Junk Yard Restoration

Post by **Bike papa** » 29 Oct 2012 20:51

A MGC GT in the backyard. !!! Is there a Sunbeam Tiger hiding out there too? There is no doubt your dime will be primo!!!

Very very cool
BP

Post by **tr6racer21** » 29 Oct 2012 20:56

Byron,

Might you have any specs on the dolly or rotisserie...that would sure save me some time!

For sure going to keep the color...It was my first 510 and I was ignorant to the available stock colors...its now my favorite...dumb luck

It sure would be great to be physically closer to my 510 brothers. The only time I get to see any other Dimes in person is the SPEC 510 here on the East Coast. I can't tell all you guys that have helped me out of my 510 ignorance over the past few years how helpful forums, email lists, and publications like DQ have been....Thanks...keep it up...its appreciated!

Chip

Post by **tr6racer21** » 29 Oct 2012 21:04

BP

That MGC-GT was my first car! Bought it from my cousin in Clevland when I was 18....drove it 10 hrs strait home to Richmond...as you can imagine...one of the best drives of my life!

Chip

Post by **Byron510** » 29 Oct 2012 21:47

tr6racer21 wrote:Byron,

Might you have any specs on the dolly or rotisserie...that would sure save me some time!

For sure going to keep the color...It was my first 510 and I was ignorant to the available stock colors...its now my favorite...dumb luck

It sure would be great to be physically closer to my 510 brothers. The only time I get to see any other Dimes in person is the SPEC 510 here on the East Coast. I can't tell all you guys that have helped me out of my 510 ignorance over the past few years how helpful forums, email lists, and publications like DQ have been....Thanks...keep it up...its appreciated!

Chip

Hi Chip,

The dolly is again sitting back behind my father's place. I built it for the Bronze overhaul. When that job was completed, I said to myself "That's the last one I'll do to this degree....". We'll since then I built my brothers car, the Memorial Car was on it and I still have Ole Blue (3 on the tree, L13 car).

I don't have the measurements handy, but I could do that for you. But to be honest I used the mounts where the front X member attaches to the "rails", and then used the outer studs for the rear X member on the Bronze build. Placing the rear wheels of the dolly at the back of the rear wheel well would work fine. I placed mine further back, but it's not necessary. For the Memorial built I placed a smaller set of supports from the rear diff bolts down to the support.

I actually preferred the dolly to the rotisserie, it was more stable which is important when bodywork is in the picture.

Below is a like to a photo of the dolly for you. I have no photos of the rotisserie, it was used in the time before the digital age and I have precious few photos of the bamboo 68 4dr I started on that rotisserie.

http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.ph ... &start=300

Byron

Post by **tr6racer21** » 31 Oct 2012 04:02

Thanks Byron!

Pictures worth a thousand words. I'll start building the lower frame in a few weeks

Keep you guys posted

Chip

Post by **S15DET** » 31 Oct 2012 05:32

I have this dolly in Charlotte N.C. collecting dust. My car was rolled around on it for three years, even towed on a trailer with it. ITEM extrusion and large locking castors. It's had three 510's on it, waiting on it's next assignment. If you, or anyone you know, plan to be in Charlotte, it's disassembled and fits in a small trunk.

Post by **tr6racer21** » 31 Oct 2012 14:05

S15DET,

That is a very kind offer.

Lets set up a time that is convenient for you and I can come down your way. If you would like to PM me we can set up specifics and exchange info.

Thanks Chip

Post by **S15DET** » 01 Nov 2012 04:39

PM sent, I'll be happy for you to use it.

Post by **tr6racer21** » 07 Nov 2012 19:12

Found some time today to assemble the car dolly that Brad was kind enough to lend me for the project. It went together very nicely and is quite strong and easy to roll. I need to attach the rear supports to the uprights in the morning. Then its get the 4dr out of the trailer and up on the lift and lowered onto the dolly. This should move this project right along! Thanks Brad

Chip

Post by **S15DET** » 08 Nov 2012 04:47

Happy to see it being used. Remember when you are laying under it that I'm an electrical engineer!! he he

Post by **tr6racer21** » 06 Nov 2013 19:53

Long time coming, but finally started moving forward on the restoration. I've got a mobile blast guy coming by on Monday to look at the shell...thinking either recycled glass bead or soda. Also chatted with my fabrication guy, and am in the queue for some rust repair as some of it is beyond my expertise. Then its off to the paint shop. Pictures Next. Brad thanks for letting me use the dolly...so far its working great and I am sure all my subs will enjoy it as well!

Post by **tr6racer21** » 01 Feb 2014 18:53

I've made some progress on the restoration lately.

The shell is on the dolly, thanks to S15DET and has had all but one of the rust areas repaired. Many thanks to Dave Patton for supplying the rear light panel as this was the worst part on the car. The hole in the roof has been repaired along with the right A pillar, both front fender bottoms, and beaver panel. I was able to use a hood from a different car and the trunk lid from my old yellow Vintage racecar. I also got some much needed help from Dave Patton again on the drivers side trunk drop as mine was swiss cheese. I am using a test panel that he provided for the project. I should get it fitted in the next couple of weeks...then I'll either be using an outer quarter repair piece from Down Under or one of Wolf Steel's pieces. Follow ups to come.