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AC Owners Club Forum => Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum => Topic started by: gtjoey on December 17, 2021, 12:41:54
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I'm having fun!
From my Ford GT's to E type Jags, but its time for a little more fun.
I just picked up a 1960 Aceca
Its been sitting with the last inspection from 1981!
Its MINT underneath.....
First up after getting started, Im dropping the tank and want to drive this as a survivor not a restogone mad!
The tank should be ALUMINIUM, NOT PAINTED BLACK?
Its going to be tanked next week.
First of many questions.....So fuel system first.
Thanks in advance.
GTJOEY1314
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Well old friend Kevin Kay gave a ring saying the tank is steel and should be semi gloss / satin black
I can’t wait to dig in this car tomorrow!😀
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Well the fun has begun
I pumped out the tank from the fuel pump.
Cleaned out the fuel bowl and tomorrow the tank will comedown....Sadly all my pictures are too big to post?
Any way to change that?
I have 2 drain plugs .is that normal on this car?
Thanks in advance
GTJOEY1314
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Hi,
software "TinyPic" was a popular tip on this forum but it's not available anymore. Other options are available but not many that are "off-line" unfortunately (I'm allergic to cloud solutions!)
Suggest you search for "free image converter" or you can use PDFCreator at a push.
Merry Xmas /Paho
Correction: You can still find "TinyPic" software to download, even though its not available from the origonal authors.
/Paho
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There may be a setting on your camera or phone to set the file size to be smaller, or you can resize them in another programme, such as the basic photo editor in Microsoft Office or a free download such as Irfanview: https://www.irfanview.com/
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Thanks everyone
I tried using alternate sizes as well it won’t load
I’ll ask a kid at the store
Shame This project is fun!!!!
I’ll try again
Thanks
Gtjoey
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Okay hopefully this format works :)
I dropped the tank out of the car......Its been sitting since 1981 with 17,000 miles on the clock!
The 4 bolts up front connecting through the frame came out like brand new.
The 4 studs holding the strap out back, 3 came off by hand and a 4 th was snapped off, Id say 45 years ago!
Im not restoring this to show, Im restoring and preserving for driving and history.
It been re painted red from black but , underneath this car is a pure un touched virgin.
I cannot mess around with safety as I drive all my cars.
The tank is shot , Im cleaning up the original sending unit as they are much better than the repros.
It works fine.
Im going to try Andrew Wiltshire and his Alloy tank? They look spot on and done for life.
I could paint it black but the workmanship looks wonderful!
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts on the Quick silver exhaust ,? Is there a factory replacement?
Thanks in advance.
gtjoey1314
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I’m using as many original parts as possible just for posterity
This is the old fashion carb cleaner / Gunk
I think it’s still available
It degrees the bolts with out striping the plating
These are the tank bracket bolts and nuts
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Are you guys allowed to respond?
Or is there is a VAT tax for typing letters🤣
Here is the tank but Andy will put a welded 45 degree nipple to eliminate more possible leaks
Also no right side fitting option
Another leak issue
I love it in aluminum but I think it’s still going to get powder coated satin black!
What say you?
Gtjoey1314
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Hi there,
Nice to see another Aceca on this forum.
I used to buy fuel tanks from Andy Wiltshire as he could make them more cheaply than I could!
I was very happy with the quality & Andy was always happy to make any modifications needed.
Unfortunately, Brexit has made this unviable for me now, so I'm back to making them myself.
I've had a couple of exhaust systems from Quicksilver. They are quite expensive & some of the welding
was not the best cosmetically but overall they fitted well enough. The tail pipes are a little long & may need
trimming to suit your car. Quicksilver only make these to order, which can take some weeks depending on
their workload.
I paint the tanks either matt or slightly satin black.
Good luck with your recommissioning,
Luke.
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Luke , Thank you my friend was busy this morning…..
Others have suggested Healy or Teiumph pipes as an alternative!
Below was this mornings fun😀
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Happy Holidays everyone!
After soaking all the fasteners with wd40
The entire exhaust slid right out in two sections!
Will try and tackle the rear bushings
Anyone have a clue as to dropping the rear or each side at a time?
Gtjoey1314
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Im missing a LOT of the heater components and how they work?
I have no blower motor and switches under the bonnet......
Any pictures or suggestions?
Second, Im jumping on wiring
Looks to be a xk120 fuse box.
Modern glass fuses and all the rest, I have a schematic coming. So any suggestions please email...
Thank you
GTJOEY1314
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Moving at a great pace
Cleaned and restored the fuel bowl and filter!
Anyone know what gasket it takes?
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Would anyone have a lead on the binacle surround?
Mine was removed and the dash was made to look like an ACE.
Thanks in advance.
gtjoey1314
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gtjoey:
Happy New Year and welcome to the forum.
I don't blame you for thinking you may have found the wrong place to discuss your new Aceca. Two responses, both on board photo posting. :o
I'm not sure about the silence from members, especially Aceca owners.
I lost my Ace 40 years ago and have only known coupes through those of friends, but rest assured I will be following your progress.
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Thanks Jim,just think its a small group.......Nothing personal.
Plus the site is a bit old, posting pictures is tough...
But good to have a resource :)
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Joey, if you still need heater info, drop me a pm with your email and I'll send you some photos, I've done a bit of research on the heater on both early and later Aceas, I'm pretty sure the later one is the same as a frog eye sprite so is quite readily available, I'll email part numbers and pictures for you. The fan motor is made by Smiths and is very sililar to Healeys , however it's aluminium and not plastic but visually almost identical.
Hope this helps a bit.
Kind regards
Nick
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Thanks Nick
You can send to
Jlimonjagi@aol.com
Thanks again guys!
GTjoey1314
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That’s done
Plus I used a tire inner tube for the cushion on the tank straps😀
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Next up
The pump can be bought from all the major suppliers
I always opt for the electric these days😀
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I’m going to attempt getting to all the bushings in the rear.
Any Tips?
Gtjoey1314
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The gasket is made looks lovely
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Completely restired
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I’m in sunny Florida!
I have tons of parts coming
Thanks too all of you!
Will post
Going to Cavalino today!
Gtjoey1314
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The rear seal
And chrome rope upgrade
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It looks lovely
It’s a lot of work
If Phil dies I don’t know who will do this anymore
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Love the site, anyone know why the pictures are sideways :)
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Hi Joey, if you're still looking for info on the Speedo surround I can send you some photos of mine with dimensions etc if this is of help, just Let me know.
Kind regards Nick.
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Thank you if you could Either post or pm.
I might have one on the way from another member!
Thanks
gtjoey1314
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Another bear of a job!
But look close
Once the mounts are in they are great!
Gtjoey1314
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This had to come out too😀
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As I’m cleaning things up
Anyone know where Or the part number for
New U joints for the drive shaft or half shafts?
Thanks in advance!
Gtjoeu