Hi again Graham, I am thoroughly enjoying these videos and in particular the modified rear spring set up. Looking forward to seeing the next installment and actual fitment of the modified parts in place. To be honest I haven't seen these before and am very impressed with your perseverance to get things done properly. Something people of our vintage take pride in. Take care my friend and kind regards to you and your family. John Given Western Australia.
I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying these series of videos John, it’s difficult to know what to include and not to include because it could become quite boring seeing me do everything so I have to edit the video to what I think would be of interest. This will be my final car build because of my advancing years so I want this one to be a testimony of my work and so want it done properly no matter how long certain things take to do, and so there is no ultimate rush to finish this and get it on the road. The biggest thrill I will get will be starting it up for the first time and I’m hoping that will be before next April/May when the body should be arriving - wish me luck! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ……..Graham
Thanks for these videos and your careful explanations. Don’t worry about background noise, I’m sure we can cope 😊. I built an RMB Gentry in the 80’s but had to sell as an ‘almost completed project’ when child no.2 and a house move came along 😪 my biggest regret ever - and I’ve had a few 😊. Mine was 1.6 Mk1 Vitesse based, however the crank was beyond saving and they were like hens teeth back then even, so I switched to a Spitfire engine - the reverse of your process! I have recently bought a ‘nearly there’ Vitesse based Spartan (second best in the looks department) and I am back where I left off in 1989, though I have someone else’s problems to sort out! All great fun though. I look forward to seeing your meticulous progress. Thank you.
Many thanks Peter and sorry for the late reply, I only saw it after looking back over the video. A Spartan should be good fun to finish off, at least you can finish it off to how you want it to be. I think the Gentry’s have changed over the years of different ownerships especially lately, the body for mine will be delivered in about April or May and this version is going to have all rolled edges to the fibreglass panels to keep in compliance with the safety aspect required these days which I think (hope) will make it look slightly neater as regards appearance. Interesting times ahead for both of us! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Not a problem David, that’s what this channel is for, I’m not saying I know everything of course but any little snippets of my limited knowledge then I will gladly pass on. 👍🏻👍🏻
Another interesting and informative installment, everything explained in such a way that even a numpty like me can understand, both what you are doing and why you are doing it. I never thought I would ever be interested in a series about cars, but I was wrong. Looking forward to the next part.
Wow, that’s great news to hear that even you are looking forward to the next video! 😂😂. I appreciate that cars are not your thing mate but if you ignore the ‘car’ part then hopefully you will still find it of interest on how to overcome problems and the strategies taken - and I know you like strategy! 😂😉. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
I love your well what's the word excellent care and detail you are putting in and making it look easy. Well that normally means very hard. Love the progress keep going
Hi Marc and sorry for the late reply mate, this comment somehow got missed. Thanks for the kind comment, I have built and restored a few cars in my life so I know my way around them a little, not like a true mechanic of course but enough to get me by. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Hi Graham- Facinating watching the build progress and my knowledge of bushes has gone from Nil to where I could almost sound like I knew what I was talking about !!!! Cheers Kev
Graham another winning video! I knew nothing about the suspension issues you hi lighted! Now I know why I always enjoyed driving my MGB over my friends Spitfire! Cheers looking forward to the next one! Best to Hazel!
Thanks Mark, I drove a Triumph Herald for a few years and took it all the way over to Europe - France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and all the way back again without an issue - I never ended up in a bush or wall ! 😂. I think if you know how to drive these cars then there won’t be any issues with the rear end but at least I’m putting on a modified rear leaf spring and thicker front ARB which should help things should I get too enthusiastic! 😉 I have to admit at not being a big fan of the MGB, the shape just doesn’t do it for me but that’s what makes the would go round - choices! Hazel is doing fabulous now and thanks for asking after her. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Thank you very much Wally and so pleased that you are enjoying the videos both on here and Lakeside too, that’s very kind of you to say sir. Thank you. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Good decision to go with the new rear leaf spring and poly bushes. It will make a great difference to the ride once the car is completed. Nice to hear you will be re-chroming the carb intake filter cover. That will look great when it has all been fitted. Looks like you have a lot of cleaning and painting of parts to do, but they will all look like new again, once everything is in place. Keep up the good work my friend, you are doing a good job so far. Cheers for now mate. Geoff
The new revised rear ‘swing spring’ was in my opinion an important replacement, along with a thicker front anti roll bar then that will help prevent the rear wheels from kicking in under hard cornering. Yes, lots of things to clean up and paint but that’s good as I find that job very therapeutic, I quite enjoy it and as you say, once complete then it will make for a good looking rolling chassis. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Exactly Eric, this is the time to change the suspension/engine from my original thoughts but you’re right, I wouldn’t have been happy - I am now though! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Graham, That was very interesting. Flash back! Since you have Stromberg carburettors, you will need Borg and Beck shoes, pads and clutch plate to keep up the quality. Back in my goforing days these were the names of choice! Great watch. Regards Stephen.
Hi Stephen, I will be using Green Stuff pads with EBC grooved and drilled discs and as for the clutch then I will be using a Borg Warner item, all of which are readily available for the Vitesse, both great quality and which I have used before on previous car builds. Anyway, so glad that you are enjoying the build so far. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Thank you Tom and glad you enjoyed it. Hazel is now 100% and totally back to herself -Mathis literally happened overnight - amazing! Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Hi Graham, great update be safe get new calipers, i always say it`s alright speeding along it`s stopping safely that counts, all the best to you & Hazel TONY [ GRIFFIN STATION ].
Hi Tony, exactly my thoughts too, as regards the safety of the vehicle then I won’t be compromising on anything to do with brakes, I have already inspected the callipers and I’m not going to bother trying to repair them, I will be getting new callipers along with new EBC discs and Green Stuff pads, the important thing was getting the vertical links, steering links and hubs for the Vitesse from that package, the rest can be junked. Hazel is 100% now mate, back to her normal self and it’s great. Cheers for now buddy. ………..Graham
Thank you David, for some reason my knees are fine for my age, I don’t have much problems with mobility which I think I’m lucky! 👍🏻. Hazel is now 100% mate, she suddenly improved literally overnight and is now back to driving herself and living a normal life once again - unbelievable recovery. Thank you for asking, that’s really kind of you. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Now you’ve done it!!!!! Finding all these videos quite fascinating so ordered a “4 cylinder car engine kit adult model” (only small) to learn how to make one (senior Treasurer not best pleased!). Seriously though, thank you again for sharing; it looks a lot of work and skill but is really interesting.
Oh Blimey Alex, I guess I’m in the dog house now for encouraging you as well !! 😂😂. I’ve have been tempted by those miniature engine builds in the past as well but I thought sod it, I’ll get a real one! 😂. My chief treasurer doesn’t mind though as she is just used it by now but I occasionally have to smuggle parcels into the garage! 😂😂. Anyway, I’m so pleased that you are finding these videos fascinating, I have just come in from the garage for a quick break but off out there again shortly to carry on. I love this retirement malarkey! 😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 It’s alright - kept your name out of it!!!! Anyway, thanks for taking trouble to reply. Enjoy the next stage - totally agree about retirement; should have done it ages ago (just after school, for example . . . !!!).
It does indeed Malcolm, it just makes life that little bit easier when you have the right tools, glad you are liking the videos so far. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
When I used to drive, especially my Rovers SD1s, I always had the cars polybushed. Definitely the right choice Graham. Nearly 1000 subs...well done. Cheers, Bob
Many thanks Bob, the old SD1’s were lovely cars albeit rust boxes like most of the BL cars in those days - a fabulous engine though, I built a Ford Pop custom car with a Rover V8 engine and gearbox and Jaguar suspension - it all just about fitted! 😂😂. Yep, I can’t believe that in less than a month I’ve hit nearly 1000 subscribers - how did that happen! Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Hi Rob and yes, the rear set up is now quite different to the original set up I had, it may look very similar but it’s a much better system and should give me a nice smooth and safe ride too. Cheers for now buddy. …………Graham
Blimey Graham your going to be on first name terms at rimmer brothers lol personally I would get a set of referb calipers in fact as brakes go buy every thing new where possible, the discs on the other hand don't look too bad and if there is anyone near you with a lathe see if they can mill the surfaces for you ? Anyway I'm really enjoying this build and yes you will swap and change your mind on a few options for me it was engine and lights but still at the chassis stage at the minute lol. Brian
I know Brian, I’m always on their site (which has been down for nearly a week now! 🤬) but there are many other sites which cater for Triumphs so all is not lost. As regards the callipers then I will be getting new (not recon) callipers, the ones I got were too far gone but I mainly wanted the vertical link and steering links so not a problem. As regards the discs then I will be getting drilled and grooved EBC discs with Green Stuff pads, they don’t leave that nasty black brake dust everywhere and are damn good pads - I used that combination on both my Audi TT’s. Glad your enjoying the build, that’s the main thing. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
That would explain 50% of going backwards through a wall - the other 50% is that he was going too fast for the corner and for the car too! 😂😂. So many accidents like that in the early days, Triumph had to do something as the sales were really dropping. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
When it comes to putting the poly bush back in I find it easy enough to just manipulate the rubber part in by hand and then use a ratch n style clam to force the steel pin into the bush it's a fair bit quicker and less clumsy that the threaded bush tool . Even better than that you can buy poly bushes that are allready cut in half to make it easy to push in from either side
Hi ya Graham. “ Where’s the beef?” John’s bringing it this weekend. My thinking is, if one is going to build a car, it might as well be the one one really wants. Thanks for the tutorial on the silicone bushes (sp) compared to the rubber ones. Obviously the better choice. I like the swing spring on the leaf springs. A nice improvement. The air box unit is interesting. Off with the old, on with new. I look forward to your next update. Two things…..the little amount of extraneous noise did not bother me. And…..you need to get yourself a cushy pad for your knees and bum. The colder weather will be on you soon. And that concrete will be like ice. Take care. See ya.
No beef at all Norman, I ordered a Gentry which was Triumph Spitfire based and Jon duly delivered. I then changed my mind and wanted a Vitesse based so he is delivering the Vitesse differential - I have everything else. If I’m going to change my mind over the power train and running gear then this is the time to do it rather than later on which is exactly what I’ve done. I do have a cushion but I’m used to working on the floor and there is no way I will be working in the garage in the freezing cold - when it’s that cold then the second hobby comes into play - Lakeside, my model railway which is always at 18 degrees no matter what the weather is doing outside! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Great update Graham. For the sake of your knees and back would you not be better doing all of this on some sort of workbench? No sense in doing all the work only to require a skyhook to lower you in at the end! ;-) Cheers
I know what you mean Davie but I’m quite used to working on the floor, I find it quite comfortable to be honest, I have a workbench at the back of the garage but hardly ever use it. I also have two workmates which I occasionally use. Cheers for now buddy. …………Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 Fair enough and each to their own mate. I'm a little, but not that much!, behind you in age and I prefer my comfort! Maybe cos I work in the driveway and don't have a garage! Eee, luxury! ;-) Cheers
@@daviemaclean61 I guess it’s what you are used to, I haven’t used a bench in years but you’re right to be honest, I should use my bench more - or rather just use it! 😂
Hi Graham, you're flying there with the build. I came across, by accident, a video of the replacement of the plate in the leaf spring. You may have seen it or maybe that is the way you are doing yours. Anyway here is the link for your reference. It is only just under 5 minutes. th-cam.com/video/RVLWGEFwxo0/w-d-xo.html ... Ian
Hi Ian and yes, I’ve seen that video and that was exactly how I replaced the complete new rear leaf spring, it was a bit of a bugger to compress it all but doing it in stages made it easier. The ‘swing spring’ with the pivot in the middle is quite different to the standard spring and has already reduced the negative camber I originally had so that’s great. I’m starting on the front suspension now and getting the new motor mounts fabricated so it’s all going together very nicely so far. 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Hi again Graham,
I am thoroughly enjoying these videos and in particular the modified rear spring set up. Looking forward to seeing the next installment and actual fitment of the modified parts in place. To be honest I haven't seen these before and am very impressed with your perseverance to get things done properly. Something people of our vintage take pride in. Take care my friend and kind regards to you and your family.
John Given Western Australia.
I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying these series of videos John, it’s difficult to know what to include and not to include because it could become quite boring seeing me do everything so I have to edit the video to what I think would be of interest. This will be my final car build because of my advancing years so I want this one to be a testimony of my work and so want it done properly no matter how long certain things take to do, and so there is no ultimate rush to finish this and get it on the road. The biggest thrill I will get will be starting it up for the first time and I’m hoping that will be before next April/May when the body should be arriving - wish me luck! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ……..Graham
Thanks for these videos and your careful explanations. Don’t worry about background noise, I’m sure we can cope 😊.
I built an RMB Gentry in the 80’s but had to sell as an ‘almost completed project’ when child no.2 and a house move came along 😪 my biggest regret ever - and I’ve had a few 😊. Mine was 1.6 Mk1 Vitesse based, however the crank was beyond saving and they were like hens teeth back then even, so I switched to a Spitfire engine - the reverse of your process! I have recently bought a ‘nearly there’ Vitesse based Spartan (second best in the looks department) and I am back where I left off in 1989, though I have someone else’s problems to sort out! All great fun though. I look forward to seeing your meticulous progress. Thank you.
Many thanks Peter and sorry for the late reply, I only saw it after looking back over the video. A Spartan should be good fun to finish off, at least you can finish it off to how you want it to be. I think the Gentry’s have changed over the years of different ownerships especially lately, the body for mine will be delivered in about April or May and this version is going to have all rolled edges to the fibreglass panels to keep in compliance with the safety aspect required these days which I think (hope) will make it look slightly neater as regards appearance. Interesting times ahead for both of us! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
You taught me something I hadn’t thought about on bushes & suspension, thanks Graham.
Not a problem David, that’s what this channel is for, I’m not saying I know everything of course but any little snippets of my limited knowledge then I will gladly pass on. 👍🏻👍🏻
Another interesting and informative installment, everything explained in such a way that even a numpty like me can understand, both what you are doing and why you are doing it. I never thought I would ever be interested in a series about cars, but I was wrong. Looking forward to the next part.
Wow, that’s great news to hear that even you are looking forward to the next video! 😂😂. I appreciate that cars are not your thing mate but if you ignore the ‘car’ part then hopefully you will still find it of interest on how to overcome problems and the strategies taken - and I know you like strategy! 😂😉. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
I love your well what's the word excellent care and detail you are putting in and making it look easy. Well that normally means very hard. Love the progress keep going
Hi Marc and sorry for the late reply mate, this comment somehow got missed. Thanks for the kind comment, I have built and restored a few cars in my life so I know my way around them a little, not like a true mechanic of course but enough to get me by. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Hi Graham- Facinating watching the build progress and my knowledge of bushes has gone from Nil to where I could almost sound like I knew what I was talking about !!!!
Cheers Kev
Thanks Kev and pleased that you found it fascinating, you probably know as much about bushes as I do now! 😂😂😂. Cheers for now buddy. …………Graham
Graham another winning video! I knew nothing about the suspension issues you hi lighted! Now I know why I always enjoyed driving my MGB over my friends Spitfire! Cheers looking forward to the next one! Best to Hazel!
Thanks Mark, I drove a Triumph Herald for a few years and took it all the way over to Europe - France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and all the way back again without an issue - I never ended up in a bush or wall ! 😂. I think if you know how to drive these cars then there won’t be any issues with the rear end but at least I’m putting on a modified rear leaf spring and thicker front ARB which should help things should I get too enthusiastic! 😉 I have to admit at not being a big fan of the MGB, the shape just doesn’t do it for me but that’s what makes the would go round - choices! Hazel is doing fabulous now and thanks for asking after her. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Great work Graham :) Love watching your videos on the Gentry and Lakeside.
Cheers Wally
Thank you very much Wally and so pleased that you are enjoying the videos both on here and Lakeside too, that’s very kind of you to say sir. Thank you. Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Good decision to go with the new rear leaf spring and poly bushes. It will make a great difference to the ride once the car is completed. Nice to hear you will be re-chroming the carb intake filter cover. That will look great when it has all been fitted. Looks like you have a lot of cleaning and painting of parts to do, but they will all look like new again, once everything is in place. Keep up the good work my friend, you are doing a good job so far.
Cheers for now mate.
Geoff
The new revised rear ‘swing spring’ was in my opinion an important replacement, along with a thicker front anti roll bar then that will help prevent the rear wheels from kicking in under hard cornering. Yes, lots of things to clean up and paint but that’s good as I find that job very therapeutic, I quite enjoy it and as you say, once complete then it will make for a good looking rolling chassis. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Another great video glad you changed to the parts you wanted as I don’t think you would have been ever satisfied Eric
Exactly Eric, this is the time to change the suspension/engine from my original thoughts but you’re right, I wouldn’t have been happy - I am now though! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Graham, That was very interesting. Flash back! Since you have Stromberg carburettors, you will need Borg and Beck shoes, pads and clutch plate to keep up the quality. Back in my goforing days these were the names of choice! Great watch. Regards Stephen.
Hi Stephen, I will be using Green Stuff pads with EBC grooved and drilled discs and as for the clutch then I will be using a Borg Warner item, all of which are readily available for the Vitesse, both great quality and which I have used before on previous car builds. Anyway, so glad that you are enjoying the build so far. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Graham, Sounds good to me! Stephen. 👍
Great update Graham thanks for sharing. Regards Tom …ps Hope Hazel is keeping well.
Thank you Tom and glad you enjoyed it. Hazel is now 100% and totally back to herself -Mathis literally happened overnight - amazing! Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham
Hi Graham, great update be safe get new calipers, i always say it`s alright speeding along it`s stopping safely that counts, all the best to you & Hazel TONY [ GRIFFIN STATION ].
Hi Tony, exactly my thoughts too, as regards the safety of the vehicle then I won’t be compromising on anything to do with brakes, I have already inspected the callipers and I’m not going to bother trying to repair them, I will be getting new callipers along with new EBC discs and Green Stuff pads, the important thing was getting the vertical links, steering links and hubs for the Vitesse from that package, the rest can be junked. Hazel is 100% now mate, back to her normal self and it’s great. Cheers for now buddy. ………..Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 great to hear that safety first, & Hazel is better atb TONY.
@@tonyjones1662 Cheers mate. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great Stuff Graham , you are doing a great job , i hope Hazel is still on the mend . BTW I wish i could get on my knees like you LOL Regards David
Thank you David, for some reason my knees are fine for my age, I don’t have much problems with mobility which I think I’m lucky! 👍🏻. Hazel is now 100% mate, she suddenly improved literally overnight and is now back to driving herself and living a normal life once again - unbelievable recovery. Thank you for asking, that’s really kind of you. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Now you’ve done it!!!!! Finding all these videos quite fascinating so ordered a “4 cylinder car engine kit adult model” (only small) to learn how to make one (senior Treasurer not best pleased!). Seriously though, thank you again for sharing; it looks a lot of work and skill but is really interesting.
Oh Blimey Alex, I guess I’m in the dog house now for encouraging you as well !! 😂😂. I’ve have been tempted by those miniature engine builds in the past as well but I thought sod it, I’ll get a real one! 😂. My chief treasurer doesn’t mind though as she is just used it by now but I occasionally have to smuggle parcels into the garage! 😂😂. Anyway, I’m so pleased that you are finding these videos fascinating, I have just come in from the garage for a quick break but off out there again shortly to carry on. I love this retirement malarkey! 😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974
It’s alright - kept your name out of it!!!! Anyway, thanks for taking trouble to reply. Enjoy the next stage - totally agree about retirement; should have done it ages ago (just after school, for example . . . !!!).
@@alexmorgan2296 Love your comment about retirement! 😂😂😂. Hopefully you will continue to enjoy the future videos and stages of the build. 👍🏻
Great update Graham!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.
Thanks Onno, it was longer than I hoped but never mind. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Loving these videos... Having the right tools makes the job that much simpler.
It does indeed Malcolm, it just makes life that little bit easier when you have the right tools, glad you are liking the videos so far. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
When I used to drive, especially my Rovers SD1s, I always had the cars polybushed. Definitely the right choice Graham.
Nearly 1000 subs...well done.
Cheers, Bob
Many thanks Bob, the old SD1’s were lovely cars albeit rust boxes like most of the BL cars in those days - a fabulous engine though, I built a Ford Pop custom car with a Rover V8 engine and gearbox and Jaguar suspension - it all just about fitted! 😂😂. Yep, I can’t believe that in less than a month I’ve hit nearly 1000 subscribers - how did that happen! Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Interesting about the spring. The bushes were too.
Hi Rob and yes, the rear set up is now quite different to the original set up I had, it may look very similar but it’s a much better system and should give me a nice smooth and safe ride too. Cheers for now buddy. …………Graham
Excellent to watch Graham.
Many thanks Philip and I’m pleased that you enjoyed it. Cheers for now mate. …………..Graham
Blimey Graham your going to be on first name terms at rimmer brothers lol personally I would get a set of referb calipers in fact as brakes go buy every thing new where possible, the discs on the other hand don't look too bad and if there is anyone near you with a lathe see if they can mill the surfaces for you ? Anyway I'm really enjoying this build and yes you will swap and change your mind on a few options for me it was engine and lights but still at the chassis stage at the minute lol.
Brian
I know Brian, I’m always on their site (which has been down for nearly a week now! 🤬) but there are many other sites which cater for Triumphs so all is not lost. As regards the callipers then I will be getting new (not recon) callipers, the ones I got were too far gone but I mainly wanted the vertical link and steering links so not a problem. As regards the discs then I will be getting drilled and grooved EBC discs with Green Stuff pads, they don’t leave that nasty black brake dust everywhere and are damn good pads - I used that combination on both my Audi TT’s. Glad your enjoying the build, that’s the main thing. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
That original transverse spring possibly explains my mate going backwards through a wall in Ruislip in his GT6 many years ago.
That would explain 50% of going backwards through a wall - the other 50% is that he was going too fast for the corner and for the car too! 😂😂. So many accidents like that in the early days, Triumph had to do something as the sales were really dropping. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 True
When it comes to putting the poly bush back in I find it easy enough to just manipulate the rubber part in by hand and then use a ratch n style clam to force the steel pin into the bush it's a fair bit quicker and less clumsy that the threaded bush tool . Even better than that you can buy poly bushes that are allready cut in half to make it easy to push in from either side
Hi ya Graham. “ Where’s the beef?” John’s bringing it this weekend. My thinking is, if one is going to build a car, it might as well be the one one really wants. Thanks for the tutorial on the silicone bushes (sp) compared to the rubber ones. Obviously the better choice. I like the swing spring on the leaf springs. A nice improvement. The air box unit is interesting. Off with the old, on with new. I look forward to your next update. Two things…..the little amount of extraneous noise did not bother me. And…..you need to get yourself a cushy pad for your knees and bum. The colder weather will be on you soon. And that concrete will be like ice. Take care. See ya.
No beef at all Norman, I ordered a Gentry which was Triumph Spitfire based and Jon duly delivered. I then changed my mind and wanted a Vitesse based so he is delivering the Vitesse differential - I have everything else. If I’m going to change my mind over the power train and running gear then this is the time to do it rather than later on which is exactly what I’ve done. I do have a cushion but I’m used to working on the floor and there is no way I will be working in the garage in the freezing cold - when it’s that cold then the second hobby comes into play - Lakeside, my model railway which is always at 18 degrees no matter what the weather is doing outside! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Great update Graham. For the sake of your knees and back would you not be better doing all of this on some sort of workbench? No sense in doing all the work only to require a skyhook to lower you in at the end! ;-) Cheers
I know what you mean Davie but I’m quite used to working on the floor, I find it quite comfortable to be honest, I have a workbench at the back of the garage but hardly ever use it. I also have two workmates which I occasionally use. Cheers for now buddy. …………Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 Fair enough and each to their own mate. I'm a little, but not that much!, behind you in age and I prefer my comfort! Maybe cos I work in the driveway and don't have a garage! Eee, luxury! ;-) Cheers
@@daviemaclean61 I guess it’s what you are used to, I haven’t used a bench in years but you’re right to be honest, I should use my bench more - or rather just use it! 😂
Hi Graham... I'll not mention any puns about being held in suspense ... just glad your well suspended ... cheers mate.
No John, don’t mention any puns about being held in suspense! 😂😂😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Hi Graham, you're flying there with the build. I came across, by accident, a video of the replacement of the plate in the leaf spring. You may have seen it or maybe that is the way you are doing yours. Anyway here is the link for your reference. It is only just under 5 minutes. th-cam.com/video/RVLWGEFwxo0/w-d-xo.html ... Ian
Hi Ian and yes, I’ve seen that video and that was exactly how I replaced the complete new rear leaf spring, it was a bit of a bugger to compress it all but doing it in stages made it easier. The ‘swing spring’ with the pivot in the middle is quite different to the standard spring and has already reduced the negative camber I originally had so that’s great. I’m starting on the front suspension now and getting the new motor mounts fabricated so it’s all going together very nicely so far. 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers for now mate. ………….Graham