meadowfield 1,900 #101 Posted August 21, 2014 Last update before holiday and the GDSF... Some more painting, just as I pressed the trigger on the spray gun the heavens opened Painted the front hubs, there's some work to do though as one is really badly chewed up, the axle definitely needs a new keyway cutting. I thing that's easier than trying to weld it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #102 Posted August 21, 2014 Just a thought on the key way Mark, do you remember when I found the knackered key way on the GT's hydro pump and I started making a "key" that would fit out of brass stuff so I could stick it in the key way and weld around it? Would that work on your axle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #103 Posted August 21, 2014 The principle might work, but it reckon by the time I've welded and ground I can cut a full length keyway. About half of the hub is knackered too, so hoping I can fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #104 Posted August 31, 2014 Got through a lot this weekend... Cleaned up the front hubs and beefed them up, along with some painting. Looking better with some red on! One of the hubs and axle in pretty chewed up, 1/4" slot drill on order to cut a new keyway. 1 jak3_smith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #105 Posted September 6, 2014 Today's update... The keyway in the axle was shot, the end of the hub shot too. The end to middle was ok and useable but needed a longer key to replace the small woodruff key. So I ordered a 1/4" end mill and used the lathe to cut a new one. Firstly making sure the height was spot on by marking the centre of the axle, this needs shims in order to get the correct centre. The final score line can just be seen. Then running the mill through in small passes to cut an 3 inch keyway. Once the full cut was done here's a half together shot showing the hub, fresh key steel and axle. 4 ranger, jak3_smith, Ian and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #106 Posted September 7, 2014 Great work Mark, end mills and lathes are handy bit's of kit to have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #107 Posted September 7, 2014 I managed to get the gearbox and chassis cleaned and painted The remote gear linkages are almost there, not a lot of room for both and the steering box. Here's the two halves on different benches just waiting to come together. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #108 Posted September 7, 2014 It's looking absolutely fantastic Mark well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #110 Posted September 9, 2014 A masterpiece in metal and paint... Top work Mark 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #111 Posted September 12, 2014 It's looking absolutely fantastic Mark well done cheers! thanks Norm A masterpiece in metal and paint... Top work Mark thanks Ian, I've had a few pointers along the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #112 Posted September 12, 2014 Well big progress today Bendy is back to a rolling chassis... I fit the remaining oil seats in the front transmission, ordered some more woodruff keys and started the reassembly process. Lots of new nuts and bolts, its a shame to fit rusty ones back in especially when you can see them..... well I did cheat reusing the old ones for the transmission and the wheel bolts, 7/16 unf are hard to come by and not so cheap. I'm going to buy some zinc and have a go at electroplating them. Also got the remote shift working the forward reverse, just the high low lever to fit. the cat sneaked into a shot 4 nigel, Ian, jak3_smith and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #113 Posted September 12, 2014 It's looking really smart mark you do set the Bar high for us to compete with keep it up mate ,can't wait until I see it the flesh again well done James 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #114 Posted September 12, 2014 At this rate Mark, it won't be long until Bendy is moving under it's own power 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #115 Posted September 12, 2014 Not much I can add to the last few post's Mark, only WOW!! 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #116 Posted September 12, 2014 Brilliant workmanship. Look forward to seeing it finished. 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #117 Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks for the kind words chaps! Another full day and not a massive amount to show, remote gear linkages are done. Managed to strip and spray the hood stand. Just the hood to paint now and another few coats on the fender. Out for the day tomorrow, so that's it of the weekend.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #118 Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) It's looking really good Mark not long now until it has it's engine put in! Edited September 13, 2014 by diggerjames 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #119 Posted September 13, 2014 I could have sat the engine in for the photos. Need to make the clutch and brake linkages next, just noticed the footplate clashes with the pedal, that a bit job to fix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #120 Posted September 13, 2014 Not much I can add to the last few post's Mark, only WOW!! "WOW" says it all Mark :thumbs: :thumbs: 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #121 Posted September 14, 2014 top notch mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #122 Posted September 14, 2014 Looking good Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #123 Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the kind words guys,I've made progress but am disappointed it hasn't started or driven...I was optimistic and naive that it would just come together today and be driveable, however a few things have stopped me....1. I bought the engine unseen, upon sitting it on the frame and lifting the dipstick there's no end on it. Did it snap and fall in the bottom?2. The engine overhangs the frame and will need a small mod - I already knew this3. My throttle and choke cables haven't arrived.4. Theres no fuel pump!So I've got the clutch and brake linkages sorted. It went together really nicely with very little modification. Just a new link arm to pull the brake band.On the reverse side I repurposed the clutch idler arm, but added a Land Rover Discovery cambelt tensioner as a reverse idler. Further downsides, the belt arrived but is too long... my engine pulley really needs to be a taperlock as it's from a briggs and was held on by a bolt.The magnum doesn't have a thread in the drive end.So it's a reasonable shopping list this week:BatterySeatTaperlock bush and pulleyLonger beltFuel bung and tap for tankFuel pumpStarter switchSolenoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #124 Posted September 20, 2014 Looks good Mark, at least your going forward with yours ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #125 Posted September 22, 2014 Looking good mark at least your over the hill with this's home mark it's the all bits now which can take the most time go sort it will be running soon I'm sure! James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
