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About a month ago I introduced myself as the new owner of a LWB roadster. The original thread is here http://www.marlinownersclub.com/foru...s-is-a-big-job . Hopefully in the next 3-4 weeks I should start to find myself with some time to actually start getting work done on the blasted thing (the project is running under the name KCCO because reasons).
Caveat – I know sod all about most of these things so I’m learning as I go along.
I’ll throw up a few pictures at random below to give an idea of where I am starting from and will give a rundown here of what I intend to tackle. They are terrible pictures, I get that but it was done in a hurry. Next time I have time and weather I will do a proper job of documenting things.
There are questions thrown in here and there so pay attention!
Body - First clean and seal. I’ve been taking off any surface rust and cleaning up the panels a little bit at a time. I’m using hammerite underbody seal from halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165594
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Whilst doing this I’ve been looking for the chassis number but haven’t come across it yet. I read elsewhere its on the frame down near the drivers side front wheel but I cant see anything.
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Wiring – I’ve bought in a new loom that was recommended here by last of the summer wine, sorry I mean Compo. Rebel wiring kit - http://www.langysrodshop.co.uk/wiring_kits.htm . Got the 9+3 circuit. The P&P on the website is wrong. It says £8.50 but it’s actually £12
Which means I also need to think about the lights and the instrument clusters etc. Which bring me to a few thoughts about that. Looking at the prices on the various UK website it strikes me the markup is insane. I use a Chinese site called aliexpress for many things and find that the price direct from there is often about ¼ of the price in the UK. So if anyone wants to have a look for rear clusters, running lights etc that’d be cool.
The cockpit – right now it’s a shell. I’m going to have to do a new dash and cluster. I have the original but if I change the instrument clusters then it’ll need redoing. Also going to probably change the seats as those original ones are really bloody uncomfortable. Been looking at MX5 seats on ebay. There is a Japanese only breakers yard a few miles away so going to ask them to keep an eye out for one with speakers in the headrest. Soundproofing, carpets, etc.
Also been thinking about the heater. I’ll probably box it in and if I do then I’ll also give some thought to possible trying to do something about demisters (scavenge something from the breakers yard, drill some holes.
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Propshaft – this makes me go hmm. It’s a type 9 ford box on the front and a marina on the back. There is a place here in Manchester that does props
Exhaust – I think the original engine had the exhaust coming out the passenger side and ending somewhere under the passenger door. The pinto has the exhaust on the other side and I want it coming out the back to keep noise down. Another one to have a think about. The car came with a Kawasaki exhaust. I have no idea if that was what was on there but it goes in the parts bin.
Engine – needs rewiring but seems generally sound. Once I’ve got a bit down the line with the electrics I can spend some time in there. Still need to sort out an air filter. I think this is the way forward http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905273128...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And also look at radiator and fan….
IMG_20140311_162323.jpg
So that’s for starters.
PS I’m planning on getting over to Wakefield on the 6th for a good stare so if anyone wants to offer any freebies / swaps I’d be delighted to accept. Although the only swaps I have are the original completely knackered soft top, the utterly ruined carpets, which look like they came from a seventies council house, and a still in bubblewrap wing.
About a month ago I introduced myself as the new owner of a LWB roadster. The original thread is here http://www.marlinownersclub.com/foru...s-is-a-big-job . Hopefully in the next 3-4 weeks I should start to find myself with some time to actually start getting work done on the blasted thing (the project is running under the name KCCO because reasons).
Caveat – I know sod all about most of these things so I’m learning as I go along.
I’ll throw up a few pictures at random below to give an idea of where I am starting from and will give a rundown here of what I intend to tackle. They are terrible pictures, I get that but it was done in a hurry. Next time I have time and weather I will do a proper job of documenting things.
There are questions thrown in here and there so pay attention!
Body - First clean and seal. I’ve been taking off any surface rust and cleaning up the panels a little bit at a time. I’m using hammerite underbody seal from halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165594
IMG_20140311_162438.jpg
Whilst doing this I’ve been looking for the chassis number but haven’t come across it yet. I read elsewhere its on the frame down near the drivers side front wheel but I cant see anything.
IMG_20140311_162302.jpg
Wiring – I’ve bought in a new loom that was recommended here by last of the summer wine, sorry I mean Compo. Rebel wiring kit - http://www.langysrodshop.co.uk/wiring_kits.htm . Got the 9+3 circuit. The P&P on the website is wrong. It says £8.50 but it’s actually £12
Which means I also need to think about the lights and the instrument clusters etc. Which bring me to a few thoughts about that. Looking at the prices on the various UK website it strikes me the markup is insane. I use a Chinese site called aliexpress for many things and find that the price direct from there is often about ¼ of the price in the UK. So if anyone wants to have a look for rear clusters, running lights etc that’d be cool.
The cockpit – right now it’s a shell. I’m going to have to do a new dash and cluster. I have the original but if I change the instrument clusters then it’ll need redoing. Also going to probably change the seats as those original ones are really bloody uncomfortable. Been looking at MX5 seats on ebay. There is a Japanese only breakers yard a few miles away so going to ask them to keep an eye out for one with speakers in the headrest. Soundproofing, carpets, etc.
Also been thinking about the heater. I’ll probably box it in and if I do then I’ll also give some thought to possible trying to do something about demisters (scavenge something from the breakers yard, drill some holes.
wiring.jpg
Propshaft – this makes me go hmm. It’s a type 9 ford box on the front and a marina on the back. There is a place here in Manchester that does props
Exhaust – I think the original engine had the exhaust coming out the passenger side and ending somewhere under the passenger door. The pinto has the exhaust on the other side and I want it coming out the back to keep noise down. Another one to have a think about. The car came with a Kawasaki exhaust. I have no idea if that was what was on there but it goes in the parts bin.
Engine – needs rewiring but seems generally sound. Once I’ve got a bit down the line with the electrics I can spend some time in there. Still need to sort out an air filter. I think this is the way forward http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905273128...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And also look at radiator and fan….
IMG_20140311_162323.jpg
So that’s for starters.
PS I’m planning on getting over to Wakefield on the 6th for a good stare so if anyone wants to offer any freebies / swaps I’d be delighted to accept. Although the only swaps I have are the original completely knackered soft top, the utterly ruined carpets, which look like they came from a seventies council house, and a still in bubblewrap wing.
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