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Author: | Coz22a [ Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:52 pm ] | |||||||
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Well the parts car is now pretty much stripped, I will cut out a few patch pieces for the build car but generally I am done with it. The shell isn't real flash but I have seen worse. So, If any of you guys need some patch repair sections let me know in the next week or so otherwise it's off to the grave yard for this old loved one, more than happy to cut out and courier at buyers expense. Better than going to the metal recyclers. Also if you need any standard parts let me know, I have just stock piled half a 510 under the house. Couple of pics of the shell. Cheers Fellas Mick
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Author: | Coz22a [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 10:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Micks 1600 Resto |
Hi Guys Well the right hand front corner has been pulled out straight, so that and the engine bay are about to get sprayed. Soon it will be time to start putting all the front end and drive line back in. Gonna need some parts and I was wondering where to find good quality stuff. Here's a short list of stuff I know I need, no doubt this list will grow. Engine mounts All firewall grommets All heater hoses Tie rods Ball joints I have seen some of these parts on eBay but I question the quality of them If you have any suggestions please let me know Thanks Fellas Mick |
Author: | Stowers [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Micks 1600 Resto |
Ring datsport and talk to Baz |
Author: | aaron730670 [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Micks 1600 Resto |
i got some brand new ball joints in the box, been sitting around for 6 or 7 years. $20 and some postage and you can have them. can post a photo if you like. |
Author: | Coz22a [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Micks 1600 Resto |
Gday Guys, Thanks for the info so far, I'm still trying to find the grommet for the original wiring harness where it passes through the firewall. Does anyone know if this grommet is available? If not, what did you guys do when you restored your 1600? Thanks in advance Mick |
Author: | Coz22a [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:32 am ] | ||||
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Well things are coming along slowly but surely, the bay has been sprayed and looks pretty good. I have been cleaning and spraying everything before it goes back in to keep it looking smart. I have just finished stripping down the original front strut inserts and now im wondering what type of oil to put back in, also if the seals are available. The seals that came out look OK but if I could get new seals I would. Any suggestions would be great. I have bought all new tie rods, ball joints etc. and slowly assembling. Hopefully this process won't be too long but it probably will be. 2 kids and a wife seems to keep me away from the shed. I will post some pics next time I log in from a computer not the iPhone. Would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers Mick Edit: Pics uploaded
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Author: | Coz22a [ Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:50 pm ] | ||||||
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Things are still moving along slowly. The auto has been rebuilt, the engine only sprayed up to look pretty and both been installed over the weekend. I'm wondering about how to route heater hoses, when I bought it the heater hoses were not connected. I can't seem to find any information in the Service Manuals just wondering if someone might post some photos to help me out. Cheers Mick P.S. A couple pics
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Author: | DATREBB [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Micks 1600 Resto |
G'day Mick, your ride seems to be coming along nicely. Keep at it, a frothy always taste better after each accomplishment. Anyway, the search icon will come in handy for most issues you come across. As far as the heater hoses go, your fitting near spark plug no#4 has a short hook shape hose that connects to it, then to outlet tap inside cab. Its the outlet facing the firewall on tap. It passes through the hole adjacent as its only 25cm long. Your fitting on engine needs to be turned back a little, say 10 o'clock (from your pic shown of engine) if your looking at it from right guard. The other hose, runs from the smaller outlet on your lower radiator hose connecter. The one that faces toward oil filter, run it around back of engine and into firewall hole on left hand side below wiper motor. (long hose, its around a meter at a guess). Pass it through hole below exhaust manifold. Connect to heater outlet on left side. Then another short hose goes from right side of heater to top of tap. And last but not least, band-aid all the cuts on hand. That is, if heater has already been fitted. |
Author: | Coz22a [ Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Micks 1600 Resto |
Bit of an update, as I mentioned a few posts back I prettied up the motor without pulling it down. I made the assumption that because it was running before i pulled it out, it would continue to run without problems when I put it back in. Bad assumption, head gasket blew on the drive to or from the exhaust shop. More water in the sump than in the radiator. Boo On a positive note, I picked up an L20 from another Ozdat member, Thank you Michael. It went in without too much hassle and drives great. Still have to sort out the throttle linkage from the firewall to the carby, as the motor sits a bit higher the linkage isn't straight. Any pics of what others have done would be great. Car is still without rego but I drove it from my workshop to home and it seems that the motorcycle fork oil in the front shocks seems to be about the right weight, well for a standard comfy ride anyway. More test driving soon hopefully. Jobs on the to do list: Rust repairs Source a good bonnet and right front guard I think I want to make the front valance a bolt on item, anyone got any suggestions or pics of how they did theirs? Put in some simple and comfy front seats Plenty more to do but that's enough for the time being. No photos cause I always log in by phone and my photo file size is to big, any suggestions on how to reduce size so I can upload here? Cheers and thanks for looking. Mick |
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