20-10-2019, 05:16 PM
Progress of a sort!
This weekend, I had some time to spend in the garage as the wife was away!
First job was to make some packing pieces. As the chassis is now 1/8" deeper at the springs, the through bolt and U bolts were sinking down too far. So I fashioned a 1/8" packing piece and put it on top of the spring. All is now restored to the correct place.
Next, the shock absorbers needed to be finished and fitted. These are now a mixture of pieces. The original (1926) links are a different size and the replacement rubber bushes don't fit so I used later links but with the original split pin securing.
Today, I explored the shed in the garden. Look what I found!
Time for a trial fitting and winter storage of the whole project But how to get the body on the chassis single-handed? (the wife was away remember!)
Here's the answer:
Rope the body up and hang it from the roof! Fortunately, it's not very heavy, I would estimate about 100lb (60kg). Then push the chassis underneath:
Finally, a few bolts in to check the alignment. It actually lines up almost perfectly, some minor adjustment will be necessary but it's pretty good, considering what's been done to the chassis.
Last job, car was pushed out of the garage and back down to the shed, where the it will lie until I get some floor space back next spring. I will be getting on with the engine on the mean time so more to report when that comes apart.
Looks like a car again but mustn't get too excited as it's all got to come apart for floor repairs next year.
This weekend, I had some time to spend in the garage as the wife was away!
First job was to make some packing pieces. As the chassis is now 1/8" deeper at the springs, the through bolt and U bolts were sinking down too far. So I fashioned a 1/8" packing piece and put it on top of the spring. All is now restored to the correct place.
Next, the shock absorbers needed to be finished and fitted. These are now a mixture of pieces. The original (1926) links are a different size and the replacement rubber bushes don't fit so I used later links but with the original split pin securing.
Today, I explored the shed in the garden. Look what I found!
Time for a trial fitting and winter storage of the whole project But how to get the body on the chassis single-handed? (the wife was away remember!)
Here's the answer:
Rope the body up and hang it from the roof! Fortunately, it's not very heavy, I would estimate about 100lb (60kg). Then push the chassis underneath:
Finally, a few bolts in to check the alignment. It actually lines up almost perfectly, some minor adjustment will be necessary but it's pretty good, considering what's been done to the chassis.
Last job, car was pushed out of the garage and back down to the shed, where the it will lie until I get some floor space back next spring. I will be getting on with the engine on the mean time so more to report when that comes apart.
Looks like a car again but mustn't get too excited as it's all got to come apart for floor repairs next year.