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by Mark Wilson
Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Quarterlight rubbers leaking
Replies: 11
Views: 1935

Re: Quarterlight rubbers leaking

The fit in the corner in your third photo doesn't look brilliant :-? Totally agree - it was considerably neater until I engaged in a wrestling match with it! Do you think the lip on the rubber should be over or behind the chrome triangle? The quality of this particular rubber component actually loo...
by Mark Wilson
Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Quarterlight rubbers leaking
Replies: 11
Views: 1935

Re: Quarterlight rubbers leaking

Has no-one else experienced this problem? Or is it incurable? I'm now seriously considering fixing the quarterlights closed with tigerseal or similar. Has anyone else resorted to such a drastic cure?
by Mark Wilson
Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Best way to cover hole behind battery box
Replies: 12
Views: 2004

Re: Best way to cover hole behind battery box

This is what I did - belt & braces! The plastic liner in my 1970 Traveller was disintegrating. I already had the bung, so used it, covered with the sound deadening material and then lined with grooved rubber sheet.
by Mark Wilson
Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Quarterlight rubbers leaking
Replies: 11
Views: 1935

Quarterlight rubbers leaking

The good news is that my leaking windscreen discussed on here a week or so ago is now cured, just lots more sealant! Less good is that water is still p***ing through the quarterlights. I replaced all the seals and rubbers when I rebuilt the doors, but water is still getting past the rubbers in copio...
by Mark Wilson
Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Kick plates/Sill Finisher Bolts/Nut removal.
Replies: 22
Views: 3177

Re: Kick plates/Sill Finisher Bolts/Nut removal.

Although Dremel type tools don't always get complimentary comments on here, I find that the SpeedClic EZ metal cutting discs are extremely useful for this sort of situation. These are the ones with a special mandrel, not the screw fixed discs which often come with accessory sets, which are pretty us...
by Mark Wilson
Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Earth cable size
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Re: Earth cable size

Unfortunately, the wooden frame of the Traveller isn't too great at conducting electricity! The earth has to be taken from the door via a flexible cable down to the steel chassis in the bootwell.
by Mark Wilson
Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Earth cable size
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Re: Earth cable size

That's very useful and educational, thanks. As I sized the cable for the front heated screen, I think I'll redo the math and reduce the final cables from the point the circuit splits to the two rear windows. Anyone happen to know the load for a single traveller window?
by Mark Wilson
Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Earth cable size
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Earth cable size

Does the earth return from a heated window have to be the same size cable as the feed? I've some nice flexible conduit I'd like to use to house the cabling to the screens in my traveller's rear doors, but it's just too small for two runs of the chunky wiring I've used for the feed (from memory I thi...
by Mark Wilson
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Windscreen sealant
Replies: 5
Views: 1345

Re: Windscreen sealant

Thanks all, I'll try the ebay stuff.
by Mark Wilson
Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Windscreen sealant
Replies: 5
Views: 1345

Windscreen sealant

My traveller has finally emerged and is temporarily living on the drive, awaiting the interior fitting, while the garage is otherwise occupied. During the heavy rain a couple of weeks ago I found that what I had thought were minor leaks resulted in serious flooding. The rear sliding window leaks wer...
by Mark Wilson
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front Inner Wing Fitting Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1429

Re: Front Inner Wing Fitting Advice

The inner wing flitch panel, at least the type you have got, with the L shaped return to meet the kidney panel, was in my experience one of the better made panels. As Panky says, lots of temp screws, including to the dish in the kidney panel, as flexing affects the position if this isn't fixed. I'd ...
by Mark Wilson
Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rat look truck
Replies: 24
Views: 2456

Re: Rat look truck

In that case it may be worth acquiring, as you say, by someone with the time and skills. It would be good to know the chassis number, in case this is the LAST Traveller off the line. . Unlikely to be the last, in my opinion. My traveller was registered in July 1971, but extrapolating from the last ...
by Mark Wilson
Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 1421

Re: Clutch replacement

This is only a theoretical problem at the moment, but it's annoying that if I need to do this I'll have to disturb my nice new carpets just to get to the four brass screws going through the cover to the gearbox crossmember. Or is it possible to leave the crossmember in place?
by Mark Wilson
Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller reassembly photos
Replies: 6
Views: 1512

Re: Traveller reassembly photos

Hi James,

I've got quite a few photos which you might find helpful, but don't want to swamp this thread and don't seem to be able to attach them to a PM. If you would like to PM me your email address I'll send them that way.

Mark
by Mark Wilson
Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13023

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

They can be calibrated, at some cost, or checked by yourself (with some ingenuity of arranging suitable forces). I did have cause to doubt mine a few years ago, even though it's a Norbar, one of the better makes. I followed an online guide to home calibration, similar to this, and found that it was...
by Mark Wilson
Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake Unions
Replies: 19
Views: 2061

Re: Brake Unions

This was one of my rare moments of trying to be as authentic as possible
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The brass cable ties came from this company:

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by Mark Wilson
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fitting a Traveller front headlining
Replies: 8
Views: 833

Re: Fitting a Traveller front headlining

Wish there was a video. Wheeler Dealers covered this rather better than their usual standard. Starts at 39:15. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4zyfnj I think you'll have trouble finding the front hoops, but I have seen replacement ply inserts and clips on sale somewhere. If you can't find the pl...
by Mark Wilson
Wed May 26, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Export option
Replies: 17
Views: 1515

Re: Export option

Don't think you could expect the Export Department to worry about number plate mounting, when they couldn't even be bothered fitting a key operated door lock on the LHD driver's side until 1962!
by Mark Wilson
Sun May 16, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller Headlining and Roof
Replies: 3
Views: 1188

Re: Traveller Headlining and Roof

Sorry, only just seen this. From memory the nails I used were galvanized steel wire nails, approx 25mm. I asked the same question about headlining sequence a bit ago. I still haven't fitted mine, but the consensus on here was that for once Steve Forman's advice in the Ray Newell book wasn't really s...
by Mark Wilson
Fri May 07, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 683597

Re: Spotted today.

As i was walking to Honor Oak Station near my son's flat in London yesterday, a very battered Almond Green 4 door pulled in just by the side of me. Nice to see a Minor being used instead of pampered. Out jumped a very young looking priest or vicar, who told me that there are several Minors in the im...