rampant rivet Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Hi All Have Just found an Austin Champ, well two really but the second one is a parts only donor.The truck I am going to restore is complete though has been stood for 15 plus years, it also comes with a narrow track trailer. Having restored mainly WWII vehicles in the past so this is going to be something different !!!. Am looking forward to getting them all moved to the workshop so that I can see what I am up against, I have around 1.5 tonnes of spares to sort through as well, which I hope will help fund this project, hopefully I will get it to Evesham next June for the Champ Camp. Watch this space :nut:. Jeremy Tobin. Edited March 31, 2012 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Looks like a good basis for a project there, best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 this looks very interesting, and will be looking forward to following this thread.... Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 nice keep us updated with pics ect ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Have now managed to move champ to workshop have removed various parts ready to have them shotblasted, engine is stuck so have removed head prior to freeing it up this wkend hopefully. Would like to know correct paint colour for engine and main bodywork, help please !! Cheers RR :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Engine colour BS101 Body colour BS224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks for info on paint, have now freed up the engine all looks ok, and have removed ex valves and bedded them in using a dab of grinding paste, will do the same to inlets before refitting head next wkends job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Have now sorted exhaust valves and am now cleaning head and giving it a coat of paint before refitting next wkend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Head fitted with new gasket, though have to sort thermostat, rebuilt dizzy fitted am now replacing old HT leads with new ones am on the look out for a new set of plugs, next job is to rebuild carb then look at fuel system. Manged to sort exhaust system at Malvern sale so thats another job which will be ongoing am hoping to have her running over the xmas hols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 if same as b60 thermostat u looking at 60 odd quid for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Got lucky this afternoon took it apart and cleaned it up and it works ok in boiling water so will refit it on my next visit to the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Nuther day int shed and thermostat refitted along with coil, HT leds and other various pipework, checked gaps on tappets and fitted rocker cover with new gasket have sourced new plugs will fit them on next visit. This week I will mainly be rebuildig the carb and making up the exhaust system ready for another session unless I get volunteered to do the xmas shopping thing.. Edited March 31, 2012 by rampant rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrynevuk Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Comming along very nicely. Best of luck with the restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Two steps forward one back have rebuilt the carb and cleaned the fuel filter that was half full of water !!! generator and belts fitted along with fan though I am stumped on oil filter at the mo as I think I may have the wrong type of filter anyone have any knowledge on sorting this type ? will wait untill filter sorted before fitting carb as its a pig to get at filter with it fitted. Have stripped inner and outer windscreen frame ready for blasting and will look at getting the wheels off over xmas ready to start in on the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Whats the problem wit h the oil filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Can I ask why you have not painted the engine bay whilst the engine was out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 The thing I am not sure about regarding the filter is that it is different from the old one I removed, I have attached pics of new filter, the old one had a circular metal disc top and bottom can I swap these over to the new element ? The reason for not painting the engine bay is that I have not removed the engine plus it looks a lot worse than it is as at some point the inside of the bay was sprayed with a waxoyl type substance that I have not had time to clean off yet. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 you need the plates top & bottom to locate the filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nuther one of those Champ days three steps forward and one back, have sorted front brake cylinders and flexi pipes all from landrover :cheesy: have rebuilt rear cylinders as these are hard to come by. Sourced a set of new brake shoes from Dave Lock and sorted rear winch panel and rear seat bottom panel from Malcolm Scott, also tyres sorted :cheesy: now for the fun bit. The oil filter element seems to be about 1 1/2" too long I have the two plates but am still struggling. Took a pile of stuff to the shotblasters only to be told now that the compressor is U/S and will have to wait till its fixed before wheels etc etc are blasted and painted. Started to look at non original winch as I have to take the fuel tank out and need to replace rotten tank straps found mouse nest as well !! not sure about winch should it be kept as part of its history or removed as its not original. Off to Worcester DVLA tomo to hopefully get the champ registered, don't know what we will all do if they close the local offices can just see it now as the Swansea computer says " NO" Grrrrrrrrr. MOUSE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Dave's had some filters made I haven't got one of his repro filters here now but i'll mesure the length of the old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 the old filter mesures 9 3/4 long with the cone shaped bit on the top 10 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Can I ask why you have not painted the engine bay whilst the engine was out? Err, was just thinking that myself...... :-X Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 AS I previously stated , the engine has not been removed I am concentrating on the mechanics to get the vehicle up and running in order to attend the 60th anniversary champ camp in June. At some point the engine bay was sprayed with waxoil 20 plus years ago this has turned white with age, when I get the time I will clean it off I have removed the air cleaner to help in this process. On the plus side I managed to get to Worcester VRO today and they are processing my application to retain the original registration number, have cleaned the air filter removing 20 + year old oil, dead flies etc. And dissasembled and painted the wiper motors and undid the trailer socket cover. Petrol tank removal tomo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Fuel tank removed and both tank straps were rotten have made new ones by keeping original ends and welding in new galvanised strips, fuel tank in good cond will need cleaning and sealing with por 15, dave lock is sending me a new set of brake shoes plus correct oil filter. Have cleaned front axle and undeside of front wings they seem to be coated with 1/8th of an inch of a black tar type underseal is this original ? have had to remove it as it has failed in a couple of places alowing some hidden rust to form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Love the thread, keep up the good work. There is a part available that can adapt your old oil filter housing to take standard screw on oil filters, I don't know who makes it, I just remember reading it on line. Maybe someone on hear can help. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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