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Post by Mabel on Nov 8, 2020 12:01:04 GMT
It's taken time but Mabel is sort of nearing the beginning of the end. However, when she's actually back on the road again is still to be determined. Whilst in this condition, we're now considering how best to improve, tidy up or make presentable the mazak based brightwork. There's no easy solution. Re-chroming is possible but as the pitting comes from inside the alloy to the outside, after a period of time it'll all need doing again. Thought about chrome spraying but I've not really heard any positive stories on that front. Having all mazak parts recast in whatever material is appropriate and then having these chromed however the expense would, I imagine, be horrendous. Alternatively, I could just leave the pitted brightwork as it is to reflect it's patina and age but that then detracts from Mabel's shiny new bodywork. Anyhow, a couple of pictures. I'm in a mandatory 14 day quarantine period after coming back from France so can't get down in person to see what she looks like in the flesh. Be interesting to go down to her from Friday 13th November onwards. By the way, we're both fine, no symptoms etc. It's just that all travellers returning from various places have to go into self-quarantine for 14 days. Given we're come from the middle of rural France where there's little or no exposure to the virus, our quarantine period is actually protecting us from catching anything in Bristol where the rates of infection are rising. C'est la vie.
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Post by ozieagle on Nov 8, 2020 19:56:33 GMT
Very nice looking.
I have a Wolseley 1500 Mk 1. My biggest problem is the bonnet hinges. Unobtainium. Not so much the patina, but the actual hinge bit. The body part is meant for the hinge pin to rotate in it, but over time it freezes up and the rotation goes to the bonnet part which causes the holes to wear. With mine the metal around the holes has also cracked. I've not been able to source replacements. Make sure you keep them well lubed.
Herb
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Post by jA40 on Nov 8, 2020 22:21:58 GMT
Patina - age, takes it's toll on the brightwork. I would like to hear how you progress. Not attempting to create a concours model but my 'brightwork' appears to suffer the same problem, so would appreciate any hints on improving the current condition. As you state, once the corrosion has eaten through the chrome finish into the parent metal, the 'pitting' seems impossible to remove.
However - on your second point - (having had to adhere in August) I do sympathise with the ridiculous rules being imposed for returnee's. Like yourselves, we had spent our time (in France) in an area of little infection & were returning to a situation, apparently much worse.
However, for the second time - no less! I am not convinced that the information being portrayed at the moment by the government & media is actually true & factual. To the extent that we have made another escape, prior to lockdown cutting in. The Riley will have to wait!
Apologies for digressing from the original subject of the post, but much of this Covid hype is wearing me (for one, at least) down a bit!
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Post by tonyhosk on Nov 8, 2020 22:51:53 GMT
Looks really good - exciting times ahead! Alas, I can only dream of getting to that stage. I've restored a few cars but always farmed out the bodywork. This time I decided to have a go myself. Rust certainly does not sleep!! I've made a start on the inner wings and thought I'd share a few photos for your amusement. First go at making up panels and welding - hopefully will get better with (a lot) more practice. tony Attachments:
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Post by Mabel on Nov 9, 2020 9:16:13 GMT
Patina - age, takes it's toll on the brightwork. I would like to hear how you progress. Not attempting to create a concours model but my 'brightwork' appears to suffer the same problem, so would appreciate any hints on improving the current condition. As you state, once the corrosion has eaten through the chrome finish into the parent metal, the 'pitting' seems impossible to remove.
However - on your second point - (having had to adhere in August) I do sympathise with the ridiculous rules being imposed for returnee's. Like yourselves, we had spent our time (in France) in an area of little infection & were returning to a situation, apparently much worse.
However, for the second time - no less! I am not convinced that the information being portrayed at the moment by the government & media is actually true & factual. To the extent that we have made another escape, prior to lockdown cutting in. The Riley will have to wait!
Apologies for digressing from the original subject of the post, but much of this Covid hype is wearing me (for one, at least) down a bit!
Hopefully this thread won't turn into a political debate otherwise it'll probably get deleted but I just take the view that our quarantine is protecting us from catching anything from the city we live in (Bristol) as opposed to us passing anything on.......no that we've got anything to pass on as we're also from a rural area in France. Roll on Friday when, ironically, we get more freedom in Lockdown than we do in Quarantine.
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Post by Mabel on Nov 9, 2020 9:18:05 GMT
Looks really good - exciting times ahead! Alas, I can only dream of getting to that stage. I've restored a few cars but always farmed out the bodywork. This time I decided to have a go myself. Rust certainly does not sleep!! I've made a start on the inner wings and thought I'd share a few photos for your amusement. First go at making up panels and welding - hopefully will get better with (a lot) more practice. tony View AttachmentTony, I think you're doing yourself an injustice. From the pictures shown it looks as though you've made excellent progress. Graham
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Post by canuck on Nov 11, 2020 16:39:46 GMT
Graham, Bravo you treat Mabel so well. The Mazak trim on George is 'blemished' as most of our cars. It is remarkably shiny though so I can live with it. My bumper blades need attention, due to dents, bends and dull chrome work. I envy your determination to sort the car to that level of fettle. Salut Bruce
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Post by cygnet61 on Nov 11, 2020 17:54:24 GMT
!!!!!!
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Post by rmcgoun on Nov 14, 2020 17:04:23 GMT
The car is looking good, Graham. You now have the problem of judging the rest of the car by the standard of the restored bits. I sold a nice Jaguar XK150 many years ago, because I got tired of spotting things which weren't quite perfect. In hindsight, I should have got on and enjoyed the car and just concentrated on keeping it tidy and reliable. Rob
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Post by Mabel on Nov 15, 2020 7:55:03 GMT
Rob, the engine issues have been addressed to a standard I’m comfortable with. The bodywork will be better than I ever imagined it would be. It’s not and never will be a concourse car. There’s quite a few non-standard elements to it now and I’m happy with that.
At shows, runs and rallies etc I’ll get comments that this isn’t right or you’ve used the wrong screw here or there’s this, that and the other which detract from the original spec. I really, really don’t give a damn. I’m just going to enjoy the whole owning, driving, tinkering experience and not worry about any other faults that may be there or arise.
It’s time to have fun!
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