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Tail · Nov 23rd, 2014, 12:09

wasn't there an amazon advertised on e-bay a while ago that was in a scrapyard and had been accident damaged, advertised for parts only. There was a post on here somewhere about it, if you could find that it might be worth a look.

Burdekin · Nov 23rd, 2014, 13:06

If you have access to a folder and a shrinker stretcher you could make a repair section. Bend in the folder and then use the shrinker stretcher to get the curves. I know a guy in Lincolnshire who could do it for you if you're looking at passing the job over, he has good metal shaping skills and tooling so can make that sort of repair. Let me know and I can PM his number to you.

tsetse1986 · Nov 23rd, 2014, 16:58

My hat is well and truly off to you for tackling that!

One more place to check - open the bonnet and slide your hand down and back under the ignition coil. You will feel a bit of the bulkhead that can't be seen from the top as it slopes obliquely away from you and to the rear. Slide your hand from side to side and feel for holes. You can check the offside section similarly.

Good luck!

Tim

Qcowboy · Nov 25th, 2014, 08:04

I wish it were cheaper to ship large parts like that. I live in a dry area where windscreen surrounds survived well through the years. Though scrapyards here are not heavy with Amazons, there are a few around.

(I don't know where Droitwich is, but I'm guessing it's a long way from Denver! )

old fart · Nov 25th, 2014, 17:30

Hello again,thanks again for posts,I've made sections for the inner parts,and once they are fitted at the weekend,I'll have a go at the outer part and if that fails I'll see if I can find that damaged one.I have'nt got benders and shrinkers-it's strictly amateur hour round here,so I'll see how it goes.
I checked the bulkhead where you suggested tsetse 1986,before I bought the car,and it is fine,but this heap has rusty bits in the strangest of places,but not in others.
I am indeed a long way from you Qcowboy,in dear old rainy England,so I'll just have to suffer like everyone else.
I'll make a car out of it one eventually.
Bye for now,Andy.

thx569 · Nov 25th, 2014, 21:14

Ouch. Do you guys run your cars in salt? Too bad the dash cover is plastic and holds water.

P

mocambique-amazone · Nov 26th, 2014, 08:06

Thanksfivesixnine, this is nothing with the dashboard related. the mess is only because of not extra sealed window rubber and the english moisty weather, raining between sunshine, or the other way?
I never stayed in Droitwich, but I really like Wales and Cornwall. Beautyfull area, nice charming people, my daugther and I would like to stay there more often, if it wouldn't be as expensive the whole journey...regards Kay

And good luck Andy. I'm looking for a good part of a crashed Amazon, till now I couldn't find

mocambique-amazone · Dec 4th, 2014, 18:25

Hey Andy, did you fis it. I got a body, totally rooten, and the windscreen area is fine! Ok, i'm in the North of Germany.
Sent me a note, I will do pics tomorrow, regards, Kay

old fart · Dec 4th, 2014, 21:51

Hi Kay,I made repair sections on Saturday,will start cutting out and welding this weekend,so hopefully will be OK.If not I could be interested in your frame.
Cheers,Andy.

Nov 23rd, 2014, 16:58	#13
tsetse1986 Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 18:47 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol	My hat is well and truly off to you for tackling that! One more place to check - open the bonnet and slide your hand down and back under the ignition coil. You will feel a bit of the bulkhead that can't be seen from the top as it slopes obliquely away from you and to the rear. Slide your hand from side to side and feel for holes. You can check the offside section similarly. Good luck! Tim __________________

Nov 25th, 2014, 21:14	#16
thx569 Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 19:43 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	Ouch. Do you guys run your cars in salt? Too bad the dash cover is plastic and holds water. P __________________ Licensed automotive mechanic - red seal Licensed heavy duty mechanic - red seal Vocational instructor - ret Death is nature's way of making it harder to get up in the morning.

Nov 23rd, 2014, 12:09	#11
Tail Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton Abbot	wasn't there an amazon advertised on e-bay a while ago that was in a scrapyard and had been accident damaged, advertised for parts only. There was a post on here somewhere about it, if you could find that it might be worth a look.

Nov 23rd, 2014, 13:06	#12
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 19:12 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	If you have access to a folder and a shrinker stretcher you could make a repair section. Bend in the folder and then use the shrinker stretcher to get the curves. I know a guy in Lincolnshire who could do it for you if you're looking at passing the job over, he has good metal shaping skills and tooling so can make that sort of repair. Let me know and I can PM his number to you.

Nov 25th, 2014, 08:04	#14
Qcowboy New Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2020 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elizabeth, Colorado USA	I wish it were cheaper to ship large parts like that. I live in a dry area where windscreen surrounds survived well through the years. Though scrapyards here are not heavy with Amazons, there are a few around. (I don't know where Droitwich is, but I'm guessing it's a long way from Denver! )

Nov 25th, 2014, 17:30	#15
old fart Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Droitwich	Hello again,thanks again for posts,I've made sections for the inner parts,and once they are fitted at the weekend,I'll have a go at the outer part and if that fails I'll see if I can find that damaged one.I have'nt got benders and shrinkers-it's strictly amateur hour round here,so I'll see how it goes. I checked the bulkhead where you suggested tsetse 1986,before I bought the car,and it is fine,but this heap has rusty bits in the strangest of places,but not in others. I am indeed a long way from you Qcowboy,in dear old rainy England,so I'll just have to suffer like everyone else. I'll make a car out of it one eventually. Bye for now,Andy.

Nov 26th, 2014, 08:06	#17
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Thanksfivesixnine, this is nothing with the dashboard related. the mess is only because of not extra sealed window rubber and the english moisty weather, raining between sunshine, or the other way? I never stayed in Droitwich, but I really like Wales and Cornwall. Beautyfull area, nice charming people, my daugther and I would like to stay there more often, if it wouldn't be as expensive the whole journey...regards Kay And good luck Andy. I'm looking for a good part of a crashed Amazon, till now I couldn't find

Dec 4th, 2014, 18:25	#18
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Hey Andy, did you fis it. I got a body, totally rooten, and the windscreen area is fine! Ok, i'm in the North of Germany. Sent me a note, I will do pics tomorrow, regards, Kay

Dec 4th, 2014, 21:51	#19
old fart Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Droitwich	Hi Kay,I made repair sections on Saturday,will start cutting out and welding this weekend,so hopefully will be OK.If not I could be interested in your frame. Cheers,Andy.

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