Higgys 80 restor/project

[Jake the Peg]

Did you extend the dogbone before building up the handbrake shoes? I added 3mm to hold them further out now the handbrake works a treat!

 

[thelal]

Another job sorted

nice work

 

[Higgy]

Did you extend the dogbone before building up the handbrake shoes? I added 3mm to hold them further out now the handbrake works a treat!

No, left them as was.. There is a thread on here i think, someone doing it on a 100 series... Bob i think. Its not a bad idea..

 

[Higgy]

Did this today. New brake pipes fitted, Calipers Discs etc... I think the back ends Done.... Now to start stripping the front axle..

 

[fbnss]

you'll be bored when you finish this, if you need another one to keep you going i won't charge you much to do the work

 

[Higgy]

you'll be bored when you finish this, if you need another one to keep you going i won't charge you much to do the work

How much will you charge me? Will it be by the Hour Or Can i pay you a Day Rate...Oh and dont forget to charge me for collection with the Trailer....... Will it be mates rates

 

[fbnss]

no need for collection, ill take my bbq and do mates rates on the burgers for you

 

[Higgy]

no need for collection, ill take my bbq and do mates rates on the burgers for you

How much are the Bloody Burgers gonna cost me...

 

[fbnss]

depends how good a job you do, better the job = cheaper burgers. Its good to have an incentive
of course the longer you take the colder the burgers get...

 

[Higgy]

Started on the front axle.. I think im gonna totally remove like the rear... just for ease of cleaning things up/painting etc... Swivel bearings not brilliant, so im gonna replace bearings and seals etc..Full works.. got every thing stripped and painted up... just wait for the new kit now..

 

[chadr]

Great work - it will look awesome once you've completed (not to mention how much satisfaction you'll get from a job well done!).

 

[Higgy]

Great work - it will look awesome once you've completed (not to mention how much satisfaction you'll get from a job well done!).

Thank you. I was looking back at the first posts and the state it was in.. And got me thinking How bad have they got to be to end up at Mr Rigbys At Wisbech.. Hes breaking a fair few at the moment... I guess it keeps others on the road.. They look far better than mine when i first got it..

 

[clivehorridge]

I rest my case

 

[Higgy]

I rest my case

I know what 'Yer' saying Clive.

 

[Higgy]

Just a quick update, Front axle back on

n, All new bearings, seals, Full works really, New discs, calipers pads, brake hoses, and pipes, Complete Knuckle rebuild, Steering bearings,and seals.. Matches the Rear axle now, prop shaft and exhaust on, Just waiting for my wheels from Mr Chapel Gate.. Thanks for your help Mike.. Rustoleum... Good Gear!

 

[chapel gate]

Looking good there Higgy lad.
Can't be far off now..

 

[Higgy]

Looking good there Higgy lad.
Can't be far off now..

Thanks Mike... Next job is the big one i think..' Engine out'!...Should be fun

 

[Higgy]

No news really, Picked Me Wheels and front Bumper up from the Paint shop, I like the colour, Dont know what it is... Just gun metal grey, Its a two pack with two pack Lacquer.. Marine Paint for Stern drives, 'Tough Stuff'... Engine is all stripped and ready for coming out.... Need to make me mind up about tyres/ Then Im rolling..

 

[Higgy]

Someone threw out an old Towbar unit, And i thought mm! 'Iv got a use for that'... So i cut it up and reconfigured it a bit.. Welded it into the chassis at the Front. and 'Hey Presto' A front Tow get you out the Shit thing... And with some lucky Calculations fits snuggly under the front Bumper

 

[Higgy]

Well its been a while, But a quick thread resurrection, Got the wheels back on and after nearly a Year the Old 12 valve Finally touched the Ground... And with a gentle tug, Shes Down... Then set too Tearing the engine out.. Progress