Hi Benjamin, Did literally the same restoration repair a couple of weeks ago myself. This was my recipe: new brackets. Patch up the outrigger. The latter was easily doable. The outrigger isn't really that complicated to partially refabricate yourself.
I took the effort to replace the A frame axle ball joint from the bracket. Spare yourself an afternoon and a mangled up vice! Just buy the complete package: ball joint pressed in the bracket and replaced as a unit. For me it really wasn't worth the effort in relation to the savings
To remove the A arm upper bushes (and others) you can also drill like 12 holes all the way around, just through the rubber. Then you push out the inner steel sleeve and saw a slit in the outer sleeve.
@@willnorth3199 I should, but I want to keep it as original as practicable. She will also probably only do 500 - 1000 miles a year. Thanks for the advice though, all ideas and advice is most welcome.
@willnorth3199 Thank you very much. Wow! I would love to do a series 1, but I have never driven one or worked on one. I would be leaping into the unknown. How do you find sourcing parts?
@MicallefMade me neather! ive never driven one, never even done a project before. im only 19! i had it set in my mind i wanted to do it, so i worked hard and did it! if u have insta ill send u some pics... parts arnt to hard, theres plenty of websites out there.
@@willnorth3199 Good for you! I would love to see it, my insta is @benjaminmicallef . It is satisfying but hard to work hard to make these projects come together
Great video. Man make fire. 🔥
Hi Benjamin,
Did literally the same restoration repair a couple of weeks ago myself. This was my recipe: new brackets. Patch up the outrigger. The latter was easily doable. The outrigger isn't really that complicated to partially refabricate yourself.
Thanks for the advice
I took the effort to replace the A frame axle ball joint from the bracket.
Spare yourself an afternoon and a mangled up vice! Just buy the complete package: ball joint pressed in the bracket and replaced as a unit. For me it really wasn't worth the effort in relation to the savings
I think I will do the same, just change the lot for the sake of the hassle.
To remove the A arm upper bushes (and others) you can also drill like 12 holes all the way around, just through the rubber. Then you push out the inner steel sleeve and saw a slit in the outer sleeve.
I never thought of drilling them out, a little safer than fire
should use poly bushes
@@willnorth3199 I should, but I want to keep it as original as practicable. She will also probably only do 500 - 1000 miles a year. Thanks for the advice though, all ideas and advice is most welcome.
@MicallefMade fair enough, your doing a great job. im currently restoring a Series 1. you think yours is rusty, you should see mine hahaha
@willnorth3199 Thank you very much. Wow! I would love to do a series 1, but I have never driven one or worked on one. I would be leaping into the unknown. How do you find sourcing parts?
@MicallefMade me neather! ive never driven one, never even done a project before. im only 19! i had it set in my mind i wanted to do it, so i worked hard and did it! if u have insta ill send u some pics... parts arnt to hard, theres plenty of websites out there.
@@willnorth3199 Good for you! I would love to see it, my insta is @benjaminmicallef . It is satisfying but hard to work hard to make these projects come together