Jack

Ah sorry, if only I could play a mini violin Did you not get chance to meet Jack the rat after all?

Well done to Dave. That was a beautiful swallowtail. I really wanted to stay the full day but everything was against me that day lol.

Engine is out ready for something more powerful. I've got a friend whose selling a complete engine for cheap so I went for it.

Whilst the engine is out I need to replace the clutch plate in the bulk head (as you can see another DIY repair fail).

I'm leaving the bodywork for a bit till I can get him mechanically sound.

No, we didn't get to meet Jack but then he's nothing special I suppose…  

It's a shame you're butchering a series 1 and can't love him the way he left the factory. I can hear his little heart breaking from here.

Poor soul - I guess some just aren't as lucky as Oreo *sigh*  

Your words are so kind and inspiring.

Dublove said

Your words are so kind and inspiring.

         

Dublove said

Your words are so kind and inspiring.

You're most welcome.

m00 said

Dublove said

Your words are so kind and inspiring.

You're most welcome.

Now now children    

He started it!  

Mate if i were you i would leave the 1.1 in there get it reconditioned as it is out. would be shame to do an engine swap on a s1!

I was gutted after i spoke to you i went looking for jack but couldnt see it, then it started raining so had to come back and put the hood up ¬_¬

Malvern ??

Scott

m00 said

He started it!  

       

Sorry ociffer  

I think Dublove has left the building  

Ok thought I'd get this project thread back in motion.

A few changes of wheels….


Decided to settle with the RM's with a bit of a kick. Lips need replacing but will be done as and when I cross that bridge.


Sunday 2/6/14:

Having the MOT and insurance expire, including running problems, I decided to SORN Jack and get the ball rolling with the resto. I had to do some serious clearing out in the garage for preparation so the progress is small.

I'm in no rush however.

Front lights, grill and bumper removed.

Rear lights and bumper removed (bumper shown in pic oops)

An example of 35 years of body corrosion. More to follow.


Also to add which isn't pictured, chrome trim removed, and partial wiring loom.

Good luck with the resto mate, if your free this weekend and have a daily to drive, its Bristol Volksfest, gona be a great weekend :-)

Thanks Rich I'm gonna need it. I wanted to come volkfest but I'm going to a festival this weekend. How's your 32 going?

glad to see an update on this coming along nicely mate i think the wheels look cool

if you ever wanna sell that black trim between the rear lights/behind number plate hit me up

Scott

Cheers Scott. Unfortunately not for sale. Keeping everything original bar the running gear.

Hows yours coming on?

Ok fair enough They are pretty hard to find

Mines not really coming along that well haha. It was stood most of winter mabe driven once or twice a month.
Started running terrible taking like 3 or 4 mins just to start, ive put a new weber on and it runs like a dream, got it booked in for exhaust change on thursday and then plugs leads points etc after

You making AGM this year?

Monday 3/6/14:

Ok getting more time than I anticipated on the stripping. I attacked a bit more. Revealing more rust as expected. Its slighlty tearful knowing that the last time some of these fittings were touched was during factory.

Rear OS inner wing.


Original untouched plastic door membrane.


Rear bench and floor pan condition.




 I managed to remove rear bench seat, seat belts, front seats, door cards, etc etc…

More to come.

arf333 said

Ok fair enough They are pretty hard to find

Mines not really coming along that well haha. It was stood most of winter mabe driven once or twice a month.
Started running terrible taking like 3 or 4 mins just to start, ive put a new weber on and it runs like a dream, got it booked in for exhaust change on thursday and then plugs leads points etc after

You making AGM this year?

Sounds good. Yea I know. I'm in search for a few s1 bits but they're like hens teeth with the popularity of them going up.

By the looks of it I doubt I will make AGM. If I can complete the resto before then it would be a miracle.

looks awesome mate, colour really suits! good luck with it