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richardlw
Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Posts: 138
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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The PO had thrown out the ID plate when he did that modification. I bought a new plate from MiniSport that I'll put on before inspection.
Yep, several Corvairs in Europe. Some were originally assembled in Belgium, others have been taken over recently. _________________ Richard's Cars - NEW **
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JC T ONE
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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richardlw wrote: | The PO had thrown out the ID plate when he did that modification. I bought a new plate from MiniSport that I'll put on before inspection.
Yep, several Corvairs in Europe. Some were originally assembled in Belgium, others have been taken over recently. |
Hi again, no I wasnt referring to the ID plate, it was the body number, I was after.
those 2 things are completly different, and you cant buy the body no
thats why its so important to save the original.
Its a 15 (app?) centimeters long thin plate, welded to the slam panel.
Yes and GM also had an assembly line here in Denmark, but I think Tina imported her Corvair from USA. _________________ http://www.eurods.eu/wp/index.html |
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richardlw
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JC T ONE
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:39 am Post subject: |
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richardlw wrote: | Not sure what a slam panel. I have a small plate with numbers on the inside left front fender above the radiator slots. About the width of 3 slots. It has a FE1969545 stamped on it.
That's the only number I've ever found. |
Slam panel is the top of front center piece, where the bonnet locks into.
You found the FE = Front End part no this can be used to date the car. The body no looks the same (only longer) . _________________ http://www.eurods.eu/wp/index.html |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 7:50 am Post subject: |
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I hope the modern car in your last pic is not your wifes, in that condition (dusty) you might be getting a telling of...
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richardlw
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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buzzy bee wrote: | I hope the modern car in your last pic is not your wifes, in that condition (dusty) you might be getting a telling of...
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No, that is in the body shop.
And, no plates at all on the stretched out front panel. He cut it down the sides, bent it out, and hinged it from the lower front.
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richardlw
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:13 am Post subject: |
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Got my new bushings and knuckles from the UK, so I took a few minutes to assemble the rear suspension
Of course I had to polish the trumpets (red reflection from my overalls)
Then realized I had forgotten to inspect and order wheel bearings. After looking at these, I placed the next order with Mini Sport. Should have them in a couple of weeks.
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Still waiting on my engine from Chile. _________________ Richard's Cars - NEW **
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richardlw
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richardlw
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Now the rest of it has arrived, but I'm not in Tarija, just got pictures to report. Monday my body guy will start grafting the 94 Saloon front to the 75 pickup rear. My brother-in-law promises pictures daily.
That will give me the 1300cc engine, automatic transmission, AC, roll-up windows, etc. I'll sell the 8" brakes that came on the 94 and use the 7.4" Cooper-S set I bought originally. Still have to figure out how to route the AC with the wood dash I bought from MiniSport, but that is minor at this point.
Also, since the front clip came with the adjusta-rides, I ordered a set for the back that should be here soon.
I'll be there in a couple of weeks to take a good look at the engine and see what I need to order so I can get it going.
[img]http://www.widman.biz/mini_pics/m25/Left_side_of engine.jpg[/img]
And locally I picked up a comfortable set of Toyota seats that I will reupholster with the door panels. Looks like the picture name is too long to display automatically, but it is on my site with more shots.
[img]http://www.widman.biz/mini_pics/m25/New_seats to be upholstered.jpg[/img] _________________ Richard's Cars - NEW **
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK
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richardlw
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richardlw
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a little more, showing how the inside of the door frame looks on the finished side, and how the roof corners are modified to accept the window frame of the roll up doors.
And now I have the parts to assemble the engine. This all came in one nicely packed box from the UK (48 hours). Bearings, rings, water pump, thermostat, kit to convert to double timing chain and tensioner, alloy valve cover, complete set of gaskets, etc. Also picked up a set of 12 pt sockets since that is what the rods are assembled with, and large sockets, as I had to borrow 1 1/2" and other large sizes to get it all apart.
Now it's back to Bolivia where I hope to get to Tarija by the end of the month and start the assembly. _________________ Richard's Cars - NEW **
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richardlw
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Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:26 am Post subject: |
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The bad news is I won't be able to finish the engine, as when I got the cam out I found the lifters were badly pitted. So another order is in to Mini Sport.
But all is not lost, as I got a lot done in prepping and painting
The cylinders just needed a little honing
Lots of carbon in the ring grooves
I found a close match to the original 1300 cc engine en polyurethane
Then finished cleaning up the injectors
Some friends need parts, so I stripped the old shell
Body shop is progressing. Not real easy putting the 94 front on the 75 rear, as the widths and shapes are different, as are the indents in the frame.
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colwyn500
Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:50 am Post subject: |
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That's some really nice work. It looks like a classic labour of love. |
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