Triumph 1300 FWD

[vulgalour]

^ hero comment!

[triumph1300]

I must echo what others have said, it is great to see someone dedicating himself to keeping an old car up and running, especially when the odds are against him. However.... gas v gasless may be a fine debate (I've never learned to weld so I can't comment) but this isn't the place for it. In the last year or so I've had a lot of the same style of advice, which all boils down to "I wouldn't be starting from here." Well "here" is where I have to start from, or in this case, where our hero Mr 1300 has to start from. He has gasless and fully intends to use it, so stop telling him something he can't afford is better and tell him how to get the best from what he has! Or better still, if you're within reach, go and help him! Actual help is always at least 94000 times more valuable than advice.

 

Best of British luck, 1300.

 

Many, many thanks. If I had the cash I would most definitely be buying gas and wire. Sadly, its a case of making do, I just want my car to live again! I miss it and its only been a few days!

[Des]

On the subject of gasless migs, I've never used one but many years ago I'd engage a stick welder with skinny little rods and did an awful lot of major jobs, typically Marina Flintstone floorpans, everywhere but the roof pressing on Minis, all over the shop on Fords, don't get me started on Datsuns, etc. It was hard work and very very slow, but did the job. Surely a gasless is an improvement on that nasty buzzing cracking thing, at the very least it has to be quicker, and as long as the preparation is up to snuff, like cutting back the rusty bits all the way to the sound stuff, a good clean with patches fitting snug and it should be ok.

[warren t claim]

I must echo what others have said, it is great to see someone dedicating himself to keeping an old car up and running, especially when the odds are against him. However.... gas v gasless may be a fine debate (I've never learned to weld so I can't comment) but this isn't the place for it. In the last year or so I've had a lot of the same style of advice, which all boils down to "I wouldn't be starting from here." Well "here" is where I have to start from, or in this case, where our hero Mr 1300 has to start from. He has gasless and fully intends to use it, so stop telling him something he can't afford is better and tell him how to get the best from what he has! Or better still, if you're within reach, go and help him! Actual help is always at least 94000 times more valuable than advice.

 

Best of British luck, 1300.

 

Many, many thanks. If I had the cash I would most definitely be buying gas and wire. Sadly, its a case of making do, I just want my car to live again! I miss it and its only been a few days!

 

Are there any local shiters who can pop over and help? We do usually look after our own.

[Ian Nexus]

I have a Clarke gas MIG welder that I left behind in my Dads garage when I moved here to US as its wrong voltage for here, if my dad hasn't thrown it out you are welcome to it, its in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. If it is still there can someone arrange a Shitely to get it delivered?. I will check with my dad tomorrow if its still available.

[mouseflakes]

tell him how to get the best from what he has

 

My bad - I missed the post explaining the current situation and just joined the debate. Jumped in with both feet.

 

^Kind offer from Mr Nexus though..

[mattblack]

That looks great... only thing I would do is paint the wheels cream and fit trim rings, bullet centre caps and chrome nut covers.

 

Re: gas Vs gasless mig, I used gas for years, but it got a pain to get the bottles refilled, and sod's law said you'll alway run out of gas at the wrong time. I bought a £99 aldi gasless mig, and then shortly after was given a Clarke gas/gasless from work, which I use now. I personaly don't have problem with gasless, yes it's 'different' but if you've haven't used either before I think you would get on fine. In fact if you are working outside you are probably better off with gasless. The main thing with mig welding is CLEAN THE AREA TO BE WELDED BACK TO BRIGHT METAL! Take you time, practice on some scrap first (mounted verticaly if that's how you'll be doing it for real) to get a feel for it.

 

Oh, and an 80 grit sanding disc is much better for tidying up the welds afterwards than a grinding disc.

 

GOOD LUCK!

[ashmicro]

@Triumph1300:What is the biggest email attachment you can receive? I have some light reading for you.

[Lankytim]

I have a triumph manual for one of these somewhere, unless ive binned it.

[triumph1300]

I have a Clarke gas MIG welder that I left behind in my Dads garage when I moved here to US as its wrong voltage for here, if my dad hasn't thrown it out you are welcome to it, its in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. If it is still there can someone arrange a Shitely to get it delivered?. I will check with my dad tomorrow if its still available.

 

Just lately I'm shocked at peoples generosity, that offer is much appreciated, I've said this to a few others lately, but the world would be a much better place if everyone was like that.

 

In response to others, I'm not sure of attachment sizes I can receive via email...why is that?

 

Regarding the manual, I now have 3 Haynes manuals, one original huge workshop manual issued to main dealers and original parts manual with every single part number. Thanks for the offer though

 

While the car is off the road and I have no steel yet, I've started the paint all the suspension components as I want the underside of this motor to look pretty damn tidy, a complete contrast to the body

[Pete-M]

@Triumph1300:What is the biggest email attachment you can receive? I have some light reading for you.

 

Never gonna fit a mig welder into an e-mail, Andy...

[ashmicro]

. It is The Haynes Welding Manual pdf, though.

[triumph1300]

. It is The Haynes Welding Manual pdf, though.

 

Oh really! You could try and email it? Only one way to find out, that will definitely be helpful.. cheers

I'll pm my email.

[willswitchengage]

http://mtm.tu-sofia.bg/lit/Handbooks/Storer-1.pdf

 

Here you go. Advances in pirating technology mean that most Haynes manuals can be simply found by entering their title + PDF into Google.

 

RE welding classes your local college should do them on a "turn up and learn" basis, a friend of mine is currently doing one at Harrogate College. Imagine you have to pay though, not much is free these days unless you have your eyes on an apprenticeship. Although if anybody knows of any free welding course I'm all ears...

[ashmicro]

Email sent bro.

[triumph1300]

Cheers dude, received with thanks. I'll check it properly when I'm on a computer later on

[eddyramrod]

Now this, IMHO, is just how Autoshite should be working. I do hope someone can sort out a little bit of transportation, we get whole cars the length of the country don't we? I can see next year I'll have to brave the bandit country south of the Manchester Ship Canal and meet some of the Autoshite shandy drinkers!

[pompei]

Yeah, bravo!

[Ian Nexus]

I have a Clarke gas MIG welder that I left behind in my Dads garage when I moved here to US as its wrong voltage for here, if my dad hasn't thrown it out you are welcome to it, its in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. If it is still there can someone arrange a Shitely to get it delivered?. I will check with my dad tomorrow if its still available.

 

The Welder is still in my Dads garage, if there is a way to collect it or get it delivered please PM me for contact details, its still in the original box and has a roll of wire with it.

It would be great that it can help someone sort out their old car.

[triumph1300]

Thats awesome. Im currently selling some stuff on ebay to try and raise a few quid, as i obviously have no transport, i may have to pay someone to take me up there. Ill keep in touch mate. thank you!

[mattblack]

Oh, and another thing... check out your local pound shop for 'exterior frame sealant' (NOT silicon)... it makes GR8 seam sealer for your patches.

[triumph1300]

Does it really?

 

Anyway, while Ive been unable to work on the car, i've started to strip back all the spare suspension parts I have and paint them. Once the welding is all done and money allows, the underneath will be getting the works. All underseal removed and any rust treated, then re underseal the whole car with fresh stuff. Also, new bushes on the suspension components, I want the car to last and look good. The body paintwork isnt so important right now, as I have already treated any rust spots before i matt blacked it, so its safe for the time being.

 

Before de-rusting and priming:

 

 

After:

 

 

Here are the twin carbs(manifold out of shot) which will be refurbed and fitted:

 

 

Updates when i have steel and wire knot wheel

[Lankytim]

Now, pay attention...

 

[triumph1300]

Seen that before...bloody brilliant!

[vulgalour]

First time I've seen that bit of stop motion, that's just awesome, especially since the piece of music is matched properly to the action.

[catsinthewelder]

Just a thought but as most of us are meeting at the weekend could someone pick up the welder on the way to Shitefest and another drop it off on the way home?

[MrDuke]

Annoyingly, I shall actually be in Stevenage next week... but will then be returning to N Wales without going anywhere near Kent... pointless information there, sorry

[triumph1300]

Thanks for the thought, but I'm insured on my grandads Honda accord for 2 weeks so will be collecting it on Sunday aswell as another front wing that isn't made of mastic and filler!