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[kevin]

Jubilee clips arrived today so after work I did a few hours in the garage.
Rebuilt the cooling system and apart from the bottom hose needing a notch to make it fit snug, it all went together really well. It made a huge difference using new jubilee clips and once they weather in a bit im sure it will look less shiney
Refitted the dynamo, together with a new fan belt, Will adjust that up tomorrow after work then fill the cooling system.
As long as we are leak free, I can then turn her round ready to start the paint work..this may involve driving around the private road quite a bit until I find the correct direction to slot her in the garage
need to make sure I get her positioned correctly in the garage as I will be placing her on concrete trench blocks (under the axles, but will use some timber offcuts between the axle and concrete block) in order that I can remove the wheels ready for powder coating in January 2014.

[kevin]

Had a few hours in the garage today.
Finished the new hoses and clips, fitted and adjusted a new fan belt and filled the cooling system with fresh coolant.
opened the car heater fully, and had the motor running to get her hot. all went well, no leaks and a nice hot heater. temp gauge has decided not to work so im assuming the temp sender didnt like being taken out! got the multimeter on it and there is power to it but no reading? any thoughts?
engine bay looks a lot neater, just a few more tweaks and i will be happy with it.



Finished stripping the chrome etc from the front end, all bubble wrapped and stored safely in the loft.
Made a start on rubbing the wing tops and bonnet down ready for paint.
hopefully a bit more tomorrow.

kev

[tractorman]

It's coming along nicely, though I wonder if jubilee clips were "as original" or if they had the horrible wire things (like BMC etc used). The wire ones are available for tractors - though I don't know the sizes available - and, apparently, having them fitted "saves" a point in the shows! Personally, I'd prefer to lose the point - the wire clips are a PITA and ruin hoses!

The quickest way of testing the sensor is to connect the temperature gauge's sensor lead to earth and, if the gauge goes to hot, the sensor is at fault.

[mach1rob]

Looking good there, coming on nicely

Temp sender looks new? As said, earth it out, see what gauge does.

[kevin]

It's coming along nicely, though I wonder if jubilee clips were "as original" or if they had the horrible wire things (like BMC etc used). The wire ones are available for tractors - though I don't know the sizes available - and, apparently, having them fitted "saves" a point in the shows! Personally, I'd prefer to lose the point - the wire clips are a PITA and ruin hoses!

The quickest way of testing the sensor is to connect the temperature gauge's sensor lead to earth and, if the gauge goes to hot, the sensor is at fault.

I was hoping to use the clips that were fitted to the hoses but they were a mixed bag and id rather have reliability than originality.
so, if i take the wire off the top of the sensor and ground it the gauge should go to hot?
I am amazed at the condition of this car, the more i strip and delve the better it seems to be! Cant wait to get the rims done in Jan and fit the new tyres now

Kev

[mach1rob]

so, if i take the wire off the top of the sensor and ground it the gauge should go to hot?

Kev

Yup.

[kevin]

So, a fairly relaxed christmas break. Been doing a few hours a day in the garage, prepping the wing-tops, bonnet and scuttle(?) panel for paint.
I have a new windscreen seal to fit once the paintwork is done so I decided to remove the chrome insert and cut the old seal back as much as I could but leave a little to hold the screen in place, This will let me mask the screen up and use it to keep the interior clean but allowed me to check the condition of the screen surround. There is evidence that the previous owner had a few issues with sealing the screen, due mainly to the rubber perishing and cracking up. He had used some black sealant around it which has dried and become very brittle.
When I cut the bottom of the seal away a fair old trickle of water emerged!! The car has been indoors for a while now so it has been holding water. Had a good scrape and clean up and pleased to report the metalwork is like new..result.
Apart from a final panel wipe she is now ready for primer at the weekend. Had a good clean up and covered the front end with a clean sheet, spaced off the bodywork with cardboard tubes and placed an oil filled radiator under the car to keep things warmer. Hopefully i can mask up and prime over the weekend.
I have placed the car on 4 large trench blocks (concrete) which has allowed me to remove all 4 wheels. my wife will take them to the tyre fitter tomorrow to remove the old tyres in readiness to drop off at the powder coaters on monday. That should take a week and I can then get the new thin whitewall band tyres fitted....should look smart.
coming along nicely.

Kev

[zipgun]

Love this thread ! That car is gonna be a spoilt brat... the ammount of attention you're giving it . Couldn't be in better hands , i'd say

[kevin]

Love this thread ! That car is gonna be a spoilt brat... the ammount of attention you're giving it . Couldn't be in better hands , i'd say

Many thanks
it will be pampered, but to be honest i feel very grateful to own it!

Kev

[mach1rob]

Coming on nicely, and remember, slow and steady wins the race