67 p411 bluebird

[Andy2970]

That might be good.

Wal what do you reason on cost (approx.) to re skin

[2 doors]

wouldn't know for sure until I had a look at the door itself, would just be a time and material thing, doesn't look too awkward

[Andy2970]

wouldn't know for sure until I had a look at the door itself, would just be a time and material thing, doesn't look too awkward

You haven't seen the other side lol.the frame itself is fairly straight. It seems the b pillar took the worst of the hit. Followed but the hinges. Where about are you based?

[2 doors]

based in chch be worth your while coming up as im fitting out a mk1 transit van and have a big ass motorhome that we live in full time.
What is the story with your beddy? weekend camper or something a little more permanent?

[Andy2970]

The beddy is a rescue job, cab only, as was the transit, the plan it to graft the two together then chop drop and channel the Bedford to give it a bit of style. That was before I realised the transit is uni body not chassis under. So looking for some advice on that 1 too lol. Still at the moment it only owes me $50 for 2 new tail lights on my trailer.

We also live in a bus full time, a Leyland Bristol Hoff. 510ci turbo. Which we are doing up so the 3rd project.
Do you need any of the front sheet metal for the transit, mine is a little rough but mostly rust free and i have a few other bits I wont be using

[2 doors]

lol, parts would have been good a wee while back, its a job for a customer, have removed all the rust now, and am onto the fitout, this one has slideing doors, and needs a side window for the passenger door.

sounds like you have plenty of work ahead.

[Andy2970]

Not much work done this weekend. Spent an hour or so trying to get the timing right. But it doesn't want to no. Keeps backfiring through carb. I am going to pull the cover off and have a look at the valve clearances next.
Any other ideas?

[habitz]

sounds like 180deg out?
pop the number 1 plug and put a screwdriver down the hole and hand crank to confirm where TDC is on #1 and then work your way from there. timing BTDC....plug order.... etc etc

[Andy2970]

Sorry for the lack of updates.
Its been a busy few weeks, and I have to admit the Datto has been on the back burner. I had to put the new chippy in our bus and helped my father in law move which was a mission with 18 projects to move.

I did find some time to do some work on the bluebird, I set the valve clearances, plug gaps and timing. But still can't get it to run right. Keeps backfiring through carb, think the carb needs resetting. Does any one no a good starting setup for the Nikki carb

[Andy2970]

Yay finally managed to buy a new mig. So I can start doing the panel repairs on the side.