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Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 38
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 9:14 pm
by davidpidge
The metal fabrication is amazing as usual Taupe. I really like the stainless fuel pipe cover. How much are you charging for them?
In regard to the brass threaded sleeves, I assume this is going to be a show car and kept dry so it probably isn't relevant but I wouldn't advise using any sleeves in timber as it encourages damp and then rot. It would definitely be advisable to pre-drill the holes for the sleeves before the treatment stage of the timber prep then fill the holes with treatment and let them soak over night.
I hope I'm not taking a liberty! I can hear my Dad saying something about sucking eggs.
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 40
Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 1:16 am
by taupe
Thanks Dave..Yes a soak in treatment is a good idea before fitting the inserts
I made a template for the axle perch yesterday but then decided that a spare axle casing I had could donate its original one!!
I will keep the template in case I ever need to make one..
‘New’ axle perch fitted today … The axle cleaned up nicely..
Spot the differences between these two 1098 axle casings..I found ’Five’ detail differences
One is off my 62 trav, the other my 63 rose taupe..both are stamped 9/38 next to the axle number ..this confirms they are both 1098 axles.
Is the earlier one with the triangular shaped fillets a carry over from series 3 ??
Here is the inside which will get a thorough wash out tomorrow and the diff unit which despite the black oil has very good gear teeth and little backlash
Taupe
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 40
Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 12:31 pm
by jagnut66
Soon be 'rolling' again then?
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 40
Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 9:41 am
by chickenjohn
Great work again Taupe. Keep it up! I like the wood BSF inserts.
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 40
Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:25 pm
by robby
What can I say. Superb job being done and as someone who tries to make as many panels as possible, I`m getting some great tips from reading through.
Cheers
Rob
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 40
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 12:48 am
by taupe
Hi
I have cleaned out the axle casing and diff unit
I've now finished the axle perch repair and after fitting a new gasket, bolted on the diff unit and sprayed the axle in etch primer
I stripped off the old grease, waxoyle and dirt from the propshaft at the same time and checked the spider bearings for play...none was apparent but there was a very slight roughness so I decided to replace them whilst I could .....and it made it easier to clean off.
Two new bearings from ESM complete with extended grease nipple and British made.. very impressed with quality and price and tapped out the old ones. They did have slight ridges on them so I'm glad I replaced them, though they would probably have been good for a few more thousand miles..
Propshaft now painted and greased and ready for fitting
Taupe
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 40
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 9:22 pm
by taupe
Hi
Axle now painted ready for hubs and half shafts..
2 coats of etch primer and two of gloss black enamel..
This is the end with the perch repair..
The new spider on the propshaft..
Ive been making slight adjustments and aligning the timber today in readiness for replacing the inner wheel arches..
Taupe
Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:02 pm
by taupe
Hi
Ive started the process of replacing the wheelarches and have finally got around to fitting the rearmost spring hanger repair panels I made ..a long time ago...
First I cut off the old flange and started making two new ones.
I then lined up and welded in the n/s chassis repair
I opened up the o/s..
Drilled the spotwelds out and removed the remains of the inner wing..then set about repairing the suspension damper pin using a brass rod and plugged a small hole in the bracket
I then trial fitted the repair panel made earlier
To get a correct fit the edge of the floor panel shown sandwiched above has to be trimmed off...
The repair is then clamped for welding after checking the centres for the springs..43 3/8" both sides
View of the other side already done
Ready for final welding
And tried the tie down plate for fit as this needs to be spotwelded to the wing before fitting..
This is all taking a long time but I want to get it right !!!
Taupe
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:45 pm
by taupe
Hi
Trial fitted the rear wing tonight... after a bit of jiggling around it seems to fit quite well so Im doing some lining up using the timber and rear floor before doing any welding...
I think it was worth changing the whole rear wing rather than having lots of patch repairs..
Taupe
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:54 pm
by jagnut66
As always, a fantastic job, I wish I had half your skills!
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:14 pm
by taupe
Ive fitted the brake plates, cylinders, pipes and brass clips to the rear axle tonight..
I'm considering getting some brass clips laser cut...is anyone interested in a pair??
Taupe
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:26 am
by Neil MG
taupe wrote:
I'm considering getting some brass clips laser cut...is anyone interested in a pair??
Taupe
Absolutely!
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:04 pm
by Mark Wilson
Definitely - brass tones in with the rust so much better than ally or plastic........
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:27 pm
by LUR759H
Can anyone tell me if there is metal under the small sill section of timber at the end of the arch as mine hasnt got any, i also would like to know what the metal section is called as i need to obtain it some how!!
thank you
Alan
1969 Trav
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:49 pm
by LUR759H
some people are very gifted!! Im amazed and feel quite useless looking at what you have done, im struggling affording a welder to fix my inner wings never mind do what you guys are doing, your extremely privileged to have all that you do and your knowledge and understanding reiterates my inability.
Alan
1969 traveller
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:58 am
by don58van
Can anyone tell me if there is metal under the small sill section of timber at the end of the arch as mine hasnt got any, i also would like to know what the metal section is called as i need to obtain it some how!!
It is called a 'closing panel, side-to-floor'.
Here it is listed by one supplier; others will have it too.
http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 90b23a08d5
I am also very impressed with and inspired by Taupe's work.
You can tell he is serious about getting the bodywork right when you see in a photo that he has been using vernier calipers.
Regards
Don
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 9:14 pm
by Dryad
Bump?! Any news on your Traveller, Taupe?
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 2:58 pm
by taupe
Many Thanks to Cam for getting the pics reinstated on this resto thread.
Taupe
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:59 pm
by westy24
Iv actually had some time to look through other members posts . Your a dab hand at metal work. A true crafts man , it's great to see . I'm looking forward to seeing more of your skills and the finished Morris . It's safe to say ,it's going to be a prime example
Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 41
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:58 pm
by MagicMorris
Any ideas why I can't see any of your images? I am getting a third party photobucket error