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by hanvyj
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:40 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Lanoguard
Replies: 7
Views: 1414

Re: Lanoguard

I just used some on my new modern car (moggie is undergoing restoration). Found it pretty simple and easy to apply, gets a nice mist and it's good and runny. Smells of sheep for a week afterwards! Been on there all winter and it seems fine but I haven't had a proper look and what can you really say ...
by hanvyj
Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Chassis paint
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Re: Chassis paint

I've been impressed with the EM121 Epoxy by Rustbusters. It's repackaged Jotun Smartpack, which was designed for marine applications. I've been using it for internal areas while welding panels up, and I've noticed it's really tough compared to conventional paints I've used (sanding back areas so I c...
by hanvyj
Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:23 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Where to start
Replies: 13
Views: 2324

Re: Where to start

The scaffolding pole through the centre rotisserie has been working well for me doing sill and floor edge repairs. Goes through the battery hole, which is usually pretty rust free. Bolted a bit of old bed frame along the rear seat opening to support the back and two A frames out of some structural t...
by hanvyj
Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Minor rust in seam, worth cutting it back?
Replies: 2
Views: 824

Minor rust in seam, worth cutting it back?

I'm repairing the sills on my 4 door. The edge of the floor (before it turned into the lower sill) seems in reasonable condition. The lower sill had a bit of a bodge repair, with a new panel welded over an old one, but cutting right back to the edge of the floor got rid of both panels, and I've got ...
by hanvyj
Fri Sep 25, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?

The other side actually looks really good! Bit of surface rust around the hinge plate thingies, but there's loads of good metal, except just a little bit near the base. https://i.imgur.com/To35sJF.jpg When replacing a panel like this that was spot welded, is it best to plug weld rather than seam wel...
by hanvyj
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?

They look fine from the outside, but the bottom of them has rusted through in a bunch of places, and I'm pretty sure has some awful patch sandwiches in places along the bottom. https://i.imgur.com/khliLe7.jpg I'm hoping the edge of the floor is fine, so it'll just be the bottom of the sills I can re...
by hanvyj
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?

That sounds like a good plan, remove the front half of the door pillar, repair the front half of the pillar, and inner wing area (can get an idea of how bad it is behind too, suspect it'll be similar), then move onto the other side (hopefully repairing "around" the hinge bolt holes themsel...
by hanvyj
Sun Sep 20, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?

I would carry out a localised repair, cutting out the rusted area and welding new metal in. If you attempt to fit the new panel you have highlighted you will have a very big job on your hands as you'll have to remove the door and cut away the hinge pillar as that repair panel goes behind it. You re...
by hanvyj
Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Mag Wheels Vers Originality
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Re: Mag Wheels Vers Originality

I have a set of mag wheels but kept the originals. I like slot-mags because they are more of a 'period' modification. I like that look. It's not a car I have as an investment, it's a car I have because I like it!
by hanvyj
Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Should I replace the whole rear inner wing with repair panel, or smaller custom patch?

Finally set up my welder and I'm getting some awful, but hopefully improving, weld on thin sheet to practice. Just ordering some repair panels. The front inner wing has some rust-holes at the rear bottom. I'm wondering if it'll be easier replacing the whole rear panel with this repair panel: https:/...
by hanvyj
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)
Replies: 9
Views: 3652

Re: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)

One other thing, I was thinking of rolling the car, would it be easier to weld this with the car on its side or not? I.e. is most the welding from underneath?
by hanvyj
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)
Replies: 9
Views: 3652

Re: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)

have you got a photo of the underside of the sill,looks like it may have been plated over ,its a common bodge strip of steel welded to the floor pan and to the flange on the outer undersill. looks like a length of welding wire poking up through it,(best way to describe the sections as inner and out...
by hanvyj
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)
Replies: 9
Views: 3652

Re: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)

I would always brace before rolling, even if you leave the doors in, but vital if you have taken them out. both across the car and in the door frames. Any weakness in the structure - and you cannot see everything - you run the risk of twisting Great, will definitely do it. Glad you pointed it out, ...
by hanvyj
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)
Replies: 9
Views: 3652

Re: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)

The boxing panels look to be in amazing condition and I certainly wouldn't consider replacing them. I know! I was really surprised how good they are compared to the floor of the sill. I think the car had been stored for a long time, so maybe there was some sitting water inside that didn't get jostl...
by hanvyj
Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)
Replies: 9
Views: 3652

Rust on the inside of the sills (few questions)

I've been meaning to respray my car for a few years now, and I've finally begun stripping it to paint, or at least prepare for painting. Slowly been gathering an air compressor, spray gun, winch (for removing the engine) and I'm about ready to go. I just ground off the sill plate bolts and while at ...
by hanvyj
Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Horrendous brake squeal!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3592

Re: Horrendous brake squeal!!

My new drums squeal badly as well (From ESM though, but probably the same manufacture).
by hanvyj
Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adding a bypass
Replies: 5
Views: 1361

Re: Adding a bypass

Yes, vane. It's the large cast type impeller, new a few hundred miles ago. Thermostat had a single 1/8" hole.
by hanvyj
Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adding a bypass
Replies: 5
Views: 1361

Re: Adding a bypass

One of the veins has a hole in it. I thought the sandwich plate was to keep circulation around the cylinder head?
by hanvyj
Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adding a bypass
Replies: 5
Views: 1361

Adding a bypass

Okay, my 1275 head doesn't have any bypass. After a bunch of overheating problems, the pump is all messed up and needs replacing. Seems the head (from a metro) originally had a sandwich plate that bypassed the thermostat. I know this is a touch topic, reading through the historic threads, but I have...
by hanvyj
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing chain/water pump off - few questions!
Replies: 18
Views: 4534

Re: Timing chain/water pump off - few questions!

1000rpm is crazy! Timing gears sound like a great idea, but I dread to think the price. New baby on the way is forcing my budget low... Checked, there is no locking nut at all. I'll order one. Does anyone know the size of the bolts I need to bolt the tensioner plate to the front plate? Closer inspec...