Pick up Restoration (Part 1)

Post by **aupickup** » Sun May 03, 2009 3:15 pm

well at least the tops appear to be good

here is a link for pick up repair panels

http://www.fairmilerestorations.co.uk/

Post by **aupickup** » Sun May 03, 2009 3:17 pm

that triangular piece is where the cab and gear box tunnel bolts on to

you dhould have some on the chassis you bought, they come with the chassis

Post by **pfgiz** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:19 pm

Inspirational.

There was I getting worried about a spot of welding on a Traveller....

Keep it up while the weather allows...

Post by **britab1967** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:58 pm

Ray & PSL

I can't really answer either of you until we've pulled it out of the hedge sometime this week.
The back seat is duetone, but I don't know what seat it is in as you can only see the top edge.
Under the bonnet looks reasonable, so we'll see what I can save.

Brian

Post by **PSL184** » Sun May 03, 2009 10:49 pm

Thanks Brian - I'm restoring a traveller with red duo tone trim at the moment so any bits of trim would be a great help if possible....
Thanks. Rich

Post by **davidmiles** » Mon May 04, 2009 1:36 pm

More de rusting work, the second leaf spring this time. when I open the door to my workshop and step out into the garden, into the fresh air, take of the masks, ear protection and look back, I can see the dust blowing out. it tends to disperse very quickly. anything larger will produce a lot more rust clouds, So I can't de rust the chassis here. It'll have to be done professionally. for the neighbours sake at least. Having said that, de rusting with a brush like the one in the picture is a curiously satisfying activity.

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 04, 2009 3:47 pm

Thats coming up really nicely.

You don't alf work quick David!

Post by **davidmiles** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:03 pm

Thanks for the encouragement Dan, It's come a long way since this shot talen at Westbourne motors on the day I recovered it, but its got an even longer way to go before its ready for the road

Post by **davidmiles** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:05 pm

what is the concensus of opinion, do I try cleaning up this master cylinder, or replace with a new one? (I'd like to at least try to keep it in the project)

Post by **aupickup** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:08 pm

with out a doubt relace all brake parts

but you dont need us to say that

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:21 pm

Definitely replace the master cylinder.

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:22 pm

I would crack it open and give it a good inspection. At the very very least it will need a new seal set.

If theres any sign of corrosion or wear in the internal bore stick it straight in the bin!

Post by **aupickup** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:30 pm

do not take chances with brakes

i would not use that one, i bet the its shot anyway

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:44 pm

aupickup wrote:do not take chances with brakes

i would not use that one, i bet the its shot anyway

I bet its shot too.

But if the internal bore is perfect and the seals get replaced then whats the problem? to all intents and purposes that would then be a "new" MC albeit not shiny on the outside. Its always worth a look IMHO

Post by **aupickup** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:08 pm

if bores are good, but looking at the rest of the linkage and pedals, i doubt it

only one way to find out and that is to strip it down

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:11 pm

I think we are kinda singing from the same hymn sheet here. I did say that if there is any wear or corrosion in the bore to ditch it!

Post by **davidmiles** » Mon May 04, 2009 7:16 pm

Right, thanks fellas, I'll strip it down with the intention of binning if its scored or damaged inside, the cup and spring set replacement are on the must list for this little component.

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 04, 2009 8:03 pm

For the sake of 5 minutes its well worth doing. Even if it is knackered you'll learn a bit about its construction!

Post by **davidmiles** » Tue May 05, 2009 5:25 pm

well today was master cylinder stripdown day, it was attached to the pedal linkages so the lot got sorted out today...

Post by **davidmiles** » Tue May 05, 2009 5:27 pm

the master cylinder itself cleaned up ok, it was the push rod assembly causing me hassle, but it came out eventually...