Thread: My 2a freshen up

Gearbox cross member doesn't seem correct I'm guessing the original mounts were hung off chassis rails but this setup also supports a hefty plate steel bash plate


Fire wall rust is extensive might try and source a replacement because I also have the delamination problem around the vents


Any ideas where to start looking would be appreciated


Cheers Paul

Your gearbox crossmember is not original, but it is in the original position. The original is not removable, which makes removing the gearbox a pain. Yours is more convenient.

Aaron

The shock absorber brackets are intended to use non-standard shock absorbers, with a pin rather than an eye at the top. Probably because an owner could not get the right ones.

John

After a hectic silly season back to work on 2aIMG_2337.jpgIMG_2333.jpg

Cheers Paul

That looks like more than a "freshen up" Looking good !!!

Cheers,
John

Nice paint job, looks good.

Did you get the galvanized bits re-done or are they painted silver? I can't quite tell from the photos.

The silver parts were removed and painted silver then reattached

Did some more deconstructing today... cant bring my self to remove radiator support panel yet as I like starting the engine every few days

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I know this isn't standard but I can buy a kit for it and the master cylinder plumbing is also there for air reservoir thingo tank

IMG_2347.jpg guessing this is non standard too, clutch master cylinder when its removed I will try and identify it and get a kit also

IMG_2348.jpgIMG_2349.jpgWhich end do I hit to drift out peddle pivot shaft.....manual isn't clear on this, my pick would be opposite end to oil filler but a confirmation would be nice


Cheers Paul

The VH44 was a common add-on. The clutch cylinder is, I think, the same as is commonly used for override brakes on trailers, but I don't recognise the master cylinder. The pedal shaft is parallel, so you can drift it out either way. I assume you noted the pin securing it.