonight. In that month, the car has had 3 (!) carb setups.. and the last one, purchased from Matt, looks to be a winner. After figuring out the wiring on the little solenoid thing needed to go to the coil from making mental notes when looking around Matt's car, I got it fired up tonight. Badly, and for only 10-15 seconds at a time with flames spitting 18 inches up in the air, but started none the less.. That's without changing the plugs, leads or fuel, and they do all need changing... I assume that the timing is also a fair bit out, but the fact that it actually runs after my dicking about is a massive relief and motivator. No pics because there's nothing that exciting to take pictures of but thought I'd best keep the thread updated. I had no idea that it would end up in my gran's cold dark cramped garage, but I'm pleased it's found its way there! Bec is incredibly keen to get it on the road and I'm told it's first RR outing will be the next Brean gathering
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Feb 12, 2010 12:45:22 GMT
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Plugs and leads purchased from Halfords on my lunchbreak.. What is the difference between the basic copper cored plugs and the ones that brag about grooved electrodes, mega-awesome-sparkiness and increased fertility? Can't say I really buy into it but I'd like to be proven wrong.
I'll be having another bash tonight to see how much of a difference fresh ignition components makes.
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