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don't whatever you do give that impression, we'll all be over wanting ours repairing;):D

you're doing a grand job & am following with interest[8)]

repair section on back of my first van that we tried years back came out a bit like sybhils furrowed brow:I i.e. a bit wrinkly, is that caused by distortion?

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
There appear to be lots of patchwork pieces of metal used so not subsidence & it could be a lot worse,I could probably use filler to smooth it off temporarily, cos she needs more urgent treatment else where ;)

"SYBHIL" & N0.1
 
A bit more progress and pics.
Started by cleaning up the peak and doing a few local repairs.









Then had a think on how best to re-attach the peak to the van. I punched a series of holes along the roof edge and cut a load of 1" strips of sheet metal then attached them with self tappers. Then did the same with the peak.
Started off tacking the strips on by welding through the punch holes but they where a bit small and all I did was fill the hole up without touching the strip underneath [V] so reverted to the screws - amazing how many self tappers you can find when you really need to:I Looks a bit Frankenstein but the beast lives [:0]







Once I've sorted the ends out I'll tack along the cut line every inch or so, staggering the tacks to minimise distortion then take the screws out one by one and weld the holes. Then gradually join up the tacks so the seam line is completely fused - again staggering the welds.



Not a scene from Jaws 25 but a few pics 'looking up'






Job for next weekend is to make up the 'inner peak'.




'Harvey the RV'
 
good progress :p the screws idea is good, very similar to the panel pin clamps used in the aircraft industry [8D]


"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off no.3"
 
This all looks VERY familiar,spent most of the week-end making up repair panels to rebuild the bottom,insides of the doors and welding said panels along with the fluties on the outside, pic's soon.
So time consuming making all the odd shapes and getting them to fit whats left of the original panel.At this rate i will be completing 1 door every 8 days, given time available. [V][xx(]
Trev

back to my "rootes"
 
vicious beastie with sharp pointy teeth [:0]

wonderful progress - screws an excellent idea, can't wait to see how it welds up - best of luck

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
Hi Panky, I don't know whether this will be of any interest to you, but I have found it a very useful site as I have had to teach myself to weld. Having minimised distortion through the method you are suggesting, it may be worth trying out one of these grit flap discs. I don't know whether any of the more experienced welders on the forum have used them or can offer their views. See what you think! :)

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/finishing-welds.htm

'It's not a proper slider'
 
excellent tip - as a totally inexperienced welder with some playing about done with bodywork I know the flappy wheel equivalent you can get for the drill works really well at cleaning up rusty panels. Hadn't seen the flappy grinder version before so looking forward to trying one:)

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
the,re flap discs, and much softer than grinding discs, better at dressing up. i use them and recommend them :)

"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off no.3"
 
quote:
Originally posted by renaultvation

Hi Panky, I don't know whether this will be of any interest to you, but I have found it a very useful site as I have had to teach myself to weld. Having minimised distortion through the method you are suggesting, it may be worth trying out one of these grit flap discs. I don't know whether any of the more experienced welders on the forum have used them or can offer their views. See what you think! :)

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/finishing-welds.htm

'It's not a proper slider'





With the work on the Mini and progress on Harvey I've worn three out already :I They're brilliant at shifting surface rust[^] They are a lot quieter than grinding discs as well:I

'Harvey the RV'
 
quote:
Originally posted by woolfy

hi panky you have an email from the woolf myster.;)



I got called out to work last night so only just picked this up, I'll check my email soon.

'Harvey the RV'
 
A nice bit of work the labotomy is progresing, you will soon be putting on the paint at this rate :D Keep up the good work.
 
Hi Tim, took the inlet manifold off the Rapier engine for comparison.

Carb side:- Port centres = 160mm - port diameter = 38mm - stud centres = 68mm

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Engine side:- Outer port centres = 252mm - inner port centres = 65mm - port diameter = 32mm

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Face to face = 80mm

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'Harvey the RV'
 
great info panky , what i really need to know is about the exhaust manifold, how far out from the head face, the radius of the first bends etc.as the space is limited
it would be best if you can send me the exhaust then i can bolt it to a head and work around it.:)

"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off no.3"
 
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