MHillyard Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Latest project has arrived. Bought it off of someone who has done a lot of the major welding but as you can see there is still a lot to do. Its an ex home office, hard-top, SWB petrol and did run several years back apart from one valve. Anyway heres a few pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken arrow Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 That looks like a good starter Martin, nice will look forward to your restoration remember plenty of pictures you know how everyone lovvvvvvves pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Lovley! Is it Flexitor or leaf sprung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Lovley! Is it Flexitor or leaf sprung? flexitor, luckily it seems to be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 A few more pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 very nice, another thread to subscribe to :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Does anyone happen to know whether the green colour Gipsys were is Deep Bronze Green or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 My Gipsy, which was 1968 leaf sprung version, the green was slightly darker than LRO 1. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 hi l have the original austin spec reports and photographs for the austin gypsy in paint specification it states the external finish shall be deep bronze green BS 6224 does this help REGARDS WALLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 My Gipsy, which was 1968 leaf sprung version, the green was slightly darker than LRO 1. . hi l have the original austin spec reports and photographs for the austin gypsy in paint specification it states the external finish shall be deep bronze green BS 6224 does this help REGARDS WALLY Many thanks to you both! means I can start getting some paint and make a start on getting some bits done. From what I have seen in some photographs the hard top is all green and so is the engine, rad and air filter black and the dash is white or cream. Is this right? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 if it helps the engine colour is middle bronze green BS 223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 What is the chassis no? There should be a chassis plate near the drivers side engine mount and another plate in the glove box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Will try to check up on the numbers later this week. And thanks again Wally! Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Welcome to the wonderful world of Austin Gipsy ownership, can't beat it! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi Scott, are you going to make it up to the 2014 Rally? you and your dad have been missing the past couple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi Scott, are you going to make it up to the 2014 Rally? you and your dad have been missing the past couple... Maybe Steve, I know we've been a bit lax recently however this has mainly been down to other clashes. Where is it in 2014? I'll get onto my dad . Sorry for hijacking the thread! Looking forward to more pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Mine had a green dashboard. First car I ever owned, was a right ******* pillock to get rid of it! Now I have to put up with Land Rover C*ap! Second best all the way round.:cry: Did you know you can front wheel drive only on a Gipsy? Not on the plate but in the drivers handbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Its been a while since I last posted anything on this thread and I didn't want to start the Gipsy till I finished the BSA but more dead ends with that so decided to get some work done of some of the Gipsy bits. Nothing special just stripped and primed some odd bits ready for painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Been getting a lot done over the past few days or so. Rubbed the body down and gave a coat of primer. Then managed to get the body off on my own using an engine crane which took rather a long time and several attempts but means I can get on with engine, chassis and underside of the body. This afternoon I started chipping off underseal which is another long process. Lots of small jobs have been done over previous weeks such as master cylinders, bonnet and other small parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Again I still haven't had the chance to properly update this in time with the work being done. I was in a bit of a rush to get the engine out before W&P as I have now started working and therefore have less time. Anyway bottom of the body has been primed and painted in black but some areas need to be redone. Wiring was removed and other attached bits to the engine. I then managed to crane the engine out. Just need to remove the clutch to fit it onto the engine stand. Edit: forgot to add I had the opportunity to drive a Gipsy at W&P so that has motivated me further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ah - haven't seen a pair of those engine hoist brackets on an engine in years! Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 They are a joy to drive. So much nicer than the eqivalent Land Rovers.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 They certainly seem good to drive but it may still be a while before I drive this one. I am currently putting together a long list of bits I need so will be getting in touch with Gipsy Spares or a similar parts supplier shortly but currently need to regain funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot65 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nice progress, I look forward to watching the rebuild. Keep posting updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 This afternoons task was to sort the stuck valve. Removed rockers and head, then tapped the valve back, then removed the valve and cleaned it before replacing it and the head with the new head gasket. Also adjusted the valve gaps to the correct gap. A long afternoon of work but worth it hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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