1959 Series II Restoration

[TriedStone]

Carburetor

Well Carbs off and ready for cleaning. Looks like the last guy to have it apart swapped out a few of the screws. Anyone got an old Solex lying around they want to get rid of cheap? I would like to replace the 5 screws with the correct ones.

[Wander]

That's a nice work bench...but I think I'd move the parts cleaner futher away from the Macbook, at least I know I'd spill some

[TriedStone]

That's a nice work bench...but I think I'd move the parts cleaner futher away from the Macbook, at least I know I'd spill some

thats how i keep the aluminum case looking new

Seriously though I was just horsing around with our host site, the pic's weren't as clear as I'd hoped. The MB stays in the office usually.

[jac04]

Anyone got an old Solex lying around they want to get rid of cheap?

I should have a few that may not be entirely complete. I think that I also have some assorted gaskets around and a Solex rebuild/tuning manual that I would be willing to sell . Let me know if you are interested and I'll get some pictures.

[TriedStone]

Carb Clean

Got the carb clean and ready to assemble. Waiting on a few screws from jac04 (Thanks Again!), but I have plenty to do until they arrive.

On a side note I'm not terribly impressed with the quality of the All Makes rebuild kit (Pic 2). Our host was out of the kits and I had to get it elsewhere. There are a few springs and an oval oring (Pic 3) that I think should have been included but were not. The gaskets were thinner that the old ones I removed... could this have been from them swelling after having been in contact with petrol for so long? I guess its possible. The castings are not the best on the solex so the extra thickness would be nice.

The Diaphragm Pump kit looks good, funny it is made by zenith. I don't know what the relationship between Zenith and Solex is, maybe they just make the kit.

Back to work.

[TriedStone]

Power Washing

After 5 hrs of power washing yesterday I am please with what I found under the dirt. Or should I say I'm please with what I didn't find... no rust. Only minimal surface rust in some spots, still has a lot of the original paint left on the frame. The bulkhead looks sound as well. This should save a few bucks. So my plan for now is to strip the frame and have it galvanized vs purchasing a new one. Unless I can find one with a tropical top attached to it.

[TriedStone]

Restoration Begins

Brandy and I got started disassembling for the frame up restoration. So much for getting it running prior to the restoration. My annal side won over, I couldn't only do part of it. Seemed pointless to put it back together just to take it back apart.

[Wander]

No fair having a fork lift and full shop! -just kidding, it's looking good, keep up the momentum.

[scott]

Brandy and I got started disassembling for the frame up restoration. So much for getting it running prior to the restoration. My annal side won over, I couldn't only do part of it. Seemed pointless to put it back together just to take it back apart.

why do you have to reassemble to get it running? after finishing my 2.25 rebuild i got annal and started tearing things off to refurbish so the engine didn't look so out of place. once i reinstalled the repaired/repainted bulkhead i dropped the 2.25 back in and drove it for weeks w/o doors, floors or wings. the bonnet was only put back on to help support the breakfast. i reinstalled the doors and wings (w/o painting 'em) only cuz the cooler weather was coming.

[gudjeon]

Wow! Good shape underneath. So that's what straight cross members look like.

[TriedStone]

why do you have to reassemble to get it running? after finishing my 2.25 rebuild i got annal and started tearing things off to refurbish so the engine didn't look so out of place. once i reinstalled the repaired/repainted bulkhead i dropped the 2.25 back in and drove it for weeks w/o doors, floors or wings. the bonnet was only put back on to help support the breakfast. i reinstalled the doors and wings (w/o painting 'em) only cuz the cooler weather was coming.

Just didn't want to put the fuel system (tank, lines, carb, pump) back in just to take it back out to do the restoration.

[TriedStone]

Organization!

Organization has been the topic for this past week.

You know... a rover takes up a lot more space when its in pieces.

So I found some used pallet racks locally that are going to house the rover as it continues to be disassembled. Brandy has been bring boxes home from work to help keep the bits and pieces organized. I am going to do my best to keep everything together and to make only one trip to the galvanizers which is about 1 1/2 hrs away. I also want to try and make one trip to the platers for all the zinc stuff. They have a $75 minimum and I would hate to forget one little part and have to pay the minimum for one piece.

I've been trying to group all the bolts by area in ziplock bags. So far this seems to be working.

Anyone have any good suggestions for organizing?

[4flattires]

Plastic organization totes, when on sale at the home improvement centers, or Target, etc are great for grouping things together. Buying all the same size makes stacking a breeze. Plus....you can donate them to the wife and make her happy for holiday packing items once you are done.

Bag n tag. Sounds like that is what you are doing. Copious notes stuck in the bag-o-bolts saves a lot of guesswork months (years) down the road.

[TriedStone]

Copious notes stuck in the bag-o-bolts saves a lot of guesswork months (years) down the road.

YEARS!!!! Oh I hope it doesn't take years. Although my wife has become accustom to doubling what ever time I give her. So if it should take 9mos it will probably take 18.

[thixon]

YEARS!!!! Oh I hope it doesn't take years. Although my wife has become accustom to doubling what ever time I give her. So if it should take 9mos it will probably take 18.

Are you sure we aren't married to the same woman?