1956 Series One Rebuild Project

[ANDYD]

Hi Robin,
The vent seals you did look great, I will likely go the same route when I get to mine.

Time for an update, The wiring continues (new wiring loom) running the cables through the bulkhead to the dash panel as well as inside the chassis to the rear cross member for the rear lights. The single rear lights are the side light, brake light and Indicator all in one, so that will take require some further study of the WS manual wiring diagram to figure that out.
I connected up the dash panel which I found fairly straight forward. I am converting mine to Negative Earth (it was originally Negative Earth). Also installing a Alternator in place of the old dynamo.

[ANDYD]

I was able to get replacement S1 engine breathers (thanks for Andre) my engine was missing them for some reason. They are different than the later Series engine breathers.
They had been "gentle" used for around 60 yrs ... so needed some refurbishment.

[ANDYD]

Back to completing the Brakes. I had ordered a Master Cylinder Internal rebuild kit, a new Brake Fluid Reservoir and the connecting pipe from Three Brothers Parts. The brake pipe route is a bit strange because the Reservoir is under the passenger seat and the Master Cylinder is under the drivers seat (on LHD).
Once it was all together, I filled the system with Dot 3 brake fluid and starting bleeding with very limited success (and a few swear words). I then borrowed a "Power Bleeder kit" (thanks Martin) and had the pedal nice and hard in about 30 mins. I definitely recommend using a Power Bleeder, much easier and simple to use.
On the back of the brake pedal there is a little triangle shaped plate with some holes in it which allows a return spring to be hooked on. Mine was missing so luckily I was able to make one fairly quickly.

[ANDYD]

I now believe its time to dry fit all the body panels. I want to fit everything to confirm the fit, repair any extra holes, straighten out some panels, see what's missing etc
I also want to take it for a good test drive before doing the final paint job. Its just nuts and bolts and I have never seen this vehicle complete before (as I purchased it in parts) ... so here goes nothing

I started with the rear tub, then the seat base and lids. The floor panel was next followed by the hood (bonnet) & front wings (fenders).

[sailourboy]

Hey Andy, looking good!! Feels more like a sense of accomplishment once the externals are put on I bet?
Cheers
Ted

[rayhyland]

Looks fantastic Andy, well done!

[rayhyland]

Any updates Andy?

[ANDYD]

Hi Ray / Ted,

Yes, I have had a few fun road trails along the river just to "bed in" the new pistons rings after the engine rebuild also to tweak the carb and do some final adjustments. So far so good, she runs like a new vehicle! She's very happy to be back together again after 15 plus years in pieces.
I'm falling for the old patina paint so not sure if or when I will get around to painting the body panels :?

But for now, back on the road and loving it :bounce:

Cheers
Andy

[ANDYD]

Back on the road again ...... first "road trials" after 4 year rebuild 8)

[rayhyland]

Fantastic!


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[oldgravy]

Congratulations!

[bsa_m21]

Congrats!