1968 TRAVELLER RESTORATION

[irmscher]

Looks like you are doing some nice work on it what gauge metal are you using?

[alexandermclaren]

Looks like you are doing some nice work on it what gauge metal are you using?

thanks
yea lot off work but uts amazing how much i am enjoying it cant wait till i can get into the garage the next day
gonna try and build a jig to turn her over so keep watching
many thanks for your kind comments

[alexandermclaren]

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new wiring loom required because of the state of the wiring in the engine bay ant at the rear door area[frame][/frame]

[irmscher]

What gauge steel are you using for the repairs ??

[alexandermclaren]

What gauge steel are you using for the repairs ??

hi there yea its 1mm ,1.2 mm and up too 2 mm for the heaver sections(at the rear floor area below the rear doors)

[alexandermclaren]

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[alexandermclaren]

well finely got the old girl on her spit jig
and she loves it
now we get to clean her and weld those tricky bits
all of course with the help of my son Stewart and Michael
its taken about two weeks out of the time frame building the jig etc
but shes lovley
i can turn her upside down and round all within the confines of her garage
hopefully i can see some progress now[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[alexandermclaren]

I am going to be renewing the wiring loom on my traveller soon and as i want to add a radio ,reversing light .spotlights and 12 volt outlet i need to make up my own wiring loom as the existing one is well worn and bare in places
my question is this
i am trying to source the original sheathing to make it as original as is possible
can any one help me and point me in the right direction
i was going to be using this type of sheathing i found on the bay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280713297789? ... 228wt_1037
but would rather use the cloth type as per original
many thanks

[alexandermclaren]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKAx3knD ... C8sZ3WcSKV
my roll over jig
this is the only way to get those rusty and painted areas treated and welded

[alexandermclaren]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKAx3knD ... C8sZ3WcSKV
my roll over jig
this is the only way to get those rusty and painted areas treated and welded

so come you guys never be stuck
safety comes first
for less than thirty pounds build yourself a roll-over jig and get your moggie spinning around to suit you and forget about crawling around on the garage floor
seriously though you can do some expert welding and get that finish you always dreamed about and if your going to be showing her its important that the underside looks good for you and the all important Mr MOT man

[irmscher]

Alex that jig is brilliant moves really free enjoyed the video

[alexandermclaren]

Alex that jig is brilliant moves really free enjoyed the video

you bet its amazing aint it
i would never have believed that it would transform my tiny garage into a real working area which allows me to access the entire under body panels and running gear
and as you can see it rolls over with ease and in safety
thanks for your kind comments
just wish i had (discovered) morris minors years ago

[irmscher]

I think there is a market for them its the best moving one i have seen

[MarkyB]

Excellent jig, it does sound like there is a lot of lose "stuff" in there somewhere which is surprising considering how much work has been done, any idea where it all is?

[alexandermclaren]

I think there is a market for them its the best moving one i have seen

yup it moves freely
which is down to fine tuning the pivot/balance point
i dont know if you can see the various holes to allow for the adjustment
alex

[alexandermclaren]

Excellent jig, it does sound like there is a lot of lose "stuff" in there somewhere which is surprising considering how much work has been done, any idea where it all is?

ha ha yes it sounds a lot mostly rubbish in the scuttle area and rear boot section
my old hoover has given up the ghost so i am reduced to air blasting the lighter stuff out
how ever as you can hear still some heavy rubbish left

[alexandermclaren]

whooooooo
getting the new spring hangers welded into position
slow slow progress
but progress never the less
can anyone spot the deliberate mistake[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[alexandermclaren]

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[alexandermclaren]

progress in the making[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[alexandermclaren]

finely all the underside welding complete
and the first of the primer coats applied
some areas had to be redone due to the welding needed on the inside of the floor[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]