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GSM Workshop
Canada
Приєднався 27 лис 2006
Classic car restoration and reviews. Photographer
My correct Way for Valve Lapping. Jaguar XKE, E type Cylinder Head
This video shows how I have been Valve Lapping for the past 50 years. This video is on a Jaguar XKE or E type cylinder head. Shows the tools and lapping past I use. Same method applies to all engines
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Ford Flathead V8 project
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Another project to work on. Ford Flathead V8 with welder and fitted on a solid trailer.
Jaguar XKE E type engine rebuild part 2 with surprises
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In this video I show how bad the previous owner did on the partial rebuild broken small end bearing, badly scored new main bearings and mains on crankshaft badly worn and will need re grind. Never trust what others do or have told you
Jaguar XKE 4.2 liter Engine rebuild Part 1.
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Part 1 of this new project in the GSM Workshop. Rebuilding a Jaguar XKE 4.2 Liter engine. This video is a introduction of the rebuild which I about to start this week. I will make videos as I progress.
Spark plug tester review
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Had some problems with my 1964 Corvair miss firing after some diagnostics it was the new spark plugs. Decided to buy a simple Spark plug tester from Amazon. This video shows how it works and my review.
1996 Jaguar XK8. Look around and underneath
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After 5 years of ownership I created this video to show how clean the Jag is. Showing some of the products I used to get it ready for a upcoming Car show. Wizards Mystic cut compound gives a really shiny finish Random orbital polisher www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CC9BKFJ1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible. Update on restoration progress
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Quick update on the progress of my 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible.
1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible Restoration update
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Starting on the rolling restoration of my 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible. Cutting out rust and using rust converter Ultra. this is the link to the rust converter www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B014LR5PA2/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A15CBTP5BTSNTZ&th=1
Range Rover Classic CV Joint Replacement and repack bearings
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Almost in real time I am replacing the CV joints on my 1991 Range Rover Classic and re pack the bearings followed by a test drive. I got the parts from www.paddockspares.com. Total cost including shipping was CDN$250. Fast shipping and a excellent kit with everything you need to complete the job.
1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible.
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My latest acquisition this 1963 Bit of confusion on the year due to handbook and insurance documents saying 1965. Research and thanks to you on UA-cam it is confirmed its a 1963 Monza Convertible. Just a walk around to see what I have. This will be a rolling restoration project for me
Replacing the front wheel bearings on my 1977 VW Bus Camper
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This video I am replacing the front wheel bearings on my 1977 VW bus, camper. Bit longer video then I normally do. I show the process and tips I use to do this job. My 1/4" drive torque wrench broke and I had to get another to finish the job! Hope you enjoy these videos as I restore this project
1977 VW bus Camper Front Suspension Ball Joints Part 2. Pressing them in
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This video I show how I press in the front suspension ball joints on my 1977 VW Bus Camper. The work is progressing
My new mystery car. Can you guess what it is
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Couple of clues to help. Its Made in the USA, 1963 and it shares the same engine cooling as my current project on UA-cam
1977 VW Bus, Camper. 1st Part of removing the Front Suspension Ball Joints.
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This a 2 part video of how I remove and replace the front suspension ball joints. Not a job for the faint hearted. It took 20 tons to press out the old ball joints!!
1977 VW bus camper front shock absorber damper removal and rotor removal
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Watch me struggle to remove the passenger side shock absorber damper on my 1977 VW bus camper
1977 VW Bus, Camper stripped off its old paint
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1977 VW Bus, Camper stripped off its old paint
VW Bus Camper Is it really worth Restoring?
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VW Bus Camper Is it really worth Restoring?
Ultra Rust Converter Review is it any good?
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Ultra Rust Converter Review is it any good?
VW Bus camper rusty cross members. Cut out and replace
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VW Bus camper rusty cross members. Cut out and replace
1977 VW Bus. Rear Brake Rust and shock absorber removal
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1977 VW Bus. Rear Brake Rust and shock absorber removal
Blue Lemur OBD2 Reader Review on an 1996 Jaguar XK8
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Blue Lemur OBD2 Reader Review on an 1996 Jaguar XK8
1977 VW Bus more welding Rocker and Rear Wheal Arch Panels
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1977 VW Bus more welding Rocker and Rear Wheal Arch Panels
VW Bus Restoration update and Inner rocker panel preparation and welding
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VW Bus Restoration update and Inner rocker panel preparation and welding
1968 Ford Mustang update. Clutch and disk brake conversion
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1968 Ford Mustang update. Clutch and disk brake conversion
1996 Jaguar XK8 out of Winter Hibernation
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1996 Jaguar XK8 out of Winter Hibernation
Arashi Disk rotor install on 2008 Kawasaki Versy 650
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Arashi Disk rotor install on 2008 Kawasaki Versy 650
1977 VW T2 bus sills and front wheel arch. Rust proofing
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1977 VW T2 bus sills and front wheel arch. Rust proofing
Wow! That takes me back 55 years watching my dad and Ken Moth doing a de-coke and valve lapping on an old car. Great video 👍🏻
Thanks for watching and glad I could bring back some memories!
You have lots of options, lots of cold weather coming so the GSM Workshop should be really busy for many months☺️
Always busy Mike
@@gsminors I’ll pop down on next days off tues-fri of next week as I’ll miss guy fawkes bonfire.
Back in 1969 a friend had a MGB with a Australian Holden 186 inline 6 cylinder engine in it the engine wasnt stock, I would have thought a Rover 3.5ltr V8 or a Leyland 4.5 ltr all alloy engine would be an ideal fit weight wise, or even a more model engine like the Lexus all alloy V8 1UZ-FE.
I considered a Rover V8 for my customer but hard to find a engine here. The 2.8 with T5 transmission is easier to find and there are kits available. My next MGB project I am considering a Japanese 4 cylinder with T5. Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for an update 🎉
No problem 😊
The military used Ford V8 engines to power generators for search lights, welders, water pumps etc during the second world war, also I think Bren Gun carriers etc. I think that the Ford V8 Pilot car (England, 1948 -1951), had freeze plugs at the rear of each bank and the military version of the engine did not, but cannot be absolutely sure. Try a search engine for more information.
Thank you for your input most appreciated. My neighbor has a bren gun carrier which has the ford flathead as a power plant. Very iconic engine. Thanks fir watching
What a neat project. I saw this on Marketplace as well, thought it was neat but had no real use for it. I'm glad you picked it up.
Thank you. Love the sound of a old Flathead. Be neat to have it as a stationary exhibit
That might also be a welder
You are correct it is a welder I don't know why I kept saying Generator which it is also I guess. Thanks for watching
Very Help full
Thank you for watchinh
21460 Koch Mountains
So it is not an MGB it is a hybrid. Great believer in leaving things as they are built.
Everyone to there own taste. Thanks for watching
taking one to a shop would definitely be a Loss....Diy I usually only make about $10 an hour for my time. Is that worth it NO......Not anymore. 10 years ago minimum wage in CA USA was 10 an hour now its 16.....and the cost is up on every part because of that minimum wage increase and all the increase was suppose to help the poor.....It did NOTHING....made everything go up in price. Even what they are buying. the spending power of the dollar has gone down every year they raised those wages.
ML for Maple Leaf, nice video and glider
Thank you. It soared really nice as well.
Any chance You have the part number from the bracket. My friend pick up a project MGB with the same setup minus the bracket.
FYI, You can power your electric choke from the alternator exciter circuit.
Good to know thank you
Do you have a video how you removed it
Sorry no but if you watch the previous videos it may help you. If you need any advice let me know
Very nice job.
Thank you!
I am in Alberta! Would you like to sell?
I would be interested in selling. Where in Alberta are you?
@@gsminors I am in Calgary. Willing to travel. I am in Edmonton every week for a day for work as well.
I am in Magrath just south of lethbridge. 403 593 2697 next or call
@@gsminors will do
The Dennis Moore Garage swaps MGB engines into Dodge Vipers. Making cars “even your Gran finds drivable”. They started out swapping MGB engines into Miatas, but the cars were “a bit too demanding”.
Hi im Hakan in Sweden, just about at the same point in my repaire, its " a lot " but you will get there......... eventually! Keep it up.
Thank you. I am slowly getting it done. Body is now painted in primer. New video coming soon. Lot of work but it will be worth it. Good luck on your project
Thanks for the Ride! You must be running the stock 3.909:1 rear axle with an 1980's T5 out of a V6 Camaro (those are 0.76:1 fifth gear) to be running 2,600 RPM. When the car eventually has a switch out to something like the 3.07:1 rear end gear ratio, you will be down to about 2,000 RPM, almost on the Nose from my calculations! As this is the V6T5, that means your first gear will become much more practical and the car even more enjoyable to drive. It will also feel slightly quicker as you can use the torque to stay in the powerband a bit longer. The original 2.8L produces 110 BHP and 140 lb-tq- If you're ever looking to go for the four barrel with the CNC top, I think I just might know where they supply them. ;-)
Only 200 REAL 1965 Matchless G15's with the Matchless twin engine were built. Bored out version of the 650 G9. And a flop! This is Norton Atlas 750 engine in a Matchless frame...they were just using up all the parts laying around by then ! Oh Dear Us old Matchbox aficionados look down our nose!!! hahahaha
I know it's not the purists favorite Matchless. Norton and Matchless trying to save there companies in a last ditch collaboration. Bike just got sold to go in a Museum.
So it was a 2.8 multi Port fuel injection. You should have swapped the computer over from a 87 to 89 firebird or Camaro. I had a 87 firebird 2.8mpfi i had hooker super competition long tube headers jet hot coated crane cam 1.52 roller rockers jacobs pro street ignition with ultra coil. Underdrive pulleys, accel 17lb injectors, holley annihilator ignition module accel 8.8 race wires. Bored 30 over anyways i got it moving much faster than stock it ran 14.988 in the 1/4 mile. I had a 700r4 with B&M shift kit and it chirped the tires the 1st 2 shifts when you floored it. The upper rpm was much better..alot of it had to do with those hooker headers the engine could really breath had the car for 20 yrs
Thanks for the comment. It was actually an older camaro 2.8 with a rochester carburetor. Looks like you have a very nice setup
@@gsminors had for 22 years sold. It a few years ago now I want a opel ft or fiero or mgb for a project
Do you fabricate all of your own parts? Engine mounts. Trans Cross Member. Etc.?
No I purchased them as kit for the conversion. Company is in the States. I forget the name but I can find it and post it if that helps
That would be great. Thank you. I know BMC sells kits, but not sure if there are others.@@gsminors
I Think it is a 63 But if it has a flat bar between the rear wheels bolted to the bottom ofd the transaxle it is a 64 The carhad a complete redux for 65
Thank you for commenting. I do have a flat bar across the rear suspension. Learning more about these everyday
I pass.
I'm a glutton for punishment
A friend had a '65 Corvair Corsa. '65 to '69 had a different body style than did '60 to '64. He'd souped his up with dual carburetors, improve distributor, sway bars and wider tires. The improvements allowed him to be faster than other Corvairs and most Volkswagens. I remember him saying to never used fan belts rated as heavy duty. They were too stiff and would come off of the fan pulley too easily. Stick with the stock variety belts at all costs.
Thank you for commenting. I am planning on a 140 engine with quad carbs.
trace the vin number , that will confirm the year of manufacture . you bought a frankenstein . the color is definitely not original nor is the ill fitting radio . it appears to have been cobbled together from various years and aftermarket parts . from the condition of the frunk i'd say you've some serious rust in the unibody pan . once you start picking around i think you're going to find more rust and body damage under all that bondo . the only way to get it right is to strip the entire car , straighten the metal and replace all rusted panels with appropriate sheet metal [not roof flashing which was apparently used on the passenger quarter panel] . hopefully , the engine isn't shelled out ... there's a reason it isn't in the car . the flat tire is icing on the cake . i subscribed and looking forward to follow your progress . all the best
Thank you. Yes I know it's a project. If you see my other videos you know I'm up to a challenge
Ah, yes it's fun to drive but you should know a few things. The front tires should always be ten pounds less than the rear tires. Once the engine is in and running, you should always keep a sandbag in her nose, trust me. When you get the engine in, you will find one bolt that holds the engine in, and there is one cotter pin that keeps that bolt on. Driving around in the 70s, you knew when you saw a Corvair on the side of the road with her taillights up in the air, -someone had forgotten that damn cotter pin. One last bit of trivia, I knew one of the men who worked on the design of the Corvair and he said the "Cor" came from Corvette, and the "air" came from BelAir. Enjoy your car.
Thank you for all that information all very useful. Looking forward to driving it this late spring. More videos to come
It's not a 65. If the title states that, you may have serious problems when registering it. Some states did allow the registration year to be the year first sold. A 64 first registered in 65 would be an example. Check the numbers with CORSA.
Thank you it is now confirmed its a 1963.
Nice! I remember seeing that one for sale before and the owner claimed it to be a 1963 for whatever that is worth. A very worthy project. Congrats.
Thank you
Early Corvair. 1965 had a totally new body style.
Conclusion is its a 63
... and a much improved design
Another job well done!!
Slowly getting there
The body is most definitely a 1964, based on the presence of hole in the front engine compartment wall for axle dipstick. Inside trim is mostly 1964, but you have a 1963 glove compartment door. Radio, seat upholstery , and door panel are not original Corvair for any year. The definitive tag is the stainless steel VIN tag located on the driver’s side door jamb. The tag you zoomed in on in the Engine compartment is the Fisher Body Tag and it is the Export version of the tag. Please provide clear photos of both to help us give better information. The engine number is stamped on the top of the crankcase, between the back of the top shroud and the oil filter adapter. 1964 engines would have been either 2 carburetor (95 or 110hp) or turbocharged (150 hp) - the 4 carburetor 140 ho engine did not become available until 1965
Thank you for that information. When the weather improves here I can get more details.
Well said, I missed that, and you're absolutely right about the hole for the differential dipstick only available on the '64 (in early models, that is).
Thanks for your presentation... please improve the audio quality and I ll improve my spellin LOL
Been trying out new remote mics. Bit more research needed.
It is s 1963 not a 1965 Have had both cars
Research and comments are confirming its a 63. Thank you
If it makes you feel better, there was a chunk of filler on mine nearly as big as the side door covering a massive dent. The body tag will help with the year ident. As others have indicated, appears to be an EM
Thank you.
It's an early model. Early models are 60-64. Late models are 65-69.
Now confirmed its a 1963
The front grille trim between the headlights is that of a '64, like mine.
Now confirmed the year is 1963
@@gsminors weird, they must have changed that front trim between the headlights. The 1963 should have the chrome trim around the black come to a point right before the headlights, with none of the middle black reaching the headlight trim.
@@gsminorsI also has '64 taillights and backup lights. '64 is more rare, do check the VIN on the doorjam for exact info.
It's not a '65, it has the early pre '65 body. Cool car!
Looking to get more information on this one. Thank you
Definitely not a 65.
Hoping to get more information on this one. Thank you
@@gsminors look at what a 65-69 Corvair looks like. Then look at 60-64 Corvair's. You'll see they are not remotely close in looks.
very entertaining video with many good tips as I am going to renovate the front beam of my bus myself 😃 Thank you so much 😜👍🇸🇪
Thank you for watching and comment.
On the spindle calculation: 7 ft. lbs. is 84 in. lbs. and not 86 as you said. I know the difference is immaterial, but …I have OCD now, don’t I? Enjoying your videos of the restoration. You showed me today using much more grease than I ever used. That was a lesson for me. Thank you.
Did not know you watch my videos! Lots more to come with this project. Tomorrow I am going to make a video of my latest acquisition 63 corvair convertible
Excellent work. I love your videos!
Thank you very much!
For it to be a G15CS IT WOULD HAVE TO HAVE CS AFTER THE ENGINE NUMBER. Also it is fitted out like a G15 Mark II WITH THE VALANCED FRONT FENDER AND BIG TANK. BY NOW YOU LIKELY WOULD HAVE DISCOVERED THOSE DETAILS. LOVELY STRONG MACHINE. THANKS.
Thank you. Yes it has CS after the engine number.
Also my bike has two L shaped round wire on the right side near the back for an air pump. Do y'all know the correct type of pump that should be on it?
I have the brackets to hold a air pump as well. Been looking for one for a while now. Pump is just a simple hand pump that is used on a pedal bicycle. If you can find one the correct length.
The oil tank has a shield I believe. I have a question. I have a very similar motorcycle, 68 g15cs, matching numbers. My bike has a Bates headlight held on by a two piece bracket that bolts to the side of the headlight and the bracket curves down directly to the bottom triple tree. Is this a factory mount or should I replace them with a pair of known atlas headlight brackets?
There should be a heat shield unfortunately I don't have one. If you want the g15 to be original I would try and find the correct headlight and brackets
Definitely have been on the look out for the correct headlight. The magneto wasn't working but I took it apart and repaired it. @@gsminors
I personally don't think they are worth restoring if you are trying to save money. You restore them because 1. you like a project and you enjoy the process. 2. You want to take something from death back to functional 3. you ended up with a bus that is yours and has damage and you don't want to sell it to try to buy another one.
Labor of love and keeps me active and out of trouble. Thanks for watching and commenting
Appears to be a corvair convertible
1963 corvair convertible to be exact. Well done
I'm about to try and tackle this same job on my 78 westy
I should have a follow up video this week. Keep them rolling
Woah!!
Thank you for watching. Not long before I do this again