DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

well I am biased as I like scripts, so I like it. My view is run them for the rest of the summer and then re-evaluate.

Lovely……nice one Andy…..

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Thanks for all of the comments.

Ralph wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2024 10:22 pm Andy, is some ride height adjustment on the agenda?

Possibly Ralph - but not just yet - will use the car over the summer first.

stretch wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 7:08 am Very nice Andy. Hope it's a keeper.

You should already know the answer to that question Dave

70sThrowback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 8:41 am My view is run them for the rest of the summer and then re-evaluate.

That's the plan ...


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I love the wheels

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Finally coming towards the end of the list of jobs I'd hoped to carry out prior to using the car over the summer ...

The clean-up/refresh & planned modifications at the front under the bonnet are more or less completed now - will swap the tyre from the current (temporary) Fuchs spare wheel onto a 5.5in steel wheel at some point - but I'm happy with the transformation.

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On the agenda for today was to change the outer track rod ends as the rubber 'boots' were perished (& split on one side).

Apart from having to drill out the remnants of the split pin in the o/s track rod end's castle nut , the process was pretty straightforward with no seized parts !

After cleaning/greasing the tie rod 'tubes', clamps, etc everything was refitted along with the new (painted) track rod ends utilising new hardware - will just need to get the tracking checked/adjusted now ...






One of the complete tie rods had obviously been replaced in the past as the n/s is the original type with the separate clamps at each end whereas the o/s (as shown above) is fitted with the later version which uses lock nuts.

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Next on the agenda was to swap the US front indicator lenses over the the Euro versions.

Starting on the offside, I removed the lens only to discover that the lamp housing was in a sorry state with significant corrosion & gaping holes !










Many (probably 15) years ago I bought a pair of repro housings but had to send them back as the quality was abysmal but wondered if things had improved in the intervening years - so put a post up on the forum asking if anyone had recent experience of the currently available replacements ...

I'd repaired some corroded housings in the past with relative success but they were nowhere near as bad as this one - however since it would all be effectively hidden behind the lens I thought I'd give it a go anyway.

First stage was to cut & shape some aluminium mesh to bridge the gap - holding it in place with a few dabs of JB Weld.





Next I used some grp paste to cover the mesh





Followed by the first of several applications (after sanding down between each) of some aluminium-enriched filler





Whilst waiting for the various stages to cure/set I dismantled/cleaned/re-assembled the electrical connections




At this point - following a link posted by Nige (thanks !) - I bought an original used osf indicator housing in excellent condition from ebay.







Typically, the rubber seal was too 'bulky' so, rather than shaving the existing seal (which is what I've done in the past) I looked at alternatives.

Over the years I've accumulated a large selection of different rubber seals & extrusions so tried various options ... finally settling on this 5mm solid rubber edge trim:







The housing was then refitted complete with the cleaned/renovated associated wiring harness & a new Euro lens





- quite pleased with the end result ...


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Nice work Andy. I don’t know if you saw on my thread I’d reached the same problem with indicator rubbers. I’d cut mine down but ordered some generic ones which look the same as what you have used

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Thanks Mark - yes, I did see your thread ... will be interested to hear how you get on.


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Luckily, the nsf indicator housing was in much better condition with no holes or signs of corrosion (apart from surface pitting of the internal surfaces so, after cleaning & a fresh coat of silver paint, it was ready for refitting





- added the rubber edge trim





- then refitted it together with the cleaned/renovated associated wiring loom & a new repro Euro lens





- again, quite pleased with the (improved) fit.


Last of today's jobs was to remove the metal front number plate & replace it with an 'under the bumper' self-adhesive sticker




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I hope we are running behind here Andy, and you’ve actually got to use it in the good weather. Will we see you at C&M on the 10th?


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Sorry Jon - only just seen your question - yes, all being well, I should be at C&M ...

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Lovely stuff Andy

What is the story with the spare tyre cover / sock ? I like it !


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jury wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 6:37 am
What is the story with the spare tyre cover / sock ? I like it !

Chris

They came with a set of wheels & tyres I bought in the US many years ago Chris.

They're fastened with velcro & have a useful carrying handle.

Very similar to the Richbrook tyre covers that I use for the hillclimb tyres, available online from Halfords, £29.99 for a set of 4 delivered.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-a ... 58728.html

JW