How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

Yesterday and part of today was a sewing day. I made up the canvas that fits between the radiator and the cowl. This was my first time using a treadle sewing machine. I don’t really have the foot rhythm down but I managed to get everything sewn. I also had to make up some stiffened burlap to go between the layers of canvas. I used carpenters glue and water. It seemed to work very well to match the originals.

[Jordan Baker]

And the big task for the afternoon was getting the cowl assembly back on the truck. I added all of the anti squeaking strips beforehand. The cowl fit very well and only needed some gentle persuasion to get all the bolt holes to line up. Next up will be hooking up all the electrical wires and lights.

[David Dunlop]

Are you going to dip her tyres in some water on the 6th, Jordan?


David

[Jordan Baker]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Are you going to dip her tyres in some water on the 6th, Jordan?


David

Possibly, but if I do it will be close to home.

[Jordan Baker]

Well the DDay drive didn’t happen due to some home renovations going on. But it did go for a small drive yesterday. There is some ongoing timing and hard starting issues that will be looked at this week.

[Jordan Baker]

Timing issues have all been sorted out thanks to the assistance of another MLUer. Turns out the main issue is that the securing bolt for the distributor had come loose and the whole unit spun out of timing. The carburetor also seems to be running a bit rich and will be looked at in due time.

Now onto the latest task. Wood working for making the WS19 battery boxes. A lot of new skills are being learned in the past day but thankfully the internet has some awesome tutorials on jig making. One thing to say.....I can’t believe the mess working with wood makes.

[David Dunlop]

Makes good mulch or compost for the garden, Jordan.

David