Carmad Juniors Chavalier 😂

[carmad.]

so we are welding

now the view from underneath

ahh chassis leg that explains the jacking point falling out when we cut the rotten floor

after some big drippy welds

we started on the jacking point

you can buy them new but we are off today and i got my sand blaster working again so

now welded in few we bits to finish and a load off buffing / seam sealer still to go

also we have a mk1 cavalier for sale some assembly required

 

[Darragh]

You love misery

 

[carmad.]

You love misery

ahh this is easy and i acctually enjoy the metal work

even tho it was a bit unexpected on this project

 

[Tufty]

The work you have done so far is a credit to both you and Junior you.

The fact you enjoy metal work is great as it wont feel like a chore to do it. I am sure its rewarding to see it progress as well.

 

[carmad.]

today the adventure was front air bags we started by making the spring cups

up and down we go

 

[carmad.]

with junior away on a sponsored charity cancer event i managed a couple off hours at the shed

something that you never know how bad it’s going to be is always body work and the front wings on these cavaliers mantas and asconas are all the same as they are a dirt trap

i need to buy a shrinker and stretcher in the near future

at this point most people would give up and buy a new wing

i noticed the heat was starting to warp the patch so i had make a bit off a relief cut

now on to the bottom bit

that looked like a few wee spots before i started in to it

still more to go but at least i know it’s metal now

 

[carmad.]

on to the rear bags now

the rear chassis leg had a bit off rot but also we needed a small bit off clearance to stop the bag rubbing so we plated it up and welded in to position

we had to make a cup for the lower section so the bag sits in the original mount

now something i am over board on its wheel fitment and in my opinion it can make or break a build

so we tried on a set of 25mm wheel spacers

but the wee man is up to no good as usual

he it trying to figure out some wiring for the air suspension

@Mr.Mint i don’t think the retro wheels i was talkin to you about will fit

so we are just gonna use the piazza wheels and i will get another set down the road

and a test tyre even tho it’s a 17” popped on to check clearances

so we need a 205 x 45 x 16

 

[carmad.]

new front anti roll bar bushes ect in

 

[carmad.]

i know i haven’t updated this thread in a while but we are still working away while we can

we also gave ourselves the target off the rashmens cars and coffee @R36_ so fingers crossed and hopefully the mrs is on the mend a bit

we could be in for some test runs soon so @FM155 if ya see us up and down the lane give us a wave

now just the mot exemption form to fill out and tax it until they realise that it’s a historic and it’s free also

 

[R36_]

i know i haven’t updated this thread in a while but we are still working away while we can

we also gave ourselves the target off the rashmens cars and coffee @R36_ so fingers crossed and hopefully the mrs is on the mend a bit

we could be in for some test runs soon so @FM155 if ya see us up and down the lane give us a wave

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now just the mot exemption form to fill out and tax it until they realise that it’s a historic and it’s free also

I have faith! looking forward to seeing you and the car!

 

[carmad.]

been flat out with work haven’t got at this in 2-3 weeks up for an hour today and figured we would take the driver side wing off and see how bad it is

still needs welded but no where near as bad as the passenger side just lots off surface rust