Tuesday 18 December 2018
Thursday 13 December 2018
New Rear Springs - Before
I've got some new rear parabolic leaf springs from GB Springs ready to fit, and will also be fitting new check straps and cleaning up the axle and chassis and shocks on the back. If I'm lucky I'll get this done over the Christmas holidays ready to move onto new brake pipes in January.
Some 'before' shots..
This time I had the sense (and familiarity with the grinder!) to cut the old u-bolts off. Much quicker!
Some 'before' shots..
This time I had the sense (and familiarity with the grinder!) to cut the old u-bolts off. Much quicker!
New Fuel Tank
With both fuel tank outriggers replaced I was able to fit the new fuel tank recently. This went smoothly for me, but these reproduction tanks have a slight issue in that the filler neck is in a slightly different position. Because I was replacing both outriggers I was able to position it as I needed, but others have had to cut their tub about a bit to get the filler neck in position. Not good, and it's been going on for a while with no sign of the manufacturer of these tanks wanting or trying to fix the issue.
The sender unit was so corroded the float arm started bending before it would hinge. The gauze filter on the bottom of the elbow pipe was gone completely. I ordered OEM versions of both and fit them as new.
The new tank is on the vehicle now. I'm missing a photo of it in place at the moment, but it looks good.. :)
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| Spot the difference.. |
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| Old fittings needed replacing |
Tuesday 4 December 2018
Front Fuel Tank Outrigger
There was hardly any wind today so I jumped on the last of welding for the year. Front fuel tank outrigger in place and painted. With the rail already repaired it was a straightforward couple of hours.
Next job is to fit the new fuel tank and hoses, and then finish off cleaning up and painting the chassis here under the seat base.
When that's all squared away and tidy I'll put her on axle stands and start on the rear suspension and axle and chassis cleanup. I need to order some new springs for the rear as they're too far gone for a simple refurb. Also need new check straps as they're not even there anymore. The strip light in the garage should make the evenings in the garage more doable this winter.
Next job is to fit the new fuel tank and hoses, and then finish off cleaning up and painting the chassis here under the seat base.
When that's all squared away and tidy I'll put her on axle stands and start on the rear suspension and axle and chassis cleanup. I need to order some new springs for the rear as they're too far gone for a simple refurb. Also need new check straps as they're not even there anymore. The strip light in the garage should make the evenings in the garage more doable this winter.
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