Ep 21 '72 Aston Martin AM V8 S2 - Floored

EP21 - Rear Floors - we start to fit the rear floor that we left a month or so back.

[@oldschool1993]

Guys you are driving me crazy-take a day and clean and organize your shop. Get some platic bins for various parts that can be labelled and stacked afainst the wall.

[@AstonTorslanda]

I get why you say that, it's a mess. We just bought new shelving, you'll see a difference soon.

[@oggie1967]

Ooh, taking shape guys! Wonder what she will look like when she comes back from the blasters? Fingers crossed 🤞👍♥️

[@AstonTorslanda]

Cheers, yep, it will be great to see a clean version at last.

[@peternash6206]

Very significant progress - thanks again for sharing.

[@AstonTorslanda]

Thanks for watching..

[@peterrenn6341]

A note on wiring: I was told by a specialist (can't remember who now) that it's not uncommon to find the odd wrong coloured wire on these cars. - If AM ran out of a colour they just used something else until the supplier came round! - You're labelling everything of course but if you find any puzzling colours which don't seem to match the wiring diagram, you may need to 'correct' it! - Cheers.

[@AstonTorslanda]

@peterrenn6341 Thanks Peter, good call.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Awesome series boys awesome getting addicted👏👏👏

[@AstonTorslanda]

@Andrew-jh5uv Many thanks..

[@theastonshed]

Many of these cars get converted to telescopic rear shock absorbers on the rear axle.

[@AstonTorslanda]

@theastonshed Cheers for the input, I saw the kits online, not a bad call but I quite like to make my cars original. When we get to that point, I will consider the change. I'm sure it improves the handling no end..

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Great work

[@AstonTorslanda]

👍

[@fredclarijs7370]

nice progess i hope the blaster is a pro goodluck with the transport

[@AstonTorslanda]

Thanks, I'll share the details when we show the results.

[@feikesietsma9132]

I like the videos

[@AstonTorslanda]

Thank you..

[@GarageItYourself]

Coming along nicely!!! Also, what is with your welder? It doesn't sound like the settings are correct as it's really spattery sounding and the welds look like they aren't penetrating much and leaving a larger than should be bead on the surface. Are you using gas or gasless? Cheers

[@AstonTorslanda]

@GarageItYourself It's a GYS MULTIPEARL Synergic 210-4 XL so it's a MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA. You set the metal thickness, turn on the gas (we use Argoshield), then the welder sets the Voltage, amps and feed automatically. I would suggest the sound will be where the metal is slightly contaminated. Also, the weld though primer needs to be scored off where it's above the seam, maybe that wasn't done by Peter when he tacked the floor in. It will all be removed when we finish the seams. The car has gone for sandblasting so I can't video the welds at the moment. However, I will make a point of filming the weld penetration and seams in a following video. Thanks for your feedback and for watching.

[@petermyrberg12]

Hey guys. Peter here, (the Swedish welder) just wanted to comment on the remarks about the welder not sounding good/proper settings etc at some part's in the clips. I have been a welder for over 20 years, involving everything from "fine welding" (Tig welding, design furnitures/aftermarket high performance exhausts for cars, to build trains and Lorries. Point is that I have a bit of experience but even I was surprised when using this welder. As explained you set the thickness of the metal into the welder and it sort the rest. It works surprisingly well I have to say but you still have to adjust and fine-tune of course. The thicker the material the better it performs but when it comes to really thin metal it's more of a challenge. Works splendid with new/fresh and clean steel but trying to marry it to a 50 year car ( an old British milf ) can be a real challenge. So after lowering the settings on the welder to make it work I was as surprised as you guys about the sound. Even if it doesn't sound like it the welds have proper penetration ( not talking about a milf )! I'm sure you will see more detailed footage in the future and the car will be inspected. Just have to add, just love working on this car. So worth saving. And love seeing this on KZbin. Getting help from all of you tuning in. Joe and Alex are amazing. True petrolheads that took on this project and choose to share it despite full time job/studies! Keep it up 💪

[@AstonTorslanda]

@petermyrberg12 Peter is an amazing welder. I should have explained previously about his many years of work. As he says, the penetration on the welds is perfect. Peter, you are a star mate. Thanks for the input and the help. I know times are tough for you at the moment . Love you mate, love to the family. Take care. See you soon.❤️ 💛💙🤍🇸🇪🇫🇮

[@theastonshed]

Are you using weld through primer or just red oxide primer between the weld joints of the new floor panel?

[@AstonTorslanda]

@theastonshed It's a car paint shop, weld through version, looks like red oxide. I think it has a high copper or zinc content. We also use 3M weld through primer.

[@theastonshed]

@@AstonTorslanda Very interesting.

[@AstonTorslanda]

@theastonshed - There are a few brands I've found online in rattle tin form, Spraymax and RX90 in the UK, not sure what's available in the US. Mine came from a car paint shop in London in a large 10Ltr tin, the brand has worn off.

[@alastairwinner]

Where are you getting your panels from? I have a series 3 which needs inner sills and floors replaced! Interestingly, my car also spent time in Sweden.

[@AstonTorslanda]

@alastairwinner Hi, the panels come from Shaun and Claire Rush at www.asrmotorbodyengineering.co.uk/ They're extremely helpful and rebuild Aston's of all ages/types. Shaun was a fabricator at Aston Martin starting his apprenticeship in Newport Pagnell in the mid 1970's. He may well have worked on your car when. it was built. Thanks for watching..

[@alastairwinner]

@@AstonTorslanda Thanks, that's great. I will be in contact with ASR.

[@AstonTorslanda]

@alastairwinner Where did your car end up? I think they loved the big V8's in Sweden. Our engine was rebuilt by a guy who built race cars, many of them 1970's US muscle cars. And the car shows signs that someone planned to race it. Never did because they only fitted one race wheel. Good luck fixing your car up..

[@alastairwinner]

@@AstonTorslanda All I know is the car was exported to Sweden in 2009 after a Bonhams auction. The guy planned to restore it but run out of money. The car then went to Denmark in 2014 where it was restored, although the gent there did everything to make it look nice but left the chassis to rot. I have holes in the inner sills, near the suspension mounts, floor and boot pans. To make matters worse its a Banham conversion. I am now trying to find someone competent who can do the work and the first thing a non Aston specialist asks is 'can you get the panels'!

[@AstonTorslanda]

@alastairwinner Got it, well Shaun's your man for panels or possibly even the repairs. I would also have a good look in the boot with the carpets out. Best of luck..

[@McElhinney65]

That arc sounds awful. Wire feed is clearly too slow and I'd up the amps too.

[@AstonTorslanda]

@McElhinney65 The MIG is Synergic, so you put the metal thickness in and the machine calculates the feed speed and amps. If you let me know exactly where, in the video, you can hear the bad arc, I'll take a look at the welds. It could be that the metal thickness setting was incorrect. Thanks for the feedback.

[@shaneraven2621]

And stop moaning about the weather!!

[@AstonTorslanda]

@shaneraven2621 It's a British pastime.. ;-)