Very impressive ! The replacemant panels seem pretty good... unfortunately that's not always the case.....
@nealefrazer42474 күн бұрын
At any point did you balance the Kadrons ,idle and mixture with a vacuum reader ?...I just went through this with my new engine I finished ,carbs were causing a miss and backfiring ...that was until I set them up ...accl pump measurement is crucial,so are idle and mixture..ake sure both kaddies are disconnected from each other with either clamping the balance tube or using a plug and cap ...Kaddies can be a pain in the ass ...recheck valves and set timing at 32 degrees max btdc at 3200 rpm..
@lynseynardini16765 күн бұрын
Nice job found the link to your KZbin channel on another website 😉
@tracywellsted43495 күн бұрын
It's great to watch the progress you're making, so much effort goes into every stage 🤯Nice to see Oliver too!
@tracywellsted43495 күн бұрын
Nice work Jim 👌
@tracywellsted43495 күн бұрын
You're making good progress Jim, well done 💪
@Wonka80910 күн бұрын
Enjoy your home time👌❤
@jamiedowson64829 күн бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@toddadams110515 күн бұрын
Looking good! Keep the videos coming!!
@jamiedowson648215 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. I sure will 😊
@deanmathews960417 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, clean it up and start rolling
@jamiedowson648216 күн бұрын
Ooooooh yeah 💪🏼
@isi296618 күн бұрын
It is summer there 😂
@jamiedowson648218 күн бұрын
Certainly doesn’t feel like December!!!!
@richardbarton428219 күн бұрын
TR7’s Looking good buddy now sort that date out for the Xmas ruby asap 😋
@jamiedowson648219 күн бұрын
Dude get your facts right!!!! It’s a TR6!!! What about the 27th? Are you paying?
@richardbarton428219 күн бұрын
I was taking the piss 😉 your panel gaps made it look like a TR7 😬🤣🤣🤣 Keep on keeping on 💪🏼 TR6 🥰
@richardbarton428219 күн бұрын
And if you want a ruby in Wales then the 27th is good 🤦🏻♂️🤣
@jamiedowson648219 күн бұрын
@@richardbarton4282 hahah you cheeky little nugget
@jamiedowson648219 күн бұрын
@@richardbarton4282 well maybe I could 😁
@JonathanHebbes20 күн бұрын
Excellent, really helpful
@jamiedowson648220 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Jamie
@egilaastrm488324 күн бұрын
Nice job! I started to watch your VW videos, but car body repair is interessting too. Even if it’s not on a Beetle😃 I’m now working on the chassie of my Volkswagen, but hopefully not too long in the future I will start on the body itselves. (It’s a type 1, with type 181 spindles, and rear axles with reduction boxes from old t2.) I’m, suppose like you, not a suomalainen from birth. I moved to Kainuu with my wife, from Norway inn 2018. Trying too learn the finish language, but find it quite hard😅 Mutta; pikku hilja! That you speak english helps a lot👍
@jamiedowson648220 күн бұрын
Nice to hear from you and hope you’re enjoying Finland. Sounds like a cool project you have. Always wanted to build a lifted Kupla or Baja. Pleased that you find the videos helpful. And all bodywork techniques apply to any car 😁 I will be posting more soon. Good luck with your project. pikkuhilja 😁
@achimwieler586225 күн бұрын
Great Job! Glad my TR6 does not need this kind of work (yet). In case, I know where to look at for ideas how to get it done. 👍
@jamiedowson648220 күн бұрын
Thank you and glad you are enjoying the videos. Yes don’t start poking as it could escalate quite fast 🙈 Jamie
@mikehoroho845326 күн бұрын
Good work getting the flickering removed!
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
It is better! I also exported the file using 24fps so I think it helped.
@mikehoroho845326 күн бұрын
Really nice welding. Great work. Nice tip for the plug welds.
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
Thank you. Its nice to weld fresh metal.
@steprobe26 күн бұрын
excellent series. A real eye opener as to what is required to repair the bodywork on what appeared to be a very sound example!
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. Yes its always a surprise what lurks underneath. Luckily this was a very salvable car. Jamie
@steenjensen818327 күн бұрын
Typical TR-6. The more you dig , the more rot you find. Rocker panel replacement is challenging. Not difficult to do but difficult to do correctly. Nice job.
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
Typical classic car I would say! 😂 They all have hidden surprises. Nice to document a build like this though as adds to its history. Jamie
@georgeryan60327 күн бұрын
Great detail. Thanks
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. Much appreciated. Jamie
@jimconklin804027 күн бұрын
I went through the rocker panel replacement last year. (both sides) Those end caps are not an easy fit. I am glad to see you put the front side kick panels on the right way, overlapping, so water will not enter through a crack that is only seam sealed. The TR is looking good!
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes they are made of many layers so wanted to keep it correct, although sometimes easier said than done. Jamie
@johnmoruzzi723627 күн бұрын
Can’t you get some compensation or refund from the blasters for clumsily wrecking the bonnet and bootlid ? It’s their profession and they should know what they are doing….
@jamiedowson648220 күн бұрын
Yes you’re right. We probably should have. Luckily the boot lid was too far gone and we had ordered new and we picked a used good bonnet it too far from us for a good price. Jamie
@mikehoroho8453Ай бұрын
Good work. Suggestion: Set your frame rate on your camera to 24 frames per second. It will remove the flickering lighting that is present in your video.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for the tip. A friend of mine said the same. Its the LED strip in the background. I will play with the GoPro settings. Jamie
@mikehoroho8453Ай бұрын
@jamiedowson6482 I was having a similar experience with some videos I was making. I started playing around with the frame rate, and 24 fps eliminated the flickering.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
@ I tried my GoPro on 24 on Friday but the problem still exists so apologies for my next video.
@mikehoroho845329 күн бұрын
@jamiedowson6482 sorry to here that. I'll do some homework. When it worked for me, I was using my phone. I'll double check with my other camera and see if there's another way. I'll let you know what I find out.
@jamiedowson648229 күн бұрын
@ thanks so much that’s really kind of you. I’ll try some other settings also. I tried different lights also. Definitely the led lights causing the problem
@Stephen.C.Ай бұрын
Good to see these daily updates, Making progress. thanks for posting.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I will keep the updates coming. Jamie
@toddadams1105Ай бұрын
Nice work. I appreciate you posting videos of the work!
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thank you. That's very kind of you.
@johnmoruzzi7236Ай бұрын
Nice job.... it's now several orders of magnitude stronger. I think just boxing in the sides of the rear mounts should be good enough *for a standard car at least)... Logic says that the one front mount that really failed will be where the most twisting force and main weakness is... it would be interesting to know if the small crack on the rear mount was on the same side.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Yes I was thinking the same thing. The crack on the rear mount was on the other side so I guess it was twisting. I would think with the modifications I did that it should be super strong now. I just welded the rear mount crack. Jamie
@TheLostWrenchGarageАй бұрын
Looking good!! Good that you braced the door to keep it from folding in! That is one of the big problems with the new Panels is they never fit and need massaging! I will be starting work on my 70 TR6 once I get the work done on my daily drivers.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thank you sir. The panels so far seem to be pretty good fit compared a lot of others I have used in the past. Good luck with your project. I’ll check your progress. Jamie
@soup1448Ай бұрын
Good job. Coming along nicely
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
@ thanks man 😊
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
@@soup1448 Thank you 😊
@johnmoruzzi7236Ай бұрын
Very promising... glad to see the project back on track. Make sure you do the rear diff mount strengthening update to the chassis... you can get kits (in the US at least) or just add extra plates and welds etc yourself...
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thank you. It’s good to finally be able to continue. I posted a video on the diff mount strengthening. Jamie
@tracywellsted4349Ай бұрын
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!🎄 Looks like you guys are having fun 🤩
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Its certainly is and really good fun to be working with Oli. It’s all fun and games 😁
@tracywellsted4349Ай бұрын
It looks like a great project. Nice to see you Oli!
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
It’s a super project and nice to be doing everything the right way.
@Laurent-wp7cqАй бұрын
Hi Jamie, i'm also located in Belgium and own a TR4IRS. I guess you know but one critical area is to make sure you have a drain from the plenum chamber, I just saw someone else making that comment too. You have different ways to do it, plenty of pictures and info on the TR forum. I thinks there are also plates that go behind the front wheel. I was also wondering if you do anything to protect the chassis from inside, like injecting wax? Great progress by the way, i really enjoy your video's. Cheers, Laurent
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Hello Laurent. Nice to hear from you. Yea I read the other comment also. We are thinking of changing the old injection for a newer system. I would like Oli to consider carbs but he wants injection which will still be cool. Thanks for your comment and more updates coming soon. Good luck with your TR4 Jamie
@dalawandaАй бұрын
Biliiiiiiiiii 😍😍😍
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Workshop princess 👑
@andrewdonald4046Ай бұрын
Oh one tip I’m considering for my car is to fit extended plenum chamber hoses. Have a look in Rimmer catalogue. More info in Roger Williams book about TR6.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
We may be changing out the old injection system with a more modern one. I would like to fit’s carbs but Oli wants injection and it’s his car. Haven’t done any research yet though. Jamie
@cheftushАй бұрын
Lots of dollars spent there 😉
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Just a few 😁 money well spent though!!
@toxaqАй бұрын
Better than Christmas!! Sill end caps are all different so make sure you pick the right one. Hopefully you can save the bonnet.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Yes thanks. Once I read the labels on the bags it all made sense. The bonnet is really bad unfortunately. They went to heavy on it at the blasters. Luckily the roof is fine. They actually sanded that instead of blasting. We found a replacement bonnet so hopefully we can seal the deal. Jamie
@TheLostWrenchGarageАй бұрын
The baffle plate seal goes between the front wing and the baffle plate that gets bolted in. Look like the fun starts soon! Remember to brace the tube some way to keep it from flexing.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. I’ll secure the chassis to the frame and then play with the shims when it comes to fitting the doors. At least that’s the plan 😁
@TheLostWrenchGarageАй бұрын
@@jamiedowson6482 Best practice is to fit the doors and brace from A pillar to B pillar and from side to side and a X brace from A pillar to B Pillar across the car. Then remove the doors. Having it bolted to the frame is a good thing. These cars flex allot sense they are a convertible. Hope this helps and it will save issues later.
@jamiedowson648225 күн бұрын
@@TheLostWrenchGarage I really appreciate your input. Jamie
@andrewdonald4046Ай бұрын
Early Xmas, car in a box. Aren’t you guys gonna have some fun. Can’t wait for videos of this lot going together.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
It really is like Christmas has come early 😁 super excited to get this together 💪🏼
@bradsmith6972Ай бұрын
They rot from the inside out
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Yes they do. No protection used on the inside of the rails.
@soup1448Ай бұрын
Beautiful work
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@toxaqАй бұрын
Nice fabrication! You'll need to grind down the weld around the pin or chamfer the bushing that fits over it. A dry fit of your diff now to make sure you kept your pin alignment might help, or check diagonals.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thanks 😁 I have the old bushes somewhere. I’ll check them. Don’t they have a clearance for the welding? I measured the bolts but you’re right I’ll do a test for. Thanks again for your tips. Jamie
@toxaqАй бұрын
@@jamiedowson6482 no the bushes are flat, no clearance. You can see the original pins are welded from the back side too to keep a flat face. Happy to help!
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
@ super 👌🏼 thank you
@andrewdonald4046Ай бұрын
In the kits for diff mounts there are pieces that get welded on top of spring mount for pins. Also front suspension mount reinforcing kits available. You can box in that skinny cross member for diff
@toxaqАй бұрын
@@andrewdonald4046 correct. Some people substitute the top piece with washers around the pin welding on the perimeter to spread the load. Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the front strengthener kits are for pre-73 chassis?
@toddadams1105Ай бұрын
Looks good for having sat for so long! Thanks for posting the videos. I really enjoy watching and learning!
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
It is surprising. I really wasn't sure what is was going to be like after it returned from the blasters. I am excited to make progress with this project. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Jamie
@toxaqАй бұрын
There's strengthener kits for those rear diff mounts. Pick them up on your Rimmer Bros trip.
@toxaqАй бұрын
Commented before the end of the video 😂
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment. I just posted a video of making the modification to the chassis. Awesome stuff. Jamie
@toxaqАй бұрын
@@jamiedowson6482 happy to help!
@jeffbannon1345Ай бұрын
Great to see this project starting!
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thank you Sir. Its great to be getting on with this project. Never built one of these before so much to learn. Jamie
@Stephen.C.Ай бұрын
Solid car, Following along. Good luck.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Thanks for following the project. New update coming soon. Jamie
@jukkaaunola5942Ай бұрын
Jamie, your welding will always look prefect! Looking forward the progress.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
You're too kind Jukka. Now the pressure is on to make it look like I know what I'm doing on camera 😂
@toxaqАй бұрын
I'd been wondering what happened to this!
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Its back!!! I've been itching to continue with this project.
@philp4842Ай бұрын
I’ve always liked the TR6 as well as Beetles so looking forward to seeing more👍🏼 So is the shell just bare metal or does it have a paint on it to stop it rusting again? The reason I ask is, I want to get one of my bugs blasted then it will be a slow burning project, but don’t want it to rust again, so once it comes back, what do I paint it with to sit in a UK garage and be worked on for a year or two?
@toxaqАй бұрын
I've been researching this same question and 2 pack primer seems to be the go these days. You can body work on top of it. Paint society just did a video on it.
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
You're on the right channel then if you like Beetles and TR6s 😁 As for protecting bare metal it really depends on a few things. If your car is being stored in a dry and heated workshop then it is less likely to flash rust. The cars I build in Finland for example don't need protecting. Also if you live in a country with high humidity or damp conditions then it can obviously potentially cause problems. There a couple of options though if your conditions are not ideal. You can use phosphoric acid to protect it from rusting but this needs to be washed off after application as it will be a pain to clean areas that need welding. Also epoxy primer can be applied as its less porous than regular primer. But again this needs to be removed on the areas you need to weld. Hope this helps. Jamie
@philp4842Ай бұрын
👍🏼 thanks for both replies 👍🏼
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
@@philp4842 You are welcome. Jamie
@rhettoracle9679Ай бұрын
Absolutely a labor of love. But the joy of restoration is "priceless"! Cheers from New Orleans
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
That's so true and its an honour to be part of this build for the sentimental value this car has to my friend and his family
@cheftushАй бұрын
Some good and some bad. Nice to have a nice clean body to see what needs attention. Good luck with the project
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Yes indeed! And luckily so far mostly good. Cant wait to start making progress on this project. Jamie
@jeffbannon1345Ай бұрын
Not to bad for a Belgian based car. Is it easy enough to find replacement panels for these cars?
@lesliegilholme7309Ай бұрын
Rimmer Bros
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
Yes it is so much better than I expected. We ordered the panels from Rimmer Bros and will hopefully go to England to collect them next week.
@Maurice-c6zАй бұрын
So how is your intake being heated?
@jamiedowson6482Ай бұрын
It’s not. More often than not the pipes are rusted and blocked as mine were before I removed them. I have in the past wrapped the inlet with exhaust wrap which helps a lot to insulate it. Jamie