Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

With my limited mechanical skills, I've been very fortunate to find some very talented craftsman while tackling this restoration. Don Graham specializes in restoring antique and custom radiators, out of his shop in Frankford. Not only did he manage to restore and repair my old radiator, but he did it for far less than I had planned for.

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[lynx42]

How lucky are you Peter? I was also lucky that my radiator was in extremely good condition. My bloke took off the top and bottom tanks, cleaned out all the tubes, straightened all the bent fins and re-assembled it all for $50-00.

Because of my current ill health I decided that it was time to get back into the shed doing something positive so I have been working quietly on the electrics. Most people would not know that the Lynx runs on 3 different voltages. The batteries originally were 2 x 6 volt giving 12 volts for the starter, generator radios etc, this reduced to 6 volts for the lights, gauges,etc. just like a Blitz and then down to 4.5 volts for the coil to the distributor. So I will be a while sorting that out.

I have been able to use 90% of the original loom. Still there are problems as all wires are in copper woven shielded conduit and all wires are the same colour, BLACK. The wiring diagram in the book explains where each wire goes, but not where the loom goes. They all look the same and in some places there are 6 or 7 or 8 wires soldered together, so it is not easy. In the book it states that they are all numbered. Not so after 70+ years not a number to be seen and I did not remove the loom. Fingers crossed.

What are you doing for wiring?

Regards Rick

[Jon Bradshaw]

Peter it is looking really good. I will have to stop by for a first hand look when I am home this summer.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

Glad to hear that you are back in the shop. Best therapy possible, as long as you pace yourself and don't overdo it. My wiring is in far worse shape than yours. I will have to ultimately replace 100 % of mine. The wiring in the Lynx 11 is colour coded and numbered, which will help. I have been very fortunate to find some NOS segments. Such as the main cabling between the two JBs and some other runs. I would like to first finish the new firewall and I also have to do something about the missing battery tray, before starting into the wiring.

Jonathon,

You and Doug would be welcome anytime that it suits you. It would also be great to hear how you are progressing on your projects.

Peter

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Replicated a new firewall. It's an unusual one that consists of two pieces of sheet metal with a plywood inner. Small wonder that the original rusted out. Also tackled the steering wheel. Used a similar one from Macs that had the right dimensions. Once I removed several excess pounds of rubber my machinist swapped out the center hubs. Some more cosmetic touches and it will be identical to an NOS wheel. Also got the drivers seat working/looking the way it should.

Peter


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[The Bedford Boys]

I thought the Lynx had a 2 spoke steering wheel? Maybe I'm thinking of something else.

Your project sure is looking good. Keep up the good work!

[RichCam]

Peter,

Looks fantastic! So, sitting in the driver's seat, did you go "varoom, varoom"? Visioning yourself careening down switch back dirt roads, jumping over small risers in the fields and double shifting, on the fly
Ok, back to reality. Keep up the great work! It will be done before spring time!

[Crets]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Guys,

With my limited mechanical skills, I've been very fortunate to find some very talented craftsman while tackling this restoration. Don Graham specializes in restoring antique and custom radiators, out of his shop in Frankford. Not only did he manage to restore and repair my old radiator, but he did it for far less than I had planned for.

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Hello,

For the restoration of my Lynx, is there somebody who can provide me with the dimensions of the radiator?

Best regards,

[Peter Duggan]

Crets,

So much of life is about timing. I had the radiator out of the Lynx in September. It would have been quit simple to get any measurement that you need at that time.

The Lynx is now parked for the winter. I could get some basic measurements later this week if that is all you require,

Peter


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[Crets]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Crets,

So much of life is about timing. I had the radiator out of the Lynx in September. It would have been quit simple to get any measurement that you need at that time.

The Lynx is now parked for the winter. I could get some basic measurements later this week if that is all you require,

Peter


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Hello Peter,

A basic measurment is good enough.

Thanks in advance,

David