Lilith the V8 racing Spacevan

But will the wheel and tyre squeeze into the space to fit it onto the hub? Hopefully yes.
 
But more at it. The near side leaf spring mount, not needed anymore but it needed attention. It's not pretty around the top but itll do
 

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Bit more done this afternoon. Carrying on with Tim's work on the air ducts.
Back to work tomorrow:(
 

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Well I took the blow torch to the seized rear cylinders. I managed to save 1 so I can rebuild that no problems. The other side... not so much. Unfortunately my axle is a pre 67 so it uses a 3/4" bore cylinder, which are pretty much 3 times. the price of the later ones...
 
Can the back plates be modified to take the cheaper ones?
The fitments are identical. I'm worried that going to a bigger piston will equate to more pedal travel even with a bias valve. Sticking to 3/4 wont be a problem as the Spacevan standard ones are 3/4
 
Well I took the blow torch to the seized rear cylinders. I managed to save 1 so I can rebuild that no problems. The other side... not so much. Unfortunately my axle is a pre 67 so it uses a 3/4" bore cylinder, which are pretty much 3 times. the price of the later ones...
When I get a stuck cylinder, I screw a grease nipple into it. Using a grease gun this will force out the most reluctant of pistons. Works every time. The one that moves first can be held in using suitable spacers and a vice. Main problem then is cleaning out the grease;)
 
When I get a stuck cylinder, I screw a grease nipple into it. Using a grease gun this will force out the most reluctant of pistons. Works every time. The one that moves first can be held in using suitable spacers and a vice. Main problem then is cleaning out the grease;)
Good idea! I used compressed air and heat. Worked well but one of the pistons was too corroded
 
Saw my first ever Skoda 1203 in the flesh today. I wanted one of these before I bought my commer. Awesome looking Van's. This one is from the skoda museum and has been fitted with coffee facilities and is used as a training course refreshment stand on Benidorm see front.
 

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