GrumpiusMaximus Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Is it worth my taking out shares in fibreglass resin firms? You've absolutely outdone yourself. Sorry I couldn't be of any help today. mrbenn, egg, HarmonicCheeseburger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Saving that things body will be quite the effort. surprised you didn't ask if being 1 wheel drive, if that makes it gr9 for doughnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 glass can be cut pretty easily at boat places /windscreen firms , rubbers are avail in universal flavor the pillar...i guess take a look at the cross section of whats left and get making one ....you can make a mold or buck out of any old shit then cover it with parcel tape so it releases ...at least fibre glass is pretty cheap lol tooSavvy and Christine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'd try walloping the wheels first off to free the brakes. On mine, I used a bar across the wheelnuts to increase leverage force when trying to turn them. Had to resort to heat as well as I recall, but they did all free off in the end. I'd also whip that plug out and get some oil into the cylinder. At some point, you will need a ONE WHEEL DRIVE IT sticker. Remspoor, Skizzer, egg and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Egg do you want a Glass fibre book ? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Egg do you want a Glass fibre book ?What are the pages made of? Remspoor, Microwave, andy18s and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 What are the pages made of? Unicorn skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Egg do you want a Glass fibre book ? yes please. And prayers. They might help too. Skizzer, GrumpiusMaximus, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I wonder if the driver could have been thinking of the Czech Velorex? Very brave restoration, but perfectly doable with time. Your fibreglass skills are going to be GR1234 by the time you've finished! egg, LightBulbFun and Christine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Are they epoxy or polyester shells? Prettier than the 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 according to the brochure its polyester resin... Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 When you’re done will you knock me up a speedboat? Seriously though, outstanding save. Cleon-Fonte, egg and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 my favourite little detail is the rear view mirror still being in place! Angrydicky, LightBulbFun and mrbenn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 for the chassis plate why not wipe it over and take a few super res pics...see if you can zoom in on it and see owt egg and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 You might not have as much trouble as you expect on the bodywork repairs, working with fibreglass is generally easier than working with metal. You've also got half of the car there, so with some clever thinking you have at least got the material to take patterns from and mirror. The A pillar construction does look very simple, of all the repairs you've got at least on this first view, that one does seem the easiest. I'd expect replacing the door and remaking the slightly more complicated shape of the back panel to be the difficult bits on this. Good luck! Burnside, egg, GrumpiusMaximus and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think the first thing to purchase is some No Nonsense spray from Screwfix (or as 320touring calls it, remonstrationg fluid). It's excellent stuff, and in the absence of heat at your lockup it'll be needed to free stuff up! 320touring, LightBulbFun, egg and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 You've also got half of the car there, so with some clever thinking you have at least got the material to take patterns from and mirror. My thoughts exactly, that 'A' pillar can be copied from the other side, and glassed into place. Good luck Egg! Look forward to seeing it bombing* around Kent! (that wasn't a reference to them catching fire btw) LightBulbFun, Vince70, steveo3002 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Surely one of the Invacar Gurus will know if there's another chassis number hidden somewhere? LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 is there a hope in hell of a used door coming up? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think the first thing to purchase is some No Nonsense spray from Screwfix (or as 320touring calls it, remonstrationg fluid). It's excellent stuff, and in the absence of heat at your lockup it'll be needed to free stuff up! This one Rob? https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-penetrating-lubricating-oil-750ml/19320 RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'm pretty sure earlier in the thread there was mention of a possible lead on a door... LightBulbFun, Burnside and mrbenn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 is there a hope in hell of a used door coming up? Yes, there is a man who has a garden of Mk12s. Timewaster, Burnside, Ghosty and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Surely one of the Invacar Gurus will know if there's another chassis number hidden somewhere? I Know on Model 70s there is one on the chassis it self somewhere so id like to think Mk12s are the same I wonder what the date codes on the lightbulbs are would give an interesting insight into how it was used before being sent for scrap egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 This one Rob? https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-penetrating-lubricating-oil-750ml/19320Yes:) egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think the first thing to purchase is some No Nonsense spray from Screwfix (or as 320touring calls it, remonstrationg fluid). It's excellent stuff, and in the absence of heat at your lockup it'll be needed to free stuff up!Do you hold a lighter infront of it while you spray it?Entry level blow torch! (Joke btw. Don't blame me if you try it. Although me and a mate used to pass the time by lighting a bonfire in his mum's garden, then cycling to the corner shop for a can of own brand hairspray....Chuck it on and run! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes, there is a man who has a garden of Mk12s.Is there a hope in hell of him selling one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Is there a hope in hell of him selling one? Well, I believe he wants £1200 for a complete car (don't quote me on that, but I have seen that figure). So, I will have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Given that it's not structural I'd probably go down the road of installing the windscreen as that will keep the roof aligned with the front bulkhead, then just building up the pillar from there. You could probably use the one on the other side to make a mould to make your life a bit easier. As for the brakes - before getting too violent, if there are adjusters accessible and they're not utterly seized, try backing them off a bit first! I wasted well over an hour trying to the the front brake on TP free or apart...Then turned the adjuster back by about 1/4 a turn and the darn thing freed off completely! Wish I'd tried that back at DW's place as it would have made loading a heck of a lot easier! Scruffy Bodger, Mrs6C, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Did something happen today? Yeah, I only spent the money for the likes Genuinely, I'm really enthused at the moment. Let's hope that continues. mrbenn, adw1977, bangernomics and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 You certainly sound eggstatic . There used to be a Kart class for 210cc villiers, wonder if the engine / box is similar ? LightBulbFun, HarmonicCheeseburger, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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