It is scandalous what they charge for them and then do not give you good quality parts, hopefully it'll fettle out. Options are limited unfortunately which is rather frustrating.Robsey wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:34 am I don't know...
but these pattern panels are the worst I have ever seen.
A huge 16 to 19mm (5/8" to 3/4") out at the bottom.
Only Klokkerholme in Denmark make them.
So even the best UK suppliers, Heritage and Brickwerks have to sell them as there is no alternative.
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The body cut for the left / near side has a fair bit of hammer rash, but this can all be dealt with during final body prep. I am not too concerned at the moment.
Better than the rusty original parts, and as said, a hugely better fit than new parts.
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I used to be told Klokkerholm panels were the best available, now i realise it's because they're almost the only ones out there.
Looking at the website they boast "We love classic cars! Klokkerholm has a large selection of panels and other parts for restorations as well as rust and damage repair.
Since 1969, we have developed and manufactured our own cast-iron tools for the production of body parts for all types of classic and vintage cars, and we continue to develop new tools. Cast-iron tools ensure the best possible quality and items that last.
Many Classic cars have become conservation-worthy icons in the automotive world and represent nostalgia, quality and a romantic, bygone age. A classic car is characterised by being more than 25 years old."
I think they may have been good at one time but now it seems they're the best of a bad lot, continually pressing/drawing from the original die even if it's no longer anywhere near oem.
Looking at the technical specs they're introducing galvanized steel so i suspect these parts are later pressings, the black ones are earlier so in theory should be a better fit though that wasn't the case with my cav outer arch repair panels.
Looking at the website they boast "We love classic cars! Klokkerholm has a large selection of panels and other parts for restorations as well as rust and damage repair.
Since 1969, we have developed and manufactured our own cast-iron tools for the production of body parts for all types of classic and vintage cars, and we continue to develop new tools. Cast-iron tools ensure the best possible quality and items that last.
Many Classic cars have become conservation-worthy icons in the automotive world and represent nostalgia, quality and a romantic, bygone age. A classic car is characterised by being more than 25 years old."
I think they may have been good at one time but now it seems they're the best of a bad lot, continually pressing/drawing from the original die even if it's no longer anywhere near oem.
Looking at the technical specs they're introducing galvanized steel so i suspect these parts are later pressings, the black ones are earlier so in theory should be a better fit though that wasn't the case with my cav outer arch repair panels.
" It's not rust. It's age-related patina "
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Same here,
I have had just one right lower A pillar pressing, but as many as four for the left.
One of those was a black coated panel.
I have bought one from every well known supplier in the hope that one would be okay. Sadly not.
I reiterate, not the suppliers' fault, but the manufacturers.
And they all state that the pressings are quite poor, unless you can afford a complete A pillar from the bottom of the bumper, to the roof line.
Typically about £300 a pop. Thankfully at that price, delivery is always free and within 48 hrs.
I have had just one right lower A pillar pressing, but as many as four for the left.
One of those was a black coated panel.
I have bought one from every well known supplier in the hope that one would be okay. Sadly not.
I reiterate, not the suppliers' fault, but the manufacturers.
And they all state that the pressings are quite poor, unless you can afford a complete A pillar from the bottom of the bumper, to the roof line.
Typically about £300 a pop. Thankfully at that price, delivery is always free and within 48 hrs.
Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Hammerite is okay for alloy castings, but no good on steel. As per most other chemicals, Hammerite was much better on steel 30 years ago, compared to the modern stuff.
Hammerite declined greatly in quality when it was taken over by Azco-Nobel - it now seems no better protectant for steel than any other ordinary gloss paint. White spirit is now the recommended solvent for cleaning up - this was never the case with the original Hammerite which required its own brand solvent or cellulose thinners.
Claims that the Azco-nobel stuff can be painted directly over rust without any other treatment (other than removing loose rust) are just not true.
I have also noticed that Dulux house paints (both oil based gloss and water based emulsion paints) also declined in quality when they were taken over by Azco-Nobel. The old ICI-made paints were some of the best paints around, but the new stuff doesn't flow well, leaves brush marks and provides poor coverage.
Hammerite declined greatly in quality when it was taken over by Azco-Nobel - it now seems no better protectant for steel than any other ordinary gloss paint. White spirit is now the recommended solvent for cleaning up - this was never the case with the original Hammerite which required its own brand solvent or cellulose thinners.
Claims that the Azco-nobel stuff can be painted directly over rust without any other treatment (other than removing loose rust) are just not true.
I have also noticed that Dulux house paints (both oil based gloss and water based emulsion paints) also declined in quality when they were taken over by Azco-Nobel. The old ICI-made paints were some of the best paints around, but the new stuff doesn't flow well, leaves brush marks and provides poor coverage.
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Last week, I took my MAPP gas home to free up the manifold studs on the engine in my back yard.
I seem to think it has been there since May of 2012... so nigh on twelve years ago.
It has been drained of coolant in all that time, so hopefully internal corrosion is not too bad.
Anyway, of the eight studs, six released their nuts with minimal effort.
The other two studs were heavily corroded and the nuts had erroded badly.
A special nut removal socket removed one nut complete with it's stud.
And the final stud sheared level with the manifold flange.
It could have been a lot worse.
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Onto tonight -
I took the MAAP gas, my socket set, a few other spares and my Digi-dash back to the unit.
First job - trial fit the rear left bumper iron bracket.
I managed to locate two M12x1.5 bolts.
The rear valance needs repairing, so the iron was removed again
Next - bead blast, clean, prime and paint the left front lower wishbone / tracking arm thingy.
Black primer...
Blue top coat...
I was thinking that there was too much black under the van... hmmm - I may repaint black next week.
Final job
See if I can close the gap on the anti-roll bar bush.
If manipulated round the bar, the gap closes.
But when the clamp is fitted the gap exists.
I used a bit of red rubber grease to see if it would settle into place better -
Only time will tell.
I seem to think it has been there since May of 2012... so nigh on twelve years ago.
It has been drained of coolant in all that time, so hopefully internal corrosion is not too bad.
Anyway, of the eight studs, six released their nuts with minimal effort.
The other two studs were heavily corroded and the nuts had erroded badly.
A special nut removal socket removed one nut complete with it's stud.
And the final stud sheared level with the manifold flange.
It could have been a lot worse.
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Onto tonight -
I took the MAAP gas, my socket set, a few other spares and my Digi-dash back to the unit.
First job - trial fit the rear left bumper iron bracket.
I managed to locate two M12x1.5 bolts.
The rear valance needs repairing, so the iron was removed again
Next - bead blast, clean, prime and paint the left front lower wishbone / tracking arm thingy.
Black primer...
Blue top coat...
I was thinking that there was too much black under the van... hmmm - I may repaint black next week.
Final job
See if I can close the gap on the anti-roll bar bush.
If manipulated round the bar, the gap closes.
But when the clamp is fitted the gap exists.
I used a bit of red rubber grease to see if it would settle into place better -
Only time will tell.
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Sounds like the clamp is pulling the bushing out of shape, hopefully the rubber grease prevents that!
As for the blue on black, it probably works if more bits were painted to offset the one piece that said its a matter of taste and I tend to think red/ black, or a darker shade of blue.
Looks like its coming together - extracting that last stud, or drilling it out and re-tapping the hole your plan of action Rob?
As for the blue on black, it probably works if more bits were painted to offset the one piece that said its a matter of taste and I tend to think red/ black, or a darker shade of blue.
Looks like its coming together - extracting that last stud, or drilling it out and re-tapping the hole your plan of action Rob?
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It is an odd one - The clamp is the perfect profile for the bush.
And the bush is the correct size for the anti-roll bar.
I think the bush needs to be loaded by the weight of the van on it's wheels and worked a bit before we will find out if the bush will close up.
I was surprised how pale that blue looks in the photo.
It is almost navy blue when seen by the naked eye.
It just needs a pivot bush, and then the whole suspension leg can be reassembled. (Less brake caliper at this stage).
And the bush is the correct size for the anti-roll bar.
I think the bush needs to be loaded by the weight of the van on it's wheels and worked a bit before we will find out if the bush will close up.
I was surprised how pale that blue looks in the photo.
It is almost navy blue when seen by the naked eye.
It just needs a pivot bush, and then the whole suspension leg can be reassembled. (Less brake caliper at this stage).
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Happy days, Hopefully it's as a simple as dropping it on its wheels and letting it settle.
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I didn't mention the exhaust stud.
That all depends on how nice it will play.
I am hoping that it will extract willingly.
Although I seem to have been handed regular sessions of drilling out studs recently.
That can wait for fair weather, before I will start stripping the old exhaust off properly ready for taking to the unit.
I plan to minimise the weight before transporting the engine - I am not as young as I was 12 years ago
I will fit the flywheel and clutch to the engine once it is in the unit.
Followed by the exhaust, water pipes and finally the induction system.
They were all attached to the engine when I dragged it home back then.
It nearly killed me on that baking-hot day in May 2012, weighed a ton...
That all depends on how nice it will play.
I am hoping that it will extract willingly.
Although I seem to have been handed regular sessions of drilling out studs recently.
That can wait for fair weather, before I will start stripping the old exhaust off properly ready for taking to the unit.
I plan to minimise the weight before transporting the engine - I am not as young as I was 12 years ago
I will fit the flywheel and clutch to the engine once it is in the unit.
Followed by the exhaust, water pipes and finally the induction system.
They were all attached to the engine when I dragged it home back then.
It nearly killed me on that baking-hot day in May 2012, weighed a ton...
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Aye, it'll be worth it in the end. But yeah, lighter the better for moving of that lump!
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Now that I have my car back, I was reminded by Troy that there was a unit....
I had got out of the habit of going
So tonight - I finished painting the bottom wishbone (if you can call it that), and then assembled the bottom eyelet and radius rod to it.
The blue looks correct in this photo.
It just needs a pivot bush and the big pivot bolts to assemble it all to the van.
Next job...
I had noticed an earth wire that had detached from the bottom earth crown.
Dropping the fuse box out of the way allowed me to refit the errant wire.
And my O.C.D. bit...
Fitting the passenger side door dip-switch rubber gasket.
I am not convinced that I am happy with the wiring.
I fancy fitting a captive nut (clinch nut) or two, and replacing all the earth spades with eyelets.
Then bolting the wires, rather than relying on the tightness of the connectors on the crowns.
Potential for the whole dash to be coming back out again later in the year.
I had got out of the habit of going
So tonight - I finished painting the bottom wishbone (if you can call it that), and then assembled the bottom eyelet and radius rod to it.
The blue looks correct in this photo.
It just needs a pivot bush and the big pivot bolts to assemble it all to the van.
Next job...
I had noticed an earth wire that had detached from the bottom earth crown.
Dropping the fuse box out of the way allowed me to refit the errant wire.
And my O.C.D. bit...
Fitting the passenger side door dip-switch rubber gasket.
I am not convinced that I am happy with the wiring.
I fancy fitting a captive nut (clinch nut) or two, and replacing all the earth spades with eyelets.
Then bolting the wires, rather than relying on the tightness of the connectors on the crowns.
Potential for the whole dash to be coming back out again later in the year.
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Do it now, whilst its fresh in your head and before you get other things fitted. That would be my thoughts. It's then ticked off, and removes any doubts about connections later if something goes finicky, or just don't work as expected later down the line.
You owe it to yourself to make sure you're happy with it
You owe it to yourself to make sure you're happy with it
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I have a clinch-nut (or riv-nut) tool and inserts on their way.
Plus a pack of fifty 5.2mm ring connectors (crimps).
They are all due approx. Sat 27th April
Hmm - dash out job, it will be... again - lol
Images from Silverbullet's thread on the Club8090 forum.
And the source of my plan of an upgrade..
His old earth crowns.
And his nice shiny new captive bolts and loops
But me being me.
I don't trust just crimping... I will solder mine, and coat in a film of petroleum jelly to minimise future moisture and corrosion.
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To allow me to finish the building of the lower arm, I have ordered a set of poly-bush pivot bushes with a lifetime guarantee.
And all the mounting nuts and bolts.
It will be nice to get the van in a situation where it can be sat on all four wheels again, if needed.
Plus a pack of fifty 5.2mm ring connectors (crimps).
They are all due approx. Sat 27th April
Hmm - dash out job, it will be... again - lol
Images from Silverbullet's thread on the Club8090 forum.
And the source of my plan of an upgrade..
His old earth crowns.
And his nice shiny new captive bolts and loops
But me being me.
I don't trust just crimping... I will solder mine, and coat in a film of petroleum jelly to minimise future moisture and corrosion.
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To allow me to finish the building of the lower arm, I have ordered a set of poly-bush pivot bushes with a lifetime guarantee.
And all the mounting nuts and bolts.
It will be nice to get the van in a situation where it can be sat on all four wheels again, if needed.
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For me, it would be crimp and a drop of solder with liquid 'heatshrink' painted over anything that doesn't need to be left exposed. but otherwise it looks much better than the first picture.
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I have miles of sleeving, but being earth wires, it should not be an issue.
I am usually quite pedantic with the +12v wires for insulation anyway.
Double sleeving on the higher current carrying wires.
26/4/24 @ 21:00
UPDATE - Polybushes received already.
I hope to pick up the rest of the bits on Monday, ready to play on Tuesday night.
I am usually quite pedantic with the +12v wires for insulation anyway.
Double sleeving on the higher current carrying wires.
26/4/24 @ 21:00
UPDATE - Polybushes received already.
I hope to pick up the rest of the bits on Monday, ready to play on Tuesday night.
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Funky. I'm sure it'll be a cracking job however you approach it Rob
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It is significantly less full of holes than when you started though right?
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Errr, not at the moment.
Not as much rust, because lots of it has been cut out.
Probably 30% less rust.
Leaving more holes...
especially as two doors are missing and virtually none of the near-side sill and rear arch are there.
And another hole where the engine and gearbox should be.
Not as much rust, because lots of it has been cut out.
Probably 30% less rust.
Leaving more holes...
especially as two doors are missing and virtually none of the near-side sill and rear arch are there.
And another hole where the engine and gearbox should be.
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Only rust holes count. Remedial holes are acceptable as they will be filled appropriately. Hush now, go weldy weld the tub upRobsey wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 12:29 am Errr, not at the moment.
Not as much rust, because lots of it has been cut out.
Probably 30% less rust.
Leaving more holes...
especially as two doors are missing and virtually none of the near-side sill and rear arch are there.
And another hole where the engine and gearbox should be.
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V5C arrived yesterday.
Sadly, DVLA being the usual shower of $#!7€ that they have always been have failed to register the van as "Historic".
This means that it is not considered MOT nor VED exempt at this point in time, despite being 41 years old.
I often wonder what morons they employ there.
The same baffoons that wouldn't register my Cavalier with it's C20NE engine back in 2011 / 2012.
It is still listed as a 1.8.
(I do declare as 2.0 8v with the insurance companies).
There are so many mistakes, it is laughable.
The van's original V5 only had part of the VIN written on it.
I put the full VIN on my V62 form, but as usual, they disregarded this, and only put the same details as the original 1986 V5.
I confirmed it was a Van with windows (Historic) and it has come back as private light goods.
I really don't understand why we bother sometimes.
They make it a legal requirement to keep your information correct and up to date, but they then ignore it anyway.
Sadly, DVLA being the usual shower of $#!7€ that they have always been have failed to register the van as "Historic".
This means that it is not considered MOT nor VED exempt at this point in time, despite being 41 years old.
I often wonder what morons they employ there.
The same baffoons that wouldn't register my Cavalier with it's C20NE engine back in 2011 / 2012.
It is still listed as a 1.8.
(I do declare as 2.0 8v with the insurance companies).
There are so many mistakes, it is laughable.
The van's original V5 only had part of the VIN written on it.
I put the full VIN on my V62 form, but as usual, they disregarded this, and only put the same details as the original 1986 V5.
I confirmed it was a Van with windows (Historic) and it has come back as private light goods.
I really don't understand why we bother sometimes.
They make it a legal requirement to keep your information correct and up to date, but they then ignore it anyway.
Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
After restoring my 1952 Morris I had to tax it before it could be registered as historic after which I received a refund!
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That is true, but...
You lose the first month, unless you tax it a few days before it is due.
As it happens, the van is not going to be taxed for a few years yet.
Progress is far too slow.
After wotking all day, all week, I find that I cannot be fussed to go to the unit a couple of nights per week, to make negligable progress.
Hopefully, when the dust settles in a month's time, I may build up enough motivation to start going again.
You lose the first month, unless you tax it a few days before it is due.
As it happens, the van is not going to be taxed for a few years yet.
Progress is far too slow.
After wotking all day, all week, I find that I cannot be fussed to go to the unit a couple of nights per week, to make negligable progress.
Hopefully, when the dust settles in a month's time, I may build up enough motivation to start going again.
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Hopefully you'll get some motivation and things will snowball into multiple bits of progress. Keep at it Rob
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Ive heard a lot of people having issues trying to register their vehicles as historic, but I didn't realise you had to change the taxation class for the vehicle to become mot exempt. I actually feel though that mot exemption is downright dangerous for the average person off the street, a lot seem to think that this means that they can drive any old shed on the road. Unless like myself they've got a mechanical background then at least a basic safety check should still be compulsory.
I know the rules are weird for the tax however. My understanding is that because my van was registered on the 14th of March 1988 it won't become tax exempt until the 1st of April 2029, despite being over 41 years old at that time. However the way my project is taking me solong I doubt I'll finish it much before this date anyway.
I know the rules are weird for the tax however. My understanding is that because my van was registered on the 14th of March 1988 it won't become tax exempt until the 1st of April 2029, despite being over 41 years old at that time. However the way my project is taking me solong I doubt I'll finish it much before this date anyway.