Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

New wheels (to me anyway) test fitted to confirm correct pcd and offset - all seems OK. Given them a good clean and very happy with them. Hard to believe I found a set the same as already on the Marlin in the 14" size rather than the current 13". Bought these via forum/ebay for just £125 - a wheel refurb for mine would be c £300. These were supplied by YKC with the roadster kit he purchased and he's now converting to a hill climb car. Wheels don't appear to have done any real miles at all - just the odd small storage mark.

Also final fitted the drivers side wing (used my new countersink tool which worked far better than a standard countersink - with no chattering and a really clean shave of the fibreglass and gel coating. Also some further finishing to the rear tub and dash top.....

Whilst working on the car it appears I will need to replace the rear pistons (leaking) and from callipers (sticking) - oh well.....

[stevejgreen]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Given that the identity of your donor car is uncertain there are several rear brake cylinder types and diameters.
GWC 1110 0.687" though some list it as 0.700"
GWC 1112 0.750"
GWC 1121 0.625"
GWC 1202 0.750"
GWC 1208 0.625"

The probability is that yours is GWC 1110 0.687" as it was fitted to 1300/1800 Saloon cars. The repair kit will be 18G 8642 unless you have a commercial rear axle or from a car with front drum brakes.
The moral is measure before you buy!

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Thanks Steve, the rear axle came from the 1.7 1980 marina donor with front discs. Great info above thanks - time to find the vernier caliper I think ;-)

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Few more jobs today.....over fuelling has been a bit of a small issue since getting the car from storage (black smoke on choke and on throttle up) so: timing corrected, carb diaphragms changed (weber dgv), k&n removed and general carb clean, new plugs and seems a bit better...got a bit worse when replacing the air filter (tends to richen the mix) so need to clean or replace the filter unit.

Also changed the steering donut (perished), overhauled the front wheel bearings and tidied up under the bonnet - things have become a little disorganised over the years and I wasn't happy with a rubbing fuel line and some obsolete wiring.

Also painted the exhaust manifold.

Few more hits tomorrow then she's off to the body shop next week.

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Off to the body shop .....see you next year?

In the meantime new dgv carb has turned up and the new seats should be here soon.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Who have you taken the roadster too out of interest?

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Gone to these guys....

http://clementsbodyshop.com

Sen a lot of their work and it's very good....they've just finished a magnum (owner was picking it up whilst I was there) and its stunning, as is the e type, capri, mk1 escort, gt6, alpine and bgt that I've seen.

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

A supportive wife is so important when doing these projects......some of the parts destined for the car on its return, mostly new...

[andyf]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Looks like a lot of nice new kit. Where did you get your wheel nuts from? Mine are looking very ropey!

[davidmartin720]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Very interesting read, your wife must be very understanding as I found out my partner is, after buying a Roadster in 2010, Sorned for 2 years and hardly used for the previous 3 years, built in 1981 and had only 15,000 miles on the clock. Lots of problems over the last 3 years, I feel this year, "Touch Wood", a lot of the problems have been solved and the car runs well. [ 4,000 miles already this year]. Today we have been out over Exmoor to Lynmouth, albeit a lot of rain, no hood, but still Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!! I found it has been pounds here, pounds there, I am often asked what is the total spend, my answer is "it is a hobby" and if I could not afford it, I would not be enjoying it !!!! David.

[CompoSimmonite]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Tax disc holder a bit redundant now

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Tax disc holder a bit redundant now

True, suppose a nice owners club logo may make a good substitution.

As for the wheel nuts - I'll post a link up for you.

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Very interesting read, your wife must be very understanding as I found out my partner is, after buying a Roadster in 2010, Sorned for 2 years and hardly used for the previous 3 years, built in 1981 and had only 15,000 miles on the clock. Lots of problems over the last 3 years, I feel this year, "Touch Wood", a lot of the problems have been solved and the car runs well. [ 4,000 miles already this year]. Today we have been out over Exmoor to Lynmouth, albeit a lot of rain, no hood, but still Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!! I found it has been pounds here, pounds there, I am often asked what is the total spend, my answer is "it is a hobby" and if I could not afford it, I would not be enjoying it !!!! David.

Very true one the £££, I totally agree. Love the car and with the history it's worth more in sentimental £ than anything else. Hoping to get her as near great condition as possible without a total strip to chassis.

[Jonathanjeades]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Looks like a lot of nice new kit. Where did you get your wheel nuts from? Mine are looking very ropey!

Got the from ebay for around £18 - currently listed on item # 111181662131 - hope this helps, ta

[andyf]

Re: Time to rebuild the Marlin Roadster LWB

Found them thanks. :-)