Thread: Shorty - my 1952 80' Series 1

I'll be nackered Troy. You've been busy. Thats a fair bit of shifting since Wend night. Your now closer to the beer fridge

Work on LR,
have a beer,
work on LR,
have a beer.

It did take me a couple of hours to sort out Those wheel trolley things are great for moving the heavy stuff - just need a decent jack to get the bench on and off.
Clean as a whistle now Daniel and yes - that beer fridge is very close to the work area. The home brew is now half decent to drink too
How did the 4wd'ing go with the ol'Landy mate.

So what has been done / will happen today... I am waiting for a mate who is taking a break from nuilding his airplane to come around and see what we need to repair the rust spots on the ol girl then I may have a home brew (again)

This week coming I shall have the key barrel looked at and a couple of new keys cut here locally in town so I can then see what shorty sounds like when she starts (she is meant to go you know)

I will be staring the tidy-up on the motor and, sorry all, this one is not going to look like ol ute - she will just be cleaned up; not painted with a fancy 'rocket red' like I have done in the past. The effort in painting shall go into the body panels. Once she runs I shall look at the usual things such as clutch, brakes (they need attention) and start on some electrickery things.

I have ordered a new 'replacement' bumper which shall take a few weeks and whilst that happens I shall continue my looking around for a couple of guards. And I have been very lucky to have (hopefully) found some bits and pieces to help me out along the way - thanks Anthony and Easo.

And peoples - as for the advice... it has been very well received and please do keep it coming.

Troy

You'll be looking for straight front guards til the cows come home .

This might sound wacky, but you can solve the problem to some degree by making new guards , or part thereof .

The guard inner panels and the main top/front panel , should be within most peoples skill level. Buy some sheet aluminium and make up a jig out of angle iron or something. (you'll need a sheet folder). You can glue the bits together .. no need to spot weld . The outer panels are another story , these have complex shapes .

On the electrical side .. I recommend buying a new ignition coil . Many of those 50 year old coils are 'dodgy' and they provide weak spark .

Mike

PS The trolley devices are neat .. what a brilliant idea !

Mike,

I have three possibilities with 'better' front guards and should know by the end of this week if I have done any good or not. 2 out of the 3 are happy to part with them and the other bloke is thinking of hanging onto his (sounds like they may be the ones that I want). If this doesn't work out, I shall have to see what can be done with what I have.

Have just sourced a NOS ignition switch complete and shall be looking at the ignition coil before I get too carried away with the motor.

And I have also found a 1949 80" for sale during all of this 'searching' for bits. Shall take a look at this next week as well (Michelle is going to hate me)

Those trolley things are all the way from China Not bad for a few bucks

Originally Posted by olmate

Mike,

I have three possibilities with 'better' front guards and should know by the end of this week if I have done any good or not. 2 out of the 3 are happy to part with them and the other bloke is thinking of hanging onto his (sounds like they may be the ones that I want). If this doesn't work out, I shall have to see what can be done with what I have.

Have just sourced a NOS ignition switch complete and shall be looking at the ignition coil before I get too carried away with the motor.

And I have also found a 1949 80" for sale during all of this 'searching' for bits. Shall take a look at this next week as well (Michelle is going to hate me)

Those trolley things are all the way from China Not bad for a few bucks

Don't you dare caniblize a 49. I need it for mine
You are making good progres
Tony

Very happy - should have this new switch by the weekend:

Might find myself a coil tomorrow I also need to find a replacement speedo too as mine has no detailing left in the gauge.

If you can't find one, of it is expensive to find one, PM John R, I'll think you will find him most helpfull.

Oh, and where can I get some of those trolleys?

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