The Jalopy Journal
Hello! Instead of one thread for each of my videos, I will put all the links in this one thread. Thanks for everyone that has followed along, I'll...
In part 62 of this epic saga: I always got the feeling the car felt reluctant to roll. I also thought it would turn in rather abruptly. I decided...
Yes, that's it. Join me for a ride on a sunny afternoon and witness years of grime being washed off the old 100E. Merry Christmas from me and...
In part 60 of this epic saga: I adapt a number plate lamp to replace the severely corroded original. I then coax the old vacuum wipers into action...
In part 59 of this epic saga: I fit new bulbs in the old British Pre focus headlamps and get the high and low beams synched. I then look at why...
The motor runs. The car drives. I fit new plates and start looking at the non charge issue. Another problem rears it's head though and it won't...
For those that have been following the repairs on the 100E. It was last used over 40 years ago. In part 57 of this epic saga: The motor runs. The...
In part 57 of this epic saga: I spend some time connecting up the lights and fit the rear bumper. I then decide to see if the engine will still...
In part 55 of this epic saga: I finish the repair of the boot gutter, and that enabled me to get the fuel tank back in place and run the fuel...
Things are coming together well now, The valance is on and the car is down off the jacks. I finally launch into the repair of the boot gutter, but...
Hope you guys aren't getting tired of the 100E revival. In part 53 of this epic saga: Things are coming together well now, and the rear valance...
In this video I fit new joints to the propshaft using firstly a vice and then the press. The press is easier if you have one. I then take care of...
Having fitted the rear axle, while the car is on stands, it is a good time to bleed the brakes. Well, I struggled and struggled despite having...
I have cleaned and painted the rear shocks and springs, so it's time to get the springs on and wrestle the axle into place. I then fit the shocks...
In part 49 of this epic saga: I clean and paint the rear underfloor and boot floor, and then remove the rear shocks and springs. I then clean...
I look high and low and scrounge together the parts to make up a pair of decent sidelights. I make a bad mistake when trying to remove the...
Hey, the front end is back on so it's time to try and piece together a good pair of headlamps. Found some chrome trims too! Outstanding! I also...
In part 46 of this epic saga: I dig deep and complete the repairs to the front wings and panel. I managed to make some crowned repair panels which...
Time to take stock and begin to knock a few more items off the list. This time I clean and paint the underside of the floor and make some repairs...
Ok, last time I completed the last of the major structural repairs. Time to take stock and begin to knock a few more items off the list. Keep...
In part 43 of this epic saga: I Continue with the work to get the left side sill fitted. I get it on and am pleased to state that this represents...
Ever seen a Weimaraner Bracco Italiano mix? No me neither. Say Hello to Ruby Tuesday. Anyhooo. In part 42 of this epic saga: I trial fit the sill...
Apologies to Musical Youth! Hello! Welcome to Mart's Garage. In part 41 of this epic saga: Having fitted a new inner sill, I can get stuck in to...
Day late and a dollar short. Normally Tuesday but now Wednesday. Hello! Welcome to Mart's Garage. In part 40 of this epic saga: Having fitted a...
I finally decide the sill needs to go. Trying to attach the newly repaired areas to the remnants of the older repairs was impossible. So I get it...
With the repairs around the rear bodyside completed, I move my attention to the left side floor. It needs serious repair and I do it all from...
With the outer wheelarch lip in place I have a go at using the shrinker stretcher to make up the inner lip. This method worked very well. I also...
With the outer wheelarch lip in place I have a go at the lower rear quarter panel replacement using a patch cut from a donor car. I also let in a...
Having started on the wheelarch lip I decide to have a go at making a repair to the lower quarter panel. I then continue by making a piece to...
In part 34 of this epic saga: Following the completion of the major welding jobs on the left hand side, I decide where to start working on the...
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