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Post by enigmas on Oct 31, 2012 21:35:32 GMT
Well this is my other car guys and some of you have seen it on this post. I've been rebuilding it slowly since it was severely damaged in a house fire. I've since sorted the mechanicals and the dash board. Not wanting to just restore it back as it was, I've decided to turn it into a coupe. Here's a link to my efforts so far. ~ Vince www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?27,2202512 |
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Post by stan on Oct 31, 2012 22:03:11 GMT
Wow that looks impressive! I had the Wolseley 15/50
Version of that. Loved it.
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Post by enigmas on Oct 31, 2012 23:47:03 GMT
Thanks Stan. Finally after years of fitting in this type of work in spare week ends I've decided to go "hell for leather" and get it done. ~ Vince
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Post by Warwick on Nov 1, 2012 3:07:16 GMT
Vince,
Any ideas as to why I don't see the photos on that link? I'm not getting any browser messages about content blocking or downloading, etc.
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Post by stan on Nov 1, 2012 9:02:31 GMT
Good luck with it Vince - keep us posted. Are you planning on any engine mods too maybe a Rover V8 in there rather than the B series?
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Post by enigmas on Nov 1, 2012 11:33:53 GMT
Stan I've had this car in one guise or another since I was 19. It's currently fitted with a Rover V8 attached to a triumph overdrive gearbox and a narrowed V6 Ford Capri diff (3.22 ratio) It also has MGB disc brakes fitted.
Warwick I have no idea about the link...it should just take you directly to the MG Magnette forum.
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Post by stan on Nov 1, 2012 11:44:13 GMT
Had my Beetle about the same used for 3 years then went off road to be restored. Tax disc says Nov 1990!!!
It will be my daughters car now - but she is 3 so I have time to fInish it yet!!!
Good luck with yours enjoy it
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Post by Warwick on Nov 1, 2012 22:08:44 GMT
Warwick I have no idea about the link...it should just take you directly to the MG Magnette forum. Very strange Vince. Yesterday when I followed the link I could see everything on the Magnette forum except your photos - just empty spaces where they should have been. Today it's working fine. Are you going to do it to both sides? |
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Post by stan on Nov 1, 2012 23:00:33 GMT
No Warwick it will be like that useless 3 door Kia!!
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Post by enigmas on Nov 4, 2012 8:19:29 GMT
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Nov 4, 2012 8:35:57 GMT
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Post by enigmas on Nov 4, 2012 10:36:36 GMT
Thanks John, I need to share this things as they get done.
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Post by stan on Nov 4, 2012 11:03:56 GMT
I always marvel how doing proper modding like this involves superior bodywork skills, rather than the usual filler sculpting!
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Post by enigmas on Nov 4, 2012 13:28:32 GMT
Thanks Stan...I don't think I could have done this when I was younger as I was too impatient. I have a small MIG welder and it's a fantastic tool for this sort of work. I'm a pretty good welder with an oxy/acetylene set, but flat panels are an issue as even with a fine nozzle there's too much localized heat. Most of the effort is in problem solving and in accurate measurement and cutting ~ Vince.
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Post by stan on Nov 4, 2012 15:53:42 GMT
Vince you are doing well. I have enough trouble just restoring old tubs! I am great at welding to rust though. ;-)
Use the MiG on its lowest setting for flat panels. Do you drill through the top metal and spot it or do you joggle the edge? Have you tried that cold heat putty stuff for gas welders but use it for MIG?
I know people dont like TIG but I use that all the time now, no faffing with gas bottles wasting half of it on windy days.
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Post by enigmas on Nov 4, 2012 21:47:17 GMT
Stan I've had my MIG for perhaps 20 years or so and the oxy/acetylene set for longer. I use argoshield and .6 wire. I don't have any problems welding panel steel and can even fill small holes with the MIG if I need to. It's more a methodical process and working back and forth over a panel. The front doors probably required the most effort because they are large with some almost flat areas especially now since they've been lengthened considerably. I don't try and run a continuous bead...even with a backing strip on the join (rear doors) as it introduces too much heat into the panel...hence being both patient and methodical!
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Post by stan on Nov 4, 2012 22:17:05 GMT
You available for hire ;-)
I used to be in a hurry welding years ago as it was my only form of transport. Now i am in a hurry still , due to no garage big enough for my van, (bad weather) work and having a young child but I am still particular about the result.
So nothing changed for me over the last 20+ years just better experience and not scared of the MIG anymore!
I did manage to set fire to my old Splittle van however about 10 years ago- previous owner had put waxoyl in a cavity I was welding near! A quick squirt of water sorted that but lesson learnt!
Its the curvature of door tops etc that amazes me how well you have done with it. Presume you have some company that can make up the larger door glass for you?
Btw when I was about 12 I used to buy Hot Rod and Custom magazine over here - superceded by Custom Car that had more pictures of ladies rather than custom cars ! I did not buy it!
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Post by petervdvelde on Nov 4, 2012 22:43:27 GMT
Vince,
Nice work and a reel challenge!. It looks easy once its done but i bet you (will) face a lot of unexpected tasks
Peter
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Post by Warwick on Nov 5, 2012 0:21:25 GMT
Vince, have you tried the Dillon yet?
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Post by enigmas on Nov 5, 2012 12:45:46 GMT
No I haven't Warwick, as I've mainly used my MIG, but I'm going to give it a go on the other side.
Stan, I don't know if you have foxtel or cable but a favourite program of mine was 'Chop Shop'. It's amazing what can be done if you have a good eye for what fits. I think the only down side was the the incredible amount of filler that was loaded over the finished bodies.
As for setting cars on fire whilst welding it's almost a rite of passage...and I've certainly done it. Getting the curves right on the tops of the door frames has more to do with placing a 'considered' slice(s) and opening or closing the frame till it matches the roof contours. Its a ZEN thing..."If you think you can you can...and if you think you can't you can't"... in both cases you're right.
Peter...I think the welding and cutting is the easy part...it's all the blending shapes, filling and sanding that's fatiguing. The DS door opens and closes nicely and the mechanisms are all in place. The front quarter vent will fit straight back on and fortunately the side glass is all flat. It 's things like the drip rail that require a bit of thought. The gutter has been cut off but the lip remains over the front door and I want this as close as possible to minimise the gap (which is quite large on the standard car.) I'm hoping for reduced wind noise at speed. ~ Vince
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Post by stan on Nov 5, 2012 12:48:52 GMT
Just get a louder stereo! I would have thought the sound of the whining rear axle would have been louder than wind noise! ;o)
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Post by enigmas on Nov 5, 2012 13:07:34 GMT
What whining axle Stan!  |
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Post by stan on Nov 5, 2012 13:10:32 GMT
They are renown for it - mine almost played a tune! After a certain speed I had my radio up to regulation volume and it drowned out, axle, tyres, engine, wind noise (delete as required!)
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Post by enigmas on Nov 6, 2012 12:06:20 GMT
Stan the differential in the Magnette is a narrowed V6 Ford Capri unit (3.22:1 ratio)...No whine |
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Post by stan on Nov 6, 2012 21:27:12 GMT
Aha! Thats cheating! ;-)
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