To be continued ..................
Edited by Keith Staley, 20 August 2015 - 04:47 PM.
Posted 21 July 2015 - 03:39 PM
Edited by Keith Staley, 20 August 2015 - 04:47 PM.
Posted 21 July 2015 - 10:14 PM
Good for you. I admire your courage. Wish I could find the motivation to get back out to the garage and finish mine (that's what happens when you go out and buy another one..)
Posted 16 August 2015 - 09:16 AM
Posted 18 August 2015 - 05:55 PM
I thought I should put up some pictures but unfortunately I didn't take any of the inside of the garage when it was in its cocoon of cardboard boxes and kiddie toys.
So here are a few pictures of when the seized brakes were freed, wheels painted and a new set of tyres put on and it was pushed out of the garage for the first time in 20 years.
As you will see it still needs a hell of work on her to being back to some of her former glory and getting back on the road. We see this finally happening in early Spring next year. But then again, Rome wasn't built in one day, and it's a great project to be personally involved in. :)
Update: since these photos were taken the front of the car damage that was caused by a crash has been largely pulled out. The engine has now almost been thoroughly cleaned and will be ready for painting
Earlier in the process to where we are now, we drained the old engine oil and replaced it with new oil, plus a new oil filter. We are also in the process of ensuring all the water system is functioning as it should, and intend to replace all perished rubber hoses within this system.
The overall aim of this project as I have limited funds is to do the best we can with what we have got and only to replace parts that definitely need replacing.
Edited by Keith Staley, 20 August 2015 - 04:55 PM.
Posted 19 August 2015 - 03:25 PM
Good for you. I admire your courage. Wish I could find the motivation to get back out to the garage and finish mine (that's what happens when you go out and buy another one..)
Sounds good to me.
Little but like mine but not so many years covered and forgotten.
Mine was left for 6 years under a cover and only last year started on it again and nearly finished all the body work. Paint next.
Look forward to updates.
Edited by Keith Staley, 20 August 2015 - 12:58 PM.
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