Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 It has taken me a while to get around to it, but hear are some pictures of the Quad when I got it back in the early 90's. Check out https://www.facebook.com/combatcars for more earlier pictures of the Restoration and other restorations not on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 What's the Manx registered motor that's in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) What's the Manx registered motor that's in the background? I cant remember, but I know we were storing it for a friend of my dads. I will ask him next time I see him, if I remember. Just asked the old man, It was an Austin seven tourer. Edited October 16, 2015 by Catch 22 LBDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Great pictures both on here and FB. Must be good to see the progress that has been made as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 I have been working on the front right wing. I don't have the equipment to make compound curves or the money to pay someone else to make them so I have to try and repair what I have. I have never done welding this light before. I will see how it comes out and decide if they are good enough to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 I am getting her ready for a fresh coat of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi, You have done a fantastic job so far, an inspiration to us all. As for the compound curves, I had the same sort of problem with my CMP HUP. The rear of the roof is quite difficult to manufacture, as are the inner and outer rear wheel arches. As the vehicle didn't come with the roof or the rear wheel arches these had to be made. I cant afford to pay someone to do this work and if I could I would prefer the challenge myself, I don't the access to the pressing or forming equipment either so fabrication, cutting and welding, was the only option. As you can see from the above picture I used wooden moulds, this isn't practicle for more then about two off but for small quantities it works well. I am pleased with the end result, its a cheap and a fairly easy method, although it does mean a lot of cutting and grinding. Carry on the good work. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hi Jonathan, that tin work looks very good. Did you have much problems with it warping from the heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 No, not at all, short welds on a low heat and let the glow fade for a second between each weld. Once you get used to it, you get quicker all the time, the trick is don't rush. The roof sheet is 0.8 thick and I use a standard mig, no doubt a tig would be even better but I don't own one. The wheel arches are 1.6mm thick so welding isn't a problem, the mould just has to be solid enough to put up with the hammering of the sections into shape. Once I had made a mould, I had a play with some card to see roughly how the steel would have to be cut and went from there. You don't have to be exact with the initial steel shape, as you progress to form the shape you find that some areas overlap. so using a thin cutting disc cut both layers at once, you get a perfect join then just tack it and carry on. Once you have the shape weld it all up. I hope that helps, I use this technique all the time so I hope it helps. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks Jonathan. I am using a DC arc plant. I found I could turn it down and do 1.6 no prob but the 1mm wing was much harder. I am going to repair the wing I have first, so I know what it should look like and see how it turns out. If its poo I will make up new ones from 1.6. Thanks for your help mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 No problem. I love ark welding but I have to admit mig is cleaner. I look forward to the next instalment. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I might have asked this before, but does anyone have a link for some window surrounds, the brass u or h sections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I might have asked this before, but does anyone have a link for some window surrounds, the brass u or h sections? Try paulbrook on here, he might be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 PAUL BECK at vintage supplies has brass window channel in both H and U SECTION in 3.7 lengths 01692 650455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks guys :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Sorry I havent updated this thread for a while. Hear is the start of the first of two stainless steel fuel tanks for the Quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I had to make a new gear leaver guide as the old one was too close to the body for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pauletto Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Great manual work The morris has always been a dream of mine, but I have lost hope:cry: Good job:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Great manual work The morris has always been a dream of mine, but I have lost hope:cry: Good job:-) Never let a good dream die my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catch 22 LBDR Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Does anyone have any of the following parts for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 thats coming along very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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