1966 3.4 Auto

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Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:55 am

The reason the right hand side seems so bad is that there has been a minor engine fire at some point. Thats why the paint on the inner arch has gone and probably why it is so rotten with the paint being scorched, no rust protection. Half of the sound deadening under the bonnet was all melted and had fallen alll over the engine. The loom had been retaped as well. I need to see if anyone has a scrap shell or inner wing or bulk head panels to make the job a bit easier.

Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:51 am

The sills have been done badly at some point so there is still a good bit of strength in the shell. Going to get a couple of hours on it today to start cleaniing things up underneath and form a plan of action.
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Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by NigelW » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:59 pm

Well done getting all that out without the car collapsing! I comend your bravery in taking on a project with this much rust, keep updating us as you go on as it will be a valuable example of what can be done in bringing an S Type back from the dead.

Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:15 pm

As can be seen, there is a lot of work needed on the offside.
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Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:14 pm

Removed the engine and gearbox and also the IRS yesterday. Next up is to brace the chassis after getting some more of the interior out. After that, will remove whats left of the right hand chassis rail and order up 2 new full length chassis rails and the associated cross member parts. I can then get the car on the rotisserie and start in earnest on letting more new metal in!
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Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:38 am

Carbs removed, the bottom 2 bolts of the fan shroud are solid so will get them from the underneath tomorrow to get the rad out and then the fan off. The right hand engine mount is partially collapsed as well so will be fun. I don't think the car will be going too high on the ramp! I think the front subframe will be falling off when it is lifted so will get the wheels off to reduce the weight sharpish!
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Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:44 pm

I will be putting it on my ramp on Saturday Nigel to get the suspension out and make a start on removing the engine as well. WIll be welding some braces in as well. the left side looks not bad but the right hand side of the car is a state.
Alasdair

Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by NigelW » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:47 pm

That looks nasty! Make sure you remove both front and rear subframes before putting on the rotiserie. Looking at the state of the front the IRS will probably drop out when you jack it up so watch out!

Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:31 am

Its not looking very pretty under there. The front cross member doesn't seem to be attached to anything on that side! Not very good at all.
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Re: 1966 3.4 Auto

by sulzeruk » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:57 am

I picked up the car on Monday and brought it back to my garage. It is certainly needing a lot of work. Hopefullly not too much to make it not salvageable. The front subframe mounting points are nnot fantastic from what I can see so will need much repair. I need to make some additional space to store all the parts I take off as well before I can strip much down as my unit is full of racing motorbike parts as i restore bikes for myself and others.
I remooved the bonnet as it is only fit for the bin? Is the Mk2 bonnet the same or different, looks very similar to the S trype one. I hoovered all the rusty debris out and removed the filter assembly for a better look at the engine. I will start removing all the ancillaries to prepare to drop the engine out as I have a 2 post lift in the garage which makes it much easier. I am going to weld braces the over the door appertures to stop any distortion as both sides are not the best. I will weld up a rotiserie for it as well once the shell is strippped so the weldathon can comence! I am also thinking about a colour change as well to one of the opalescent ccolours as they are my favourite. WIll get some pictures later.
I have filled out a V62 form and will also complete an application for a heritage certificate form too.
Alasdair

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