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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 228 Location: North Ipswich QLD
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Hi Neil
Would love to some pics of your new project when you have time. Hope you enjoy restoring the van, what year is she?
Best Regards
Nancy
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nancy
The van is a '58.
Presently I am still weighing up my options on this project as my bank manager is optimistic that the garage will be empty soon..
The current topic is: "do you really need ALL of this?"
However she likes the shape of the van so I shall let the car do its own talking. I may have to change the name to win her over.
BUT there is a 'silver lining' that may save the day.
All good news for the moment. (I have hidden the garage key)
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grant69 moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2796 Location: Cairns Nth Qld
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:51 am Post subject: |
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My excuse for projects used to be "its better I'm here in shed where you know where I am than being down the pub, and you not knowing what I was up to". I then got her involved now she is more keen than me. Good Luck with your project
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DON58VAN Full Licence
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Sadly 'brian's' cab may be sent off to Simms metal.
It's fixablex but beyond my limited skills.
I have found another LCV in the Adelaide Hills and will ustilise 'brian' as a donor car.
(Tha'ts the third van in Adelaide on offer in the past two months. How many more are hiding in sheds/back yards?)
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Neil 4th gear
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:20 am Post subject: |
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"Allie" is back and looking very splendid. The "little" rust turned out to be a major task. She had to be re blasted, rust cut out (loads of it) and replaced with major designs.
It was decided that to have the parts sent over from England would cost more than having it on the spot "creation". So with a bit of "ingenuity" and great patience all parts look new.
The battery box disappeared and the firewall cleaned up. Its was amazing how many holes were "redundant".
The right 'b' pillar was replaced with a few dents fixed.
A 'few' holes in the body where the cab had been dropped some time in the past were dealt with. This helped to straighten up the twisted body, which was discovered when I tried to put the front bumper on. It was out by aprox 30mm.To the restorers credit this did not phase them as they had seem worse. (holdens)
It created a lot of interest by the 'rod fraternity in South Australia as mose recognised the cab as a 'morri' on first glance, but none had seen one in a 'rod workshop. A "first"
Coated underneath with tar, undercoat on the rest and "Allie" was ready.
Finally it was returned by a company which deals primarily with hot rods.
more updates later with pic
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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On close inspection it has ben discovered that one of the vans has been in a accident which has twisted the back. It wasnt obvious until I did a few measurements.
To my disbelief the whole right hand side was 12 mm out. Quite a sizeable amount.
Subsequently I will sell it for a song or exchange.
Either way it goes!
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Scouse moderator
Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 5266 Location: Wollondilly, NSW
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Neil wrote: | On close inspection it has ben discovered that one of the vans has been in a accident which has twisted the back. It wasnt obvious until I did a few measurements.
To my disbelief the whole right hand side was 12 mm out. Quite a sizeable amount.
| Is this with the van body bolted up to the cab section & sitting on a chassis?
There's a surprising amount of flex in the van body so 12mm isn't a concern if you're measuring it off the chassis. Even with an 'uncrashed' body, packing is often needed under one of the rear mounts to get the body & rear doors lining up properly.
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Unfortunately this one was bought separated from the chassis. Im not even sure if the two are from the same car. Ill put them together to see if they are from the same van Fingers crossed they are and I can follow your advice. Many thanks
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Neil 4th gear
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flamestone I'm new - be gentle
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Neil 4th gear
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flamestone I'm new - be gentle
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Neil 4th gear
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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OK, so what has happened since then? Actualy little, the problem being solved, it became too b*** cold to be in the shed.
Installed heater. Kidding right? Yep.
Thought of getting a wiz bang u beaut blow heater and shed was flooded twice. There went that idea
So now I wait until a little warmth comes back inot the night air.
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graham At rest
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Neil 4th gear
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Graham. I followed you advice with the picture and got mine to work
It took a little bit of push and shove, but all worked out in the end
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hell, it been awhile. I have had a time of 'do I really want to finish this' after many setbacks.
Now I have an 1275 engine ready to go, a T50 gearbox and all the suspension fixed.
Next week its off to have the engine bay painted. Then I shall look at the expenses for a new wiring loom. In see they are getting expensive now.
Whilst on the topic of engines, does anyone know what this code means? It's stamped on the block of the 1275:
12Y/T/H14712
It is a Y and not a V.
Try as I may I cant find it anywhere.
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John Ballard valued contributor
Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 2646 Location: Dubbo NSW
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Wiring looms are much cheaper from the UK but you may have to add your extras.
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:48 pm Post subject: Engine code |
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Like a snail on a bowling ball I have finally discovered what 12Y refers to.
It is possibly (there's always a BUT) it refers to "Y" as the code for Australia. Hence it has been imported from the UK.
OR it is a Midget motor designed/built for racing.
Take your pick
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Neil 4th gear
Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 76 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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So where are we up to?
Having finished cleaning up the body I made sure everything fitted well. Aligned all doors, bonnet, guards and etc. This time I used new bolts to make life easier.
I could now visualise how the van would look. I chose the color then promptly chose the wrong painter!
He shut his business down before he completed the job.
Hence I have a half painted van and not enough funds to complete it.
Although I had only paid a small deposit it will be hard to find another painter.
Pics to follow
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