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Right, before i update im goint to copy and paste the old thread in here. It may take a while though.

Im going to copy each reply seperately.

Please dont reply to this thread till its all updated (ill say when) or it will get messy.

Thanx folks.

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well, its an anglia really.

Its going to be the gilfriends first car. Bone stock at the mo and increadibly complete and origional.

Its a 1949 and has some accessories, wondered if anyone new if they were rare or not.

ally ribbed wheel trims
door window wind deflectors
dash ashtrays that mach the bakerlite dash
screen demisters
anti glare fog type headlight lenses

The plan is to get it up and running stock then a mild makeover, nothing extreme yet, 1.3 crossflow, 105 axle etc but looking stock inside and out and as low as possible. It'll get quicker as she builds her no claims.

Ill go grab a pic.

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here she is
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also has a 4 spoke banjo wood rim steering wheel.

Still has origional headlining, roof vinyl, rubbers, shiny paint on the floors inside, no rips on any seat, its lovely. Doesnt run yet though and needs the bottom of all 4 pillars but its great considering. Last on the road in 1967!

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Welcome to the NSRA mate i already had a look at your Pop on the Retro rides site...Nice one

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Welcome to the club, it should make a great first car.

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thanx folks, im sure there will be a million questions eventually. Im good with cars but early fords are all new to me!

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Looking good! I've never seen those wheel rims, wind deflectors or the ash trays. I think i read somewhere the ashtrays were a factory extra. The Anglia went from 48? untill 53 when Ford decided to make it cheaper and call it a Pop. They used a steel dash, removed the bonnet trim and made the headlights smaller. They also did away with the passenger wiper and moved the drivers to the top of the screen.
The engines were also up'd from 8hp to the huge 10hp. If you look on your cylinder head it should have a Y or a C stamped on it. Y is 8hp and C is 10.
I used my "barn find" stocker a lot last summer and it's great round town when it runs but hills and long journeys will leave you wondering why you bother. Still much more fun in my eyes than the modern stuff.

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good stuff. good luck with the mods. keep us updated with pictures :D

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Posted - 20 Sep 2007 : 11:51:27 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) its a y engine so 8hp, but it wont stay in there too long!

Ill keep the thread updated as i go, no doubt asking lots of questions.

Going to get all the repair panels tomorrow so i can get it welded up, kant make it run yet but we'll get there.

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Posted - 20 Sep 2007 : 1:27:05 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) YOU!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_11.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 6:05:24 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=258) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=258')) Hi Guy,
As has been said already welcome to the NSRA, Anglia looks good, good luck with the build, keep the pics coming,
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 7:36:58 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) more pics you say?

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the worst A pillar, it all twists and sags when you open the door
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the worst B pillar, non existant!
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I think something in there is pretending to be an engine?
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Posted - 20 Sep 2007 : 8:21:07 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=392) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=392')) £25.00 for the steering wheel

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 8:43:19 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3365) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3365')) HI and welcome im fairly new on here as well got myself a pop project probably end up askin the same questions good luck with your project
I used classic wings for my replacment panels just need to fit them up now
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Posted - 20 Sep 2007 : 9:27:29 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=74) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=74')) you feelin ok mark?

welcome mate, nice anglia with lots of original touches.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 9:38:00 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Ill try classic wings if i need anything.

Is it them than can make hand made polished ally wings? Tempting, if now doubt very expensive!

Im determined to keep the origional wings although they need alot of welding. We'll see.

£25 for the wheel? er, no, we like it.

Dont know if there rare for anglias, ive seen one for a MG, it was £140, but it was mint. This ones almost fossilizedhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 9:39:15 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Oh, hang on, first question alert.

Can you buy wing mirrors like the one thats on it? Is it origional ford or aftermarket? The head has broken off.

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Posted - 20 Sep 2007 : 9:44:27 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=392) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=392')) its a brooklands or bluemels steering wheel as fitted to 30s/40s mgs

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_6.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 10:14:14 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1930) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1930')) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/bigeyes_125.giflove all those cool extras,did anyone check out the real nice restored blue pop at the ipswich nats,had loads of options fitted? fella,keep all the extras,and make your rod stand out.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 10:14:16 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Its a bluemels, got a nice enamel badge on it. All the grain has opened up, it looks like skany old bone or something, very strange.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 20 Sep 2007 : 10:16:05 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) I think there all being kept now, except the wheel trims obviously as the wheels will be changed eventually.

Not 100% sure about the wind deflectors either, depends if lou likes them or not.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 06:07:59 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3365) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3365')) http://www.classicwingsonline.co.uk/ (http://www.classicwingsonline.co.uk/)
heres the link for classic wings they made me some one off repair sections from photos id emailed them very friendly and helpfull

you could also try pop browns http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/ (http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/)


you should be able to replace mirror head try the for sale and wanted section on here picked up some decent parts and fairly priced from other members on here helping to resurrect the old girl
theirs some clever skilled people on here all willing to help
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 09:00:54 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=700) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=700'))
quote: Originally posted by autohausdolby

I think there all being kept now, except the wheel trims obviously as the wheels will be changed eventually.

Not 100% sure about the wind deflectors either, depends if lou likes them or not.


Can you let me know when you get rid of the wheel trims? Got a few bits here if you want to swap, or cash i dont mind.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 09:11:44 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=245) That enamel grille badge is unusual too. Anglias usually had badges with the 'Anglia' script, the ones with the ford script that I've seen have usually been attached to 7w's and the like and I've seen them in both red and blue enamel.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 11:16:40 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) welcome to the club ;-)

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Do you wanna sell the Anglia script badges from the front grill?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 12:11:27 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=245)
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Do you wanna sell the Anglia script badges from the front grill?


You do know they are available repro? The original pot metal ones will be a bu66er to rechrome if they're pitted.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 5:15:43 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=646) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=646')) yep keith ardley popman on here does all the bits brand new and excellent quality

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 9:30:09 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) the wheel trims will be for sale as soon as i work out how to get them off. I think i know but ive bigger fish to fry at the moment.

I found out today the grill badge is unusual, only on early ones, i guess this must have been made in 48 or early 49, it was registered in september 49.

As for the grill badges, are you sure you rally want one? There pitted, then painted red, then painted black. There not in a good way. Shouldnt it only have one?

All the badges have been painted the same for some reason, the vac tank has also been painted red, as have the starting handle brackets.

The rear numberplate has also been painted red and the letters painted black,. no idea why.

I went to see this guy in derby today http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/framelinks1.html (http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/framelinks1.html) , lovely bloke, bought A pillar, B pillar, sills, rear valance, rad hoses and a fan belt. Not sure ill need the valance but we'll see. Just need some sheet steel and some cutting discs, oh, and some more gas and i can get stuck in!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 21 Sep 2007 : 9:31:53 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Oh, and as for the mirror head, its unusual. The part that sticks out the back of the head has a hole in it from top to bottom. This slots into the side of the morror arm and a screw screws in from the end of the arm to secure it. Not sure ill find another.

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Posted - 22 Sep 2007 : 7:21:08 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) they usually have the badges on the bonnet grill not on the front grill.
i aint fussed if they need chroming or repainting,as you may know,my Anglia aint no oil painting lol!

If they fit on my bonnet grill,im interested in buying them,cheap (lol) and i'll finish them to suit ;-)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 22 Sep 2007 : 8:38:23 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) ill see if lou wants to keep them or not.

Made a start on it today, pics to follow.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 22 Sep 2007 : 8:51:41 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) £327
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how much rust is created when you remove a wing from a 49 car for the first time
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drivers side inner arch, the whole mounting area is rotten, everything else is good though
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drivers side rear wing, i need to repair this somehow!
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Passenger side was the same exept the B pillar has gone
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Another rear wing im not %100 sure i can fix, we'll see
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Im not sure if its better or worse than i expected.

I also cant make my mind up if this is a realy good car or total scrap, any opinions?

Anyhow, doesnt look too hard to sort out.

One question, how do the headlights come off? I found the nut underneath, should the whole threaded section turn too? What size is that nust in reality, 22mm is as close as ive got. I really must buy some imperial tools!

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Posted - 22 Sep 2007 : 8:53:53 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=74) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=74')) hi,
good luck in rebuild.

cheers chris.

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Posted - 22 Sep 2007 : 9:04:42 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) 'One question, how do the headlights come off? I found the nut underneath, should the whole threaded section turn too? '


The nut should just unscrew.The threaded section has a square shaped top that sits in a 'slot' in the headlight bowl to stop it turning.Try taking off the headlight trim,remove the light and see what you have.You may need to heat-up the thread or worst case,cut it off.
The nut on my lights are 19mm

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 22 Sep 2007 : 9:19:28 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Thanx, ill give it a go.

These deffo arent 19mm, a 22mm fits but is a little loose.

I just asked about the badges, she wants to keep em im afraid.

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not them european m and m things.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 23 Sep 2007 : 7:49:29 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) got the front wings off, pics to follow.

The front end is not too bad and the front wings are deffinately savable. I can even save one section of wing beading if i wanthttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Another question for you, anyone got a pic of the bottom of the A pillar with the wing removed? Its hard to tell what they would have been like.

Thanx.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 23 Sep 2007 : 8:23:32 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3365) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3365')) Hi dosent look to bad, who did you get your panels off in the end
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Knows his stuff and sells everything i could possibaly need!

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hope these help. these are pop brown panels,real thick steel,very good quality.
cheers chris
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 8:19:48 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Yeah thanx, that helps. Spent ages last night searching the forum for pics.

Doesnt feel like i got alot done today but i got the metal front floor panels out along with the passenger seat. Decided not to take the wood floor out yet as its perfect! even the cloth seal thing is fine.

I got the sill off and the door and cut the rot out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/rotout001.jpg
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Not too bad really.

My plan is to bolt the sill along the top, weld the tabs to the chassis as stock. Im going to weld the A and B pillars to the sill to try and add some strength. I was going to try and tie the inner pillars to the sill too, add sections to the front and rear body mounts. Is this worth doing?

Also, is the B pillar capped like the A pillar? If im welding it to the sill does it matter?

Looks like it will all go back together ok, then just the other side to do and make up some repair sections for the rear wing mounting area.

Speaking of which, how far apart are the wing bolt holes? Are they evenly spaced? Both the wing and the body are too far gone to tell! if i dont do them as stock it will cause grief if i ever swap the wings.

One last thing for now, can anyone tell me the measurement from the bottom door hinge face to the inside edge of the B pillar?

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One last thing for now, can anyone tell me the measurement from the bottom door hinge face to the inside edge of the B pillar?
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Till the door fits the hole right ;o)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 8:53:59 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=646) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=646')) just looked like mine when i got it ,and i thought wot the hell do i do wi this ?least ur doing it right and cutting the crap ,just doing my dads 56 chevy truck nah and found pieces of road signs in the floor ,bits of crap stuck to pices etc ,far much easier to do it rite and they say the anglias are better steel than the pops i think crumble on here has some bits on ebay for sale ,rear wings boot lid etc ,real top bloke i always buy my bits off him prices are more realistic than other pop breakers give him a try or its the northern swap meet next month ill be there in my pop keep up the good work tho ,Dez

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Posted - 24 Sep 2007 : 9:00:17 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=478) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=478')) I've just added a few pics to my webshots, should give u an idea, like the speed of ur progress ! john
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 9:02:34 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=478) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=478')) http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/16665/2400777290099641316S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 9:48:57 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Thanx, good pics too. Nice pop!

It needs to be done quick cos i dont have storage for long. Need to get it registered and MOT'd asap so i can get it taxed so it can sit on the street.

Both my other cars are playing up too so this might even get pressed into daily service!!

My BMW blew its radiator si im using my karmann ghia. Ive turbocharged it though so it has no choke anymore and is a nightmare on cold mornings.

Doubt a stock anglia will make much of a better winter daily thoughhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Hopefully there will be pics tomorrow night with the passenger side welded up.

As for the door gaps, i guess ill just measure the door and work it out from that. There was no point bracing before i cut it open as it was already all floppy.

Wish me luck, what you think, all welded up within a week? Seriouslyhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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Posted - 24 Sep 2007 : 10:15:22 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) I'll take a tape measure down with me tomorrow and measure mine.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 10:32:09 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Thanx fella, much appreciated.

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Posted - 24 Sep 2007 : 10:37:38 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=862) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=862')) You still after a wing mirror? If so, I think we are crossing paths on Friday?!? I'll bring whatever odds and sods I have 'in stock'. I have a few different mirror heads.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 10:54:18 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Yeah, still after a mirror, ill bring the old head with me.
Could do with a inner door release handle too if you have one.

Cant think of anything else off hand, maybe a stock condensor. Will the stock one be ok running 12v?

Thanx alot.

What car you bringing friday?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 24 Sep 2007 : 11:03:02 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Just remembered something else, could do with a passenger side outer door handle too, this one keeps falling apart. Ive not checked to see if its repairable or not yet though.

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I'll have a rummage, I do have an assortment of different handles and stuff, not sure what they fit though, bring one of yours to compare. The mirror is gratis, but you may need some beer tokens for the handles.

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Will the stock one be ok running 12v?




Check with Jonny69, he is our 'in house Pop expert' Available in both formats of forum..LOL

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Posted - 25 Sep 2007 : 11:37:27 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) Apparently the stock condensor is ok with 12V but it was so corroded in I couldn't get it out so I've got a Peugeot 405 one attached on the back dynamo mounting. It's on a little tag and the wire is long enough to reach the LT on the distributor. Apparently you can also mount it up by the coil if you like.

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Posted - 25 Sep 2007 : 1:15:14 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=140) I was advised to move the condensor away from the engine (heat) as far as practical as modern ones break down above something like 85C. I now have mine under the dash, with the tab/body grounded and the wire to the coil -ve. I believe condensors are all pretty much the same, except in their mounting configuration.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 25 Sep 2007 : 7:42:42 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Thats good to know, i doubt mine is still up to much.

Finished work at 2.30 today so got some more done, pics when i get back from the supermarket.

got most of one side done! (ish)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 25 Sep 2007 : 7:59:55 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Right, here we go then.

Started on the passenger side.

Cleaned up everything i could and gave it a coat of hamerite. Not the best cahssis paint around but available local and can be painted over rust (once wire wheeled)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/passengerside001.jpg

Now, we have no A pillar, no B pillar and no sill. How the hell do we work out where to weld stuff? A bit of head scratching later and i hatched a plan.

Tack 2 strips to the sill, hold sill in place with door shut and weld strips to pillars

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/passengerside008.jpg

Then open the door, drill 3 holes and bolt the sill to the chassis
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Now we know how far down the pillars need to come.

Trim up and tack B pillar, had to slice it to get the swages to line up
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The i had to take the sill off again and slice the pillar again to get the door gaps right
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Lovely, so now the A pillar, cot it trimmed up and tacked in place after a little fettling
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I then cut the sill off again (i'd tacked it to the pillar), welded in the A pillar closing panel and refitted the sill. To get the door to stop dropping when i opened it i jacked the door higher than i wanted it then welded the A pillar to the sill.
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Did some final welding around the B pillar and were done.

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Just need to grind it all up, make a small piece of front inner wing and make the wing mount area for the back, oh, and then do the other side.

Once ground back ill badlt patch paint the repairs to make it all blend in.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 25 Sep 2007 : 9:07:55 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Ive seen your thread, should be a nice car once its done!

Ill post pics of everything i do, if theres any specific detail pics you want me to take while its apart just let me know.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 8:38:08 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Considering i got all day on the anglia today from 9 till8 (with 2 hours off in the middle) it didnt feel like i got much done today, update anyway.

I got the front passenger inner wing sorted and finished that side apart from the rear wing mount.

Seam sealed it all and gave it a coat of satin hamerite. ill try and blend it in more another day
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I then turned to the drivers side. Got 90% of the rot cut out, took the door off and started repairs to the body mount ect. I also got the top hinge mount repaired. This side was pretty bad but just one boring pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/welded001.jpg

Also, just for fun, i thought i'd have a quick look how she'd look dropped on the stock rims, got to say, it looks damm sweet!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/welded003.jpg

So, this brings a few questions.

What sort of power can the stock axle take?

Or, how can i have decent brakes and stock bolt patern?

Also, is it possible to drop the front of a stock pop 6" ?

Looks like the engine is in the way of zd'ing the chassis.

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Posted - 26 Sep 2007 : 9:35:12 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=700) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=700')) Pop axles are crap (the rear wishbone is bolted to the torque tube which is bolted to the gearbox) and unless you want a lot of cutting and modifying you need to go with a 100E engine as the stock gearbox will mount to it with minimum trouble. The front wont go down 6" on a stock beam as it'll hit the chassis. You could fit a reversed eye spring to go down slightly.

Photoshopped mine a while back and it did look better!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 9:43:50 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Scrap that idea then.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 9:45:06 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) By the way, would i have to get a reverse eye spring made or can you buy them 'off the shelf'?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 9:55:52 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=887) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=887')) Autohausdolby (whats ya real name?) I luv these project threads and your progress is great,

Easiest way to lower it is to probably channel the body as it keeps all your geometry intact, well thats what I did many moons ago,

Keep up the good work!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 9:58:50 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Just seen your pic, thats exactly how it needs to sit!!

Is that totaly imposible stock then?

Surely it will go that low if i Z the chassis but it looks like the engine needs to be further back to do that.

Dont want to go mad yet though cos if i get it sitting like that, then add 15" wheels later on ill have to bring it back up again.

Thats got me thinking thoughhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Are they stock width wings? Rears look wider to me.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:02:55 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129'))
quote: Originally posted by cabby

Autohausdolby (whats ya real name?) I luv these project threads and your progress is great,

Easiest way to lower it is to probably channel the body as it keeps all your geometry intact, well thats what I did many moons ago,

Keep up the good work!

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Real name is Graeme.

I thought today, while ive been welding it all up i might as well have channeled it.

prob is its not registered yet and as it will probably need inspecting it needs to saty stock for now.

Cant wait to get properly stuck into the mechanicals and get it looking how we want it.

looks like im going to have to sell my karmann ghia and buy one of these things for myselfhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Always wanted a model T doctors coupe myself though.

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Posted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:05:49 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=700) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=700')) Yep the can be made....

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Cabby's right that's the best way but still a lot of work. Would love to see it done against a stock pop.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:12:40 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) I think ill end up doing as 3, ill lower it as much as i can while its stock. When the new engine is in its new position and its got its final wheel size on ill z the chassis then ill channel it the last bit if needed.

We want it LOW!

As for the front spring, did you find anywhere to sort it? Sounds like a new one has to be made. Will anywhere that works with leaf springs be able to do it? Did pop browns do them in the end?

Sorry for all the q's.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:13:16 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=887) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=887')) Channelling I found was a peice of *wee wee*, back is dead simple and the front is not difficult either

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:16:21 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) From what ive seen of how these thigns are put together im inclined to agree, looks like it wouldnt be too hard.

Want to lower it as much as possible first though so i can keep as much interior space as possible and to get the COG down as much as i can.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:26:18 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=887) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=887')) Will post some pix of mine, but got to scan them first as it was in the age of prints (no digi camera lol)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:42:44 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=887) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=887')) As promised, these are the one I have scanned all ready, I will scan the ones of the channel but will take a couple of days to sort

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4 inch channel

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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/cabby34/pop9.jpg

And a 2 1/2 inch chop

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Posted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:47:08 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) Back axle won't take a huge amount but mine is fine after my engine mods. I won't be trying to wheelspin or do burnouts though, it'll break!

Put into perspective, an Escort diff the pinion gear is about the size of your fist. The Pop one, make a loop between your thumb and first finger, well that's about the same diameter as the pinion in a Pop diff - it's tiny http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

I broke one doing wheelspins down in the carpark on the stick engine and the axle is a sod to swap out so I don't recommend that.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Sep 2007 : 10:52:52 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Cool pics, they look just right with a 2.5" chop. Think this one will stay stock height though. Is that a modded stock chassis or a custom build?

Thanx for the warning johnny69. I wont abuse it stock then.

im looking forward to some rainy days, stock pop driftinghttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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quote: Originally posted by autohausdolby

Yeah, still after a mirror, ill bring the old head with me.
Could do with a inner door release handle too if you have one.




If it takes a bolt through mirror. With the hole being more of a slot than a round hole.

In the immortal words of Griff Rhys Jones

"This Could Be Your Lucky Day"

Plus have found a pair of internal handles, not sure what they are off, but will bring.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 27 Sep 2007 : 2:31:24 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) sounds promising, we'll try it and see.

Got a few hours in today but no picture progress. Got both front inner wing pannels painted, painted the exposed chassis on the drivers side, refitted the drivers door and spent ages trying to fix the front body mount area. Its not rotted as such, just cracked then gone rusty alowing the door to drop loads.

Its better now but not finished, need to get that sorted before i can do the sill and pillars.

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Posted - 27 Sep 2007 : 8:10:19 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=700) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=700')) That's an awesome bit of tech! How do you expand a reversed eye spring to re-fit it though? The usual expander pushes against either eye.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 27 Sep 2007 : 8:30:44 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=108) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=108')) If it comes out like your photoshop it'll look Badass....like it
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Pop axles are crap (the rear wishbone is bolted to the torque tube which is bolted to the gearbox) and unless you want a lot of cutting and modifying you need to go with a 100E engine as the stock gearbox will mount to it with minimum trouble. The front wont go down 6" on a stock beam as it'll hit the chassis. You could fit a reversed eye spring to go down slightly.



Photoshopped mine a while back and it did look better!



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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 27 Sep 2007 : 8:31:45 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) now that looks easy. I think ill do that next weekhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Ive heard talk of spring expanders. Im new to all this though.

I assume when you put it together the eyes on the spring are too close together, is that right? You have to expand them to refit it all?

Is it like the leaf spring version of spring compressors?

If so, ill also need to know how to get it all back together.

Thanx for the link. That should drop me between 1 and 2 inch yeah? Ill see if i cant sneek a little more somehow too. To be honest ive not had a good look at how it all goes together yet.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 27 Sep 2007 : 8:49:18 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gifhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif will this work on a pop beam?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gifhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif will this work on a pop beam?



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I wouldn't. Pop axles are a bit fragile around the kingpin holes in the first place, I wouldn't attempt heating and bending as due to the thinness the end result would be a bit unpredictable regards finished strength.

If you haven't got the reg number sorted you want to modify it as little as possible before inspection.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 28 Sep 2007 : 3:31:37 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=245) I'm pretty sure Merv Barnett dropped a Pop axle many moons ago.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 01 Oct 2007 : 8:04:39 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Havent worked on the anglia since the last update, been working 7 days a week (apart from a PPC photoshoot on friday) and have been too nackered to work evenings too.

Thought i'd go over tonight and do a little, just to keep the motorvation up. It worked too, im all fired up again.

Spent about an hour and a half.

Got the inner a pillar sorted and welded on the outer A pillar. Bolted the sill on so just the B pillar and final welding on this side left, then arch inner repairs.

Did this the same way as i did the other side. Its nice now the door doesnt try and fall off when you open ithttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Anyhow, just one pic
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No point posting any more as its the same as the other side.

Ill post pics of all the rear wing mount repairs though, they should be fun!!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 02 Oct 2007 : 8:44:39 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=712) Keep posting the photos ,its great to see just what i've got ahead of me only my holes seem bigger!!!!!!!!
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 02 Oct 2007 : 9:04:42 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) got some more done today although i wasted some time helping a friend fix another friends *WORD DELETED*rone xantia thing.

Anyhow, i got the B pillar in and welded it all up properly.

I then turned my attention to the front inner wing. got the rot cut out then painted what i could get to
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Forgive the dodgy patch to the new A pillar, made a mistake on the cuttinghttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/ashamed_125.gif


I had to make a panel for this so made a cardboard template and marked it on the steel


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Cut it out with a 1mm disc, beat it a bit in the vise till i had this

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Its good enough now to tack in and 'tweek' with a hammer till its perfect.

Just need to repair the captive nuts then i can start on the back.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 03 Oct 2007 : 9:03:09 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) the welders owner needed to use it tonight so i turned my attention to cutting out the rear valance corner.

Took of the bumper etc to see what we have, boot floor etc looks nice.
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A bit of grot in the corner and a small hole near the hinge mount.
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Did a bit of digging. Turns out i needed to remove quite alot.

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Started to make and weld in panels for the inner section but no pic yet. Ill take lots of pics as i continue because its quite a tricky area.

I might need some luck for this bithttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 05:22:25 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) i wish i had as much time spare as you do to fix up my rust problems,keep up the good work ;-)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 04 Oct 2007 : 7:11:41 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) SPARE TIME!!!

Im working 7 days a week and only get to play with the anglia for a couple of hours each evening, with one or two early days at work to help out!

You just need to REALY want to get it done.

Having said that i got all day today, but no welding. It does run now thoughhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Dropped, cleaned and flushed the tank etc. Should drive tomorrow night.

Ive got half a day tomorrow and all day sat and sun to play with it so should get lots done over the next few days.

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Posted - 05 Oct 2007 : 11:26:27 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) What did you clean the tank out with?

I'll measure the door openings at lunchtime for you, life has been in the way a bit but I remembered the tape today!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 05 Oct 2007 : 7:13:24 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) door openings are donehttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Cleaned the tank with 50/50 petrol diesel, same im cleaning everything with.

Today we got i cleaned and painted the boot floor above the tank, cleaned out the fuel pump, stripped all the old wiring out, rewired the ignition, got it running again and drove it!!

Drives alright really, engines sweet, clutch is ok, gearchange is superb (were these available with synchro?) brakes are awfull though, new pads and some adjustment needed i think.

Pic to follow

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 05 Oct 2007 : 7:18:25 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif
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It also needs new engine mounts.

We found out today that there the same stud patern as wide 5 VW which means cool 17" wheels are available (for silly amounts of money though)

if i could get good brakes with stock stud patern then theres alsorts of cool wheels available.

Stock stud pattern and good brakes, is that possible?

Were oil filters standard fitment?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 05 Oct 2007 : 7:38:16 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) [quote]Originally posted by autohausdolby

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It's finished already,thats one cool car!
well done!!!!

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 05 Oct 2007 : 7:39:28 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) needs more welding and a rewire but i must say, fenderless is growing on me. Never liked fenderless pops before.

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Posted - 05 Oct 2007 : 7:55:02 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=862) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=862')) You 'Da Man'!

Bet that brought a smile to your face!

Good work.

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Posted - 05 Oct 2007 : 8:06:55 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) with the dull paint and all the crap still on the inner rear wing it looks ace...
...looks like it's been used and abused...proper!

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Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 12:29:26 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=74) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=74')) wheel stud pattern is different.
not by much but its different.
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Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 1:10:51 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=79) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=79')) Seconded Chris, different enough to cause problems.

Good thread and progress shots. See , we don't all bite over here on the dark side.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 06 Oct 2007 : 7:57:30 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) yeah, we tried today, nothing wobble bolts wouldnt fix though.

Spent the day gathering parts and making things work, like locks etc, so no progress pics.

More next week though...

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 08 Oct 2007 : 8:49:08 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) right, some more progress made this evening. Just got 2 hours ish in.

Made the repairs to the corner of the boot floor.

My metal shaping skills/tools are lacking so i did the best i could.

Bit embarassed about this pic, lots of pie cutting going on as i couldnt shrink/stretch the metal.

Its a complex shape, but its all fresh metal now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/valance001.jpg

I had to slice up the repair panel as there was no way on earth it was ever going to fit! Sliced it up like this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/valance002.jpg

I then tacked it on, bending as i went. Once tacked i made the piece for below the hinge and welded it all up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/valance003.jpg

Its not heat distorted, it was all dented up origionaly. I knocked it out a little but didnt try too hard. Im not opposed to dents on this carhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Stuck this little patch in too. From these two pics you can see whats left to do
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Whats your opinion on the best way to tackle this? I plan on cutting the whole area out from the very edge, where the exposed bodywork meets the wing mount area. Should i do it in sections though? If i cut it all out will things get floppy?

Not alot of welding left now.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_6.gifPosted - 08 Oct 2007 : 8:57:27 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3365) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3365')) Come along way in a short time been following your pop makes a good read keep the pics coming
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Posted - 08 Oct 2007 : 9:15:56 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=478) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=478')) Shortish strips a bit at a time, if u cut it all out u will strugle to maintain the same gap, theres pics on my webshots when i did mine, but alas i'm in work and have no link to it !

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 08 Oct 2007 : 9:33:04 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Thats what i thought. I guess ill do it in 3 or 4 sections then.

Thanx.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 11 Oct 2007 : 8:56:07 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) ooo thats tempting
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/arch008.jpg

If it was my car i'd run it, but the extra sideways force on the wheel studs cant be good and as its for the missus i wont take the risk.

I have a plan thoughhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

They will need the rims moving on the centers if theres any chance of getting a decent tyre on them but as i plan on getting wider ones anyway ill deal with this later
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Got a section of the rear inner wing done
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and the other end
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just the center and the captive nuts to sort, and a little at the bottom.

heres what it looks like from the inside, theres a lip spot welded to the inner wind to mount the interior cards too. Theres lots of super flamable stuff in there so it all needs to come out before you weld.
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_11.gifPosted - 12 Oct 2007 : 6:38:59 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=258) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=258')) Brilliant progress mate, I wouldn't be embaressed if I where you, you are embarrising a lot of us, me for sure. The pie cutting is the way to go, and the short strips in the wheel arches, wisbech did mine, and they did pie cuts, and small strips as you did.
So keep up the good work, your enthusiasm is catching,
Way to go mate,
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 12 Oct 2007 : 7:53:02 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) thats good to know, if its good enough for them its good enough for me.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 12 Oct 2007 : 8:01:20 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Ok, finished half day today so spent the afternoon on the anglia.

I got all the rear lip cut out and welded. Took a while getting all the pieces right. Couldnt understand why it was taking so long till i finished and realised how much welding there is!
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I can here you all screeming at the screen, wondering whats happened to the holes left in the front inner wing?

Have i forgotten them?
Cant i be bothered?
Why havent i finished one section before doing another?

Well, fret no more, its done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/lip003.jpg

This side just needs some captive nuts, grinding back and painting now. Just one rear arch to do. Then its onto trying to repair the wings as it will run stock temporarily before it gets de-fenderd.

Was sitting there having a fag, looked up and liked the view!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/lip002.jpg

The anglia obviously, mats track day MK1 golf project (got it running todayhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif) and my turbo volkswagen sitting outside.

Life can be OK at times.

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Posted - 12 Oct 2007 : 11:25:16 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=334) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=334')) Some nice work there, you dont hang about, welding those rear arches is a bitch, eh?
A tip on the door cards in the rear wings, if you remove those rusty lips, and fot new ones outwards about 3/4"-1" (towards car centre) then the door cards fit a lot better. (try cards to see where they fit "naturally")

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 12 Oct 2007 : 11:41:54 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) A bit late now, i guess i could cut them out though.

They actualy werent rusty at all! Just the inner arch area was, even where the arch had rotted away past the panel lip.

Rear arches were a bitch, especialy where the shape shages in the center. I wonder whether i should have just tubbed it. Not sure what it will need in that department yet though. Give it a few months and ill probably be cutting all that out againhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 09:16:42 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) just a thought,why do all the work to the wings/inner wings if its gonna be fenderless anyway?
would save yourself alot of time??


great progress by the way ;-)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 13 Oct 2007 : 10:43:04 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) because its not registered yet so needs to be stock for a while.

Also, when it is fenderless, i want it to look stock with the wings removed i dont want it smoothed.

Fenderless was for weight reduction, i want to build it old school looking so no smoothing etc will be done.

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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 6:42:20 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) cool ;-)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 13 Oct 2007 : 9:41:52 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) I got over the workshop about 12 today to find a friend dressing back the welds for mehttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Anyhow, got a few things done today.
first off i spent ages getting the alternator to fit. managed to get the stock pulley on and modded the stock mounts but now need a longer fanbelt, no biggy.
*wee-wee*er was though, when trying to fit the belt i mangled the fan into the rad and now it has a very small leak. Im anoyed as its the origional rad and i want to keep it. Might try some rad weld as its only a slight weep. Whats the stock core? Seems to be ally with copper fins?

Oh well. No pics but ill take some tomorrow.

I then finished dressing the welds, they came up nice. Didnt even have to go back and weld and missed bitshttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif, no holes at all!
I then seam sealed them all and gave it a coat of paint. Still need to do the captive nuts and waxoil the hell out of it. Just one rear arch and the wings left, then wiring. Im looking forward to that.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/finished002-1.jpg
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Looks reasonable factory too, im happy with it anyway.


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Posted - 14 Oct 2007 : 07:01:04 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) stock rad will be copper/brass.
here's some advice i received about original rads (from a very good source) my anglia is running a rover v8 and i wanted to know if a 'stock' pop rad would cool it,hope it's of some help...

you need to make sure that the core fitted is the same spec as an original Pop rad,not a core to suit a Pop rad.The difference is that the original spec is overboard for a Pop hence why it will cool a much bigger engine (Pops were thermosyphon with no water pump).A modern spec rad will JUST about cool a Pop lump.Original spec is about a 3 row GOT rad (fins run across the core rather than zig zag up and down).A replacement PAC core (zig zag) is fine PROVIDED they know they have to get the equivalent to the original Pop core cooling.Another tip on moving pipes, make sure they are opposite corners as directly above one another will lose cooling efficiency.Plus get your hoses before having the pipes fitted as it will be easier than the other way round.The rad pipes will always be a different size to the engine as they are used to create a restriction which aids cooling.

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Posted - 14 Oct 2007 : 08:34:44 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=79) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=79')) NO!!!!! Don't use rad seal it WILL choke the rad if it isn't already with age. For a proper repair it needs removing flow testing , pressure testing and then soldering ( no stronger heat ) to repair. If you want to perform a temporary repair in situ and yje damaged pipe is easy to reach then drain out the water.Crimp the area that is damaged flat with pliers , thin nose are usually best not to make a mess of the area. Clean the crap of with a small wore brush or similar attachment on a Dremel type tool. Use a Super Steel or similar 2 pack Epoxy material ( not the Plastic padding stuff which is more or less just filler) and allow to set fully before refilling.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 14 Oct 2007 : 10:41:00 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129'))
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NO!!!!! Don't use rad seal it WILL choke the rad if it isn't already with age. For a proper repair it needs removing flow testing , pressure testing and then soldering ( no stronger heat ) to repair. If you want to perform a temporary repair in situ and yje damaged pipe is easy to reach then drain out the water.Crimp the area that is damaged flat with pliers , thin nose are usually best not to make a mess of the area. Clean the crap of with a small wore brush or similar attachment on a Dremel type tool. Use a Super Steel or similar 2 pack Epoxy material ( not the Plastic padding stuff which is more or less just filler) and allow to set fully before refilling.


Wise words, ill do that then.

Im not 100% sure its an origional rad core. Ill take a pic today and post it up to make sure.

Its only a slight weep and will be hard to find. After about 4 hours the water still hadnt reached the floor. It wasnt running though.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 14 Oct 2007 : 7:12:12 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Heres some more for you pic pervs.

First off, the alternator.

Its a Lucas MK2 escort item. Pulley fits (ish)

Needed to add some washers under the pulley and gring the face of the alternator a little. I then had to trim back the bosses for the fan to clear the pulley nut. Eventually it all fitted together.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/Rad001.jpg

To mount it i just chopped up the origional brackets and welded them together in the right place
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/Rad002.jpg

Just need a slightly longer belt now.

Whislt trying to fit it i damaged the rad as mentione earlier. Its still leaking but water still hasnt reached the floor, it really is a small weep. Will still need fixing though.

From this pic can you tell if its a stock origional rad?

Screwdriver points to the damaged area.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/Rad003.jpg

And just to break the monotony, my hotwheels collection.
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Yup, G.O.T alright old real original with heavy coat of solder over the tubes when finished....." they don't make themm like that anymore " LOL The leak will be small til it gets warm.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 14 Oct 2007 : 7:36:17 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) G.O.T??

I thought it would be origional. Heavy coat of solder will be why the tubes are silver when you scratch them, that was confusing me as i figured theres no way its ally tubedhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

Ill solder it then. I know the leak will get worse when it runs, should i run it up to temp before i repair it just to let it get as bad as its going to, or should i repair it first?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 15 Oct 2007 : 07:41:59 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500'))
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G.O.T??





Original spec is about a 3 row GOT rad (fins run across the core rather than zig zag up and down).

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Posted - 15 Oct 2007 : 08:20:16 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=79) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=79')) Don't know if you have soldering experience but it will require a light flame not an iron to generate enough heat.Oxy will be too strong, plubers blowtorch and make sure the area is clean or the solder won't adhere properly.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 15 Oct 2007 : 5:30:06 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Yeah, its all cool, i make jewelery too so plenty of soldering experience/tools.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 15 Oct 2007 : 5:37:42 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=862) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=862'))
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i make jewelery too


You do know that you just admitted that to the WWW.....LOL

That's almost as good as finding out that 'Benz Boy' designed ladies shoes!!!!

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Posted - 15 Oct 2007 : 5:38:34 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=334) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=334')) You could cheat a bit and lay a peice of steel or similar over rad, with a 1.5" hole where the leak is, keep the heat away from the rest of the rad.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 15 Oct 2007 : 5:49:06 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129'))
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quote: Originally posted by autohausdolby

i make jewelery too


You do know that you just admitted that to the WWW.....LOL

That's almost as good as finding out that 'Benz Boy' designed ladies shoes!!!!


Yeah, but i make good jewelery, out of silver/gold etc.
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What can i say, im good with my hands........

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 15 Oct 2007 : 5:50:24 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129'))
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You could cheat a bit and lay a peice of steel or similar over rad, with a 1.5" hole where the leak is, keep the heat away from the rest of the rad.


I have a blow torch with a very small pin point flame so should be ok.

Ill post pics of what happens, good or bad.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 16 Oct 2007 : 9:50:04 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) Not much of an update, got over tomight and just fiddled.
I took the rest of the interior out ready for the last bit of welding, got the right side on stands, refitted the wiper motro/bool lid and new seal, smoked alot of fags then cut out a bit of rot.

Bigger hole than i thoughthttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif
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Cant get back over till thursday night so updates then.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 18 Oct 2007 : 7:02:09 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=2129) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=2129')) repaired and painted inside
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Outside.

i cut the panel, tacked it, then beat it to shape with a big round faced wooden mallet.

its good enough for me.
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Oct 2007 : 7:41:31 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) For those that dont know, this is my new username. I was posting using a friends registration for a while till i got mine sorted (thanx folks)

Anyhow, ive not updated for a while as i figured you were all getting a bit bored.

So, heres how she is as of tonight.


Other rear arch got done the other day
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I also eventualy fixed the rad leak, after about 10 attempts!

Then started on the front wings
Lots of grot to cut out and replace
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/frontdone004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/frontdone001.jpg

other side wasnt so bad. A qick coat over the new bare metal. It was still wet and shiny when i took this but it blends in alot more in real life
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/frontdone002.jpg

Also, picked up an accessory heater from a guy at the donny show
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/frontdone003.jpg
Just need to get a vent for the bulkhead, works great!


One front wing fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/frontdone006.jpg

Front all back together
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/frontdone007.jpg

Ill take more pics of the process of doing the rears as there REALLY bad. I think they will be more repair panels than origional steel when done!

Once there sorted just a rewire and new tyres and she can be MOT'dhttp://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Oct 2007 : 7:54:50 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=569) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=569')) well done that man.

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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 8:15:45 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=74) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=74')) excellent work.

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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 8:47:39 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=862) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=862')) Graeme that is coming along very nicely. Good work.

Regards people getting bored....No. This is one of those threads that I always check for an update, and am annoyed when there isn't one.....LOL

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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 9:36:30 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) yep i'll second that Klunk,i first saw the car on ebay and cant wait to see it hit the street again......



.....hopefully with those rear wings left on the garage floor! ;-)


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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 10:05:37 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=74) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=74')) ".....hopefully with those rear wings left on the garage floor! ;-)"

only if fronts are off!!!


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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 26 Oct 2007 : 10:44:33 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) All in good time.

It will stay fendered till the big refit.

I wont run it fenderless till i can move the axles.

It might even stay fendered, after all, it will be daily driven.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 27 Oct 2007 : 08:16:15 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=79) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=79'))
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quote: Originally posted by autohausdolby



G.O.T??








Original spec is about a 3 row GOT rad (fins run across the core rather than zig zag up and down).


Glad to see you are taking notes!http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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Posted - 27 Oct 2007 : 08:30:43 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) Always willing to learn Kev,and this thread is the reason i finally got out the welder to start learning how to weld!

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Posted - 27 Oct 2007 : 08:37:37 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=79) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=79')) Well that's what you call an inspirational thread then.Anyone else being fired up?

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Posted - 27 Oct 2007 : 09:46:28 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=74) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=74')) nope.
still sit here with a knackered back. so much to do, cannot do
*flip* all. been of week and half, bored *WORD DELETED*less, cannot get pop home.
sorry for sounding of.
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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 27 Oct 2007 : 11:23:03 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) I feel you (back) pain.

Mines knackered too. It goes every now and then, when it does it hurts for weeks till it sorts itself out.

Sometimes i physically cant get out of bed!

Glad ive inspired someone to learn to weld.

Its easy realy, its only hard if your welders cr*p.

The one im using only works semi consitently and even then you have to pulse the trigger contantly. One second you have perfect penetration, a couple of second later its either sitting up or blowing through.

Does lovely tacks though.

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Posted - 27 Oct 2007 : 11:52:02 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) hi Graeme,
iv'e had the welder for a while (borrowed from a mate) its only a little Sealey mig,but will make do for learning and spot welding stuff.i've only had a 15 minute trial and error go so far,but already loving blasting stuff! i even managed to weld two bits together and they were solid! ;-)
i dont know why i left it so long,life i guess.

Chris,im no stranger to back pain either,so get better soon ;-)


ps.thanks for the inspiration Graeme ;-)

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Posted - 27 Oct 2007 : 3:24:09 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=79) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=79')) The back problems don't get easier as you get older. For non medicine type relief Devils Claw is good ( not good enough for me unfortunately ) and a TENS machine can be helpful.Best tip is to try to keep moving IF possible, save syou seizing.

Chris, my 'best' was 3 months unable to move, back had gone into spasm and my leg was 'cramped under' 6 inches short of the ground !

I've found building cars is the best way to maintain mobility ;-))

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 29 Oct 2007 : 8:07:47 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) Got on with some rear wing action today

Was a bit tricky but got there in the end.

Started by replacing as much of the lip as need be.

Turned out to be pretty much all of it
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Then had a look to see what was left of the front
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/rearwing012.jpg

It was also twisted and bent so had no idea where the metal should be.

Scratched my head for a while then figured if i cant take a template of the wing ill have to take one off the car.
Made a template for the mounting flange, cut it out of stel and tacked it on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/rearwing016.jpg

Then cut out the rest of the rot and let in new steel.

This part isnt too hot, but when ground back, a little panel beating and it will be no worse than the rest of the wing.


I nearly left the rust hole but its a fail these days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/rearwing013.jpg

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Posted - 30 Oct 2007 : 2:14:36 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) Great thread, really enjoying reading this http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile.gif

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Posted - 30 Oct 2007 : 3:41:17 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=151) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=151')) Well I've only just picked up this thread and just read it from begining to end. Very interesting, and well written, and has just provided me with an interesting and informative hour on an otherwise dull afternoon. Thanks.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 30 Oct 2007 : 10:41:36 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) Not much today, ground back the rear wing, sorted the captive nuts, a bit of paint where needed and some wing beading.

Fitted one of the 5.25/5.50/17 tyres, it clears the chassis but only just! some small spacers needed i think. Look good though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/tyre-1.jpg

I fitted the other rear tyre too but the tube blew, not sure if thast because its 50 years old or because it was a 4.50 tube.

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 02 Nov 2007 : 8:32:01 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) Some more progress to report, the body/welding is finaly done!!
Just rewiring and refitting the interior now.

Found out today the fuel gueage is kippered (i think) so i either need a new one or try and bodge a bug one into the origional case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/done001.jpg

Boot is back together, looks th same as when i opended it!
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Window vents back on, but they aint staying.
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Its odd, all this work and it looks the same! Its a bit disshartening even though thats exactly what i wanted to achieve.

Odd feelings.

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Posted - 03 Nov 2007 : 08:49:31 AM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500')) well done graeme,you know its all worth it,she looks great!!

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Posted - 03 Nov 2007 : 9:08:55 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1184) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1184')) Nice one!

A few pointers. My fuel gauge wasn't working when I got the car. I happened to take the sender out the tank and it was seized up with all/steel corrosion. Once I got it free with a bit of WD40 it works a treat.

You asked on another thread what the top speed would be if you upped to a 4.4 rear end. Stock is 5.5 and "top speed" is 61mph by the book so mathematically that takes it up to 76mph. Realistically mine now does over 70 on the stock gearing so you should be able to hit nearly 90 flat out.

Dare you to try it though http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_smile_big.gif

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 03 Nov 2007 : 9:13:46 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) Im hoping the bigger rear tyres will up the top end a bit once its got more power.

The sender was seized solid but i free'd it all off, its the guage thats wrong.

If i shirt the sender signal to earth the needle only move about 3mm. It does that no matter what i try.

Any ideas?

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 03 Nov 2007 : 9:34:40 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=1500) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=1500'))
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Any ideas?



phone pop browns monday morning and see if he has a new one ;-)

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http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_mi_1.gifPosted - 03 Nov 2007 : 10:46:27 PM http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_profile.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=3379) http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/images/icon_email.gif (javascript:openWindow('pop_mail.asp?id=3379')) I will, just to get a price.

Im sure ive one somewhere i could mod to fit in the pop housing though.

[49anglia]

WOW, its strange looking back through this, this was the first time.

Didnt realise how far i'd come.

Anyhow, no more progress pics. Since the lst update ive sorted the rear window seals bu spreading sealer on the inside so they still look tatty from the outside but should now be watertight.

I also cleaned and refitted all the interior.

I got some new wheel bearings for the front, did them and cleaned/adjusted all the brakes.

Ive started the rewire, so far everything up to the fuse box is done, just fusebox to lights etc left to do tomorrow.

I think i also need a new fuel pump diaphram (sp). I keeps getting hard to start. Ive only put the odd fuel can in it but its not been run much so either the pump is weak, its using LOTS of petrol or its leaking (no evidence of that)

Still not sorted the fuel guage:rolleyes:

Ill take some more pics tomorrow.

[49anglia]

pitiful excuse for an update.

Got all the headlight wiring done, one even works:D

Then had to go parts buying.

Got a new Oil filter, fuel pump rebuild kit and a fuel guage.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/stuff002.jpg

just need to work out how to rig up an oil pressure switch for a warning light.

I guess a t piece where the line for the oil filter leaves the block, but its all going to be wierd threads isnt it?

Was going to use a beetle switch for ease, but then its wierd threads on 2 ends and normal thread on the center section.

Am i going to have to get a t piece made?


Also, back to electrics, i need to hide the fuse box and the relays. I also needed somewhere to mound the idiot lights.
A short trip to a local old tat shop netted me this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/GraemeVW/stuff004.jpg

All the above will go in the box and the box will sit on the parcel shelf under the dash.

[49anglia]

My fuel pump is the type with the brass gorze and the bakerlite disc valves, ive been told this kit should fit and replace the old valves, can anyone confirm this before i pull everything apart?

[chris]

any news on the old pop then Graeme?

[49anglia]

Wow its been a while!

Its taken till now to get this car registered with the DVLA and the idiots got the date of manufacture wrong:rolleyes:

Going for its MOT next week, should pass, then just some jet washing and some fettling and hopefully we can drive it to hemsby for our wedding in may:)

Then, get it lower, tweek some more and hit the dirt oval at hayride in august!

[Klunk]

Welcome back mate, I was starting to get worried!

[british tin]

best of luck with the mot m8, great to see it all coming together

[Jonny69]

Then, get it lower, tweek some more and hit the dirt oval at hayride in august!
I'll see you on the track then, c'mon!!! :cool:

[49anglia]

Thanks to jonny69's advice it now runs and stops properly.
Off for its test tomorrow, then insure/tax.

Fingers crossed :)

Oh, and yeah, see you on the dirt!

[49anglia]

been on the road a week and done 400 mile :)

All has been well too, time to start throwing goodies at it.

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