db's 66 Belvedere ***FOR SALE***

db · Post by db » Tue Jan 28, 14 10:38 pm

I've bolted the heads on gently using the old gaskets and fitted the rockers.
I have 3 different lengths of pushrod, I've fitted a pair of each to try.
Once I set the lash I need to check how many threads are showing on the adjusters and where the rollers sit on the valve stems.
The roller moves back and forth across the stem tip as the valve opens and closes. If it travels an equal distance each way from the centre line, it's right.

db · Post by db » Tue Feb 04, 14 10:51 pm

The motor is on hold til I get some cash so it's back to bodywork!

The last repair is on the passenger side lower rear 1/4.
I've cut and tweaked the repair panel, that's virtually ready to go ( I had the same problem with the wheel arch lip as the driver side so tightened up the corners).
This time I've retained the shape so I'm happy to repair the inner 'trunk extension' before I weld the outer into place. I'm doing this in patches to make it easier to retain my lines.

db · Post by db » Sat Feb 08, 14 5:13 pm

Feeling smug- I did some good patch-making and welding today. Apart from rust-killing the remaining original metal the trunk extension is finished.
I now have ONE piece of metal left to weld on

db · Post by db » Mon Feb 10, 14 10:32 pm

Hole and patch now trimmed and tweaked.
I'm taking a lot more care with this side to get the edges to line up perfectly so I'm not bridging any gaps with weld. That was a mistake on the driver side which led to a lot more filler! There's no more than 1mm gap right along the mid-panel seam.
Patch edge is joggled, trunk extension flange is punched for 'spot welds' and the whole lot is plastered in zinc.
Hopefully get the welder to it tomorrow

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Feb 10, 14 11:30 pm

Looking great!! Watching your progress closely as Im tackling most of these jobs as well. Im making all the same mistakes if you can call them that. Learning from one side to the other....and with you on the gaps. Much easier to take the time to cut really accurately and keep tolerances to a minimum than bridge gaps etc...great work!! Keep it coming

Cheers Steve

db · Post by db » Wed Feb 12, 14 3:53 pm

NO.

MORE.

WELDING.

db · Post by db » Sat Feb 15, 14 7:40 am

I have this panel stripped clean now, and the seam is leaded and filed.
If my mountain walk is rained off today (which seems VERY likely!) I've hit it with the POR15 now too.

db · Post by db » Tue Feb 25, 14 10:55 pm

Filling this side has been slow and miserable

Dunno why, just lost my mojo or summat.
Anyway, it finally came good this evening and is now ready for primer...

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Tue Feb 25, 14 11:20 pm

Cracking job D.B

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Wed Feb 26, 14 8:07 am

Great work mate.
Looking good

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Wed Feb 26, 14 8:15 am

Very nice work you are a clever boy

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Wed Feb 26, 14 2:46 pm

great work DB

and I’m in admiration of your fine collection on curtains, table cloths and bed spreads

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Wed Feb 26, 14 5:26 pm

Coming on a treat Paul

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Feb 26, 14 5:52 pm

Well done Paul, well worth the wait matey and a cracking bit of leading and filling.

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Wed Feb 26, 14 6:53 pm

Charger wrote:great work DB

and I’m in admiration of your fine collection on curtains, table cloths and bed spreads

I just spat my Wong tong soup every ware

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db's 66 Belvedere FOR SALE