Thread: And so the restoration begins...

Originally Posted by LoveB

True. i suppose with it cranking i really have nothing to worry about.

How do guys suggest I go about getting the engine off? but that might have to wait till i get it to the warehouse as it'll be at my aunts for a bit. might try and get the brakes going there. or can I take the engine apart enough without having to physically take it out?

hi take the plugs out and fill up with a mixture of kerosene and diesol that will help also go round and spray inox on aii the nuts on the backing plate also most important good luck

Tried to adjust the brakes. nothing so far. the screw seems to just keep turning and turning and turning.


Adjusted hand brake and got it to lock but no feel on the handle. turns out the metal bit that pulls onto the string is cut hence why the hand brake lever does nothing.

can I get teh car down a slight down driveway if I left the transmission brake slightly on? i can still push it but it its way heavier now. Was thinking of having it in 1st gear also then just release the clutch to lock it up or slow it down once i got to ge end of the driveway. (only option cause the tow truck wont fit the driveway)


and just to be sure, the way to 'tighten' the shoes should be clockwise yes?

Silly question - did you bleed the brakes when you put the fluid in?

Well... no I should probably try to now. lol I dont have enough line to bleed it though. Might just get it to bleed straight out to a can or something. but I think I can manage. let me try it out quickly as the towie is coming tomorrow!

Just tried to give that a shot. no avail. Fluid not even coming out of any wheel front or back. I would guess its dried up from before and blocked somewhere. Probably not worth even trying to flush it out. Might just have to order whole new rebuilt kit...

Is there any thing else I should try though? maybe disconnect the line from somewhere to see if its just like the end hoses or something thats cactus?


also question before i get it fired up, seeing as its an old car and parked up it probably wasnt changed to harder valves? should I buy the lead substitute when I put petrol in it later down the road?

some people do some dont the way i look at it, it cant hurt

Might as well get one to be sure. Heading to sydney tomorrow

Originally Posted by LoveB

Might as well get one to be sure. Heading to sydney tomorrow

you may be have to get new brake hose they can pull in