Spyder number 125 - Page 2

slartibartfast · #1 14th August 2013, 11:36

Nearly ready to start building up the rear end. (I hope I've attached the photos correctly).
Got a new set of bolts & bushes and rear diff should go in soon.
Rather pleased with the chassis as I've not had to do any welding .. the car was properly undersealed soon after manufacture.
More photos to follow as I build up. It realy seems like I'm getting somewhere but it's taken a year to get this far ...
Slarti

garyh · #2 14th August 2013, 11:41

Size of a postage stamp... Rozam Ko-bar... Bigger pics please, you did the pic of your car ok!

slartibartfast · #3 14th August 2013, 20:28

Hi
Any better?
Not strong on technology .... give me a set of imperial spanners any time
Got the diff back in the frame tis evening. Will post some more piccies soon
Cheers
Slarti

christinedmc · #4 14th August 2013, 20:35

Hi there,

It seems ages ago when I could start building up the chassis. I was nice work. Learned a few things about Triumph and the differences there are. It all looks pretty much the same, but it isn't :-)
There are different flanges, 2 lengths of drive shaft, different sizes of profshaft, 2 sizes of brake drums, the fromt hubs, verticals and braking system, 2 thicknesses for the stabalisation bar, you get a swing spring and suddenly your rear braklines won't fit, etc, etc. No problem if you use the parts from your donor offcourse.

Michiel

garyh · #5 15th August 2013, 07:48

Much better Bart. What's next?

slartibartfast · #6 19th August 2013, 20:10

Good news is my Morris 1000 passed the MOT on friday. Just a couple of minor points regarding dust covers on swivel joints. Another little job which will interupt the Sammio build, but at least it will keep my off street corners.
Next job: Tony has kindly loaned me his hub puller ... (cheers Tony).. just need to visit one of my local mates with a BIG vice to hold everything steady. Once the rear bearings have been replaced I can get on and build up the rear. Then I will have some proper photos to show.
Not going to be able to do much for the next week or so as we are off to Nottingham to visit our grandkids.

slartibartfast · #7 20th August 2013, 08:23

slartibartfast · #8 30th August 2013, 19:43

Whey hey ...!!!
Rear hubs out at last. Boy do they make a "crack" !!
Yep, a BIG piece of scaffold pole .... wind it up ... and eventually .. they crack.
Pictures to follow .... promise; as I build up the rear end. I'm sooooooo pleased, Thanks Tony; I'll get the puller back to your brother's soon ... p'raps we can meet up for a beer
Keep the faith ..
Slarti

mikmiglia · #9 30th August 2013, 20:13

Nice looking Morris, they are going up in value.

Looks in great condition.

tlrtone · #10 30th August 2013, 22:06

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Originally Posted by slartibartfast

Whey hey ...!!!
Rear hubs out at last. Boy do they make a "crack" !!
Yep, a BIG piece of scaffold pole .... wind it up ... and eventually .. they crack.
Pictures to follow .... promise; as I build up the rear end. I'm sooooooo pleased, Thanks Tony; I'll get the puller back to your brother's soon ... p'raps we can meet up for a beer
Keep the faith ..
Slarti

Now you can see why the puller is such a big lump of metal!

Glad you got it sorted

Mister Towed · #11 1st September 2013, 20:03

I'm at Goodwood on the Friday and Saturday, I'll be driving down on Thursday in my Spyder. Hopefully see you there.

slartibartfast · #12 3rd September 2013, 19:35

Mr T ... be great to meet up. I'm SOoooo looking forward to meeting 602

... and of course picking your brains and getting loads of tips. I must say, once again, 602 is a beautiful looking lady ... & just right for popping down to Tesco's & picking up a case (?) of bubbly.
I'll PM you with my home & mobile number & p'raps we can have a chat about meeting up.
ATB
Slarti

Mister Towed · #13 3rd September 2013, 20:31

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Originally Posted by slartibartfast

Mr T ... be great to meet up. I'm SOoooo looking forward to meeting 602

... and of course picking your brains and getting loads of tips. I must say, once again, 602 is a beautiful looking lady ... & just right for popping down to Tesco's & picking up a case (?) of bubbly.
I'll PM you with my home & mobile number & p'raps we can have a chat about meeting up.
ATB
Slarti

Got your pm, will give you a call.

slartibartfast · #14 8th September 2013, 18:41

It seems to have been a long time coming but at last I am starting to put things back together instead if taking them appart. Going to be busy this week so won't have much time to work on the Sammio .... and of course Revival next week end and I have to be on site at 6:30

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Never mind, hope to meet up with some of you and get some ideas.
See you soon.
More pictures to follow idc:
Slarti

tlrtone · #15 8th September 2013, 20:11

Every little bit is another step forward!

Get the wheels on and it starts to feel like you've made REAL progress!

T

Viatron · #16 22nd September 2013, 20:07

Bearing in mind they are at full droop i think those shocks will be fine by the time its on the ground with the weight of the body on, not sure you can even get a shorter rear shock anyway, others may know different though.
Mac

Mister Towed · #17 23rd September 2013, 07:34

You shouldn't find the standard shocks to be a problem, just lift the hub until the bolt holes line up.

You might find the ride a bit hard with a full spring stack fitted though. I initially took out the three loose leaves and got very firm rear suspension - perfect for track use but too hard for the road. I've now removed the next stack of leaves too and the ride is much more supple, allowing faster progress on the road without the wheels hopping off the tarmac.

It's all trial and error though, so good luck finding a suspension setup that you like

slartibartfast · #18 23rd September 2013, 19:38

Thank you Mac, thank you Towed ... will remove a few leaves and put a bit of weight on it. Ordered new wheel cylinders & fitting kits from Canleys. Should get the back end finally rebuilt next week end. Then I can turn it round and start on the front suspension. Watch this space.
Towed ... I see you had another change to get 602 out with some "friends" ..
Have you got all the Goodwood mud off yet

Mister Towed · #19 24th September 2013, 08:29

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Originally Posted by slartibartfast

Thank you Mac, thank you Towed ... will remove a few leaves and put a bit of weight on it. Ordered new wheel cylinders & fitting kits from Canleys. Should get the back end finally rebuilt next week end. Then I can turn it round and start on the front suspension. Watch this space.
Towed ... I see you had another change to get 602 out with some "friends" ..
Have you got all the Goodwood mud off yet

Mud still appearing in all nooks and crannies, but should shake some of it off on the run to Snetterton on Sunday.

May or may not have the secondary radiator fitted by then, it arrived yesterday and I'm aiming to make the mountings over the next day or so. Just waiting for seven metres of 32mm hose to arrive so I can plumb it in. Side exit exhaust will also be going in over the next couple of days.

Good luck getting your rear suspension rebuilt, work so far looking top quality.

Viatron · #20 24th September 2013, 10:33

Whatever you do don't order the shoe hold down kit from Canleys, the quality is rubbish, even worse when i called up to politely inform they of the fact there answer was "we know but its all we can get!"
Call WH Classic Motor Spares on 01952 605115, they still have the original Girling parts in stock (as of 10 minute ago, i called and checked) SP1006 £8.50 + £1 p&p, more than the chinese knock offs but worth every penny.