68 Bug

the bits of metal was me bud, it went for mot and when you applied the hand break the lever dropped,
mot man said stick some metal under there so the leaver has no play as its a fail for the hanbreak leaver to have play.

if you pull the handbreak up then let it go it drops, MOT fail

gutted about the welding youve found, in my deffence though not me lol i only did front end

.. yes mate new ones ,still in the packets ......not even i would offer somone secondhand hand brake cables .....


and if you want a hand welding ,just ask but pics if the problem areas would be cool

I thought it must've been for adjustment.

From http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m3s03000001.htm

Examine the condition of the brake lever and its location.
4. With the brake lever in the “off” position

a. Check the amount of side play in the lever pivot by moving the lever from side to side.
Note: Some vehicles have sideways movement of the parking brake lever when new.
Movement is a reason for rejection only when
• the pawl is moved clear of the ratchet, and
• the brake does not hold in the ‘on’ position

b. check the security of the lever and pawl mechanism pivots, their associated mountings and the presence and effectiveness of retaining and locking devices.

Reasons for rejection

3. The brake lever is defective or so located that it cannot be operated satisfactorily.
4.
a. side play in the brake lever pivot to the extent that the pawl may inadvertently disengage
b. the lever or pawl mechanism pivots and their associated mountings are insecure or a locking or retaining device is insecure or missing.

My old mans a tester and when he looked at it he said that'd be fine, because when its adjusted right it doesnt disengage... It moves a bit, but doesnt 'drop'. Did it totally let go when you had it without the metal bits wedged in? If so I may have to rethink... I guess your tester was just being efficient.

Carl, Dude, no need to defend yourself mate, i know you did some good stuff, I bought it unseen, and a lot can happen in a year I guess. Its just one of them things... With the back seat out both inner wing corners behind the regulator and battery are complete seam sealer and plate heaven, but its too late now!!! Its like my old na's fave patchwork quilt

Nomates - you rock! I had to check dude!!! Are you about tomoz, I will whizz over and return your drums, can make it early late whatever...

On the funny side, i put all the minging carpets and seats in the garage... I was tidying up and saw somthing scurry... A mouse and his family have made them home it seems, more old man rage incurred!!!

I will be heading off early to watch the classic bike drag racing at weston zoyland tomorrow .....on me scooter

but will be here at 9am if you can pop round then dude

See you at 8.45

I'll get the kettle on

actually you may like to find out .....mine are for a 65 bug .....will they fit yours ?

They have a different part no on the heritage website, so probably not, bugger! Will have to take a chance on royal mail...
Turn the kettle off!

bumper

ProjectParsons wrote:

Did it totally let go when you had it without the metal bits wedged in? If so I may have to rethink... I guess your tester was just being efficient.

It was that long ago i cant remember, the tester told me to put the metal in and it will be fine so i did lol

he was anal though, he failed tans bay on the flower hanging from the mirror lol

Change of direction on this.
Looking for storage or sale depending on what comes first. I won't be happy to bodge it through another mot, I'd feel safer on a unicycle, its as solid as a paper bag. Not viable as a quick mot and drivable project unfortunatly, so its back to the drawing board - good job it was cheap eh?!

i feel i let you down bud, she isnt looking as good as she was now.

1 year and the bonnet has fell apart, it only had a small bit of bubble when i had her, if i had the cash i would buy her for bren as a project, sorry mate

Don't be a soppy tart, you know I secretly want to take it apart and do it properly anyway... Its just not possible at the moment.
If I can find somwhere in burnham thats secure it'll happen. The bonnet is the last of my worries tho!

ProjectParsons wrote:

Don't be a soppy tart, you know I secretly want to take it apart and do it properly anyway... Its just not possible at the moment.
If I can find somwhere in burnham thats secure it'll happen. The bonnet is the last of my worries tho!

when pulled apart there always alot worse lol but if your willing to sort it in then fair shout to you, any help holla bud

gutted for you mr parsons ........but it doesn't look like too much work to do it properly

Looking at a couple of workshops/storage places today and tomorrow.
A bit more than I wanted to pay, but may go halves with kims uncle as he's just bought/buying another brisca f2 car, fingers crossed...

No, not too much work, but you know how these things tend to spiral - if Im gonna have a keeper worth having its the only way, but I don't want to take the piss and rob Old Parse of his driveway and leave crap everywhere... May need to get an extra paper round though!

its tradition that a son can pinch a fathers tools ,driveway,garage ,loft space ,shed ......and leave him to clear up after you !..........god damn it its expected

nomates wrote:

its tradition that a son can pinch a fathers tools ,driveway,garage ,loft space ,shed ......and leave him to clear up after you !..........god damn it its expected

Believe me, I've already put him through hell, on more occasions than I can remember

If things go to plan, Bug will be moving home shortly, and normal service will be resumed, ie, taking things apart and forgetting/failing to put them back together.

the question is..........will this one get done lmao

dubberatlast wrote:

the question is..........will this one get done lmao

Ah now come on... I only got rid of the black one coz we bought a house...
The other couple bugs I had were just not worth keeping!
This one has potential though, you can remind me of that when I throw a man strop at it next!!!

ProjectParsons wrote:

[you can remind me of that when I throw a man strop at it next!!!

OK

Should be moving from driveway to a workshop space later today, ready to start a proper job.

It would seem it's moved...

Can't wait to see it take shape dude..

bout time he pulllld his finger out lmao

dubberatlast wrote:

bout time he pulllld his finger out lmao

Sort your glow plugs out bucko!!!

Bug now resting in the dunces corner of Mr Curtis's unit, thanks to Kims uncle Tim for trailering it out there



Its looking a bit scared, I would be!!! Minus wings and running boards...