2010 Suspension & Steering

July 2010 - Suspension Con'd. & Dash Pad Refurbishment

A new rear tie rod was acquired for the driver side front suspension prior to reassembly. Additionally the engine compartment bulkhead was masked up and primed. Initial inspection of the rear brakes took place, and with a little help from Grandma Val a new dashboard 'crash pad' was made - this being the 1950's much vaunted nod towards car passenger safety!

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All components cleaned and painted. A new rear tie rod was required.
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Chassis Legs and Cross Memebrs antirust treated then painted with Hammerite.
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Chassis Legs and Cross Memebrs antirust treated then painted with Hammerite.
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Suspension Unit rebuilt using new nuts, bolts, washers and bushes.
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Suspension Unit rebuilt using new nuts, bolts, washers and bushes.
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Suspension Unit rebuilt using new nuts, bolts, washers and bushes.
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Close up view of the worn Steering Rack Bushes.
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Steering Rack was in good condition - remounted using new Nuts, Bolts, Washers and Rubber Bushes.
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Steering Rack was in good condition - remounted using new Nuts, Bolts, Washers and Rubber Bushes.
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Front Suspension and Steering Rack refurbishment complete.
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Front Suspension and Steering Rack refurbishment complete.
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Master Cylinder Bracket removed and Bulkhead in primer paint.
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Master Cylinder Bracket removed and Bulkhead in primer paint.
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Master Cylinder Bracket removed and Bulkhead in primer paint.
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Master Cylinder Bracket removed and Bulkhead in primer paint.
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Rear Brakes inspection.
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Slave Cylinders in poor condition.
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Slave Cylinders removed.
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Brake Shoes and springs removed.
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The old dashboard crash pad is removed for use as a template.
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Grandma Val tacks new leathercloth on to plywood former.
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Tacking the leathercloth on to former.
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Dense foam is used to build up the crash pad.
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Leathercloth tacking is finished and piping is tacked on.
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The new crash pad. Note water damaged veneer has been stripped off dashboard.
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Crash pad is offered up to dashboard.
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Crash pad is loose bolted to the dashboard.
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All components cleaned and painted. A new rear tie rod was required.

Chassis Legs and Cross Memebrs antirust treated then painted with Hammerite.

Suspension Unit rebuilt using new nuts, bolts, washers and bushes.

Close up view of the worn Steering Rack Bushes.

Steering Rack was in good condition - remounted using new Nuts, Bolts, Washers and Rubber Bushes.

Front Suspension and Steering Rack refurbishment complete.

Master Cylinder Bracket removed and Bulkhead in primer paint.

Rear Brakes inspection.

Slave Cylinders in poor condition.

Slave Cylinders removed.

Brake Shoes and springs removed.

The old dashboard crash pad is removed for use as a template.

Grandma Val tacks new leathercloth on to plywood former.

Tacking the leathercloth on to former.

Dense foam is used to build up the crash pad.

Leathercloth tacking is finished and piping is tacked on.

The new crash pad. Note water damaged veneer has been stripped off dashboard.

Crash pad is offered up to dashboard.

Crash pad is loose bolted to the dashboard.