Introduction and Stage 1 Rebuild
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:20 pm
Hi everyone,
also wanted to take the chance to introduce myself:
I'm Michael and have just bought my first Stage 1. It's a project and will be delivery mid of August - this is when I will post also some photos. Although originally coming from Germany, I'm living now in the UK in Hertfordshire and can't wait the car to arrive. So far I have done some work on my Stage III Diesel, which is about to get sold soon. Also I'm owning a Series 2a so I have some experience already but it will be my first total rebuild.
I'm planning to strip the car completely down and doing a nut and bolt restauration. As the plan is to go back to Germany in some years, I'm doing everything now rather than waiting for something to happen when I'm back so the axles, gearbox and engine get all a complete overhaul. Having 2 kids (3 and 6) I'll have to see, if I can afford to do all on my own or if I send some major parts to specialists like the engine, gearbox etc...
What I know so far for sure is, that the car will get a new (galv.) chassis and bulkhead. The old one is not this bad but as I said, I do it properly now rather than later from abroad again where it's difficult with customs etc. to source the parts.
So whoever wanted to have a chassis (some welding needed) or a bulkhead (pretty solid!), give me a message. I'll post some picture soon as well of course in the WANT / SELL section.
Cheers!
Michael
also wanted to take the chance to introduce myself:
I'm Michael and have just bought my first Stage 1. It's a project and will be delivery mid of August - this is when I will post also some photos. Although originally coming from Germany, I'm living now in the UK in Hertfordshire and can't wait the car to arrive. So far I have done some work on my Stage III Diesel, which is about to get sold soon. Also I'm owning a Series 2a so I have some experience already but it will be my first total rebuild.
I'm planning to strip the car completely down and doing a nut and bolt restauration. As the plan is to go back to Germany in some years, I'm doing everything now rather than waiting for something to happen when I'm back so the axles, gearbox and engine get all a complete overhaul. Having 2 kids (3 and 6) I'll have to see, if I can afford to do all on my own or if I send some major parts to specialists like the engine, gearbox etc...
What I know so far for sure is, that the car will get a new (galv.) chassis and bulkhead. The old one is not this bad but as I said, I do it properly now rather than later from abroad again where it's difficult with customs etc. to source the parts.
So whoever wanted to have a chassis (some welding needed) or a bulkhead (pretty solid!), give me a message. I'll post some picture soon as well of course in the WANT / SELL section.
Cheers!
Michael