‘64 Splitty

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by SundialCamperSpecialists, Feb 10, 2019.

  1. Went to pick this up yesterday,
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    Spotted it in the corner of a unit when we went to get some cheap alloys for the pickup !
    Enquired about it and of course the very nice man was willing to sell at a reasonable price, Alex has taken a shine to it and decided to invest in a share
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    We believe it was from a fire department in New Hampshire, it’s had some work but plenty to do.
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    Sadly someone has started to put windows in the side but the at least the panels that were cut are still in the back so it’s going back to a panel van.
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    That’s the worst bit , otherwise it’s mostly all there, it’s got an engine , bumpers , lower front panel etc.
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    It’s 4th on the list of priorities at the moment so won’t be done anytime soon!
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    It’s not lowered, Alex is really tall
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  2. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Left hand drive panel van.
    Not for the feint hearted!
     
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  3. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    nice one, looking fwd to seeing this progress. Good luck!
     
  4. It’s a good job I am a driving god then isn’t it Doug
     
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  5. theBusmonkey

    theBusmonkey Sponsor

    I love that it's got 'No Key' scrawled on the screen.
    Like that's the least of your worries...!
     
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  6. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    No looking at your reflection in shop windows....
     
  7. what a find! looking forward to following the progress
     
  8. Amazing! Alex found a previous owners address in New Hampshire amongst the paperwork, went on google earth and there it is sat in the guys garden a few years ago !
    Sometimes you’ve just got to love technology
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  9. Well, only 13 months since I made any progress on this but I’ve started doing an hour a day on it in the last week.
    Last time it saw action was moving it to the new place
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    Started putting the original panel cuts back instead of the pop outs
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    Alex made a start rubbing down the doors, looks like it’s had some door parts and a dash/ lower screen panel from a green donor bus at some point.[​IMG][​IMG]
    It came with a new inner and outer lower front behind bumper panels, and an incorrect cab floor repair section.[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    It’s going to need lower A post and doorsteps both sides, and the correct floor section.
    Getting the front and rear chassis solid enough to take the rollover jig as soon as poss to make life easier!
     
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  10. It came with a long block engine chucked in the back, couldn’t turn it by hand so pulled it apart to have a look.
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    Front bearing turned like every other type1 I’ve split, also a big end gone completely and it’s on +025 shells so it’ll go in the bin! Do wish they weren’t made of chocolate
     
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  11. Got the front inner welded in and the O/S A post repair and doorstep tacked in
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  12. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    Hope you are on the sofa with a beer posting this and not still in the workshop!! :)
     
  13. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    I only worked on one splitty, the steel is all thicker and welding it was a joy compared to flimsy bays. :thumbsup:
     
  14. Absolutely correct mate, a lot simpler and cleaner round the front end too!
     
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  15. Yes, no need for long days at the moment
     
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  16. It’s a panelvan again!
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  17. I knew the left side would be awkward, the door was a mile off fitting when we got it.
    The floor and step had gone and the A post had sprung out
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    Small repair on the top of the chassis rail first[​IMG]
    The lower hinge mount is just about still there[​IMG]
    It needed a fair bit of persuasion with the ratchet straps and all the new bits tacking in simultaneously [​IMG]
    But it’s coming together bit by bit[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    Can get it’s chin back on next !
     
  18. Not massive progress but I keep doing a bit
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  19. Well I’ve only had this 3 years but now is it’s time.
    No more customers vehicles to do and I’ve given myself till Christmas to get it finished!!

    Massive progress today, removed the front beam and gearbox with drive shafts and hubs so I could get it on the jig and spin it over.

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    Love the easy access these things give.
     
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