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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: June 16, 2015, 1:27 pm
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Not done a huge amount to the S1 since painting the chassis as
Ive had to spend some time on other projects (Bike).
I have though sorted out my springs,worked out what I need to
do(strip and clean/paint fronts) and buy(new rears).
The shocks I had looked rough as the top shrouds had rusted
through in places but they still had good damping action.
I know there cheap to buy but thought it would be worth having a
go rather than just throwing them away.
On cutting the shrouds off I could see that the damper rods had
some how survived being left standing for ten years and were in
great condition.
With a good clean up,exhaust piping,a bit of welding and some
paint they look respectable.
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Thats one done,just another three to go!!!
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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: June 17, 2015, 4:05 pm
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Present arrived from ebay today :smilewide:
Got to do some work on the column to make it fit (got series 3
column fitted) but I have a plan!!!
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#Post#: 98097--------------------------------------------------
Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Peter de Dawg Date: June 22, 2015, 2:54 pm
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Be very interested to see your scheme for fitting it to the S3
column :thumbs:
#Post#: 98160--------------------------------------------------
Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: blenky Date: June 27, 2015, 10:34 am
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you could just chop and weld the column as there weld anyway.
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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: June 28, 2015, 1:40 pm
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Time for a front axle strip,paint and rebuild.
Not done one before and dont know what state this one is in as I
never got the chance to drive it.
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Various bearings need replacing as expected but got some
terminal wear on one drive shaft and its end cover.
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Ive got to put a big order in for
swivels,bearings,seals,u/j's,brake shoes......so I will see if I
can get a new shaft for it as well.
Now its clean up time and get it ready for paint this afternoon
if all goes well.
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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: June 28, 2015, 2:09 pm
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All cleaned,degreased and ready for paint!!
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And in not time at all....Bonda primer.
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Leaving it for a while before the black goes on,will be done
tonight.
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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: June 28, 2015, 3:34 pm
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As planned,for once,all painted and waiting for new parts to
arrive this week.
Still a few odd parts to paint but they can wait until final
assembly.
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Been a busy day today all in.......
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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: August 15, 2015, 12:48 pm
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Bit more done this last week or so.
I will be getting new rear leaf springs,picking them up Monday
with all the bearings,swivels and brake parts to reassemble both
axles and get it into a rolling chassis at last!
But my front springs were usable but needed a rebuild and as
I've never done this before I thought I would have a go.
First problem was opening up the metal clamp around the
springs....first one fractured straight away.
So I decided to cut one side off and will weld them back
together on assembly,problem solved.
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Then followed a period of time covered in clouds of rust as I
removed all the **** that had built up over the years.
Finally they all looked clean.
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On with the Bonda primer which covers so well.
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Before assembly I will be removing all the paint back to metal
that sits between the leaf springs and coating these areas with
a dry molybdenum disulphide paste,assemble then paint black.
After fighting with one of the spring bushes for what seemed
ages trying to get it out,I decided it was time to purchase a
hydraulic press.
I had a 30 ton one some years ago and regretted getting rid of
it then.
Good old ebay came up with this,6 ton press delivered to my door
for £54.95,exactly what I needed,not to big as I'm tight on room
and it works a treat :-)
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Two minutes and it was out,nice to have a press again.
Off all this week coming so looking forward to assembling
everything and getting some wheels on it!
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Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: blenky Date: August 16, 2015, 12:12 pm
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Looking good.
#Post#: 98717--------------------------------------------------
Re: My 1955 S1 86" ex-trial
By: Mickp Date: August 16, 2015, 12:52 pm
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Got the springs back together today,bit of paint removal and a
coat of dry moly paste and alls well.
They now even move when you apply weight to them....luxury
:giddy:
Clamps welded up fine.
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New bushes,centre pin and a coat of black paint and there ready
to fit....happy days.
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