Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 October 2016 - 10:46 AM
I have no idea what you are talking about mate haha. to be honest I need a break and got my other car to sort out and I'm being lazy lol
Judging by Facebook there's a different type of bodywork you are into at the minuteI have no idea what you are talking about mate haha. to be honest I need a break and got my other car to sort out and I'm being lazy lol
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 25 October 2016 - 02:13 PM
Needs an extra inch!!
Posted 25 October 2016 - 07:07 PM
I rushed over here expecting progress 
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 October 2016 - 07:34 PM
I rushed over here expecting progress
Nah mate. Just talking crap as usual. I promise next post won't be till it's ready for paint haha
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 26 October 2016 - 12:28 PM
I rushed over here expecting progress
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 26 October 2016 - 04:48 PM
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 09 November 2016 - 03:03 PM
Edited by GT Jimmy, 09 November 2016 - 03:05 PM.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 09 November 2016 - 03:29 PM
I'm getting there too, one of my biggest problems was not enough gas coming out of the nozzle.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 09 November 2016 - 03:33 PM
I dropped my wire speed down a couple and it's made a massive difference. Welds even sound nicerI'm getting there too, one of my biggest problems was not enough gas coming out of the nozzle.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 17 November 2016 - 07:04 PM
Had a few hours on the GT today. First thing I've learnt is removing the inner sills with the companion bin in situ is a pain in the arse. because it's already upside down on a roof rack we just got on with it. With a bit of improvisation, grinding, drilling and swearing we did it. Now ready to weld the new sill in.
Second thing I learnt was that if, and it's a big if, I ever try to restore a mini again I'll be making a spit
Third thing I learnt is if I'm going to weld it in my welding will need to be better.
But I had a GREAT time learning, can't wait to get back on it. I'll try to get some pics up later, ran out of time to grab the camera before getting the kids from school
Edited by GT Jimmy, 17 November 2016 - 07:05 PM.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 13 December 2016 - 08:57 PM
Well today started like this
And ended like this
Managed to get the new step welded in. then the inner sill fettled and in place ready for welding next time. Couldn't resist clamping the new outer sill on.
Still got issues with welding but will get there
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 13 December 2016 - 09:06 PM
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 13 December 2016 - 09:15 PM
I'm lap welding the inner sill. mainly because I'm not confident enough to butt weld such a long piece. So clamping the 2 panels together with small tek screws before welding. This car was never intended to be a show pony so this method should provide a strong weld
Mill Road Garage
Posted 13 December 2016 - 09:56 PM
Excellent progress.
One tip for the future, you don't need quite so many plug weld holes as you have in the step.
Every 1-1.5" is fine and it will save you lots of time when dressing them back.
Keep it up!
Ben
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 13 December 2016 - 10:31 PM
Excellent progress.
One tip for the future, you don't need quite so many plug weld holes as you have in the step.
Every 1-1.5" is fine and it will save you lots of time when dressing them back.
Keep it up!
Ben
Yeah. I got a bit giddy with the Makita. Don't worry, the passenger side will be half as many. Thanks
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