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by skidneale
Tue Jun 17, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boxing plates
Replies: 1
Views: 1186

Boxing plates

hi guys, can you help is the end of this boxing plate meant to be this shape? If so can you tell/show me how it fits as it doesn't seen to go into position at the kidney panel.am I missing something here ?any help is very much appreciated. Mark[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1403027133_19...
by skidneale
Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What order
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: What order

Removed the boxing sill today and this is what lies behind, Taupe is the reinforcing panel spot welded to the inner step, and do you know whether it is easily separated or will I need a new inner step as we'll?[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1401822197_19312 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.or...
by skidneale
Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:23 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What order
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: What order

Thanks again Taupe,I think I will have a better idea when I get the rest of the boxing panel and the floor extension out of the way.watch this space I have today ordered the new boxing panel and the bottom repair section for the B post when I have them I think all will be clearer :)
Kind regards
Mark
by skidneale
Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What order
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: What order

Thanks taupe I'll give them a call
Kind regards
Mark
by skidneale
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What order
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: What order

Thanks guys for your replies,your fabricating skills are brilliant taupe .do you know if these reinforcing panels available to buy from the usual suppliers as I havnt seen any .
regards
Mark
by skidneale
Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What order
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: What order

Thanks Mark for your reply,the sill area and the outer floors have had new panels welded over the top of the rusty old ones what you can see there I think is the remains of the old outer sill . Do you know if there is another panel that goes inside the step and the boxing plate as I think this has r...
by skidneale
Sat May 31, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What order
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

What order

Hi Guys,It's been a few months since I've been able to get on with my Moggie,I've completely cleaned of the underside to inspect for the dreaded rust,and fortunately for the most part is in overall good condition,however I will need to replace the middle cross member end (passenger side) the other s...
by skidneale
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Resto in a single garage???
Replies: 14
Views: 3701

Re: Resto in a single garage???

I am currently undergoing a traveller in my single garage,as said before keep tidy and organised,Neil mg has a section on his reso with a home made roll over jig that i have copied and this works very well, i have also fitted some industrial swivelling castors on the base so it is very mobile good l...
by skidneale
Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Under body colour
Replies: 5
Views: 2453

Re: Under body colour

Thanks for your replies ,I failed to mention that the n/chassis rail has been replaced and is black ,the car colour is snowberry white,it's a shame that apart from the n/s under sill having a couple of holes in it the rest looks good but will have to remove both sides as the repairer who did the wor...
by skidneale
Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Under body colour
Replies: 5
Views: 2453

Under body colour

Hi all is there someone that can tell me what colour my underbody should be,I have started to strip of the old underseal and am seriously pleased it looks in super condition,the under floor panels are painted black and the front chassis rails are white, is this correct as unsure if I should be paint...
by skidneale
Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boxing plates
Replies: 9
Views: 4429

Re: Boxing plates

Thanks Bhc that was my original thinking as I want to restore this properly ,but will need advice from you guys to help me along,
Mark
by skidneale
Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boxing plates
Replies: 9
Views: 4429

Re: Boxing plates

Thanks Kennatt
Is the rust that can bee seen inside and at the bottom of my boxing section the under sill section ?
Obviously if I don't need to replace the boxing sections it will save a lot of expense and time.
Mark
by skidneale
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boxing plates
Replies: 9
Views: 4429

Re: Boxing plates

Hi trafalgar blue.
Just weld a length of angle or box across the door from A to B post both sides
Mark
by skidneale
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boxing plates
Replies: 9
Views: 4429

Boxing plates

Hi guys Could someone please give me some advice,I am about to replace the boxing panels , outer cills ect on my traveller,the the B post on the passenger side seems ok as does the A posts,do I need to remove them to replace the boxing plate as it is welded to them ,I will be replacing the inner fli...
by skidneale
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: horn assembly
Replies: 11
Views: 3258

Re: horn assembly

Yea maybe, im in no hurry really as i am at the start of a full resoration of my 1970 snowberry traveller Doris.
Thanks for your help guys.I might start a new thread in restorations
Mark
by skidneale
Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: horn assembly
Replies: 11
Views: 3258

Re: horn assembly

Thanks guys this is what I have is it correct?[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1383742257_19312 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1383742282_19312 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1383742303_19312 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1383742...
by skidneale
Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: horn assembly
Replies: 11
Views: 3258

Re: horn assembly

Thanks guys the horn assy in the eBay link is exactly what I have but is the spring loaded pin assy from the 2 spoke wheel compatible with the wire 3 spoke item number 121 on moss drawing
Thanks
Mark
by skidneale
Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: horn assembly
Replies: 11
Views: 3258

Re: horn assembly

Thanks bmc for your reply,looks like lots of the smaller items are not available,anyone out there have any of the horn assy parts available?
mark
by skidneale
Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: horn assembly
Replies: 11
Views: 3258

horn assembly

Hi all having just purchased a spoked steering wheel(1963) for my traveller (to replace the plastic one)i find that the horn button in the centre is different ,so i purchased a horn button but that is all i have can anyone tell me what else i need and how it fits to the wheel itself.
Thanks Mark
by skidneale
Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Briggs & Stratton
Replies: 14
Views: 2988

Re: Briggs & Stratton

Bhc a good place to acquire Briggs parts Is acompany called briggsbits just google the name and you will find then them ,
I have used them a few Times and the service is very good,I have to say at this point I have no connection to them in any way.hope this helps
Mark