Amazon: - Freebie Amazon project - Page 16

jimbo1593 · Sep 30th, 2013, 19:24

It'll make a great addition to the family.
A long way off but will be very interesting to see how you go with tuning the carbs/needles on a lambda. Could go the whole hog and fit megaspark and get it set up on a RR.

Gordon Hunter · Nov 12th, 2013, 21:07

Not much work going on now that the twins are here, though between nappy changes I did manage to pick up this near perfect dash top.
Another bonus is that Susan has agreed we need a 4 door Amazon as a second car for the twins!

dash top.jpg

222s · Nov 12th, 2013, 21:33

Very many congratulations!!! Although will all the babies' gear fit in the boot of an Amazon saloon? It's tight enough getting all the gear for our twins (now 14 months) in an Amazon estate...

Btw, not that it really matters, but that dash top is for the earlier style dash that has the padded continuation sections on the door cappings (the ends are sharper, to allow a closer fit to the sections on the cappings). However I do vaguely recall being told that these early ones don't suffer from cracking as badly as the later version (but I may well be wrong).

Gordon Hunter · Nov 12th, 2013, 22:10

Hi Paul,

Makes sense what you say about the dash top, though I hadn't spotted that. Not too fussed as long as it looks neat. It's a shame you can only get RH drive 123 GT ones new.
A nice estate would be the best option, but they don't come up too often. If the twin buggy will fit in the boot of the two door then a four door will be great for round town. We have the V90 seven seater plus trailer for bigger trips.

Gordon Hunter · Jan 15th, 2014, 15:00

In my pursuit of detail I think I went a bit too far here and I'm not really happy with the results. I think the original plate might even be better!
At least I can say this was the most expensive 'P' I've ever had!
I bought the new plate from ebay and got a bit carried away buying a new reverse number punch set and an individual letter 'P' to make the new plate as authentic as possible with the letters raised instead of sunken, but as you can see, the results were not really worth the effort!
The new plate is nice and clean, but the letters don't stick out anywhere near as well as the original. They are also a real swine to get to line up neatly. Oh well -another expensive lesson!

VIN-plate--small.jpg

morningstar96 · Jan 15th, 2014, 15:08

hi gordon

i wish you luck with the car, have you got any spares to sell, namely a gearbox i live about 20 miles from leicester so not that far if you have

Derek UK · Jan 15th, 2014, 20:09

Was this using just a big hammer Gordon? What did you use as backing? Was wondering if you still had your swing ball screw press (for want of a better description) and could get a controlled thump with that. I'd think that Sven Junior would have a plate jig of some sort, perhaps with a set of top plates for each line but the fixed numbers like the type (sic) were probably one punch.

I looked for these punches after using some standard ones at work but found virtually no choice in the reverse ones compared to the normal ones in either font or size. I suspect you found the same problem and as you say, rather expensive.

swedishandgerman · Jan 15th, 2014, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Hunter

Not much work going on now that the twins are here, though between nappy changes I did manage to pick up this near perfect dash top.
Another bonus is that Susan has agreed we need a 4 door Amazon as a second car for the twins!

Attachment 67526

Is this something that JUST happens? You join this forum then you have twins?!

pelatigres · Jan 19th, 2014, 13:54

Thanks for the experience, I was goiung the same way, and I see is not possible, (vin punch numbers)
thanks
72 1800ES
Gonzalo
Dominica Republic

Gordon Hunter · Mar 27th, 2014, 21:54

Cracking on and moving towards getting the block and g/box / front x/member back in.
The x/member had the signs of some heavy duty wear on the shock absorber turret. Of I were to fit Bilsteins to the set up without re-enforcing this area, then it wouldn't be long before the metal in this area gets stressed and starts cracking, so I have added extra metal to beef up the support...

Stressed from years of pressure..
Front-xmember-1.jpg

Gas kit and a hammer and dolly to push it back into shape..

front-xmember-2.jpg

Extra layer of steel added to strengthen..

front-xmember-3.jpg

Engine bay shot blasted and ready for more 'Rust Bullet'...

engine-bay-shot-blasted---s.jpg

Nov 12th, 2013, 21:33	#153
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Very many congratulations!!! Although will all the babies' gear fit in the boot of an Amazon saloon? It's tight enough getting all the gear for our twins (now 14 months) in an Amazon estate... Btw, not that it really matters, but that dash top is for the earlier style dash that has the padded continuation sections on the door cappings (the ends are sharper, to allow a closer fit to the sections on the cappings). However I do vaguely recall being told that these early ones don't suffer from cracking as badly as the later version (but I may well be wrong). __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock. Last edited by 222s; Nov 12th, 2013 at 21:43. Reason: grammer error...

Jan 15th, 2014, 15:00	#155
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	£12 for a P! In my pursuit of detail I think I went a bit too far here and I'm not really happy with the results. I think the original plate might even be better! At least I can say this was the most expensive 'P' I've ever had! I bought the new plate from ebay and got a bit carried away buying a new reverse number punch set and an individual letter 'P' to make the new plate as authentic as possible with the letters raised instead of sunken, but as you can see, the results were not really worth the effort! The new plate is nice and clean, but the letters don't stick out anywhere near as well as the original. They are also a real swine to get to line up neatly. Oh well -another expensive lesson! VIN-plate--small.jpg

Jan 15th, 2014, 15:08	#156
morningstar96 New Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 11:51 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: swadlincote	amazon hi gordon i wish you luck with the car, have you got any spares to sell, namely a gearbox i live about 20 miles from leicester so not that far if you have

Sep 30th, 2013, 19:24	#151
jimbo1593 Master Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 14:39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: leics	It'll make a great addition to the family. A long way off but will be very interesting to see how you go with tuning the carbs/needles on a lambda. Could go the whole hog and fit megaspark and get it set up on a RR.

Nov 12th, 2013, 21:07	#152
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Not much work going on now that the twins are here, though between nappy changes I did manage to pick up this near perfect dash top. Another bonus is that Susan has agreed we need a 4 door Amazon as a second car for the twins! dash top.jpg

Nov 12th, 2013, 22:10	#154
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Hi Paul, Makes sense what you say about the dash top, though I hadn't spotted that. Not too fussed as long as it looks neat. It's a shame you can only get RH drive 123 GT ones new. A nice estate would be the best option, but they don't come up too often. If the twin buggy will fit in the boot of the two door then a four door will be great for round town. We have the V90 seven seater plus trailer for bigger trips.

Jan 15th, 2014, 20:09	#157
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Was this using just a big hammer Gordon? What did you use as backing? Was wondering if you still had your swing ball screw press (for want of a better description) and could get a controlled thump with that. I'd think that Sven Junior would have a plate jig of some sort, perhaps with a set of top plates for each line but the fixed numbers like the type (sic) were probably one punch. I looked for these punches after using some standard ones at work but found virtually no choice in the reverse ones compared to the normal ones in either font or size. I suspect you found the same problem and as you say, rather expensive.

Jan 19th, 2014, 13:54	#159
pelatigres New Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 17:39 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: penes	Thanks for the experience, I was goiung the same way, and I see is not possible, (vin punch numbers) thanks 72 1800ES Gonzalo Dominica Republic

Mar 27th, 2014, 21:54	#160
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Cracking on and moving towards getting the block and g/box / front x/member back in. The x/member had the signs of some heavy duty wear on the shock absorber turret. Of I were to fit Bilsteins to the set up without re-enforcing this area, then it wouldn't be long before the metal in this area gets stressed and starts cracking, so I have added extra metal to beef up the support... Stressed from years of pressure.. Front-xmember-1.jpg Gas kit and a hammer and dolly to push it back into shape.. front-xmember-2.jpg Extra layer of steel added to strengthen.. front-xmember-3.jpg Engine bay shot blasted and ready for more 'Rust Bullet'... engine-bay-shot-blasted---s.jpg

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)