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Title: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on April 18, 2020, 19:21:03
Hi as we have loads time at mo, what are you doing down the garage. Does not have to be directly related to your AC as many have other vehicles/toys.

Me I'm going over my recently purchased Chevy Astro passenger van, doing a couple of up grades ie EGR blanking, throttle body spacer, Mass airflow mods and a cold air feed to K&N, transmission oil change and new filter.

As for the Ol' Girl she is getting greased, oil  and filter change, planning the install of brake servo.

Fiddling with my Pashley loadstar tricycle, new tyres, polishing rims, adjusting brakes etc.

Oh and considering rebuilding a vintage ladies cycle.

Come guys you must be upto something.

Cheers  G
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: Big col on April 18, 2020, 22:22:12
Luckily the 16/66 came back from the trimmer before lockdown. I had a date at the end of may to build up the car but that is now cancelled. I can now just enjoy assembly at my leisure as the fancy takes me.
I find myself doing something and then changing my mind or doing something wrong and doing it again the day after.

Colin
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on April 19, 2020, 10:15:54
Hi Col

Yep, been there done that, do something then, whilst contemplating ones navel an idea suddenly pops into your mind and back you go and redo your previous attempt.

Glad to hear your car is coming along.

It all seems a little quiet out there on the forum.

Take care stay safe.

Cheers Gary
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: Big col on April 19, 2020, 21:31:47
It does seem a little strange that the forum is not busy in these odd times.
It is the same on the Daimler site as well. I hope it’s because people are keeping occupied rather than it being a dislike to me personally.

Keep happy but keep safe.

Colin
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on April 20, 2020, 16:51:34
Hi Colin. 

I am sure it not you.

This Forum is never the liveliest but yes does seem particularly dull at present.

I am sure there are some members out playing in the garage.

G



Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: dkp_cobra on April 23, 2020, 16:38:04
Beside working on my Aceca my little daughter said that after some handicrafts with my wife it's time for something bigger and more complex project. First my wife and daughter build two candy dispenser:
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqZj1cj7/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-21-at-13-36-54.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BjYxF2rH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdZkxF62/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-22-at-14-22-23.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJXV1fnw)

Then my daughter wanted a horse stable. All the versions she built out of paperboard hadn't the right stability. So, she made some plans and drawings and asked daddy to do it in aluminium. She puts the parts together with the cleco pins.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBZhmZJ5/Whats-App-Image-2020-04-01-at-16-37-50.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rd7xnMFp)

But a horse stable is useless without a blacksmith  :o
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT3Df8wN/Whats-App-Image-2020-04-15-at-18-09-41.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q955vwHJ)

Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on April 23, 2020, 18:02:22
Now that is a clever daughter and obviously daddy.

G
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: AC Ventura on April 30, 2020, 17:51:13
I’m changing the Mk IV’s 427’s exhausts to a complete straight through system.
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: Big col on April 30, 2020, 20:23:18
Should sound lovely. We’ll know when your coming.
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: Big col on April 30, 2020, 20:26:04
Wiring.
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on May 01, 2020, 11:37:54
Ah Colin, wiring is a headache I made my own loom, it is worth it in the end.

AC Ventura, there is nothing like the sound of a nice big V8 burbling through a straight through system. Maybe when its done you could upload an audio clip ;D

I've not been down garage for last few days as been painting the hall and landing, all done now. However wife's 2 new trees have arrived I am off to plant out.

Back down garage next week.

Gary
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: AC Ventura on May 04, 2020, 23:27:17
Here is the link with the earlier system. Sound is the same, now but much less restrictive.

Tip: Video is only idle, but sounds best with headphones at max volume

https://youtu.be/9fgrY9ocfpI
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on May 05, 2020, 15:40:55
MMMMMM sound great. Not sure I would want to be your neighbour when you go out for an early jaunt. Bet it sound great a full blat.

G
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: rsk289 on May 14, 2020, 11:27:38
I'm finally cracking on with the bodywork on my XK140 DHC.  I stripped it last year, cut it in half and sent it off to be blasted in instalments.  The chassis is fine but otherwise it's new sills, floorpans, lower half of bulkhead, boot floor panels and doorskins.  I also had to make new wooden door frames out of Utile.  Then there are over 20 pieces of walnut veneered trim to sort, not to mention the mechanicals...

This is where we are now, with front half back on the frame, door hinges rebuilt and doors mounted and gapped.  The rear body is back on, and this is preliminary alignment before all the tack welds are converted into seams.  Mostly MIG with a bit of TIG - and I remembered to get fresh gas bottles the day before lockdown!



Roger
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on May 15, 2020, 16:46:03
Very nice workshop.

Looks like a good season work ahead, should see you out of the covid lockdown.

Good luck.

G
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: rsk289 on May 31, 2020, 22:15:32
Took a day off from Jag metal bashing and finally got around to making a Cobra rear hub puller.

This device picks up on the upper leafspring pin and the lower wishbone pin locations on the rear hub upright, and will take a Sykes-Pickavant 12-ton hydraulic press to push the rear hub shaft out of its bearings in the upright.  Should save me having to cut off the disc to access the bearing housing, like I did last time...

Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: Big col on June 14, 2020, 21:57:40
I managed to complete the first 50 miles of running in today. Quite pleased that I didn’t have to call for help and got back home intacked . An oil and filter change now along with torquing down the head and setting the valve clearance.
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on August 24, 2020, 17:38:01
Hi Col

She is looking good.

G
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on August 24, 2020, 17:48:27
Here,s a pic of the Ol' Girl with her current garage (well tent) partner.

It's a 97 Chevy Astro AWD, LSD. Tin top, I have fitted a S10 throttle body with  throttle body spacer, K&N air filter, EGR disabled. Now should be good for 220bhp and 250 ft lb torque. 0-60 sub 11 sec not bad for a 2000kg tank. And  at  20mpg just.

G

Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: B.P.Bird on August 24, 2020, 20:13:35
Truly beauty and the beast.......
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: rr64 on September 01, 2020, 17:59:03
1930 Ford.
Our grandchildren working on my father’s favorite old car. My father died in 2003. We sold all the Model A cars, trucks, and parts except we kept this car he loved.  It last operated in 2009 until we got it out for a project during the shutdown.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/274-010920125110.jpeg)

Grandpa, it runs but you put too much coolant in the radiator.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/274-010920125138.jpeg)

Back in a condition it can be driven a little.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/274-010920125227.jpeg)

Had some 'fun' today. We replaced the 1930s made tires with new made ones yesterday. As we prepared to go test driving today fuel was pouring out of the carburetor. The float turned out to be about half full of fuel. I got a float out of a spare carburetor and off we went.  We even gave some neighborhood friends rides with their grandchildren today.

Dan Case
CSX2310
CSX2551
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: GSouthee on September 01, 2020, 19:12:19
Dan

Love that old Ford.

Now,I have a couple of jobs that need some little fingers, any chance the grand kids are for hire? ;D

Start em young.

G




Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: AC-Crankcase on November 06, 2020, 16:52:13
Good Evening All,

I have now almost completed the mechanical work on 'Uncle Alfred' and he is nearly ready for the road.  The attached was picture taken before indicators were added, a safety feature needed as people do not seem to understand hand signals these days. 

The last thing done was a conversion from the Solex to an SU which I have just finished.  The SU was fitted (badly) to the car when we bought it and the original Solex was put in place as a temporary measure (30+ years ago!) and I prefer the SU as it is adjustable.

The only mechanical job left is adjusting the tracking, does anyone have a figure for toe in on an AC Royal?

Next is the re-upholstery if I can get the materials during Lockdown2?

All the best,
Tom
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: AC-Crankcase on November 06, 2020, 16:54:51
Sorry, senior moment, this picture was supposed to be attached to the above,
T
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: nikbj68 on November 07, 2020, 00:15:56
Brilliant thread!
Keep the contributions coming, really diverse and enjoyable!
Dan, particularly pleasing to see the next generation getting involved. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Title: Re: So what are you doing down the garage during C-19.
Post by: AK1161 on November 07, 2020, 06:32:43
Today the engine and gearbox went back into the car.