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Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:51 pm
by patricklambert
iv been checking the rear wing alot whilst welding and have made sure its going to fit well, reguarding buying new panels i have litterally no money coming in so this is the only way as i know a friend who gets me metal from a yard for free. unless someone would like to donate some panels

this is my only option and my welder isnt working very well hence the sh*twelds
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:16 pm
by ptitterington
Sorry I did not plan to take a dig at you or your circumstances. Just dont bodge something for the sake of the money as the repucussions could be far worse than you imagined.
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 12:29 am
by patricklambert
nono i understand! id love to fit all new pannels on the old girl if i had the money to do so! iv got a mate who banger races who has 2 that i may be able to ask for some parts if i need them like wings etc
patricklambert
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:50 pm
by stephenpolhill
Looks like an interesting restoration. Bit by bit is the best way. How is it going at the moment? Do you have any plans after making it structurally OK (welds etc.)?
Steve
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 7:12 pm
by patricklambert
progress is a bit slow atm college work and rubbish weather doesnt go well with fixing cars! i did manage to give the floor a good paint today so that parts almost finished now! im planning to repaint it once all the welding is done in matte black again or maybe gloss im not sure yet

may go for an engine change in a few years or just restore it back to police form and rover v8 power a different mog

Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 7:15 pm
by patricklambert
few pics of the little progress iv done, mig welders been playing up so finished arch with me ar welder bit powerfull but it does the job![frame]

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Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 4:21 pm
by patricklambert
got passenger front wing of today and found some more rot. this is the time where i really wish i had the money to buy new pannels! il do my best to make it all pukka again with some thicker sheet metal. i also fitted a new passenger door which im going to line up before i weld this up[frame]

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Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 8:57 pm
by patricklambert
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Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 12:43 pm
by mogbob
Patrick
Are you planning to use big washers and large self tappers for your wing fixings rather than captive nuts ?
Bob
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 2:39 pm
by Alex'n'Ane
Just like to say i like your determination with this project

and they way your doing it, if you have the time, you can save alot of money. Sure he(?) will look good when finished

Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 3:28 pm
by patricklambert
Im planning on just using big washers as the captive nuts broke when i tried to undo the bolts! And thanks for the comment!Alex an ane! Its a she even though i named it bean! ( love ur new project car!)
pat
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 6:23 pm
by aupickup
good luck , make the welds strong and keep the minor on the road thats the idea

Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 7:34 pm
by patricklambert
Thanks!

iv been using arc welder more and more as i find it stronger

Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:19 pm
by patricklambert
been a while so time for an update! lots of metal work has been going on even in the hot weather!

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Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:29 pm
by marcusthemoose
patrick, do you do the work out on the road? that takes some balls! does it not become a little inconvienient?
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:32 pm
by patricklambert
ah theres not much traffic down where the car is! iv also fine tuned the neigbours over the years so they dont mind!

Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:34 pm
by marcusthemoose
lucky you! not like my grumpy neighbours who moan about half pushbike in my back garden! car is coming along now. keep up the good work.
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:37 pm
by patricklambert
we do have 1 grumpy couple but there being moved on! im also a bike collector! me and my bro have around 20 bikes! thanks for the comment makes it all worth the effort

Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:41 pm
by marcusthemoose
kool. i haven't got as many as you, i noticed a few in the background of one of the pics. is that a raleigh twenty? they are good for nicking chopper parts off

anyway, i will give you your thread back now.
Re: Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:54 pm
by patricklambert
i think its a copy of the twenty! il start a off topic thread tommorow to show you some of my creations!