Richie's Mk1 Restoration

horsa · #1 05-07-09, 23:59

The T-16 fenders aren't as deep where the center curve is at. Side wall is only about two inches all along the edge where the skirt would bolt on at the outer edge.

I'm working on the side skirts this weekend on my carrier and having fun getting the bent fender to play along. Will post photos for comparison on my restoration thread tonight sometime.

Good to see you making fast progress on your project. Keep at it.

RichardT10829 · #2 06-07-09, 09:10

Cheers David, just hope she is half as nice as yours turned out !

RichardT10829 · #3 11-07-09, 16:39

Eureeka. got the hub off it appears that it had been a combination of the brake shoes sticking onto the drum and the asbestos seal that runs between the backplate and the hub. My old man came and brought a large slide hammer which did the trick no problems at all, and more importantly without damaging anything.

plenty to press on with will eventually post pictures up but as there are only subtle differences at the moment, i will wait until there is a vast change before posting up.

RichardT10829 · #4 18-07-09, 15:58

thought i would pop a few pictures on, front plate is now removed, the pedal array looks ok all be it seized up, iam not looking forward to trying to remove them as the bolts are pretty badly corroded. The linkages on the whole are not too bad, but some are well past safe use.. at least i have something to copy.

center bulkhead and lump to come out along with cross tube and cam plate (which is toasted) then i can get it blasted and primed. lots and lots to do but with baby steps i will get there in the end.

the rear bogey wheels are toast too, big chunks missing from the cast plus rubber gone, i am going to have the gaps welded and made good (my pal can wled cast no probs) then get a local firm to re rubber the wheels

and finally the drivers side drum is now off

Lynn Eades · #5 18-07-09, 23:50

Your carrier is in good condition. It will come up really well. How about asking the moderator to add a '*' to the thread title, as your carrier, being a Canadian built carrier is MarkI*. Just seeing the steering wheel, and pedals, reminded me what it is.
I wouldn't worry too much about your wheels yet. You have plenty to do, and better ones may turn up, as you go along.
I enjoy the thread, with your regular photographic additions. Thanks.

RichardT10829 · #6 19-07-09, 17:14

thanks for the nice comments. i am dreading the removal of the center bulkhead, i am toying with the idea of keeping it in but it would look terrible welded up, perhaps a compromise, keep the lower portion in and add a skillet to the passenger side, but the angle bar accross the middle which would perhaps hide some of the sins.

RichardT10829 · #7 04-08-09, 09:51

Right guys its crunch time, the center bulkhead.......does it stay or does it go ?

i want to keep as much of the original carrier in place but it will look like a patchwork quilt when welded up and the job may prove somewhat difficult (to do well) whats your thoughts on this guys ?

i have decided to keep the original glacis plate and add a skillet of steel back in at the top, the join will be hidden by the angle bar so its dooable ! and the various holes i might even leave in situ rather than fill.