Andy's LWB Zuke

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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by AndyD » Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:39 pm

And then I finally ordered some wheels an tyres!
Mmmm...
Mmmm...
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And proceeded to start my virtual lift.
1 inner arch off, time for a quick test fit;
1 inner arch off, time for a quick test fit;
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Still not too much rust under there!
Still not too much rust under there!
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Started to find where the rust was all hiding as i took off the inner arches!
Rear's not too bad. Bit worse at the front where it joins the front panel behind the headlights etc.
Sills have been replaced on this before and I was started to get think it was a bit of a bodge...
Bodge Job Sills???
Bodge Job Sills???
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On closer inspection, the main section of sill was done ok, just a bit bodged where it meets the arches. But I'm cutting this all back to do properly anyway so quite happy in the end :smokin:
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by ScottieJ » Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:42 pm

Good to see that you are back on it!! My next big tool purchase will be a Tig, sounds like you are having fun with it.
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by dan_2k_uk » Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:54 pm

Nice work dude.

Am I allowed to be jealous of the TIG...
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by Anton » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:59 pm

Yes, and I'll join you...
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by kiwizook » Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:39 am

we'll make it a club! the tig jealousy club :D

some very nice work there mate, you're welcome to come finish my sj now :D
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by AndyD » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:17 pm

Ha! Yes I welcome your jealousy with open arms! :hands:
TIG's definitely the coolest right? If only I could convince my wife!

But anyway, bit more progress today, and as I found out it was the most knackering job to do on your lonesome! Especially when you can't get the bloody bolts out of the rear spring eyes!! :argh:
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by andyrew » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:32 pm

Ive got a front corner thats heading for the scrap
Bin I could chop it out of you want it to repair your crash
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by AndyD » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:20 pm

That'd be awesome actually! It was going to be a pain in the ass to try and recreate all the angles nearly. I'll pm you...
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by donkeychomp » Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:14 pm

Nice work, but I'm wondering why new wheels have got balancing weights on them...shouldn't they be nice and round?
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Re: Andy's LWB Zuke

Post by AndyD » Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:37 pm

Nothing unusual there. New wheels generally are quite round yes, but the weights balance out the wheel and tyre assembly. Tyres are never perfectly round or balanced, may not quite sit 100% centre on the wheel, and the valve's off centre with it's hole in the wheel. All wheel/tyre assemblies should be balanced after fitting together. Even new ones.
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