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Posted 17 August 2014 - 07:53 PM

Gave the tank another clean before etching.

 

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Etched a few other bits swell. You will note that's a pre 73 crossmember, if any one wants to swap their dirty 73 for a two packed 72 let me know.

 

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All strapped up ready for lifting.

 

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Was tricky getting it on there with wheels hitting crane so had to do it sideways.

 

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Re-did the clutch alignment now that I have a front shaft.

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Got the bearings pressed off a couple of main shafts. Big thanks to Jono for his experience, advice and press.

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Posted 17 August 2014 - 07:59 PM

How so?

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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:07 PM

If it makes you feel any better Marty my outrigger bushes have been installed the same as yours

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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:12 PM

If it makes you feel any better Marty my outrigger bushes have been installed the same as yours

Yes they frOcked up on quite a few Torries with those bushes.



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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:31 PM

A factory pic would be good Dave

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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:42 PM

A factory pic would be good Dave

If I had one I'd happily post it for you Gene but pics of the inside workings of the GMH assembly plants are hard to come by, however the GMH Dealer Service Letter says it all. They advised the dealers that these bushes had been installed incorrectly in production and explained the correct way they should be installed.



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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:45 PM

Fair enuf

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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:47 PM

All the ones that I have seen are as dave suggested...



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Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:49 PM

I got a spare un touched lj front end at a mates place will take some pics next time im there

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Posted 17 August 2014 - 09:17 PM

I've been a long time follower of your thread Marty. The standard of craftsmanship is amazing and I'm sure its given alot of people a pretty high benchmark of what can be achieved with persistence and patience.

 

Do you still have the measurements for the shifter boot retainer below? Its one of the parts which would be relatively easy to reproduce which i am amazed hasn't been produced given the amount of cars which are converted from auto to manual.

Going to have a crack at knocking one up soon.

 

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Here's the gear shifter boot plate I made up. Got some measurements off a genuine one.
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Posted 18 August 2014 - 09:11 PM

Hi Rob (red6) pm me your address and I'll trace it and post.

Wooow, just realised your in the UK.  What's a torrie doing there?

I'll still post.

Cheers

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Posted 18 August 2014 - 09:15 PM

Hi Rob (red6) pm me your address and I'll trace it and post.

Wooow, just realised your in the UK.  What's a torrie doing there?

I'll still post.

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Posted 18 August 2014 - 10:13 PM

Got a shot of what a 73 crossmember should look like Marty?
I know of one laying around at our workshop, but unsure of the year...

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Posted 18 August 2014 - 10:23 PM

Sure have Jonesy. Etched one is 72 and dirty black is 73 just gotta make sure the holes are right size, when off an auto they are rubber mounted and have bigger holes to chassis. This 73 is correct (manual)ugure5ap.jpggyhe2ajy.jpg


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Posted 19 August 2014 - 09:52 AM

Ah sorry Marty, looks like this one here is an auto crossmember...

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Posted 19 August 2014 - 05:45 PM

Thanks for looking Jonesy. :-)

 

Started fixing dents in fuel tank.

 

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Got my air cleaner back from Vinci Chromers, great job, (this time).

 

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Ordered the gearbox parts today.

 

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Posted 20 August 2014 - 09:57 PM

Put the wiper motor in and tested, we have a winner. Thanks to Dave 'Kermit' for his help in sorting out the electrical gremlins.

I used an old wiper switch and wiring harness section. Really wanted to make sure it parked correctly. at first I was 180 degrees out so lucky I checked.  It parked well, the stop start of the wipers is me trying to turn the switch with one hand unsuccessfully. 

Now the heater box can go in.

 



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Posted 20 August 2014 - 10:51 PM

Private Video? What the?

 

Its ok, I remember what it looked like.  :spoton:

 

Your blades are a bit small though mate.

 

As Marty already knows, I was lucky enough to have a squiz at this thing today, and  I can't tell you guys how good this resto is, words don't describe it.

 

Everything on the car is either brand new or restored to be better than brand new, and everything has been done right.

 

If you get a chance to see it now or later, have a look because it is just outstanding.

 

And as always Marty was happy to take the time to show me the stuff he is currently working on and answer any questions I had.

 

A top bloke and a seriously well built car.

 

And that colour just pops, I can't wait to see it in natural light with the shiny Sprintmasters and a front end, its gonna be awesome.



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Posted 21 August 2014 - 08:40 AM

Gee, thanks Craig. Now I'm under pressure cause everyone is going to scrutinise my car. :-) 

 

I've just changed a setting on you tube from private to public, hopefully it works now.



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Posted 21 August 2014 - 11:04 PM

Yeah sorry bout that mate, but don't worry, most people pay no attention to me anyway

 

Video is working now.



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Posted 22 August 2014 - 12:27 AM

Lovely Air-cleaner Housing Marty,

 

and you Wiper motors have a great hum to them.



Now the right Fuel Spout for filling easy



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Posted 22 August 2014 - 08:50 AM

Hey Marty
Is the box your doing have M20 specs or M21 specs?

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Posted 22 August 2014 - 09:06 AM

Hey Marty
Is the box your doing have M20 specs or M21 specs?

Hi Mike, It'll be an M20 with XU-1 Ratio's which from what I've learned is the same as M21 ratios except 3rd?

Big learning curve.


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Posted 03 September 2014 - 08:34 PM

hi Marty, was just wondering what you used to colour the needles on your gauges and rev limit lines, cheers Greg



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Posted 21 September 2014 - 09:33 AM

It's been a quiet month on the car due to other commitments. But we still have progress.
Seven tyres fitted to rims.


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Put the backs on for a look.


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Applied the fuel tank gold.
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Underneath of tank has anti chip.
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I finished of the gearbox and bolted that up.
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Bolted a few more bits on the engine.
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Almost ready to slide it under.

Marty


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