Pick up Restoration (Part 1)

Post by **davidmiles** » Sat May 02, 2009 2:35 pm

here is that section of the underfloor chassis in a closer view

Post by **aupickup** » Sat May 02, 2009 2:42 pm

your floor
the main problem is they only do half floors which does not include the centre tunnel part
you will have to reapair that part

all other bits for the floor, inner step, and under cills you can get

the torsion bars will come out
all the other bits will be on your other chassis you got

Post by **trunion** » Sat May 02, 2009 6:35 pm

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These scans of the heater from the BMC pickup parts book may be of help dave[/img]

Post by **davidmiles** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:05 pm

Thanks Trunion, you wouldn't have one of those diagrams for the cab and particularly the floor panels?

Post by **davidmiles** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:10 pm

Aupickup, are engine mounts available? there aren't any on my replacement chassis.

Post by **aupickup** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:40 pm

if you mean the engine mount towers then yes you can still get those

i will se if i can do a scan of the cab floor area

Post by **trunion** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:45 pm

davidmiles wrote:Thanks Trunion, you wouldn't have one of those diagrams for the cab and particularly the floor panels?

Do you want a scan of the rear body tub. I find the parts books are often a greater help than the workshop manuals, particularly the Haynes workshop manual on the Morris is very poor.

Post by **trunion** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:51 pm

[img][img]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd27 ... kupcab.jpg[/img]

Sorry the image doesn't seem to have appeared on my last post. I will try again, its been a long day![/img]

Post by **britab1967** » Sat May 02, 2009 10:00 pm

David
You're doing so well with this restoration, I've found another for you for when you've finished, a traveller this time.

We're pulling it out of the undergowth to salvage the few bits worth saving before it rusts away.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat May 02, 2009 10:16 pm

We're pulling it out of the undergowth to salvage the few bits worth saving

which bits????

Post by **davidmiles** » Sun May 03, 2009 1:20 am

you know britab I have it in the dim recesses of my brain to do a traveller once my pickup is all roadworthy and shiney. Thats if I'm still able to drive by then. the rate I'm going through fingers and thumbs its questionable.
Thanks Trunion that image of the cab is rather helpfull.

Post by **davidmiles** » Sun May 03, 2009 1:33 am

aupickup, way off subject but, do you know if van lower sides can be used as repairs for pickup lower sides?

Post by **aupickup** » Sun May 03, 2009 1:53 am

hello david

yes they can
many pick ups were made into vans if the dealer did not have a pick up to sell

but you need the top strengening peice for the pick up

so yes can be used

Post by **PSL184** » Sun May 03, 2009 10:04 am

britab1967 wrote:David
You're doing so well with this restoration, I've found another for you for when you've finished, a traveller this time.
 

We're pulling it out of the undergowth to salvage the few bits worth saving before it rusts away.

I don't suppose that Traveller has any usable red duotone trim that you wish to donate to a good cause ?

Post by **ASL642** » Sun May 03, 2009 11:33 am

obsessed

Post by **aupickup** » Sun May 03, 2009 11:35 am

pocessed

Post by **davidmiles** » Sun May 03, 2009 2:55 pm

Thanks aupickup, the panels I have are strong and intact, but there is a bit of rusting away at the bottom ends, I wonder if they do repair panels for the bottom of van rear sides, here's a shot of the worst one.

Post by **davidmiles** » Sun May 03, 2009 3:02 pm

I'm seriously digressing from my order of restoration, that is: chassis, suspension, brakes, cab, engine, rear body, but its good to plan ahead. Here's a shot of the other panel, the bottom edge is strong and solid, but the leading edge, where it curves behind the rear of the cab, is wasted.

Post by **davidmiles** » Sun May 03, 2009 3:08 pm

And just to show its not all bad news, the tops are great...and I've got the original tailgate chains, love that sound as you go over a speed bump

Post by **davidmiles** » Sun May 03, 2009 3:14 pm

Back with a jolt, the chassis, here are what remains of the only surviving erm chassis triangle for want of the official nomenclature (as my Grandfather used to say, being a ex wartime RAF storeman)