henry21p Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 *** NEW VENUE *** Am currently in negotiation for use of a double garage in a nice bit of Woking (father's house) as stepmother is quite entertained by the idea of annoying her neighbours by taking a car to bits in the driveway and lots of noisy sportscars turning up at all hours and waking them up/leaving tyre marks everywhere. Oh, and dad wants to help as well. *** END *** *** UPDATE *** I have looked at what I can give back in return for all the help I need and having spoken to DavidW at BHP Trackdays, I have bought a voucher for 1 day on track with BHP at either Outlon or Croix later this year (I would have bought CC, but don't think most of you hooligans will pass the noise test). I will even throw in a session with their resident instructor, John. The names of all those that help are going into a big hat and I'll give the trackday to whoever's name gets pulled out of the hat first once the work is complete. To ensure that it's fair, all names in the hat must have photographic proof of themselves with spanner in hand working on the 21, or collecting/delivering parts. :-) *** END *** *** Initial Schedule *** Obviously, any time that can be shaved off the below would be great 8/9 April - clear out garage in Burnham as a workshop 9th to 21 April - Remove hood/hood hoops 21/22 April - Move tools/spare parts to workshop 28/29 April - Engine/gearbox removal (will need an engine crane) 5/6/7 May - Strip off rest of car, interior and loom 8 May - take car to body shop (Dartford/Bromsgrove) for body removal 8th May to 19th May - wait for body removal and strip suspension/panels etc 19 May - take chassis to Bruce (to be arranged) 29 May - Chassis back to body shop 16 June - Begin rebuild *** END *** I need some help getting it to the south-east (Burnham), though it MAY be drivable, getting the engine out and sensibly stored in a way that won't damage it, stripping most of what else we can find then trailering to somewhere to get the body taken off (unless you're feeling brave and want to try helping me unbond, unrivet and unbolt it for the first time in 10 years). The plan is over the next 3 weekends to empty one half of my dear old mum's garage in Burnham and move all my tools down. In the evenings I will be removing the hood, seats, interior trim etc and try and label up the wiring loom so I know what goes where. Then: 1. Remove bonnet, cooling system etc and yank the engine out 2. Remove gearbox 3. Remove prop and diff 5. Strip lights, numberplates, indicators etc 6. Test unbolt doors/boot to ensure that they are easily removeable at a later stage 7. Deliver car to Caterham (Dartford) or Option1 (Bromsgrove) depending on what the insurance company says. 8. Caterham remove body 9. Chassis to Bruce at Arch (though we need to strip the remaining panels and the suspension/wheels first) THEN 10. Chassis back to caterham where they refit the body 11. Chassis+Body back to Burnham where everything is systematically put back together again. So - in about 4 weeks time, I'll probably be needing some spare hands to help in the garage, about 6 weeks time I'll need trailer help (SV width trailers seem to be about the right size) and then again in about 8 weeks i'll need trailer help to and from bruce and wherever the body is. If there's anyone that wants to catalogue the efforts, feel free. At the venue (Burnham), I'm sure I can supply generous quantities of food, if the weather's nice I can organise barbecued food. For those that aren't driving, there's beer and for those that are, bottomless coffee and tea. If you're lucky (and Neil Caravanner et al can testify to this), we might even be cooking proper Argentine Chorizo sausages along with the bangers. Lucky rabbit's feet, horseshoes, holy water and suitable curse proof clothing are a must. Edited by - dave21p on 2 Apr 2007 08:25:59 Edited by - dave21p on 2 Apr 2007 19:36:01 Edited by - dave21p on 2 Apr 2007 19:43:47 Edited by - dave21p on 6 Apr 2007 10:38:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 "curse proof clothing" That'll be my special pants then I will check the dates with my 9 year old social secretary Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 1. Remove bonnet, cooling system etc and yank the engine out 2. Remove gearbox 3. Remove prop and diff 5. Strip lights, numberplates, indicators etc So kicking the tyres repeatedly until all bits fall off then 😬 😬 😬 Just the thought of a visit and ZeNA has cowered in the corner , broken , . Have a tow bar on Ovlov if you can find a suitable trailor Burnham to Arch is not an issue at all as both are on (well sort of) route to office in Slough If at first you don't succed Sky diving is not for you Edited by - Delbert on 2 Apr 2007 09:05:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 OK - so i just need to sort Burnham to Bromsgrove or Burnham to Dartford to get the body off and then back to Burnham and we're sorted for the Arch bit of the trip. Oh, and a trailer. Doesn't the caravanner have something the right size for his SV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 2, 2007 Area Representative Share Posted April 2, 2007 David Sure, of course I can help (wonders which bits I need for mine... ) I need lots of photos of the front end or to look at the twins side by side so that I can find out what the f*%! Bruce did to mine And I need to take a measure to the door restraints so that I can get those done Oh yes, I would definitely like to try removing and adjusting the doors (rather than bu88ering mine with experiments) Can not help on trailer front (or rear) but can help by passing spanners and making helpful suggestions. 😬 Stephen GJT Crossflow 524 star of the show Edited by - Golf Juliet Tango on 2 Apr 2007 09:31:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 If you're any good with a lump hammer or at drilling out rivets, you are a useful pair of hands. When it comes to the doors side of things, I might well leave you with a few allen keys to take it apart yourself so you can compare with yours.... In terms of the hinge restraints, you can always take mine as a pattern for yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 2, 2007 Area Representative Share Posted April 2, 2007 David I am just fine with spanners but will need guidance. You will probably need a couple of gallons of Plusgas to get all the bolts off! GJT Crossflow 524 star of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debert Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Give me the dates & i'll try very hard to attend I can make tea and point finger and lift and carry heavy stuff I can also sometimes be usefull (allegedly) 😬 My Passat's got a towball if you can find a trailer, i'll help you shift the bits to Dartford if you go that way! 😶🌫️ *arrowright*Get a Mosaic Poster of YOUR car and help Nuke the Leuk here *arrowright*Pictures here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Burnham to Bromsgrove I can scam that as well, so if Fletch does to Dartford that your trailoring sorted If at first you don't succed Sky diving is not for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowley Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Dave21P - I can't lift heavy things (bad back) and I am a rubbish mechanic but if you're desparate for an extra pair of hands you have my number... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Knowley - you can be in charge of the BBQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowley Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Only if you don't mind a week off work with food poisoning 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Dave - another pair of hands to help if I can - goodness knows when with work as it is right now, but I do have an engine crane (in Burnham - assuming you mean near to Slough?) which you are welcome to use for as long as you would like, and I expect we migth be able to borrow Marks trailor at some point, assuming no clashes with any of his track days etc etc. I've taken a car apart so familiar with most destructive processes!! www.mycaterham.com here Videos here 98,000 miles -1st 1.6k Supersport, '95 Motor Show car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 2, 2007 Area Representative Share Posted April 2, 2007 Angus I think D21P needs the bodywork intact! GJT Crossflow 524 star of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Ooh - engine crane is on my list of things that I need! Once it's out of the car do i need an engine stand, or alternatively, what's the best way of safely storing it in such a way as it doesn't end up knackered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 2, 2007 Area Representative Share Posted April 2, 2007 David - advice on storing the yet-to-be-knacked engine is here from a recent TechTalk thread I can help between Easter and Wightblat. Probably the weekend 21/22 April Futher ahead - depemds upon whether the mobile rings or not... GJT Crossflow 524 star of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davef Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Dave - I'm around most Saturdays and some Sundays and not far from Burnham. Let me know if I can help. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisHawkins Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Dave21P, I have an engine stand, you are welcome to borrow it for the duration, I live the opposite end of Slough in relation to Burnham (5-6miles if that), just let drop me a mail when you need it. Chris K93 AMJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Engine crane is yours Dave (also good for lifting each end of the car if need be!) - currently with Michael Calvert - in (or very near!) Burnham!! 😬 www.mycaterham.com here Videos here 98,000 miles -1st 1.6k Supersport, '95 Motor Show car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Newman Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I have a K series engine cradle you are welcome to borrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Cheers all. As soon as I've heard from Caterham on wednesday, the quote from them is going as a "second opinion" to Chaucer at which point I expect them to authorise the repair to the car. Then it's "go" for the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Fletch has put his name against the wiring loom work - labelling it as we remove it. Getting there! Fingers crossed caterham are as good as their word and email me tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Caterham's response - (and I don't mind too much) - we need to see the car again with a specialist repairer to assess HOW to fix it properly. 2 days in dartford. Have referred it to the insurance company as it is at their demand that I take it to caterham rather than my preferred assessor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Hi Dave Sorry not to have answered sooner, but yes of course Mr C and I will be on hand to help where we can Location is hardly a problem for us 😬 and we do indeed have Angus' engine hoist Tam The Central London meet - the place for Curry, Cobra and Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I've put Sunday 6 May in my diary - will be up to drop things and generally get in the way! Will also bring my camera to document that day's work if you like! Geoff G for Geoff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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