Marmalade 1979 double cab

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by iblaze, Apr 5, 2023.

  1. JamesLey

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    Cracking on with it Ian! Be ready for techenders at this rate.
     
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  2. iblaze

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    I wish, I've not even attempt to start the engine its not ran for 3 years, and when I cut the fuel lines to remove the tank, a thick black goo slowly dripped out from the fuel filter so hope the injectors are ok.
    My plan is to sort out the bodywork and then tackle the mechanical bits. Also, the auto stick won't go into P or R it goes in N,D,2 & 1. I've never had an auto box, so hopefully, there's some way to adjust it.

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  3. davidoft

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    is the button on the gearstick working ?
     
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  4. iblaze

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    I think so but I'll double check when I get home from work.

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  5. flying through it! I found the same and have a pair Klocker arch panels sat in the shed. I went with early side panels for mine. Kind of had to as the vents were mullered by the previous owner just parching over them.
     
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  6. iblaze

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    My vents both sides are good the klocker isn't the best, likes to warp with the slightest bit of heat.

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  7. iblaze

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    @davidoft the button moves about 2mm I assume that's not right

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  8. davidoft

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    should move 10-20mm I think , there’s a grub screw to pull the gear knob off, check the sliding bit down the middle of the stick is free
     
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  9. stirlingmoz

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    Good skills ;)

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  10. iblaze

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    Hacked out the floor, took out the Y tube.
    Managed to prime most of the underbed area and gave the front bulge repair a lick of marmalade.[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  11. DamonW

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    Is Y tube the old U tube
     
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  12. Are you repairing the y tube or binning it?
    If your binning it could I have it please
     
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  13. iblaze

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    Yes you can have it I'll bring it Techenders mate.

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  14. Brilliant cheers fella I’ll get you a beer
     
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  15. iblaze

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    I Found what's left of a mouse inside the air filter.
    I ended up replacing all the jacking points, also new battery tray rear right arch closing panels and engine bay right top plate and the seat mount fell out when I took the double seat out so had to weld a plate in to re mount it.
    I still have work to do on the rear cab floor. But slowly getting there.
    Looking forward to Techenders tomorrow [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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    Last edited: May 11, 2023
  16. That’s moving along nicely mate:thumbsup:

    It’s not a mouse it’s a Siberian hamster :D
     
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  17. matty

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  18. iblaze

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    Floor is complete apart from I need to chop out the cil/step to the side door.
    New closing panel and battery tray
    I've just given them a coat of zinc primer and and one coat of L20B acrylic [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  19. Cracking progress, Ian :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Thanks for the y piece mate it’s much appreciated and it was nice to see you both again at techenders
    I believe I still owe you a beer.
     
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