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MY 60
May 24, 2008 0:34:27 GMT 1
Post by trickyt on May 24, 2008 0:34:27 GMT 1
Hi, Thought i had better try and get some photos of my dream  that i purchased a little while ago   drove her back from hastings since then have dropped the rear  two splines looks the dogs in my book. what do you lot think?  ?  removed engine last weekend   got to remove the gearbox this weekend  need to try to undo the rear hubnuts first   picking up some banded wheels for the rear although they are 8"  might need some wider arches(Only time will tell)  any ideas!!!!!!!!!! also picking up a lowered front beam so can lower the front. yippee !!!!! Any feedback or ideas would be great let me know your thoughts Cheers Trickyt Also any idea on where i can get wider rear wings just in case !!!!!!! |
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MY 60
May 24, 2008 12:57:23 GMT 1
Post by carpetmark on May 24, 2008 12:57:23 GMT 1
That is a fine looking bug buddy  is it a factory rag top? Sorry cant help with your questions i'm more of a "take them apart" type person  |
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MY 60
May 24, 2008 23:28:33 GMT 1
Post by trickyt on May 24, 2008 23:28:33 GMT 1
Thanks for the reply. Yes mate factory (thats why she's my dream bug)
roof open when its hot
roof shut cosy as custard when its raining (lovely)
Put the beam on today (SWEEEEEEEEEET)
banded wheels look so cooooool
going to have to refurb them at some stage any ideas ( who's good ) locally
as your a "take it apart" kind of guy any ideas or help in undoing rear hub nuts
let me know your thoughts.
cheers Tricky
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MY 60
May 25, 2008 23:23:59 GMT 1
Post by Toughjeans on May 25, 2008 23:23:59 GMT 1
hi mate looking good,  hub nuts, there real tight!! ive undone them on my bus 3 times now! long story. you will want a 32 mm socket or was it 36mm i forget, i used a dirty great socket extension, which i then slide a 40x40 steel box section over the top that is about 5 foot long( more leverage thats what the romans said) and its still tight, you'll want the car in gear,handbrake, chocked, and maybe some bods in the car too! i done that with two peeps in the car (and one of them was a big person) and i still made the car move!! if you local to higham i can bring over the tools if your stuck. |
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MY 60
May 25, 2008 23:30:54 GMT 1
Post by Toughjeans on May 25, 2008 23:30:54 GMT 1
oh and i had my wheels done at 'panelcraft' on the sanders lodge in rushden, was a while back but they did a good job, i had to get them blasted first, but theres plenty of places to get that done.
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MY 60
Jun 18, 2008 21:10:37 GMT 1
Post by theanimalbus on Jun 18, 2008 21:10:37 GMT 1
any luck with your nuts dude  Hows the whole thing coming along ? |
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MY 60
Jun 29, 2008 23:03:05 GMT 1
Post by trickyt on Jun 29, 2008 23:03:05 GMT 1
Invested in hub nut smacker and a chuffin big knocking stick IT WORKED YESSSSSSSSSSSSS THIS WEEKEND:- fitted new inner and outer rear torsion bushes (easier than i expected) new chrome torsion covers and stainless bolts lowered her another spline (sitting on the deck even without the engine in) too low fitted casters to the front beam to bring that back inline New stearing tie rod ends fitted to long stearing rod(see not below *) removed rag top cover and head liner ordered new rag top from the states so hopefully dry when that arrives(not that it was wet but original held together with duck tape) *MAY BE THE CLUB CAN COME TO MY RESCUE :-) need the smaller of the two steering rods (as mine is the original one which has the tie rods pressed in place )so if you can help or know of someone who has an old one they need to clear please get in touch PLEASE not worried about the tie rods as i have a new pair to go on -CASH WAITING (seems to help sometimes) Need some wide wings ?? but need to sell my empis first (to raise some much needed cash) NO OFFERS AS YET BOO-HOO NEXT WEEKEND gearbox comming out yipee as i have enlisted the help of the old man(safety really in case the box falls and does some damage to me somebody around) will also take the rear end back up (shame looks so low) fit small stearing rod (if you kind people come through) try to source some wide rear wings? ?? O yeah and drink lots of tea |
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MY 60
Jun 29, 2008 23:31:57 GMT 1
Post by steve66! on Jun 29, 2008 23:31:57 GMT 1
how much you wanting for the empis?
wide five?
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MY 60
Jun 30, 2008 11:46:27 GMT 1
Post by trickyt on Jun 30, 2008 11:46:27 GMT 1
make me an offer!!!!!!!!
wont be offended (but they are spanking new with tyres so ready to roll just for info)
you can text or phone me if that helps (pm me for my number)
cheers Richard.
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MY 60
Jun 30, 2008 11:47:55 GMT 1
Post by trickyt on Jun 30, 2008 11:47:55 GMT 1
yes mate they are wide 5s ,205 pcd on 15s
Cheers Richard
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MY 60
Jun 30, 2008 21:38:04 GMT 1
Post by Looby on Jun 30, 2008 21:38:04 GMT 1
make me an offer!!!!!!!! wont be offended (but they are spanking new with tyres so ready to roll just for info) you can text or phone me if that helps (pm me for my number) cheers Richard. You have pm (private message). |
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