Next project - ‘62 997 Austin Cooper
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Dearg1275
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Re: Next project - ‘62 997 Austin Cooper
It uses Siemens inverter technology, so electronic and so light! I tried it this morning just dialling in the recommended setting for 1mm mild steel and got really good clean controllable penetrating welds. Well pleased.mk1 wrote:Looks like a decent unit is it Wire wound or electronic?
Here’s a taste of the results.
D
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roger mcnab
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Re: Next project - ‘62 997 Austin Cooper
hi where do you live in scotland as my 3rd grandfather came from blair athol in perthshire arrived in brisbane qld about 1860 married a lady from a nearby village and raised 19 children he was a stone mason
cheers roger mcnab
cheers roger mcnab
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Dearg1275
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Back to serious business. It’s good to look back at where you started occasionally. It keeps the motivation going. It was a day for cleaning up the front bulkhead prior to fitting the scuttle panel. Much easier to do without it in the way. So I took a look back through the photos.
Starting with paint stripper to get rid of the heavy layers of black and original smoke gray solid metal appeared.
Some sand blasting (big mistake, grit everywhere) to be rid of the rust and then attention with 3M clean and strip wheel and it looked much better. I took the opportunity to replace one of the captive hex nuts that hold the speedo binnacle. I had these from 1071 Bob and, as usual, are spot on.
Lastly a lick of primer.
The rest of the engine bay I will deal with once the front end is solid and the subframe out of the way.
D
Starting with paint stripper to get rid of the heavy layers of black and original smoke gray solid metal appeared.
Some sand blasting (big mistake, grit everywhere) to be rid of the rust and then attention with 3M clean and strip wheel and it looked much better. I took the opportunity to replace one of the captive hex nuts that hold the speedo binnacle. I had these from 1071 Bob and, as usual, are spot on.
Lastly a lick of primer.
The rest of the engine bay I will deal with once the front end is solid and the subframe out of the way.
D
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Dearg1275
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There are alway anxious moments when doing a restoration. The obvious one is “will it start” and “have I missed anything important”. For me such a feeling creeps in as I approach fitting the front end assembly panels. No matter how carefully you plan ahead a black creeping dread starts to seep in.
It was in such a mood that I ventured into the workshop this morning. The task, to trial fit the front end before welding in the scuttle replacement. I had done a trial fit way back when the panels arrived and I was pleased with the result. I duly drilled holes in strategic places and fitted screws so that it could all go back just so.
Yes well... with the new scuttle screwed on as before I just could not get the wings to sit right. The bonnet gap was either too wide and the fit to the scuttle was good or t’other way about. Goodness only knows why. I had just started to make tentative relieving cuts in the flanges on one of the wings when I decided this was more than just a bad move. Nothing had changed up front so the problem must be elsewhere.
I removed the scuttle panel and fitted up the wings and front end without it.
Not a problem there. The issue was somewhere associated with the scuttle. I was able to leave the wings clamped up and slide the scuttle in behind. It became apparent that the scuttle was fouling somewhere on the inner A panel and being pushed forwards.
This is where it fouled and what was cut away.
Once this was done the scuttle dropped into place nicely and once the A pillars are cut to accept it all should be good.
I may have to make good the missing metal before the wings go on for good.
A favour please. I recorded the vertical distance from top to bottom between the first pressing of the front screen but, er, lost it. Can anyone give me that dimension before I weld up the scuttle? Just to double check.
Thanks,
D
It was in such a mood that I ventured into the workshop this morning. The task, to trial fit the front end before welding in the scuttle replacement. I had done a trial fit way back when the panels arrived and I was pleased with the result. I duly drilled holes in strategic places and fitted screws so that it could all go back just so.
Yes well... with the new scuttle screwed on as before I just could not get the wings to sit right. The bonnet gap was either too wide and the fit to the scuttle was good or t’other way about. Goodness only knows why. I had just started to make tentative relieving cuts in the flanges on one of the wings when I decided this was more than just a bad move. Nothing had changed up front so the problem must be elsewhere.
I removed the scuttle panel and fitted up the wings and front end without it.
Not a problem there. The issue was somewhere associated with the scuttle. I was able to leave the wings clamped up and slide the scuttle in behind. It became apparent that the scuttle was fouling somewhere on the inner A panel and being pushed forwards.
This is where it fouled and what was cut away.
Once this was done the scuttle dropped into place nicely and once the A pillars are cut to accept it all should be good.
I may have to make good the missing metal before the wings go on for good.
A favour please. I recorded the vertical distance from top to bottom between the first pressing of the front screen but, er, lost it. Can anyone give me that dimension before I weld up the scuttle? Just to double check.
Thanks,
D
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Dearg1275
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OK, so it’s time to bite the bullet and weld in the new scuttle. Fairly confident that it should be alright on the night. First though, I welded in the closing plates and daubed some sealer.
Next, with the A pillars cut back, the new scuttle was welded in to the pillars and tacked along the seams (still reversible, I’m pretty chicken).
The scuttle sat back nicely and the right hand wing fell into place. Not so on the left. I could not get the wing far enough to the centre and the scuttle was standing proud. Some surgery, later aborted, solved nothing.
So stitched it back together.
You can see how the scuttle is standing high. Running my hand over the scuttled it seemed to rise up towards the outer end. The opposite side did no such thing. Bless Heritage, the do set such good riddles and no clues.
More surgery.
A good wide cut and with the scuttle corner squeezed down and tacked in place.
Continued.
Next, with the A pillars cut back, the new scuttle was welded in to the pillars and tacked along the seams (still reversible, I’m pretty chicken).
The scuttle sat back nicely and the right hand wing fell into place. Not so on the left. I could not get the wing far enough to the centre and the scuttle was standing proud. Some surgery, later aborted, solved nothing.
So stitched it back together.
You can see how the scuttle is standing high. Running my hand over the scuttled it seemed to rise up towards the outer end. The opposite side did no such thing. Bless Heritage, the do set such good riddles and no clues.
More surgery.
A good wide cut and with the scuttle corner squeezed down and tacked in place.
Continued.
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Dearg1275
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Re: Next project - ‘62 997 Austin Cooper
Just a matter of mending all the iatrogenic damage.
And checking everything did fit.
But I think the original bonnet that I’m trying to reuse needs a little more work.
D
And checking everything did fit.
But I think the original bonnet that I’m trying to reuse needs a little more work.
D
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Coolcat
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It’s always more enjoyable watching someone else wrestling with scuttle fit. Nonetheless, the Heritage panels are definitely the ones to use there. Tried an after-market repair piece once and it was a ridiculous nightmare; never again. Real nice watching your progress.
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roger mcnab
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mark
all you need is an opportunity to use it in a useful spot
cheers roger mcnab
all you need is an opportunity to use it in a useful spot
cheers roger mcnab
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Dearg1275
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Finished welding in the scuttle panel today and prepped the wings for fitting. Heritage ones need a couple of modifications and I like to get sealer in the difficult places before the wings go on. It’s less messy that way.
And all the best seasons greeting.
D
And all the best seasons greeting.
D
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roger mcnab
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hi d are you having a white christmas and cool as well we had some rain here this morning not much then it got warm again
have a great christmas cheers roger mcnab
have a great christmas cheers roger mcnab
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Dearg1275
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Not white, just dull gray and frustrating. Anticipating getting a fair bit done over the Christmas break came to nothing. The hard worked compressor blew its head gasket and ended pump air round in circles and not letting me have any. I call that just mean minded.
After sulking for a few days I got off the settee (I like old words) and set about fixing the electric radiator fan that came with the car. I want to reinforce the mounting points before I weld on the left wing and thought it best that I’m sure it works first.
I turns out not to be of the Kenlow persuasion but was made by a company called LWJC Developments Ltd, Kirkburton, of whom I have never heard. It seems pretty robust. The only problem I have with it is that as soon as I exposed the inside and the permanent magnets they immediately tried to accumulate a nice fur coat of every metal filling they could find. Here are the major components.
I hope it runs tomorrow.
D
After sulking for a few days I got off the settee (I like old words) and set about fixing the electric radiator fan that came with the car. I want to reinforce the mounting points before I weld on the left wing and thought it best that I’m sure it works first.
I turns out not to be of the Kenlow persuasion but was made by a company called LWJC Developments Ltd, Kirkburton, of whom I have never heard. It seems pretty robust. The only problem I have with it is that as soon as I exposed the inside and the permanent magnets they immediately tried to accumulate a nice fur coat of every metal filling they could find. Here are the major components.
I hope it runs tomorrow.
D
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spraybeateer
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This is the same electric fan that is fitted to my Contessa, probably because LWJC Developments Ltd, Kirkburton, HuddersfieldDearg1275 wrote:Not white, just dull gray and frustrating. Anticipating getting a fair bit done over the Christmas break came to nothing. The hard worked compressor blew its head gasket and ended pump air round in circles and not letting me have any. I call that just mean minded.
After sulking for a few days I got off the settee (I like old words) and set about fixing the electric radiator fan that came with the car. I want to reinforce the mounting points before I weld on the left wing and thought it best that I’m sure it works first.
I turns out not to be of the Kenlow persuasion but was made by a company called LWJC Developments Ltd, Kirkburton, of whom I have never heard. It seems pretty robust. The only problem I have with it is that as soon as I exposed the inside and the permanent magnets they immediately tried to accumulate a nice fur coat of every metal filling they could find. Here are the major components.
I hope it runs tomorrow.
D
is near Halifax where Oyler were based. I found this on the net, sadly when clicked on its in Japanese!!
don't want to mess up your excellent build thread with pictures of a 1976 built Clubman, have got some pictures of it fitted if
you are interested. As a bit of interest Kirkburton is not so far from me.
Happy New Year
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Dearg1275
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As you might expect at this time of year,I’m still waiting for compressor bits. That’s slowing things down. I did get the fan up and running. It is quite powerful but not exactly quiet. It will only be running when essential so it’s unfair to complain about 50 year old technology.
While you have an image of the radiator cowl, has anyone any idea of what the squarish hole in the bottom left hand corner was for?
Happy New Year,
D
While you have an image of the radiator cowl, has anyone any idea of what the squarish hole in the bottom left hand corner was for?
Happy New Year,
D
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Fanfaniracing
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Wow! That's a cool fan!
I promise i won't buy another MkI...
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Dearg1275
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Back to the welding and tidying up the last irritations before the front panel and wings go on. The pressing on the front panel was different left and right.
All not helped by the distortions in the accident damaged right hand inner wing.
Try as I might, I could not bring the metal forwards. It was pretty threadbare, so I chopped it out and let in new steel.
The front panel I sliced and welded.
And ended with a result that will all but disappear once the wing is welded in place.
There a still a few niggles to sort. Perhaps I’m just trying to put off the day..
D
All not helped by the distortions in the accident damaged right hand inner wing.
Try as I might, I could not bring the metal forwards. It was pretty threadbare, so I chopped it out and let in new steel.
The front panel I sliced and welded.
And ended with a result that will all but disappear once the wing is welded in place.
There a still a few niggles to sort. Perhaps I’m just trying to put off the day..
D
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Dearg1275
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Re: Next project - ‘62 997 Austin Cooper
One of the bonnet hinges had stripped threads. This is the way I fix these.
First cut off the offending stud, drill it out all the way through and tap it 1/4 UNF.
Find a 1/4 screw or threaded rod and cut it to the correct length. Use locked nuts to secure it in place.
Centre punch and pilot drill the stud from the other side, then using a BIG drill bit cut a crater
And with the welder crank up high fill the crater
Result once linnished flat again.
I’ve done this on several cars and haven’t had a failure yet.
D
First cut off the offending stud, drill it out all the way through and tap it 1/4 UNF.
Find a 1/4 screw or threaded rod and cut it to the correct length. Use locked nuts to secure it in place.
Centre punch and pilot drill the stud from the other side, then using a BIG drill bit cut a crater
And with the welder crank up high fill the crater
Result once linnished flat again.
I’ve done this on several cars and haven’t had a failure yet.
D
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That's what i call a perfect reparation!
It didn't come to my mind to do it like that. I took screws turned the heads round on the late and soldered them on.
If i knew your technique before i would have done it that way!
Bravo!
It didn't come to my mind to do it like that. I took screws turned the heads round on the late and soldered them on.
If i knew your technique before i would have done it that way!
Bravo!
I promise i won't buy another MkI...
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Daz1968
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Like that method, I have a spare set with a broken stud will try this
Thanks
Thanks