LFO675 Back on the road
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Lots of sitting around and watching TV over Christmas which was great but will not get LFO back on the road so headed back into the garage. Firstly had to get LFO temporarily off the spit to make access to the front panels easier. I cut away the front valance, outer front panels, inner radiator lower support panels and the front inner wing section (behind the headlights), taking care to not cut too much away. Lots of rust and lots more dust !
4 hours later all cleared away and most of the rusty metal is now gone. Next job is to offer up the new panels and see how they fit together and trim the original metal work to mate with the new panels prior to tacking in place.
Here are a few photos of progress today.
4 hours later all cleared away and most of the rusty metal is now gone. Next job is to offer up the new panels and see how they fit together and trim the original metal work to mate with the new panels prior to tacking in place.
Here are a few photos of progress today.
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Sterling stuff
Good luck with it all
John G
Good luck with it all
John G
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First referred to as the Tight Yorkshireman in editions of the Clubs Spotlight: Autumn 1996 Page 40 and Autumn 1997 Page 15
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Wow, again, hats off to you!
Don't forget, you can always cut the new panels down to fit, I think in some areas this can be beneficial, as it makes the final cleaning up easier, the wing bottoms spring to mind.
Amazing work, keep it up.
Don't forget, you can always cut the new panels down to fit, I think in some areas this can be beneficial, as it makes the final cleaning up easier, the wing bottoms spring to mind.
Amazing work, keep it up.
David Swain. Member No. A1743
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Nice one. Looking forward to the 'after' pics.
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Working away too much at present so not much progress recently on the A35 but got a bit more body work done recently.
Got a new Mig (Clark 90EN) and a big bottle of Argon/CO2 - much easier with lower current and not using flux wire but welding thin metal still takes some practice but getting there !
Other work now done: cleaning and painting all steering components, front and rear suspension parts - these are now ready for servicing with new bushes etc and other stuff as required.
Slow progress but there is progress
Got a new Mig (Clark 90EN) and a big bottle of Argon/CO2 - much easier with lower current and not using flux wire but welding thin metal still takes some practice but getting there !
Other work now done: cleaning and painting all steering components, front and rear suspension parts - these are now ready for servicing with new bushes etc and other stuff as required.
Slow progress but there is progress
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- Rusty old panels now cut away
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- New offside Inside lower front panel
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- New offside inner wing behind headlight
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- New offside Inside lower front panel
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Great stuff. It's taking shape nicely.
MG Midget xsu 499s. 1977(died after going round clock 3 times)
MgB GT nsn 579m. 1973
Austin a30 uyj 698. 1955
MgB GT nsn 579m. 1973
Austin a30 uyj 698. 1955
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Dear NorthernBoy
How are things progressing sir ?
How are things progressing sir ?
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Hello Countryboy - Progress is steady - lots more work than originally thought - but this I as expected. Have now replaced all rusty panels on front and all the inner and outer sills and rusty floor sections on the n/s - working my way backwards. Most of the mechanics now cleaned up and painted and restored as required. Rear and o/s sills next - Engine will get sorted when I need a change from body fabrication
Looking forward to Beaulieu next week to buy lots of things I don't really need but like
Looking forward to Beaulieu next week to buy lots of things I don't really need but like
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Few Pics of the Inner and Outer sill replacement, floor repairs and replacement of rear spring hanger supports - Removing the rusty crud is the hard part - big hammer, grinder, air saw, crow bar and swearing does the trick. Fun is welding in the nice new bits some home made some bought.
Small garage is very tight so have to keep tidy and organised.
Grinding sparks worry me so extinguishers handy and bucket of water always nearby.
Small garage is very tight so have to keep tidy and organised.
Grinding sparks worry me so extinguishers handy and bucket of water always nearby.
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- new front hanger support
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- new floor
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- new inner sill - trial fit
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How is the MIG working? Are you happy with it as I'm looking for one but don't particularly want to spend a fortune!!northernboy wrote: Got a new Mig (Clark 90EN) and a big bottle of Argon/CO2 - much easier with lower current and not using flux wire but welding thin metal still takes some practice but getting there !
The 90EN was on my radar (price!) as the min amps was lower to cope with thinner steel panels (I need to weld up a "modern's" floor which would be my "training project" .. )
Thanks!
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The Clark 90EN is great - I have it working with a big bottle of co2 / Argon gas mix at around 15 PSI
For the thin stuff I find .6 wire works best with low power
For thicker stuff .8 and higher power is better
Wire feed speed is critical but you just need to experiment.
Ensure all surfaces are really clean and it is much easier to get a good weld
As with all things, practice is required but with my project, I am getting plenty of that (thus the big gas bottle) - just visible in the pics
My Mig was second hand and looks a bit bashed but functionally works great.
For the thin stuff I find .6 wire works best with low power
For thicker stuff .8 and higher power is better
Wire feed speed is critical but you just need to experiment.
Ensure all surfaces are really clean and it is much easier to get a good weld
As with all things, practice is required but with my project, I am getting plenty of that (thus the big gas bottle) - just visible in the pics
My Mig was second hand and looks a bit bashed but functionally works great.
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Thanks for that! Really useful!! They are just over £200 new from MachineMart but I might start looking around next week .. bought a little cutting wheel attachment for the compressor this week so I can take the rust out .. just have to learn how to put something back to pass an MOT!
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More progress to report on LFO675 - I have now completed all the front, n/s inner and outer sill replacement, both n/s rear spring mounts and surrounding body work. I am now working on both o/s rear spring mounts then the o/s inner and outer sill.
Once this is done, I will be ready to properly clean and repaint the entire underneath of the body and inner wings.
I can then return the the spit (Beethoven) and the car will sit in its own suspension again.
To work on the n/s easily , I had to take the car off the spit. carry the car out of the garage onto the drive, turn it round and then carry it back into the garage and back on the spit - Photo of the car on my drive
Once this is done, I will be ready to properly clean and repaint the entire underneath of the body and inner wings.
I can then return the the spit (Beethoven) and the car will sit in its own suspension again.
To work on the n/s easily , I had to take the car off the spit. carry the car out of the garage onto the drive, turn it round and then carry it back into the garage and back on the spit - Photo of the car on my drive
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- New Floor, inner and outer sill.
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Re: LFO675 Restoration Continues :)
it's looking a lot better
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