Project Dollywobbler's Invacar - Ongoing

[dollywobbler]

So.. steering is fairly straightforward, the handlebars twist around a pivot at the top of the bar with an action similar to that of a motor bike from what I can see, throttle again straightforward, twist grip? Brakes how? Push forward or down on the entire assembly?

 

Rest of the controls look to be pretty vanilla and/or labeled (switches and the like).

 

Phil

 

Yes, you push the bars down to brake. No servo, but a pretty decent leverage effect!

[plasticvandan]

Because im awesome (sad) have some more video delights:

 

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-18081969-invalid-cars

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-18101976-invalid-carriages

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-30091977-invalid-car-protest

[dollywobbler]

Because im awesome (sad) have some more video delights:

 

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-18081969-invalid-cars

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-18101976-invalid-carriages

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-30091977-invalid-car-protest

 

Brilliant. Enjoyed those very much. Gawd, those two-strokes must have been a nightmare to drive!

[oldcars]

Because im awesome (sad) have some more video delights:

 

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-18081969-invalid-cars

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-18101976-invalid-carriages

http://www.macearchive.org/films/atv-today-30091977-invalid-car-protest

Super videos. Did'nt know the seat slid to one side.

[dollywobbler]

WHOA!

 

Oh, and the engine turns as well. Dumped a load of penetrating oil in via the spark plug holes, cranked it over and now it turns all the way! Dynastart now operates after a few whacks with a hammer. RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED. But decided 10pm not the best time to try a fire up. Need to rig up a fuel supply and find some decent plugs (same as 2CV, handy!)

[320touring]

How's that deadline coming along?

[dollywobbler]

Now with added wiper action!

https://twitter.com/HubNutVids/status/937813983054135296

[dollywobbler]

How's that deadline coming along?

 

That's been the most annoying thing. I've been working on that until about half eight this evening, when I finally managed to get myself down into the garage. More work to do tomorrow before tinkering can recommence.

[Felly Magic]

Progress already, hopefully you will be bezzing about in this in no time. How big will your grin be when the engine starts?

[RobT]

Big grin from me! Excellent progress.

[PhilA]

Maybe it was a combination of carbon and rust that had built up? These look like they would just clean themselves up with a bit of running and be just fine after an oil change.

 

Huzzah the electricity hasn't all leaked out!

 

Phil

[plasticvandan]

"Petrol only,2 star" what a wonderful message to find under the bonnet! this was actually a genuinely good idea to have,as at the point that one was built,the majority on the road were 2 stroke

[dollywobbler]

Yes, I was really pleased to find that when I cleaned up under the bonnet. 

 

Had a quick chat with the DVLA yesterday, while I was sorting out another issue. They've cashed the cheque I sent in with the V62 but are apparently sending me some more questions to answer before they'll send a logbook. Might be because the chassis number on the plate inside the car doesn't seem to correlate with the one stamped onto the chassis (which I only discovered after I'd sent the form off).

 

It's been a bit frustrating, because the people who can help with this (ie the Invalid Carriage Register folk) seem to respond to emails on a weekly or fortnightly basis. There's a handover going on at the moment, but it feels like everything has really just ground to a halt...

[oldcars]

"Petrol only,2 star" what a wonderful message to find under the bonnet! this was actually a genuinely good idea to have,as at the point that one was built,the majority on the road were 2 stroke

Can these run on unleaded like the Reliants?

[plasticvandan]

Yes, I was really pleased to find that when I cleaned up under the bonnet. 

 

Had a quick chat with the DVLA yesterday, while I was sorting out another issue. They've cashed the cheque I sent in with the V62 but are apparently sending me some more questions to answer before they'll send a logbook. Might be because the chassis number on the plate inside the car doesn't seem to correlate with the one stamped onto the chassis (which I only discovered after I'd sent the form off).

 

It's been a bit frustrating, because the people who can help with this (ie the Invalid Carriage Register folk) seem to respond to emails on a weekly or fortnightly basis. There's a handover going on at the moment, but it feels like everything has really just ground to a halt...

Yes,Stuart who ran it for years handed it over to Simon a couple of years ago,who seems to have done sod all since.If you dont have it,and need it,i might have Stuarts phone number somewhere

[dollywobbler]

Thanks. I think he did email it over at some point. I must chase up the fact I've paid for one of his books...

[dollywobbler]

Can these run on unleaded like the Reliants?

 

I should imagine so. Aluminium heads tend to have hardened valve seats as standard, and I think Steyr-Puch was selling vehicles in America in the 1970s.

[DodgeRover]

Yes, I was really pleased to find that when I cleaned up under the bonnet.

 

Had a quick chat with the DVLA yesterday, while I was sorting out another issue. They've cashed the cheque I sent in with the V62 but are apparently sending me some more questions to answer before they'll send a logbook. Might be because the chassis number on the plate inside the car doesn't seem to correlate with the one stamped onto the chassis (which I only discovered after I'd sent the form off).

 

It's been a bit frustrating, because the people who can help with this (ie the Invalid Carriage Register folk) seem to respond to emails on a weekly or fortnightly basis. There's a handover going on at the moment, but it feels like everything has really just ground to a halt...

Before things get horribly complicated with the DVLA run a HPI check on the reg number you have, then make sure the chassis number shown is the same one you put on the logbook.

[plasticvandan]

[plasticvandan]

More audio-visual delights

[tooSavvy]

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Deformable Safety Leg Zone

 

 

TS

[dollywobbler]

All I've done today is replace the rubber on the wiper blade. I could have just replaced it, but I like the look of this blade...

 

What is wrong with me?

[tooSavvy]

Therapy, my boy.... Therapy

 

 

TS

[dollywobbler]

Oh and here's a photo I took late at night last week. Beautiful.

[steveo3002]

^ autoshite xmas card ??   few fairy lights on it etc

[dollywobbler]

Oh my Facebook friends have done a sterling job already.

 

Ratdat thought it just needed framing.

 

Whereas I have no idea what this is about...

[dollywobbler]

I'd be enjoying it more if I can just get one more feature proofed. Then, freedom!

[somewhatfoolish]

Leg-endary thread. How much does a knackered Invacar cost then? They look truly horrible, consequently I want one.

[plasticvandan]

usually a lot more than what Dolly paid...

[dollywobbler]

This is true. I think the last one I saw on Ebay sold for £550 as a resto case.

 

FINALLY got into the garage, and realised I didn't have any petrol. Dashed off to get some (hmmm, Lexus) which is probably the only time anyone has purchased £7 worth of fuel in a Lexus.

 

Splashed a bit in the carb, crossed my fingers and gave it a crank. Not a sausage, which isn't entirely surprising is it? I mean, I'd had to tap the throttle linkage with a hammer to even get it to move, the airfilter has corroded internally and dumped rusty cornflakes everywhere and I've no confirmation that I'm even getting a spark at the plugs. In fact, with the dizzy cap off, I could see that the points were quite corroded, so I cleaned them up. Still not got much of a spark though. All this was enough to take my little li-ion battery down to below 12v, so I've decided drinking tea is a better idea while I work out what to try next. Bearing in mind I have no ignition parts for this engine at all other than what is fitted.

 

On the plus side, I confirmed that the oil pressure light goes out when cranking. It's green! Who fits a green oil pressure warning light?!