Hello from Manchester

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Compact
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Hello from Manchester

Postby Compact » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:44 pm

Hello All
I built this Sylva Striker below back in 1998-2000. After a few issues passing the SVA test I managed to get it on the road in April 2000.
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Unfortunately after only 1000 miles I had a disagreement with a kerb coming off a roundabout in the wet (August 2000).

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11 years down the line I think it's about time I repaired the car. My target is to take it around Oulton Park next year.

I have now pulled the damaged chassis tubes straight using a hydraulic power pack. Measuring across the corners the chassis still appears to be square.
Currently I'm fitting a new floor and re-panelling the the side.
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Can anybody offer any advice on the re-pannelling. Is there a way of locating and re-using the existing rivet holes in the chassis or should I just drill new holes?

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dopdog
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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby dopdog » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:09 pm

Hi and welcome,
the only thing i can suggest it to use a length of paper and mark the holes in this. then start with the outside edge drill and fix the first hole. use a smaller drill and find the rest of the holes. make sure you use big headed rivets and you should be good to go. :D

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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby flattrack500 » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:14 pm


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dopdog
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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby dopdog » Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:11 am

Wow like it not seen that before :idea:

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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby Darkspeed » Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:28 pm

Double WOW :D - I dont even need one at the moment but I am going to order one anyway what a great tool. Use it like an insurance policy - If you have one of these ready in and prepared for replacing that damaged panel sods law is that you are never going to get the opportunity to use it. :lol:

Andrew


dopdog wrote:Wow like it not seen that before :idea:

Compact
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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby Compact » Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:34 pm

flattrack500 wrote:Hi
You need one of these
http://www.aptoolsltd.co.uk/ATI-Hand-To ... -3/16.html

Paul


Cheers Paul

This tool looks just the ticket, I've ordered one tonight. I will let you know how I get on.

Keith

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adithorp
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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby adithorp » Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:16 pm

Where abouts in Manchester are you? I'm over in Stalybridge/Hyde.

I like that tool. Can't believe I've not seen one before as the question has come up before.

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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby Compact » Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:26 pm

I live on the other side of Manchester near the Trafford Centre.

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Re: Hello from Manchester

Postby Compact » Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:04 pm

Paul

Thanks again for your suggestion it worked really well. I was able to drill the holes for the new floor in half an hour.
Well worth the investment.


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