Thread: Gilbert

Front springs finished
One on right, RH, Sits heigher. Driver and fuel tank side.
Sand blasted, rust kill, ready for paint.
Just needs to be Heated and brackets bent back.
You can see the different lengths for the spring leafs.

whitehillbilly

You have more dedication than me mate, when I pulled my old springs out, I pulled them apart, looked a how much work was involved, then threw them in the scrap bin and bought new ones.

Thanks Gav.
Probably 20hrs doing the 4 F/R springs.
Better not post pics, of the hrs spent wire brushing bolts, nuts and washers, then etch, before satin black.
I question my own sanity sometimes !!!!
Welding getting better and easier
Did leave the cover patch, rear side of front cross member. Did think to cut it out and insert weld patch in,
But it was my first chassis repair, so left it, as a reminder.


whitehillbilly

Originally Posted by Homestar

You have more dedication than me mate, when I pulled my old springs out, I pulled them apart, looked a how much work was involved, then threw them in the scrap bin and bought new ones.

Only problem with that is you can't get new ones with the same number and thickness of leaves.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Only problem with that is you can't get new ones with the same number and thickness of leaves.

Yeah, I bought parabolics for it.

Front springs painted and fitted.
Bolted straight up front and back, so assuming I welded the "new" front end on square.

whitehillbilly

Hi.
Could someone please confirm the off set of the upper/lower steering relay arms on my 1977 SWB Series 3 Petrol.
The lower measurement is 30mm, 1'' 1/8 approx. Two top rulers to square the top arm to the front cross member.
Which is roughly the same as my 75 S3.
How many splines, from the two at 90 degrees. To achieve the correct off set.
Many Thanks.

Edit.......
Just read Two of my three Manuals. one says 90 degrees. The other 81degrees, which I think maybe correct, looking at my other S3.
How many spline rotation fro 90, is 81 degrees.
Thanks

whitehillbilly

On s2a the book says 90° on s3 the book says about 80° odd from memory. I dont knowwhy there is a difference. John will tell us im sure...


Cheers Rod