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Jan 11, 2024 7:34:56 GMT
Post by andrewa on Jan 11, 2024 7:34:56 GMT
Picked it up yesterday and running and looking really good. It sat outside in -1 degrees last night while plastic boat lounged in heated garage (sikaflex curing)!! I think now I've completed exactly the same circle I did with 1800..all suspension rebushed, steering box refurb, top end rebuild, axle rebuild, corrosion attended to, bodywork smartened, heater improved and a million other minor things that most wouldn't bother with. I've still managed to between 2 to 3,000 miles on it every year but this year I hope to do some proper touring, whilst visiting and using the Model A in Scotland.....we shall see...the fates may have other plans! Cheers Andrew
PS Boat is a Terhi 385...little rowing boat for pottering up and down the creek/river we live near. Really wanted a Quintrex tinny but extremely rare over here!
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May 4, 2024 5:01:08 GMT
Post by 1800heap on May 4, 2024 5:01:08 GMT
It's been so long I struggled to log on, not good! I have made a small amount of progress on the car considering the time frame and have had to neglect posting sadly in favor of working on the car. As I have not been able to put big chunks of time into it, I have had to leave the rear paint for the moment. I am working on dash electrics and have managed to finish the worst part of it. I want to put the steering column back so I can move the car, so needed to do the wiring that required the dash to be removed. The pictures show the point of most spaghetti everywhere! I had quite a bit of additional engine wiring to add to the loom. I started doing it separately and it looked rubbish, so I went for it with the cutters on the main loom. I must say at the point the picture was taken I had a bit of a what have I done moment! All good though now, with wiring for central locking, speakers to the front doors plus the wide band O2 and left and right exhaust gas, the thermo fan conversion, electric oil startup pump and heater water solenoid. Also, some planning for a heater mod to allow for the aircon to fit below. I still need to make a controller for all of the above, but the wiring is there ready to go now. I have managed to 3D print a housing for the 3 gauges that matches the old oil pressure housing the car has. I was quite surprised by how well it turned out so I made the effort with the connections too. Flickr has decided to be annoying and won't let me upload the pictures of the front and the old gauge! I will edit the post if it decides to work! Fast approaching another September, which will no doubt come and go like the original deadline! Anyway, I can't promise to be on here again regularly, but I will try my best! Nick
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May 5, 2024 18:52:29 GMT
Post by andrewa on May 5, 2024 18:52:29 GMT
Had a great laugh re “what have I done” moment! To my untutored eye looks very well thought out 👍 I’m in France with Bristol at moment and all going well. Guy who’s gite we’re staying in has immaculate downton tuned 1800S in the barn….I got quite misty eyed 😢…
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May 5, 2024 22:06:44 GMT
Post by 1800heap on May 5, 2024 22:06:44 GMT
Glad to hear the Bristol is out and about, and out of Blighty too! Feel free to post a couple of adventure pictures. The forum is a bit dead at the moment so maybe you need to find another 1800S project, now that the Bristol is going well. Stop laughing, I'm serious! Nick Had a great laugh re “what have I done” moment! To my untutored eye looks very well thought out 👍 I’m in France with Bristol at moment and all going well. Guy who’s gite we’re staying in has immaculate downton tuned 1800S in the barn….I got quite misty eyed 😢…
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May 5, 2024 22:17:51 GMT
Post by 1800heap on May 5, 2024 22:17:51 GMT
The missing pictures now that Flickr has worked finally. The original oil pressure gauge pod. 3D printed copy. The printer did quite a nice job, although I did have to do some sanding to finish it off. Nick
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May 6, 2024 3:54:07 GMT
Post by andrewa on May 6, 2024 3:54:07 GMT
Looks fantastic 👍 Car referred to above is on page 12 of my thread parked next to my old car on a rally. It’s in excellent condition. Re projects, my problem is space (lack of). Have been scouting around for the last couple of years but without much success as yet 😩.
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May 6, 2024 8:16:38 GMT
Post by Penguin45 on May 6, 2024 8:16:38 GMT
Super bit of work with the pod. Looks excellent. Wiring... patience, patience, patience.
Chris.
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May 7, 2024 1:01:22 GMT
Post by dave1800 on May 7, 2024 1:01:22 GMT
Hi Nick
It is certainly quite a challenge adding all of the new wiring for your modifications in such a tight space. I think cutting out the old loom was the right way to go so you can wire it all up logically. One thing I haven't spotted is where you are going to install a new fuse and relay box to keep it all under control?
I think I must seriously consider getting a 3D printer, your new oil gauge installation looks so neat.
David
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May 7, 2024 1:07:02 GMT
Post by dave1800 on May 7, 2024 1:07:02 GMT
Andrew, Nick is right you should be looking for another 1800S. Once driven, nothing ever seems quite the same. David Glad to hear the Bristol is out and about, and out of Blighty too! Feel free to post a couple of adventure pictures. The forum is a bit dead at the moment so maybe you need to find another 1800S project, now that the Bristol is going well. Stop laughing, I'm serious! Nick Had a great laugh re “what have I done” moment! To my untutored eye looks very well thought out 👍 I’m in France with Bristol at moment and all going well. Guy who’s gite we’re staying in has immaculate downton tuned 1800S in the barn….I got quite misty eyed 😢…
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May 7, 2024 4:26:46 GMT
Post by andrewa on May 7, 2024 4:26:46 GMT
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May 7, 2024 5:58:18 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on May 7, 2024 5:58:18 GMT
That is a nice looking Bentley! Yes there may be an untouched immaculate 1800S somewhere? Be more likely in a drier and friendler environment! Nick
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May 7, 2024 5:59:45 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on May 7, 2024 5:59:45 GMT
Thanks Chris, Yep patience for sure! I suspect I should have taken more notes. Nick Super bit of work with the pod. Looks excellent. Wiring... patience, patience, patience. Chris.
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May 7, 2024 6:12:51 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on May 7, 2024 6:12:51 GMT
Hi David, There are several extra relays and at present 6 circuit breakers, plus a couple of extra fuses. There are also some extras in the engine bay as well as a main battery circuit breaker. The three original fuses are retained. I attacked the old loom with the cutters mainly to remove the wrap. Most of the original setup has remained but with cleaned and checked connections. Any sus ones I have replaced. I have used all the spare firewall sockets so it looks like the extra stuff should be there. When I have the steering column back I will post another picture. I am thinking about horrifying everyone and fitting a stereo with a touch screen! Double din size. I am going to fill the normal single din spot with some other controls, so the new unit will go up top where the old style stereo cutout is. The one that is normally hidden behind the facia. You can see the holes in the picture. If it is lower is obscures everything. I like the idea of Android Auto / Carplay. I do have a problem though as the Hazzard switch is there. My solution is to put the hazzard switch beside the fan switch. Problem is the switches are different sizes! I am currently working on the cad to convert the bezel to the narrower switch but still use the same guts from the old switch. Nick Hi Nick It is certainly quite a challenge adding all of the new wiring for your modifications in such a tight space. I think cutting out the old loom was the right way to go so you can wire it all up logically. One thing I haven't spotted is where you are going to install a new fuse and relay box to keep it all under control? I think I must seriously consider getting a 3D printer, your new oil gauge installation looks so neat. David
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