Pick up Restoration (Part 2)

[davidmiles]

the rear nearside hub looks to be in good condition, the surfaces of the bearings look nice and smooth. They'll be getting some fresh grease before they go back on.[frame][/frame]

[davidmiles]

while the springs dry, the petrol pipe has come out of the electro dip, the outside has a coat of acid etch primer, can anyone suggest how I treat the inside of the pipe?[frame][/frame]

[alex_holden]

the rear nearside hub looks to be in good condition, the surfaces of the bearings look nice and smooth. They'll be getting some fresh grease before they go back on.

The rear hub bearings aren't supposed to be greased - they are lubricated by the oil sloshing around inside the axle.

[alex_holden]

while the springs dry, the petrol pipe has come out of the electro dip, the outside has a coat of acid etch primer, can anyone suggest how I treat the inside of the pipe?

Is it not galvanised? You don't normally need to paint them.

[davidmiles]

there was a smattering of rust inside and outside this pipe, does galvanised metal ever rust? this one had. Maybe some were made in mild ungalvanised steel.[frame][/frame]

[alex_holden]

Yes, it can do. I would just brush off any loose stuff. Once the vehicle is in regular use the petrol fumes should offer some protection.

[d_harris]

I agree with Alex on this one. Dont worry too much about protecting the inside of the pipe. Anything you try and paint it with will be removed by the petrol running through it anyway

[davidmiles]

rear nearside brake shoes and drum fitted up nice and easily, now for the troublesome offside rear....[frame][/frame]

[davidmiles]

the top brake shoe was on back to front so I took it off and replaced it around the other way, with the boat bow shape facing the front of the vehicle, still no luck trying to ease on the brake drum. It went on easily on the other side, can't fathom it. The snail adjuster is on minimum, there is some movement to the whole shoe assembly, there are no retaining screws for the rear cylinders, the cylinder feels free to travel up and down.

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[davidmiles]

and finally after a tap here and a tap there, I managed to get the drum seated, it'll need some adjustment some how as its binding against the shoes, moving the pickup back inside out of the next downpour involved the tactical placement of a trolley jack to take the weight off the rear wheel, it was like pushing the car with the handbrake on, well in effect thats what was happening. Still, its out of the wet and awaiting my attention. I'm off to work on late shift so I'll deal with it tommorow.[frame][/frame]

[pyebibby]

David... Woow. I have just read from start too your currnet posistion in your restoration. She is beautiful! I have enjoyed and learnt SO much reading through. Its amazing how many diffrent techniques you use and discuss in this thread. The things mention apply too all diffrent parts of being a Morris Minor Owner, A classic Car owner, just EVERYTHING! I can't wait too see the final Product, its so close, and the before and after photos just must make you smile so much! There can surely not be anything more satisfying than the day you first take your van on too Her Majesties highway. I will continue too follow your work till shes finished, and then how shes copes in the real world...
But too sum this Feat of... pure passion and determination, 'AHAG' Somes it up. Through thick and thin, ignoring and using peoples knowledge, making your own decisions based on what you want the final outcome too be, Debating and learning knew skills and 'having a go' right there and then. Its wonderful too see how you can be advised a new skill, then you practise it, and then a couple of posts later, youve made the first part too go back on the van. Its insperational too see it happen, and as i think alot of people who are in my position are (have a Morris, but dont want too get too involved too early incase something goes wrong) You have proved that it can be done, and this thread will push people too start gettting more involved in what they do.

Thank you David, and good luck

Jamie

[davidmiles]

thanks Jamie, It's very encourgaing to hear this project is interesting to others. I have found myself totally engrossed in the rebuild. putting each tiny step on here has helped me in many ways, its great reference material, great feedback and advice,
the satisfaction of encouraging others, you're not far from other projects on here that you can learn from. On the whole you wonder how people managed to do resto's before the web.

The Brake shoes had seized against the drum on the rear offside, I removed the wheel and managed to tap the drum and hub assembly around, I did this until the snal adjuster screw head was visible through the round hole in the drum face. I then turned the adjuster in increments until all of a sudden the drum rotated freely, what a relief, I can push the vehicle in and out of the garage now.
So now I have some studying to do for a work related exam, If my cat "Gerry" will let me.[frame][/frame]

[aupickup]

as with all restorations, it will be the longevity of the resto on the road that will tell
but good luck with it

[davidmiles]

the wiper motor is in for some scrutiny here, the electronic joints all seem to be secure, it all appears to be in good condition on the inside, but I need to get the cover off and cleaned of surface corrosion.[frame][/frame]

[mogbob]

David
How far are you planing to dismantle the wiper motor ?
If you are very gentle you can release the wire that goes through the body of the motor to the now loose domed cap ( obscured in the picture ).Out with the soldering iron and melt the solder, gently lifting the two metal tangs holding it to the dome.Only prise up the two tangs sufficiently to release the cable.Re apply the solder iron if need be.You can replace the whole wire if it is damaged in anyway.

Re-assembly of the parking switch element is the reverse of what you are just done.You did, of course, mark "the relative position" of the metal dome to the thin flat covering plate before you removed the four retaing screws/ bolts ??
If you didn't or you want to know how to set it up again from scratch hoist the white flag !! It might save some scratched paint work when it's back in the vehicle.
The above action will detach the heavy metal body from the casting an allow you to clean it up, prime it and get it a top coat of Satin Black or gloss for that matter depending on you preference.
You can go further.

Bob

[davidmiles]

its de greased inside and cleaner than it was outside, don't fancy, as Bob says, taking it right down, unless of course it doesn't work when I try it out, hopefully it'll soldier on without causing trouble. lets wait and see. I wonder if I should give it a coat of paint?[frame][/frame]

[mogbob]

David
The de-grease and clean up would have done wonders for it.It's rare for major work to be required on a wiper motor, so re-grease ( cotton buds are good,squeeze the grease onto the bud tip and twist, so that there is no loose fluffy bits of cotton, then apply ).Care around the self parking mechanisim the little parts are quite delicate and difficult to replace if broken.
Clean up the contact surface on the inside of the dome and clean with a meths spray.
Paint would smarten it up and you could polish up the plain metalwork with a small brass/ wire brush.( A bit more time consuming with the wiper not in bits but do-able ).

Bob

[davidmiles]

yes that'll be getting a bit more treatment and a coat of paint, in the mean time Ive ordered the rear body internal corner gussets and the body side braces that go from under floor to interior of the side panel.the fact that the corners have a coat of paint isn't a problem, it would be difficult to attach the bits and paint behind them.
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[davidmiles]

Hope Ian doesn't mind me using his picture, these are the parts that need to go in next.Ive ordered the corner gusett part with the hole for the rear light. No way I would be able to fabricate that hole and have it look as good. They're only a few quid from fairmile resto's.[frame][/frame]

[davidmiles]

Daylight and a few spare hours means, the pickup backed up,jacked up and new brake shoes for the Front nearside, this is the final set to be fitted, they are all renewed now, the shoes, springs and drum all fitted up without a hitch, dead easy this time.
Once the final coats of paint are on the body I will then start fitting her out, starting with the hoses and pipes.[frame][/frame]