Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration

[davidpidge]

The metal fabrication is amazing as usual Taupe. I really like the stainless fuel pipe cover. How much are you charging for them?

In regard to the brass threaded sleeves, I assume this is going to be a show car and kept dry so it probably isn't relevant but I wouldn't advise using any sleeves in timber as it encourages damp and then rot. It would definitely be advisable to pre-drill the holes for the sleeves before the treatment stage of the timber prep then fill the holes with treatment and let them soak over night.

I hope I'm not taking a liberty! I can hear my Dad saying something about sucking eggs.

[taupe]

Thanks Dave..Yes a soak in treatment is a good idea before fitting the inserts

I made a template for the axle perch yesterday but then decided that a spare axle casing I had could donate its original one!!
I will keep the template in case I ever need to make one..



‘New’ axle perch fitted today … The axle cleaned up nicely..






Spot the differences between these two 1098 axle casings..I found ’Five’ detail differences





One is off my 62 trav, the other my 63 rose taupe..both are stamped 9/38 next to the axle number ..this confirms they are both 1098 axles.

Is the earlier one with the triangular shaped fillets a carry over from series 3 ??

Here is the inside which will get a thorough wash out tomorrow and the diff unit which despite the black oil has very good gear teeth and little backlash





Taupe

[jagnut66]

Soon be 'rolling' again then?
Best wishes,
Mike.

[chickenjohn]

Great work again Taupe. Keep it up! I like the wood BSF inserts.

[robby]

What can I say. Superb job being done and as someone who tries to make as many panels as possible, I`m getting some great tips from reading through.

Cheers

Rob

[taupe]

Hi

I have cleaned out the axle casing and diff unit





I've now finished the axle perch repair and after fitting a new gasket, bolted on the diff unit and sprayed the axle in etch primer







I stripped off the old grease, waxoyle and dirt from the propshaft at the same time and checked the spider bearings for play...none was apparent but there was a very slight roughness so I decided to replace them whilst I could .....and it made it easier to clean off.

Two new bearings from ESM complete with extended grease nipple and British made.. very impressed with quality and price and tapped out the old ones. They did have slight ridges on them so I'm glad I replaced them, though they would probably have been good for a few more thousand miles..

Propshaft now painted and greased and ready for fitting

Taupe

[taupe]

Hi

Axle now painted ready for hubs and half shafts..





2 coats of etch primer and two of gloss black enamel..

This is the end with the perch repair..



The new spider on the propshaft..



Ive been making slight adjustments and aligning the timber today in readiness for replacing the inner wheel arches..

Taupe

[taupe]

Hi

Ive started the process of replacing the wheelarches and have finally got around to fitting the rearmost spring hanger repair panels I made ..a long time ago...

First I cut off the old flange and started making two new ones.





I then lined up and welded in the n/s chassis repair



I opened up the o/s..





Drilled the spotwelds out and removed the remains of the inner wing..then set about repairing the suspension damper pin using a brass rod and plugged a small hole in the bracket





I then trial fitted the repair panel made earlier





To get a correct fit the edge of the floor panel shown sandwiched above has to be trimmed off...





The repair is then clamped for welding after checking the centres for the springs..43 3/8" both sides





View of the other side already done



Ready for final welding



And tried the tie down plate for fit as this needs to be spotwelded to the wing before fitting..




This is all taking a long time but I want to get it right !!!

Taupe

[taupe]

Hi

Trial fitted the rear wing tonight... after a bit of jiggling around it seems to fit quite well so Im doing some lining up using the timber and rear floor before doing any welding...











I think it was worth changing the whole rear wing rather than having lots of patch repairs..

Taupe

[jagnut66]

As always, a fantastic job, I wish I had half your skills!

[taupe]

Ive fitted the brake plates, cylinders, pipes and brass clips to the rear axle tonight..









I'm considering getting some brass clips laser cut...is anyone interested in a pair??

Taupe

[Neil MG]

I'm considering getting some brass clips laser cut...is anyone interested in a pair??

Taupe

Absolutely!

[Mark Wilson]

Definitely - brass tones in with the rust so much better than ally or plastic........

[LUR759H]

Can anyone tell me if there is metal under the small sill section of timber at the end of the arch as mine hasnt got any, i also would like to know what the metal section is called as i need to obtain it some how!!


thank you

Alan
1969 Trav

[LUR759H]

some people are very gifted!! Im amazed and feel quite useless looking at what you have done, im struggling affording a welder to fix my inner wings never mind do what you guys are doing, your extremely privileged to have all that you do and your knowledge and understanding reiterates my inability.

Alan
1969 traveller

[don58van]

Can anyone tell me if there is metal under the small sill section of timber at the end of the arch as mine hasnt got any, i also would like to know what the metal section is called as i need to obtain it some how!!

It is called a 'closing panel, side-to-floor'.

Here it is listed by one supplier; others will have it too.
http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 90b23a08d5

I am also very impressed with and inspired by Taupe's work.
You can tell he is serious about getting the bodywork right when you see in a photo that he has been using vernier calipers.

Regards
Don

[Dryad]

Bump?! Any news on your Traveller, Taupe?

[taupe]

Many Thanks to Cam for getting the pics reinstated on this resto thread.

Taupe

[westy24]

Iv actually had some time to look through other members posts . Your a dab hand at metal work. A true crafts man , it's great to see . I'm looking forward to seeing more of your skills and the finished Morris . It's safe to say ,it's going to be a prime example

[MagicMorris]

Any ideas why I can't see any of your images? I am getting a third party photobucket error