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Post by bighec on Jul 17, 2013 10:32:08 GMT
Hey All, Thought I would share my MEVSTER build with you. I have ordered the Mevster and prior to collecting thought it would be a plan to share the PPF build . I followed a slightly different route than most. The donor I purchased was already disassembled. I still have a few parts to get but have 95% of the donor parts required. The benefits being it was very cheap and also I don't have to dispose of the remaining parts or body. The bad point being that I didnt see if coming apart so am building the PPF " blind ". Anyway, to start I purchased a cheap shot pot. With little reviews online I decided to give it a bash!.  It works fine with medium to fine grit but is a very slow process. I used a good and large compressor however I think my down fall was the lack of water trap. This was great for cleaning the awkward bits of the chassis, or smaller parts like brake calipers etc. I found a combination of the blast pot and a good course sandpaper and plenty of elbow grease cleaned the wishbones and chassis just the ticket. :-) More photos to follow, PS Am I the most northerly build in the UK?? (30 miles north of Inverness) Cheers Hec |
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Post by bighec on Jul 17, 2013 10:36:45 GMT
Some more photos.  Front and rear subframe blasted and zinc primed. Thereafter sprayed in a very hard wearing bed line paint (stood the test of time on the landrover chassis and bed). Not the most attractive finish for the exposed parts but perfect in mu opinion for under the body.   |
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Post by bighec on Jul 17, 2013 10:41:10 GMT
 _ Front wishbones prior to cleaning. Lining up the new poly bushes for size.  Rear wishbones blasted, zinc primed and painted with bushes fitted (apologies for the photo, taken on my mobile and slightly out of focus). |
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Post by bighec on Jul 17, 2013 10:50:11 GMT
 Rear wishbones assembled and fitted to the subframe. Rear caliper blasted and fitted. New brake line.  Rear subframe assembled (no discs on the hub or spacers so wheels base is a lot narrower than when completed).  Wheels fitted to aid mobility! |
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Post by bighec on Jul 17, 2013 12:54:38 GMT
Bought the following ball joints as I don't like the idea of having to replace the whole arm should the ball joint fail. The two ball joints provided are a drop in fit and are cheaper than replacing a single arm. They are serviceable and adjustable. www.miataroadster.com/v8_roadsters/v8_roadsters_adjustable/rebuildable_front_upper_control_arm_ball_joints/v8rfuball/i-409013.aspx The above is the front upper wishbone with the outer casing of the ball joint pressed in (splines lined up and presses in using a bench vice and two peices of wood). The instructions provided with the ball joint suggest tack welding them in position. Initially I was going to tack weld the top but decided it would be better to tack them underneath. Back out with the pot blaster to clean up the area ready for a tack with the Tig.  Prior to blasting and  Ready for tacking. Then the whole arm will be blasted for priming. |
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Post by bighec on Jul 17, 2013 12:58:01 GMT
The components of the ball joint  The lash can be adjusted on the ball joint by tightening or otherwise the top cap. (I am assuming this is effectively adjusting the stiffness/movement of the main shaft?? ) Can anybody give me advice of the correct setup or adjusting of the lash??  |
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Post by gwnwar on Jul 18, 2013 5:13:25 GMT
After installed.. shake the joint stud 5 or 6 times.. rotation torque 4-18kgf.cm or 3.5-15.6 in-lbf
pull scale 0.4-1.8kgf or 0.9-4.0 lbf
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Post by bighec on Jul 18, 2013 7:12:01 GMT
After installed.. shake the joint stud 5 or 6 times.. rotation torque 4-18kgf.cm or 3.5-15.6 in-lbf pull scale 0.4-1.8kgf or 0.9-4.0 lbf Brilliant mate thanks. Not sure how I would measure the rotational torque but pull scale I can do  |
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Post by bighec on Jul 18, 2013 21:26:43 GMT
GUTTED.COM
Having arranged collection next week, a footballing accident results in a broken ankle.... No collection! grrrrrrrr
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Post by bighec on Jan 9, 2014 23:33:27 GMT
Happy new year to one and all!, things have been a little slow over the last few months with house moves, xmas etc, just a few shots to show where we are at the mo!
Ok, Cant find the upload link??
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Post by bighec on Jan 9, 2014 23:44:44 GMT
Anybody help with how to post images again?? I dont recall it being difficult??
many thanks
Hec
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Post by mrjingles705 on Jan 10, 2014 3:58:33 GMT
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Post by bighec on Jan 10, 2014 13:01:22 GMT
Awesome lad thanks. Hows the build coming along? I will get a few photos up soon. I have a rolling chassis with the wiring side of things 3/4 done. She fires up which is pleasing! I stripped the loom right back and got rid of everything I didnt need, ie all ABS, radio, heater what a massive undertaking that was!
Cheers
Hec
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Post by mrjingles705 on Jan 10, 2014 15:03:58 GMT
Still in parts  Basically, christmas/Jan have drained the funds so I don't have the money I need to get replacement bushes, etc. So I'm stuck until February really. I'm going to crack on with what I can (still need to finish de-powering the rack for example) but I am starting to run low on jobs I can do. |
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Post by bighec on Jan 10, 2014 19:03:12 GMT
Yeah I know the feeling well! I have been buying a few parts ever month to lessen the bill!. I have most of what I need now mechanically. I still have the exterior to buy though as I bought the frame and stuff to get the build under way. I keep a eye on ebay and grab a bargain when they crop up.
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