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by Chazbee
Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camber correction
Replies: 12
Views: 1502

Re: Camber correction

Yes thanks I'm familiar with the construction - I've no concerns regarding the integrity of the repair but will double check when adjusting camber!
by Chazbee
Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camber correction
Replies: 12
Views: 1502

Re: Camber correction

No – not Wares! According to the invoice the eyebolt was siezed in the chassis leg so it looks like they cut a section of the leg out to release it and then welded it back together! Looks to be a decent welding job but obviously did'nt get it back in exactly the right place. Next step is getting a c...
by Chazbee
Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Convertible sill strengthener
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Re: Convertible sill strengthener

Thanks for prompt responses - message board is a super asset for sharing knowledge!
by Chazbee
Wed Jun 01, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camber correction
Replies: 12
Views: 1502

Re: Camber correction

I'm doing my homework before getting the camber checked and corrected if necessary. I've only owned the car for a few weeks and a recent invoice which came with it suggested that after replacing most of the nsf suspension components (no info as to why) they were unable to get the correct camber read...
by Chazbee
Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Convertible sill strengthener
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Re: Convertible sill strengthener

Is this spaced away from inner sill to form another box section behind the boxing plate?
by Chazbee
Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camber correction
Replies: 12
Views: 1502

Re: Camber correction

Thanks for the reassurance- are the washers available to buy? - if not can you tell me the diameter of the eyebolt shank please.
If I need more spacing than the "free" thread on the eyebolt would it be OK to turn a couple of mm off the nut?
by Chazbee
Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camber correction
Replies: 12
Views: 1502

Camber correction

I know that previous posts have discouraged the use of C washers on the eyebolt to achieve camber correction due to possible water ingress corroding the chassis leg but would'nt it be possible to seal it with external grade silicone or something similar? Assuming I was fitting a C washer,would I jus...
by Chazbee
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Convertible sill strengthener
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Convertible sill strengthener

Can someone tell me what the sill strengthener on a genuine convertible looks like and where it's located in the structure. I can't see it in the Moss exploded diagrams!
by Chazbee
Wed May 25, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sill kick plate fixing
Replies: 7
Views: 1860

Sill kick plate fixing

The reason I asked was because the new stainless covers I've bought don't have the holes for the self tappers!
by Chazbee
Wed May 25, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sill kick plate fixing
Replies: 7
Views: 1860

Sill kick plate fixing

I have a 1968 convertible. Should the kick plates be fastened with self tappers along the upper edge as well as the bolts at the bottom? If so where exactly should they go and how many?
by Chazbee
Tue May 17, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hands required!
Replies: 1
Views: 1039

Hands required!

Hullo everyone. I am a fairly new member and have recently acquired a 1968 convertible. I have owned various classics over 30 years (including a split screen moggie) and done most of the maintenance myself but can no longer do anything practical due to a neurological condition which has rendered my ...