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Post by notenoughtime on Mar 11, 2018 21:26:49 GMT
Thing is sometimes you have to buy these otherwise I’ll never get it finished
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Post by petervdvelde on Mar 11, 2018 21:55:05 GMT
I hope the NOS ones fit well. I bought one for my car but the fitting was so bad that i repaired the old one
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Post by notenoughtime on Mar 11, 2018 22:03:37 GMT
I hope the NOS ones fit well. I bought one for my car but the fitting was so bad that i repaired the old one I know what you mean, I’ve trail fitted and a bit off but these are really handbuilt aren’t they? I’m sure a bit of jiggery pokery they will be fine
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Post by petervdvelde on Mar 11, 2018 22:58:21 GMT
with mine the gap with the hood was very bad and required modifying the U shaped area where it is bolted on the inner wing. I could not figure out how to do this and the old wing fitted very well and only need repairing near the sill area. It was a NOS wing still in the brown factory primer and because of the poor fitting, i knew why it was never fitted in its 35 years life. But you could be lucky (and you seem to be a professional so you know the tricks). I also found a NOS rear door which fitted very good without modifications
Peter
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Post by notenoughtime on Mar 12, 2018 17:35:09 GMT
As you both have said the U shape is a lot to be desired and will need some work indeed to get them right, the originals just need to much imo and having a solid NOS wing I think will be better than repairing the old ones!
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Post by petervdvelde on Mar 12, 2018 18:01:28 GMT
I think the tooling was probably worn out when these final NOS wings were being pressed. I have heard that also and that the wings which didn't fit well on the production line were sent off to the spares department to be sold as spares. I hope you manage to adjust it. I didn't know how to deal with that Peter
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Post by notenoughtime on Mar 12, 2018 19:15:54 GMT
I think the tooling was probably worn out when these final NOS wings were being pressed. I have heard that also and that the wings which didn't fit well on the production line were sent off to the spares department to be sold as spares. I hope you manage to adjust it. I didn't know how to deal with that Peter Maybe use a piece of box section to reform the U shape with a larger U piece in the vice maybe? if you get my meaning
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Post by petervdvelde on Mar 12, 2018 22:07:59 GMT
Maybe use a piece of box section to reform the U shape with a larger U piece in the vice maybe? if you get my meaning [/quote]
Could be the way to go but its difficult to form a U shaped panel without damaging the wing curve. I cut the U shape piece in the bottom of the U and fitted one piece to the inner wing and welded the 2 pieces together in the right shape. I think it would work but i then realized it would be quicker to repair the old wing
Peter
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 3, 2018 21:18:41 GMT
Unfortunately been busy with customers cars and getting some track cars ready for this year
hopefully will have some more progress soon
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 10, 2018 19:28:47 GMT
I thought I’d get on with some engine parts while bodywork is on hold, as last time I ran it the fuel pump wouldn’t draw any fuel up and there wasn’t much sign of oil pressure I ordered a fuel pump rebuild kit, 5 litres of oil and a filter
I drained the oil which was very black and slightly thick but not the worse I’ve seen! (I’ve actually undone the sump plug and the oil stayed in the sump before!) then the filter was removed and was partially empty! I’ve refilled the oil and fitted the filter (filled with oil) and now I’ll remove the dizzy and prime the engine once the fuel pump is rebuilt.
So after work today I removed the fuel pump and stripped it and found some very solid rubber gaskets and the spring stuck to the inside with the remains of the o ring, I carefully removed each piece and got the rebuild kit out and it’s the wrong one! I need the later AC Delco kit, I loosely reassembled the fuel pump and came home I’ve ordered the correct kit and will send the other one back tomorrow! Typical
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 13, 2018 20:25:47 GMT
This afternoon we moved the rover from the corner it’s sat in and into the prep area, going to get a whole day on it tomorrow
plans are to get the wings aligned then remove them once happy! Prep the underside of wings and stone guard underneath this then get in all the nooks and crannies preventing any issues further down the line, bolt them back on and prep the outsides for primer, prime them on the car with all the bolts etc then the body will be ready for some fresh silver birch pain5 once it’s been flatted!
Ill get some pics tomorrow
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 14, 2018 15:32:19 GMT
Passenger wing took a bit of fettling but nothing major then doors fitted and aligned which took most of the day! Rear top of the front wing the curve is not quite there but will get it a bit closer once the wing goes back on after the insides are prepped off the car
Rear wing had final adjustments to line up with the door, rear of front door and front of rear door need some work to get them straight but prob hours work hopefully!
Next will be fit the drivers wing and doors and then a good clean and prep for paint, finally a light at the end of the tunnel, still a long way off obviously
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Post by petervdvelde on Apr 14, 2018 19:47:45 GMT
Nice job! Panels seem to fit good without filler
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 14, 2018 21:12:32 GMT
Nice job! Panels seem to fit good without filler Thanks Peter, yes for now anyway, see how the doors turn out once they are stripped
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 16, 2018 20:34:01 GMT
Decided to get the other wing fitted today
removed 1/8th inch off of the wing rail as per the other side, fitted the doors, drilled the holes for the chrome trim and badge etc
had and to make spacers for the front doors to get a decent gap but pretty much there now
going to remove the wings next and paint inside and paint A post and edge of scuttle so a decent amount of paint in there so no exposed primer to soak up any moisture in the future
getting a a bit excited as paint isn’t far away
pics to follow
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 19, 2018 19:54:42 GMT
The correct fuel pump rebuild kit arrived yesterday and I had left the old pump in cleaning fluid in bits, I didn’t want to make look like a brand new item but just freshened up the pump was wire brushed and rebuilt with the kit which took about 30 mins a quick pull on the lever and straight away suction was felt!
Another job done a bit closer to getting it running
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 19, 2018 20:18:28 GMT
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 19, 2018 20:20:10 GMT
Passenger wing fitted
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 19, 2018 20:22:04 GMT
Actually rolled the car car out into the daylight
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 20, 2018 17:51:47 GMT
Take a lot of care over that as the correct positioning and sweep of the trim will make or break the final result. As I'm sure you know, the 3 Litre Workshop Manual details the positioning. Trim on the doors hasn’t changed this is where You would get the issue as front trim aligns with indicator so will follow on from there!
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 22, 2018 8:45:58 GMT
I got the fuel pump fitted yesterday and tried to remove the distributor to prime the oil pump but it’s seized solid in the casing
Sprayed it with plenty of penetrating spray but still nothing!
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Post by notenoughtime on Apr 28, 2018 16:39:57 GMT
Nothing much to report this week still struggling to remove distributor!
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Post by wozzer on May 1, 2018 19:47:19 GMT
Looking very good, progress is progress
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Post by notenoughtime on May 3, 2018 21:12:52 GMT
Yes very true, I’m going to try and do a couple of late nights next week as my other half is away so can spend a few more hours on my own stuff hopefully not weds though as doing a track evening at brands hatch in the Audi with a few other friends, 15 of us!
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Post by notenoughtime on May 28, 2018 19:54:48 GMT
I’ve spent no time whatsoever on the rover the last few weeks unfortunately!
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