My build

[langysrodshop]

Looks good Marcel but you will have to key it all before overcoating, If you had decided on colour you could of gone wet on wet which would of saved you a lot of work :(

[the maxster]

Thanks Dennis, yes very pleased with how its turned out. I just need a carb plate adapter to finish it off.

Thanks Steve. I haven't a clue as yet what colour it will end up. I did it more to seal it as it may be a while before I do sort it out and again thanks for the tips

[langysrodshop]

Thanks Dennis, yes very pleased with how its turned out. I just need a carb plate adapter to finish it off.

Thanks Steve. I haven't a clue as yet what colour it will end up. I did it more to seal it as it may be a while before I do sort it out and again thanks for the tips


Gold flake :cool::yes:

[the maxster]

I was thinking of a flake and gold or a green were at the top of the list although I know green has been done a few times now I haven't seen a gold one. Then again that maybe a good reason to do it??

[v8pop]

Engine looks a beast Marcel, especially that inlet mate. Keep them photos coming.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

Cheers Tim, I'm really pleased with it, i can't wait to hear it run!

[Blackpopracing]

Gold with satin black rockers would look nice.

[the maxster]

I took the grill and whats left of the inner wings back to bare metal and resprayed them with epoxy primer. As a novice with a gun I found it easy to apply and is giving me the confidence to apply my own top coat when the time comes

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_1777_zps621b032b.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_1777_zps621b032b.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_1779_zpsc7cac1b2.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_1779_zpsc7cac1b2.jpg.html)

I will be taking the wings and floor panels back to bare metal also to recoat them with the epoxy but the rest of the body will have to stay as is, as it's too big a job now as all the repairs and filling has been done.

[the maxster]

Hi Mark, yes I'm definately warming to the gold but the rockers are all done in antique grey/black powder coat with the enameled writing which I like so they will stay as is

[Rover V8]

Hi Marcel,

Just spent some time checking out the progress and great work you have done since I looked, been a while :mad: looking real good, loving the motor, keep up the good work,

Cheers,
Mike C.

[the maxster]

Cheers Mike
its been slow as of late as had a little holiday and I now need to catch up with some jobs around the house. I have a few things coming up soon so will post more when the time comes.
Marcel

[the maxster]

Just a bit of an update as not much happening at the moment as waiting for some parts to arrive.
The drivers door hinges were knackered and very sloppy. luckily while visiting Paul (Morris 460) a little while back he gave me some redundant hinges he had. I had the bits to replace the bottom but not the right handed one for the top, so I drilled both sides of the hinge out fitted a helicoil to the bottom hole. Then took an 8mm sheeting bolt, rounded off under the head, took the head size down with a file then finished it off in the drill stand. I then wound the bolt through the hinge and turned it all the way down, cut off the excess, welded the hinge back in and hey presto it works at treat which is good as I've been struggling to get hold of replacement hinges.
http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3194_zpsa145d0c0.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3194_zpsa145d0c0.jpg.html)

[the maxster]

I bought a classic mini wiper and an extra long rack wire (not sure what its off).I cut off the swaged ends of the original metal rack sheath and using some 10mm plastic tubing made up a flexible sheath. I then made up a bracket to mount the wiper motor behind the dash. I then fed the rack up the windscreen post so that the original top mount for the wiper could be used. Due to the length of the rack I have enough to fit a second wiper if I think its needed.
http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3180_zps7d2053d3.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3180_zps7d2053d3.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3181_zps9a451063.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3181_zps9a451063.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3192_zpsd58bfce5.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3192_zpsd58bfce5.jpg.html)

I also made this up

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3182_zpsbcef7923.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3182_zpsbcef7923.jpg.html)

Which when a piece of sheet is sandwiched between them like this,

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3183_zps6dc382d5.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3183_zps6dc382d5.jpg.html)


Makes this,

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3185_zps89a5caf9.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3185_zps89a5caf9.jpg.html)

When the same is done on the front wings gives a nice recess for my front indicators like this

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3186_zps98335a44.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3186_zps98335a44.jpg.html)

with a bit of work with the drill and file it fits a treat!

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3188_zps786f36c3.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3188_zps786f36c3.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3196_zps478c693a.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3196_zps478c693a.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3190_zps156c5cf3.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3190_zps156c5cf3.jpg.html)

Just the other side to do when I get some time

[53pop]

nice to see you back and posting the updates thats a nice touch with the indicators see the panels are getting there aswell keep the updates coming

[langysrodshop]

Nice job Marcel, do those lamps take a 21 watt bulb then ?

[the maxster]

Cheers Allan, its good to be doing something again.

Hi Steve, I don't know Steve they are side repeaters from a C max. I'm not sure but I would imagine the originals are about 5 watts not sure if they come in a higher rating? if there's an issue with the brightness I could look at converting them to LED may be.

[yjohnb]

Really nice work on the wiper and the front lights, thats a cracking little tool you made for the job

[Blackpopracing]

Good to see an update Marcel, I see you copied my trick on the hinge tops :yes:
I like the recesses for the indicators, legally they have to be 21w but many people have side repeaters fitted. High output LED's would be a safer option though.

[Rover V8]

Hi Marcel,

Good to have you back, great work mate, liking it all as usual, but the indicator tool is real good, makes a lot of sense, but most wouldn't have thought of that, keep at it, summers just around the corner,

Cheers,
Mike C.

[the maxster]

Thanks all, As I said it's good to be doing something again. its good to have people like Steve around as I hadn't given the rating a thought. I think LEDs should be easy enough to sort out, if not I could easily convert the back to take 21 watt and just use the lens as I like the shape and size. It will also give me something else to work on! Yes Mark I must own up, its a pure copy of yours but I do think it really tidies them up.

[mike noble]

Thanks all, As I said it's good to be doing something again. its good to have people like Steve around as I hadn't given the rating a thought. I think LEDs should be easy enough to sort out, if not I could easily convert the back to take 21 watt and just use the lens as I like the shape and size. It will also give me something else to work on! Yes Mark I must own up, its a pure copy of yours but I do think it really tidies them up.
recess for indicators look great,some people hide a higher wattage lamp out of site, therefore the bi-metal in the flasher still works with the lower wattage indicator lamps, front indicators are not "as " important for others to see as rears imho,

[mygasser]

if you go with leds (or even with the stock side repeater bulbs) you'll need an led flasher unit. they don't care about bulb wattages and still flash at the same rate regardless. only a couple of quid on ebay (from china), i've used loads with good success (i usually buy about 5 or 6 at a time to save postage costs).

[mike noble]

if you go with leds (or even with the stock side repeater bulbs) you'll need an led flasher unit. they don't care about bulb wattages and still flash at the same rate regardless. only a couple of quid on ebay (from china), i've used loads with good success (i usually buy about 5 or 6 at a time to save postage costs).
god i'm out of touch !! LEDs whatever next??

[mygasser]

god i'm out of touch !! LEDs whatever next??
i use these flasher units on most older cars regardless of whether they have stock wattage bulbs. i find the constant flasher rate to be safer for plebs not used to our cars.

[the maxster]

Thanks Mike, Adam, you learn something new every day. Not sure of which way to go as yet? I'll see whats available as don't know much about LEDs as I'm "old school" (by design not choice!!)

[v8pop]

Nice to see an up-date Marcel, that's a cracking little tool for recessing the indicators mate, simple to make and endless possibilities, thanks for sharing.

Cheers. Tim W.

[Blackpopracing]

I forsee Tim's build featuring a recessed section in the future ;) :yes:

[langysrodshop]

Thanks all, As I said it's good to be doing something again. its good to have people like Steve around as I hadn't given the rating a thought. I think LEDs should be easy enough to sort out, if not I could easily convert the back to take 21 watt and just use the lens as I like the shape and size. It will also give me something else to work on! Yes Mark I must own up, its a pure copy of yours but I do think it really tidies them up.

Marcel I only asked as didn't want you to get it all done and then mention it !!!

[Russ]

marcel just drill out the back of the lamp and glue in a 21 watt bulb holder further back

[v8pop]

I forsee Tim's build featuring a recessed section in the future ;) :yes:

Mmmm, just thinking....

Cheers. Tim W.

[Morris460]

Nice work Marcel. Glad the hinges were of use.

[the maxster]

Cheers Tim, Russ,
it will be easy to sort something out.

Thanks Steve, not a problem mate I'm glad you mentioned it as I would sooner be put on the right track than to find out something isn't feasible further down the line. having the knowledge available to us novices on the forum makes a lot of difference as to how our projects turn out
Paul hinges were a godsend mate. i'll have to pop in to see how your getting on with the pick up.

[the maxster]

I decided to tackle the problem of my gearbox mount as I couldn't use the poly ones I had as the engine is mounted on hockey pucks.
I made up the crossmember http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3207_zps949d592a.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3207_zps949d592a.jpg.html)


http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3206_zps0edf2a28.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3206_zps0edf2a28.jpg.html)

Then took a matching puck to the fronts and cut it to fit.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3208_zps49e2f78d.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3208_zps49e2f78d.jpg.html)

it then fits in like this. As soon as I get a chance I will measure up and make the chassis brackets ready to be installed when the engine is ready. Hopefully by using the same puck and sandwiching them as the fronts I won't have any issues.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3209_zps27a78605.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3209_zps27a78605.jpg.html)

[v8pop]

Nice tidy result there Marcel, keep it coming mate.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

cheers Tim, I'm starting to get a few thing sorted now so will have some more updates soon

[Rover V8]

Hi Marcel,

Great work, it does feel good to be productive doesn't it :thumbs_up_smiley: keep the updates coming, they spur us all on, especially when it's cold and dark outside,

Cheers,
Mike C.

[RIPsnorter]

Thanks Mike, Adam, you learn something new every day. Not sure of which way to go as yet? I'll see whats available as don't know much about LEDs as I'm "old school" (by design not choice!!)

If you (or anyone else) is interested, this guy does LED lights for cars.
He doesn't have a website yet so I can only link this........

http://www.mocgb.net/forums/showthread.php?58290-BrightLightCustoms-LED-Lighting-and-Bespoke-Accessories

...and some videos of his work......

http://www.mocgb.net/forums/showthread.php?44990-67-68-Tail-lights-with-Amber-Indicator&highlight=led+tail+lights

[the maxster]

Hi Mike, it certainly does and it is certainly getting cold out there. I can cope with the dark I just turn the light on but getting the garage warm is a different story. I'll take my hat off to all those guys working outside on their pride and joy.
Cheers Nigel, excellent link, very interesting stuff.

[mike noble]

Hi Mike, it certainly does and it is certainly getting cold out there. I can cope with the dark I just turn the light on but getting the garage warm is a different story. I'll take my hat off to all those guys working outside on their pride and joy.
Cheers Nigel, excellent link, very interesting stuff.
diesel burner heater and lots of layers........... summers coming!!

[the maxster]

sounds like a good idea Mike, i must invest in something better than my little fan heater.

[the maxster]

I've decided to try and convert the front indicators to 21w as apposed to 5w. I got a small electrical enclosure and made up a bracket to attach it to the wing. After a bit of work ended up with these.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3211_zpsa6fa251e.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3211_zpsa6fa251e.jpg.html)

I made up the holder from a trailer unit

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3217_zps1fcc31b5.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3217_zps1fcc31b5.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3212_zps63ed77f2.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3212_zps63ed77f2.jpg.html)

I will seal it up with some neoprene seal to keep the box water tight.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3214_zps87ba8940.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3214_zps87ba8940.jpg.html)

When fitted the bulb sits pretty much central.
A small mod to the back of the indicator unit and it all fits lovely. I may fit a piece of bright stainless to act as a reflector.
http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3215_zpsc0907a3c.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3215_zpsc0907a3c.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3216_zps687da925.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3216_zps687da925.jpg.html)

[mygasser]

a smear of silicon wouldn't hurt either for a permanent seal. still easy to remove for any bulb changes too. keep up the good work.

[mike noble]

plus, drill a couple of drain holes in ya box.

[Morris460]

Nice conversion Marcel. I have some thin polished stainless if you want some (more skip diving booty:D)

[v8pop]

Cracking job that Marcel, a right result there mate. Keep it coming.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

Thanks all for the comments and the tips have been taken on board. I just need to sort out the other one now. Yes please Paul if you have some to spare, I'll call in at some time to see you.

[Morris460]

Any time Marcel, as you know. Call first though, I'm all over the place at the moment. I have plenty spare. Just picked up some more angle, flat and 40mm dia bar!

[the maxster]

Yeah will do Paul and thanks

[the maxster]

I decided to tackle the throttle linkages on the carbs. As there would be very little out there I had ago at making them myself. I didn't want anything that looked to modern as trying to keep with the era of the hemi so I came up with this

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3313_zpsdb752059.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3313_zpsdb752059.jpg.html)


http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3316_zps5626ba34.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3316_zps5626ba34.jpg.html)

it all seems to work ok so now I just need to sort out the throttle cable and link

[yjohnb]

Now thats swish, liking that linkage setup:thumbs_up_smiley:

[Morris460]

Crackin' mate:thumbs_up_smiley:

[v8pop]

Nice linkage Marcell, it's not progressive is it?

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

Thanks for the comments lads, I hope it works as good as it looks! Its not progressive as it seamed a bit more complicated to get it set right. I will be replacing all the cap heads for button heads in the future. I also have some PTFE bushes and spacers that I will fit in place of the washers between the various linkages for a smoother action. Apart from the return spring its all done
Cheers
Marcel

[Brizey]

Nice linkage Marcell, it's not progressive is it? Cheers. Tim W.

Marcell`s carbs have vacuum secondary bores Tim. By linking the 2 primary bores on each carb, as Marcell has done, he is effectively running the 2 carbs as 1 four barrel carb (2 bores off each carb = 1 four barrel carb), until he floors the throttle hard at which point the vacuum secondaries open and all 8 bores come into play....at which point his car is off like a scalded cat. With this setup Marcell should get good mileage and good performance, the best of both worlds! :thumbsup2:.
Neat linkage Marcell :thumbs_up_smiley:...

[the maxster]

Good explanation, Cheers Brizey

[v8pop]

Good explanation, Cheers Brizey

Aye, thanks for that Brian.

Cheers. Tim W.

[Rover V8]

Hi Marcel,

Great work mate, loving the linkages, they look wicked, keep up the good work,

Cheers,
Mike C.

[the maxster]

Cheers Mike, I didn't realize polishing stainless was so therapeutic!
I'm almost finished on the engine with just the ignition to sort really. I've got a front pulley and auto shifter on order so I can do the alternator mount next and then start looking at the gearbox.

[the maxster]

After a quick measure up once the manifold and carbs were mounted it was evident that the rear carb would foul the bulkhead. So I made up a recess and welded it in. Picture shows it with some filler that just needs sanded back to give a good finish. I got a shifter from the states but didn't like the brushed ali finish of the cover. So I've painted it in satin black which matches the handbrake finish, well it will when i take the rubber off it. I am looking for a ball handle with 1/2" unf thread if anyone has one as the "T" handle fitted is for left hand drive. I will be mounting some of the switches on the stainless mount as the shiifter is fitted over to the left of it which can't be seen in the photos. I will need to sort out a neat port for the cable to enter the tunnel next as apposed to just a hole.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3398_zpsb1c840e5.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3398_zpsb1c840e5.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3399_zpsb1f4d891.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3399_zpsb1f4d891.jpg.html)
Cheers
Marcel

[mygasser]

neat shifter and handbrake brackets marcel. :thumbs_up_smiley:

[Brizey]

Some good work going on there Marcel!.

[v8pop]

Nice tidy job ther Marcel, brackets look good too.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

thanks for the comments lads. I've not been to active lately as I've been struggling with an old back injury over the last few months but I'm in hospital tomorrow to have five Cortisone injections in my lower spine so hopefully I'll be pain free afterwards. I haven't been able to bend or twist and I do need to get the engine and gearbox back in the car to finish off the exhausts and a few other bits so looking forward to getting on with things

[the maxster]

I took advantage of the good weather today to get the engine and gearbox back in the car to redo the gear box chassis and exhaust mounting brackets. The cut out in the scuttle worked out well as there is plenty of room now for the rear carb.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3416_zps2c94f39d.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3416_zps2c94f39d.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3421_zps49cb47e3.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3421_zps49cb47e3.jpg.html)

I got hold of an nippon denso alternator so I need to make up brackets to mount it. When I trialed it to see where best it would fit I couldn't find any room anywhere where it didn't foul something. I think I will have to remove the 1" vertical brace bars I fitted to get it in that area. I am a bit reluctant to remove them as they were there to give a bit more strength around the strut top mount area. I will have to see If I can put some strength back in once the alternator is in place.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3418_zps3c0bfb0f.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3418_zps3c0bfb0f.jpg.html)

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/marcello212/IMG_3419_zps8d67961c.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/marcello212/media/IMG_3419_zps8d67961c.jpg.html)

I'll get the exhaust manifolds back on next so I don't end up fouling them either

[ross@rmrrestorations]

Why not make a strut brace and mount the alternator off that?...or use the bar to add support when you have removed the downward ones(a lateral brace would be better here anyway imho)
Strut brace could be made to look cool not a modern looking thing.

[mygasser]

Why not make a strut brace and mount the alternator off that?...or use the bar to add support when you have removed the downward ones(a lateral brace would be better here anyway imho)
Strut brace could be made to look cool not a modern looking thing.
sounds a good solution, keep the strength and find room for the alternator down out of sight. :thumbs_up_smiley:

[langysrodshop]

Marcel is your motor mounted on poly bushes ? if so you could mount the alternator on the chassis somewhere, you could also mount it backwards if it helps

[Brizey]

Why not make a strut brace and mount the alternator off that?...or use the bar to add support when you have removed the downward ones(a lateral brace would be better here anyway imho).....
I agree with Ross, a lateral brace running between the 2 strut top mounts would give more strength where needed Marcel, it could also be made bolt in for ease of motor removal and leave plenty of room lower down for any alternator mounting...

[the maxster]

Marcel is your motor mounted on poly bushes ? if so you could mount the alternator on the chassis somewhere, you could also mount it backwards if it helps

Hi Steve it's mounted on pucks and I'm not sure how much give there will be in them, so I may have to rule out mounting it on the frame, but cheers for the thought

[the maxster]

Why not make a strut brace and mount the alternator off that?...or use the bar to add support when you have removed the downward ones(a lateral brace would be better here anyway imho)
Strut brace could be made to look cool not a modern looking thing.
Hi Ross, Brizey, Neil, i was always intending to fit a brace but needed the engine in as I didn't want to foul the water cross over. I was going to weld it in as the front legs have to be removed to get the engine in or out. I could remove the uprights to get some access but I may need to make a spacer to go behind the crank pulley to keep it clear of the block also

[langysrodshop]

Hi Steve it's mounted on pucks and I'm not sure how much give there will be in them, so I may have to rule out mounting it on the frame, but cheers for the thought


Marcel you say pucks but do you mean they are proper hockey pucks, if so there will be virtually zero movement as they are extremely hard, If you meant they are early ford rubbers they won't take the weight of a hemi anyway. they will gradually squash outwards

[mygasser]

you did know an alternator can be mounted backwards so the pulley is at the back and the main body is in front away from the engine? they work turning both ways.

[the maxster]

Yes Steve they are actual hockey pucks, they do seem fairly solid, apparently they are what is used as the original mounts are non existant nowadays. I could mount it on the chassis with a bit of flex built in just in case? Hi Neil i did read on the forum that the alternator can work eather way. It could be the way to do it, thanks

[chevy2]

you did know an alternator can be mounted backwards so the pulley is at the back and the main body is in front away from the engine? they work turning both ways.
I've also mounted alternators backwards a few times,
for those who've never done this be sure to apply some locktite to the nut that holds the pully on as when the pully turns in the opposite direction it will try to loosen the pully nut.

[v8pop]

It's looking good Marcel, I'm sure you'll sort it mate.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

Cheers Gary/ Tim, it hasn't beaten me yet!!

[the maxster]

I managed to get a fair bit of time in the garage this weekend so i took the opportunity to refit the gear box cross member I remade with the hockey pucks to match the engine mounts instead of the poly ones i had made originally. I also re made the exhaust mounts so that the bobbins are in compression. All is done but it is a struggle to get it all in now as there is so little room. As can be seen I will be finishing the exhaust just before the rear arch.

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I hope to get some where with the alternator position over the next week or so as I might see if I can get a narrower one before I go any further with it.

[yjohnb]

That is snug, looks good, nice work:thumbs_up_smiley:

[the maxster]

Cheers John, snug it certainly is

[v8pop]

Who needs space Marcel:lol: looks like your getting there mate. Keep it coming.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

slowly but surely Tim, slowly but surely!
cheers Marcel

[jsf55]

Thos little nippon denso ones are great, i've had one on mine for 7 years, changed a diode pack (£13) other then that faultless, the secret is a bigger battery, you can have spare oomph from that, john

[the maxster]

Cheers John, Still not 100% sure where to mount it yet but hope to have something sorted soon

[the maxster]

decided to tackle the front brace. As i had said before I wanted to weld it in place which is what I did but then realized that I couldn't pull the front off in one piece to get the engine in or out as the ends were wider than the space between the A panels, doh!! So I've now cut the brace in to two and will use a spigot type of joint to bolt them together again. I thought it looked a bit plain, so made up the gussets just make it a bit more interesting. some of the welds are a bit messy as they were porous for some reason. I will re do them when I get the bars off again

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I still need to sort the alternator mount out so that's next on the list

[v8pop]

Looking good Marcel, man that's well tight in there mate. Keep it coming.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

It certainly is Tim but then I always like a challenge! I managed an hour in the garage this evening so sorted out those dodgy looking welds. Any up dates on yours??

[v8pop]

It certainly is Tim but then I always like a challenge! I managed an hour in the garage this evening so sorted out those dodgy looking welds. Any up dates on yours??

Nice one - I'm helping Amy on her Kitchen up-grade so no Pop time for about a fortnight mate.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

I suppose a man's got to do what a man's got to do,. Mind you looking at the weather forecast for the next few days that may not be a bad thing?

[53pop]

any luck with the alternator yet

[the maxster]

Hi Allan, sorry about the late reply but I've been out of action with my back again so I haven't been near the car. Still working out what sort of bracket to use at the moment. Hopefully I'll be back at it soon

[53pop]

hi marcel sorry to hear about your back hope it gets better soon ,have you thought about running the alternator of the prop if you are that tight in the front

[Rover V8]

Hi Marcel,

Sorry to hear about your back, hope, as Allan said you make a quick recovery. Great progress you have really moved along since we spoke last, good luck with the alternator resolve,

Cheers,
Mike C.

[Morris460]

Hi Marcel, hope your back does better than mine is:mad:. Take care mate.

[the maxster]

Thanks for the kind words lads, I'm getting some movement back ok the problem is my back is affecting the nerves in my hip area so sometimes I can't sit, stand, walk or do anything. The consultant did say it may go this way for a while before it gets better but its far better now than what it was. On the alternator front I will persevere with trying to mount it at the front more for the ease of it all. Once I work out the mount I think it will be ok. I'm also looking at making up the thermostat and housing using chevy parts as the Hot Heads ones are pretty expensive , although the housing and hoses will have to be made it should be doable

[the maxster]

Finally, I've managed to mount the alternator. I managed to get what must be one of the smallest nippon alternators out there? Even that only just fits! I made up the brackets out of stainless which has polished up nicely.

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The adjusted is made out of ali hex with 8mm rose joints which was destined to be a track rod on a go kart. It's still very snug in there and i will have to modify the engine mount slightly to get the wiring plug in without snagging.

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I just need to order the belt now, so that's one more job ticked off. I'm just waiting on a block of aluminium turning up then I'll make a start on the thermostat housing.

[jsf55]

I found out the other day the put out more than the old favourite the lucas 17acr and so small !

[53pop]

thats come out well nice job marcel

[the maxster]

cheers John, Allan, I'm really pleased with it as it was becoming a bit of a pain but I got there in the end. I think the alternator is actually from a Kubota digger?

[jsf55]

I think the alternator is actually from a Kubota digger?
There fitted to loads of small motored vehicles, we had 2 in stock when I was looking for one :rolleyes: google nippo denso :)
Nice brackets !

[Blackpopracing]

Got one of those on my pop too Marcel, 60a output.

[v8pop]

Look like a good result on the Alternator there Marcel, Keep it coming mate.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

thanks for the comments lads, its good to be doing something again. I've started on the thermostat housing now so hopefully that will be as successful.

[the maxster]

Finally got the thermostat finished!
I got a 2.75" X 2.75" x 4" bar on Flea bay, A very nice local machine shop milled out the hole for the thermostat to sit in. I then lined up one off the head water outlets and drilled the 19mm hole for the water passage and drilled the mounting holes

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The side inlet is for the water passage from the other head this has been tapped for 3/4 bsp. the thermostat sits in like this

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The cover / outlet is from a chevy as is the thermostat. the hose fitting is 12an, which will mate to the other head via a length of stainless braided hose and alloy hose fittings when they arrive.
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Mounted to the engine

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All polished up and fitted. Just need to sort out a mounting plate for the other cyclinder head when the other fittings arrive.
Cheers Marcel

[newboldspeed]

Very nice work Marcel..:thumbs_up_smiley:


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I have used the same alternator & a similar bracket on my SBC & found that the Lower/bottom cap head can foul the belt.
Keep up the good work chap.

[the maxster]

Thanks for the comment and tip Dean, I'll check it out when I sort out a belt

[yjohnb]

I like the housing, well thought out, nice:thumbs_up_smiley:

[v8pop]

Very nice Marcel, top job. Keep it coming mate

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

Thanks John, Tim. Its getting there albeit slowly!

[the maxster]

Hi all, I can't believe its been so long since my last post but here's a bit of an update.
The thermostat has now been connected to the other cylinder head with some alloy fittings and hose which I will replace with stainless braided when funds allow.

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I've always loved the look of the ali bomber seats, That and the restricted space for a more modern seat inside the Pop prompted me to have a go at making them.
I started off with a wooden buck for the base and a cardboard template for the back.

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I cut out the base and back, formed the base over the buck and rolled the back to fit. As I can't Ali weld I decided to rivet the two together with solid copper rivets

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I will get the two stitch welded in the future just to ensure the strength. I couldn't do a full wire in rolled edge but I have managed a sort of semi rolled edge which seems to have stiffened it up ok. I made up a swager for the seat belt slots and the trim on the leading edge of the base.

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I have started to polish it but I'm struggling to get rid of some of the scratches left when I rolled the back. I need to sort out the mount now but as yet I'm not sure what way to do them. I will be upholstering the base and the center part of the back once I have decided on an interior colour.

[53pop]

that looks nice well done mate will look good when covered

[the maxster]

Cheers Allan, yes I'm well pleased with it. I still have the other to sort so it will keep me busy for a while

[Morris460]

That's a very nice job Marcel. Good to see you still progressing.

[the maxster]

Cheers Paul, I'm very pleased with it but not sure yet how I will mount them though. When I saw yours I knew I had to have something similar but i wasn't really happy with the ones I saw this side of the pond so I thought I would have a go at making them.

[v8pop]

It looks spot in Marcel, nice one, loving the look of the rivets as well mate. Comfy or not they are all your own work which sits well in my book. Keep it coming.

Cheers. Tim W.

[the maxster]

Cheers Tim, I like the rivets they make it a bit different. It is quite comfy and should be more so with a little bit of padding. I'm making a start on the other one now but hopefully it won't take quite so long to make now I sort of know what I'm doing.

[the maxster]

Hi all, Its been a while since I posted on here! sadly its to say the Pop is up for sale as I just don't have the time to finish it and it's a shame to see it sitting there! hopefully someone else can finish it off. I have posted it in the for sale forum so I will see what happens.
I still see a lot of good work being done on here and hopefully once i get my finances sorted out I may look at something a little less time consuming? and preferably up and running!
Cheers
Marcel

[Morris460]

Sorry to see this Marcel.
How are you keeping, long time no see.

[the maxster]

Hi Paul,
All good here thanks, I've retired now as struggled with my back, hence not getting anything done on the car! keeping very busy though! Yes its taken me a long time to come to terms with selling it but it wont get finished otherwise! How are you? are you still in Cottingham?

[Fegsta]

That's sad mate but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I'm on my first week back at work since July 10th, my bank as took a real hit, but you have to keep the dream alive. Good choice to get a road worthy rod or custom. Hope your health pics up for you all the best.

Sent from my KOB-L09 using NSRA mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=94507)

[Blackpopracing]

Sorry to read this, seems a lifetime go you bought my old struts!!

[the maxster]

Yes Mark, Fegsta, Its not what I want but its the best thing to do. It was great fun putting it all together.