Introduce myself and the van.
- Thread starter Yatesy
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S0updragon
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Gutted. Looking good though
Oxford Commer
New Member
Really keen to see how this project goes. Where are you in New Zealand? It certainly looks like you know what you're doing. I'm pretty much at the right-tighty, lefty-loosey stage myself.
S0updragon
Well-Known Member
I’m right handed so I find it hard to loosen nuts etc but I’m getting the hang of it lol
Yatesy
Member
Hi Duncan,
I’m in Auckland. Ha it might be a big charade, I haven’t started it yet...! This is the first vehicle with 4 wheels I’ve had a go at, the last restoration/project was a ‘68 Vespa so a bit different.
I see you’ve picked up the highwayman from Reefton, been looking at that on Trademe, love that green sun visor she’s got. Good luck with the project. One step at a time for sure.
Yatesy
Member
Today was fitting the wheels and managed 3 out of 4. One just wouldn’t squeeze in with the height of my trolley jack after stripping the climbing nuts thread on the original commer jack which I’m guessing had not been used in some time. It worked perfectly in the jacking hole on the other rear before it became useless. I’m going to need a seriously high bottle jack for the road I’m thinking. The powder coating on the rims looks pretty sweet in my opinion and the old rusty hubs polished up nicely.
Finally found an alternator belt that would fit the new setup after 5 attempts!
Have heat wrapped the fuel lines and fitted carb.
Full new brake and clutch lines with new master cylinders. Fingers crossed no leaks when I come to the first stop sign, especially since I did quite a few of the flares in the shed!
Once the engine mount from Martin the lifesaver shows up that’ll be fitted along with radiator and associated hoses.
Then it’s time for the nervous first start...
Finally found an alternator belt that would fit the new setup after 5 attempts!
Have heat wrapped the fuel lines and fitted carb.
Full new brake and clutch lines with new master cylinders. Fingers crossed no leaks when I come to the first stop sign, especially since I did quite a few of the flares in the shed!
Once the engine mount from Martin the lifesaver shows up that’ll be fitted along with radiator and associated hoses.
Then it’s time for the nervous first start...
SWEEEEEET
BC Sunshine
Active Member
WOW!! You've been busy!
Heat wrapped fuel lines... must talk to my mechanic....
Heat wrapped fuel lines... must talk to my mechanic....
S0updragon
Well-Known Member
Very nice. Good job
Looking good. Who’s did this for you?
Nice job! Prompts me to have a go at my passenger side 1/4 light frame. Or maybe not............
Thanks. Is it the crowd on Great South Rd?
Yatesy
Member
Thanks. Can be hard to find people that will try something out of the ordinary
Yatesy
Member
So after 15 years I gave the key and turn and it sprang into life. Running a bit rough but that’s to be expected as the timing still has to be done. Pretty happy it’s finally going and almost there.
However I have one issue and would love some help.
I cannot locate reverse!! I believe it is where sixth gear would be (lower right) and do I need to push the gear stick down as it doesn’t push down at all. Also when I move the gear stick to where reverse be the linkage fouls on the side of the radiator.
As you can tell I am very stuck on this one. Gears 1-4 are fine
However I have one issue and would love some help.
I cannot locate reverse!! I believe it is where sixth gear would be (lower right) and do I need to push the gear stick down as it doesn’t push down at all. Also when I move the gear stick to where reverse be the linkage fouls on the side of the radiator.
As you can tell I am very stuck on this one. Gears 1-4 are fine
S0updragon
Well-Known Member
Gutted. I have a pb autosleeper 1725 engine (if it matters) and reverse is right and down ( no downward or upward moving like modern reverses) When pushing it right there is resistance to get it past the 3rd and 4th gears line. It feels sprung loaded. Good luck