Javel

Just returned from our 25th wedding anniversary celebration in France this week. As we were so close to Javel it seemed daft not to visit, so just a few pictures for those of who are not fortunate enough to get there - it really is a nice place to visit in September.

More welding

Now the starter motor replacement is now complete the DS has been turned around to start cutting out the rear floor just before the boot. A new panel has been sourced which is a lot thicker (1.3mm) than the original. The rear suspension cylinder mounting point has suffered badly from corrosion, which makes it all the more difficult to find a substantial jacking point, lots of careful positioning of stands and thick wood make it just about possible.

N/S/R boot floor and suspension cylinder mounting point.

New starter motor

The new starter motor arrived yesterday and has been put in place with the three bolts. The exhaust manifold has signs of blowing so new gaskets are on order as are new m8 copper nuts, more photos to follow as I progress.

New starter motor in place.

Exhaust manifolds refitted with new gaskets and new self locking copper nuts.

 

As the air filter is off the engine breather on the rocker cover was removed and cleaned of old sludge deposits with petrol and blown dry, a new mirex buckle added the finishing touch



Not enough time

There has been a few set backs recently, so it's looking like a flight to Paris in September. However the restoration continues, the starter motor failed again so that's back off at the moment and another new one is being fitted albeit a different make this time.

N/S/F Jacking point

The old jacking point on the n/s/f removed by drilling out the spot welds and cutting out the old metal, everything straightened out and cleaned up ready for welding in the new one.

N/S/F jacking point removed, you can now see the run of the hydraulic pipes.

New jacking point welded in place primed, sealed and painted.

Hydraulic pipes

The hydraulic pipes on the n/s are in good condition, these have been replaced at some time and have been well treated with wax.

N/S/F hydraulic pipework

N/S sill repairs

The DS has been turned around to start work on the sill and floor on the n/s At first glance this side seems to be a little less worse than the o/s

 

Reapir panel cut to size and clamped in place ready for welding.

 

Mudshields

The mudshields for the o/s/f and o/s/r have now been repaired, painted and refitted with new seals.

o/s/f mudshield

o/s/r mudshield