I got the Haynes restoration Manual

Hey All,
The manual came today , I havnt had much time to read it but it seems a good
thing to have with plenty of photos and the 'spanner rating' for different
difficulty jobs .
I looked at a series 2A (K reg) SWB with a canvas back , £800 was the
asking price however the chassis seemed very badly rusted to me , the metal
'bumper' at the back was rusted right through in places and what I could see
of the box section on both sides at the back was badly corroded . Wouldnt be
good buy I thought , even though the body was pretty tidy .
Just out of interest how much is a new galvanised chassis for a SWB series
2A ?
On the stationary engine front I've been playing about with the magneto
trying to get it to work , cleaned the corrosion off the contact points and
let it dry out (if it was wet at all) reassembled it , still no spark at the
plug . So I thought what the hell I'll take the plug off hold onto the HT
lead and turn it over very slowly . Damn did it give me a belt !!! So at
least I know it works even if the output isnt strong enough to make the plug
spark (buying a new plug tomorrow just to check) should have the engine
fired up by the end of next week . Then I can start stripping the paint and
polishing !
Cheers ,
Max


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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:58:07 +0100, Max Wilkinson wrote:

> I looked at a series 2A (K reg) SWB with a canvas back , £800 was the
> asking price however the chassis seemed very badly rusted to me , the metal
> 'bumper' at the back was rusted right through in places and what I could see
> of the box section on both sides at the back was badly corroded . Wouldnt be
> good buy I thought , even though the body was pretty tidy .

Not expensive to fix, but time consuming if you do it yourself.If you pay
to have it done it would be £500ish.

I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.

> Just out of interest how much is a new galvanised chassis for a SWB
> series 2A ?

£500 up to £1000 new from different manufacturers.Secondhand good
condition chassis can be had from £100.

Alan.

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> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:58:07 +0100, Max Wilkinson wrote:
>
> > I looked at a series 2A (K reg) SWB with a canvas back , £800 was the
> > asking price however the chassis seemed very badly rusted to me , the metal
> > 'bumper' at the back was rusted right through in places and what I could see
> > of the box section on both sides at the back was badly corroded . Wouldnt be
> > good buy I thought , even though the body was pretty tidy .
>
> Not expensive to fix, but time consuming if you do it yourself.If you pay
> to have it done it would be £500ish.
>
> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
> at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
> new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
> or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
> Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.
>
> > Just out of interest how much is a new galvanised chassis for a SWB
> > series 2A ?
>
> £500 up to £1000 new from different manufacturers.Secondhand good
> condition chassis can be had from £100.
>
> Alan.
>
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Hi, got an pics of the please?

Ta
Nge

On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:28:50 +0100, Nige wrote:>
> "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message

>> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
>> at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
>> new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
>> or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
>> Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.

>
> Hi, got an pics of the please?

I'll take a few tomorrow, so hopefully they'll be ready tomorrow evening.
If you need any more info, then please mail me or follow up here.
I'm starting to write up a big description of it for my ebay ad - I'm
going to be putting evry known fault and every good point, just so that
anyone will know what they will be bidding for.Up until it goes on
auction, I'm open to offers - I just havent really got much time to
complete it, so will let it go for less than its worth in the meantime -
though it really only will take a couple of days to get it completely
sorted.
Alan.

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> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:28:50 +0100, Nige wrote:>
> > "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message
>
> >> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
> >> at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
> >> new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
> >> or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
> >> Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.
>
> >
> > Hi, got an pics of the please?
>
> I'll take a few tomorrow, so hopefully they'll be ready tomorrow evening.
> If you need any more info, then please mail me or follow up here.
> I'm starting to write up a big description of it for my ebay ad - I'm
> going to be putting evry known fault and every good point, just so that
> anyone will know what they will be bidding for.Up until it goes on
> auction, I'm open to offers - I just havent really got much time to
> complete it, so will let it go for less than its worth in the meantime -
> though it really only will take a couple of days to get it completely
> sorted.
> Alan.
>
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Hi, what variant of IIa is it please? If you are doing a good vs bad, send it to me with the pics please!

Ta

Nige

Hey ,
Thanks for letting me know , I'd love to come and have a look at it but I
live in the North West and I cant drive yet .
If your a keen mountain biker you should definatly consider coming riding in
the North West theres some great trails !
Cheers ,
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:54:04 +0100, Nige wrote:
> "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message

>> >> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale
>> > Hi, got an pics of the please?
>>
>> I'll take a few tomorrow, so hopefully they'll be ready tomorrow evening.

> Hi, what variant of IIa is it please?
>If you are doing a good vs bad, send it to me with the pics please!

It is a 1969 2A 'G' reg SWB.Headlamps in wings, hardtop.
Dead reliable 2.25 petrol.Kenlowe fan fitted, though the automatic
thermostat may not be working at the mo - the fan was constantly on last
time I took it out,this may be the temp. probe which are £28 to replace.
It failed the last MOT on the front spring hangars corroded, 1 rear brake
not working, and wiper blade split.
The front spring hangers have been replaced, I have bought the rear pads
but have not fitted them yet.(it failed because the rear diff oil seal had
gone, throwing oil over the brake backplate,contaminating the shoes).
I started a re-wire last year, but have never got round to completely
finishing it.Everything worked for the MOT, and the wiring is certainly
easier and cleaner than original now, but it does need finishing off to
make to really good.It has an alternator.
All seats are pretty new, 2 cloth fronts, 1 centre vinyl(all with belts)
1 flip up rear seat on one side, 1 bench seat on the other side in the
back.Both pretty new.Carpet in the front, some headlining, and more
material to finish the headlining.radio/cassette.
All tyres and wheels have done less than 400 miles.It has white 8 spokes,
with the bonnet mounted spare being the original wheel.All 4 original
wheels are included, with tyres with good tread, but they are quite old,
so the rubber looks to be perishing.
Numerous new and old/usable spares included. Dynamo/reg box.New clutch
slave cylinder, 2 new bearings for the front prop shaft - it has slight
play, so could do with changing if you want to use 4wd regularly.Spare rad
hoses, 3 or 4 tins of paint (LR green,roof cream and silver) most of a
gearbox,original steering wheel,and a pile of other bits and pieces that I
have forgotten,inc. both Haynes books.
The front suspension and steering was (nearly) all replaced 18 months ago,
both swivels/seals/kingpins etc, all steering T.R. ends, new leaf springs.
The rear springs are usable, but I'd be replacing them eventually if I was
keeping it, if only because new springs are so much more comfortable.
I've hardly touched the paintwork inside, so that will need doing, though
some people like the chipped/bare look!
The door pillars passed the MOT fine, but 1 side does look like it needs
replacing,though it has been like that for the last 2.5 years that I have
had it.The chassis has had a number of patches - both front hangars have
been replaced, and it had a new rear 1/4 chassis 2 years ago.It seems to
me to be fairly solid everywhere.The passenger side footwell has been
patched in the distant past, and again, it will need patching/cleaning up
eventually - it just looks a little messy from underneath, but seems
structurally sound - it wasnt mentioned in the MOT.
I've got loads more to add, but cant think of it at the mo, so if you want
to know more, then please email me. Pics will be available tomorrow, so
long as the weather is good enough for me to get some pics.
Alan.

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> Hey ,
> Thanks for letting me know , I'd love to come and have a look at it but I
> live in the North West and I cant drive yet .
> If your a keen mountain biker you should definatly consider coming riding in
> the North West theres some great trails !
> Cheers ,
> Max

You cant drive?

Is this some kind of project etc?

On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 20:22:45 +0100, "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com>
wrote:

>On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:58:07 +0100, Max Wilkinson wrote:
>
>> I looked at a series 2A (K reg) SWB with a canvas back , £800 was the
>> asking price however the chassis seemed very badly rusted to me , the metal
>> 'bumper' at the back was rusted right through in places and what I could see
>> of the box section on both sides at the back was badly corroded . Wouldnt be
>> good buy I thought , even though the body was pretty tidy .
>
>Not expensive to fix, but time consuming if you do it yourself.If you pay
>to have it done it would be £500ish.
>
>I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
>at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
>new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
>or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
>Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.
>

Is that the one in Beaumont Leys, in a park bay, with a flat rear
tyre?

Alex

> On the stationary engine front I've been playing about with the magneto
> trying to get it to work , cleaned the corrosion off the contact points
and
> let it dry out (if it was wet at all) reassembled it , still no spark at
the
> plug . So I thought what the hell I'll take the plug off hold onto the HT
> lead and turn it over very slowly . Damn did it give me a belt !!! So at
> least I know it works even if the output isnt strong enough to make the
plug
> spark (buying a new plug tomorrow just to check) should have the engine
> fired up by the end of next week . Then I can start stripping the paint
and
> polishing !

Oh yes... so you found the inertia starter bit in the magneto works then?
Been there. Hurt too.
Don't let the HT lead toutch anything or it may well short to ground and not
at the plug! If it looks old and perished, try using some normal wire...
just don't get hold of it as the insulation will be of no help at all! Once
sparking your almost home and dry, Toby

Nope I cant drive yet , im 18 , so yes if I get a landie in the near future
it'll be a project . However with uni in the way this particular project may
be put on hold for a few years
Max


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Nah , its on a pavement in Cliviger on the Yorkshire / Lancashire border
(about 4 miles from Burnley) .
Max



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Yea im buying a new sparkie tomorrow so hopefully I've have it chugging away
by the end of next week ! (thats if I can find the carb. somewhere in my
dads workshop !!)
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:48:36 +0000, Alex wrote:

> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 20:22:45 +0100, "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com>

>>I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale
>
> Is that the one in Beaumont Leys, in a park bay, with a flat rear
> tyre?

No, I'm in Blaby.
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 22:33:42 +0100, A.Lee wrote:

>>> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale
>> Hi, got an pics of the please?
> I'll take a few tomorrow,

2 quick pics here:
http://www.darkroom.plus.com/images/lr1.jpg
http://www.darkroom.plus.com/images/lr2.jpg

Better ones, and more details will be put on a website over the weekend.
Alan.

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Wow!! Thats a damn sight better than the one I looked at !
If you've still got it when I've finished uni (very unlikly!!) I'll
definatly consider having a look at it .
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:58:07 +0100, Max Wilkinson wrote:

> I looked at a series 2A (K reg) SWB with a canvas back , £800 was the
> asking price however the chassis seemed very badly rusted to me , the metal
> 'bumper' at the back was rusted right through in places and what I could see
> of the box section on both sides at the back was badly corroded . Wouldnt be
> good buy I thought , even though the body was pretty tidy .

Not expensive to fix, but time consuming if you do it yourself.If you pay
to have it done it would be £500ish.

I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.

> Just out of interest how much is a new galvanised chassis for a SWB
> series 2A ?

£500 up to £1000 new from different manufacturers.Secondhand good
condition chassis can be had from £100.

Alan.

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"A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:58:07 +0100, Max Wilkinson wrote:
>
> > I looked at a series 2A (K reg) SWB with a canvas back , £800 was the
> > asking price however the chassis seemed very badly rusted to me , the metal
> > 'bumper' at the back was rusted right through in places and what I could see
> > of the box section on both sides at the back was badly corroded . Wouldnt be
> > good buy I thought , even though the body was pretty tidy .
>
> Not expensive to fix, but time consuming if you do it yourself.If you pay
> to have it done it would be £500ish.
>
> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
> at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
> new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
> or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
> Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.
>
> > Just out of interest how much is a new galvanised chassis for a SWB
> > series 2A ?
>
> £500 up to £1000 new from different manufacturers.Secondhand good
> condition chassis can be had from £100.
>
> Alan.
>
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Hi, got an pics of the please?

Ta
Nge

On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:28:50 +0100, Nige wrote:>
> "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message

>> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
>> at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
>> new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
>> or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
>> Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.

>
> Hi, got an pics of the please?

I'll take a few tomorrow, so hopefully they'll be ready tomorrow evening.
If you need any more info, then please mail me or follow up here.
I'm starting to write up a big description of it for my ebay ad - I'm
going to be putting evry known fault and every good point, just so that
anyone will know what they will be bidding for.Up until it goes on
auction, I'm open to offers - I just havent really got much time to
complete it, so will let it go for less than its worth in the meantime -
though it really only will take a couple of days to get it completely
sorted.
Alan.

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> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:28:50 +0100, Nige wrote:>
> > "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message
>
> >> I'm in Leicester, I've got a good condition 2a for sale.It hasnt got a MOT
> >> at the mo, but that will be fixed in the next couple of weeks - just needs
> >> new rear pads and wiper blades. I've got it at £800 as it stands now,
> >> or £1200 tidied up with 12 mth MOT.
> >> Once it's complete, it'll be on ebay if there is no interest here.
>
> >
> > Hi, got an pics of the please?
>
> I'll take a few tomorrow, so hopefully they'll be ready tomorrow evening.
> If you need any more info, then please mail me or follow up here.
> I'm starting to write up a big description of it for my ebay ad - I'm
> going to be putting evry known fault and every good point, just so that
> anyone will know what they will be bidding for.Up until it goes on
> auction, I'm open to offers - I just havent really got much time to
> complete it, so will let it go for less than its worth in the meantime -
> though it really only will take a couple of days to get it completely
> sorted.
> Alan.
>
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Hi, what variant of IIa is it please? If you are doing a good vs bad, send it to me with the pics please!

Ta

Nige