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Offline dakazman

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #150 on: Thursday,January 11, 2018, 05:50:24 AM »
4129r no straightening,  just a large EPA disposal fee.

Looks like i will be doing some fabrication work on the seat bottom trays.I will also record demensions to completely rebuild. 
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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #151 on: Thursday,January 11, 2018, 06:09:30 AM »
I’m always amazed at how rusted the seats and tracks are when they are INSIDE a hardtop car. By the way, RD sells new metal shells if you don’t want to deal with fabricating your own.

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #152 on: Thursday,January 11, 2018, 06:15:45 AM »
It is ironic, isn't it. On the other hand, there are convertibles that are more weather proof than a Europa.

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #153 on: Thursday,January 11, 2018, 11:07:19 AM »
I have repaired about 4 shells using angle for the edges pop riveted in place, and sheet metal similarly pop riveted. I then bash the aluminium pop rivets as flat as possible for maximum grip.

Then I prime the sheets before sending them to my trimmer who will shortly complete set #7, the last set for me.


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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #154 on: Thursday,January 11, 2018, 05:40:06 PM »
7 sets OMG,
Never say , the last ... your knowledge will help others finish there project , so its the same only different.
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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #155 on: Friday,January 12, 2018, 03:16:36 PM »
I have some dimensions on seat frame and foam for rebuild on a federal s2.

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #156 on: Friday,January 12, 2018, 06:29:15 PM »
Seat panels as requested!

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #157 on: Friday,January 12, 2018, 06:36:43 PM »
Just checking size, hope this helps your progress.
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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #158 on: Friday,January 12, 2018, 11:27:42 PM »
This is good info for the S2 owners and the basic principles apply to the TC/TCS owners as well.

I realise it's more work, but when you've finished the seats it would be good to have this info collated into a pdf file as an article for the Technical Section. That way it doesn't get lost in a rebuild thread and you'll be helping future members ?   

(thinks - we really should look at a wiki for this stuff.....)

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #159 on: Saturday,January 13, 2018, 04:42:53 AM »
I will redraw the pdf's . They were more of a sketch, so i apologize for that.Also add some missing dimensions and hidden edges,cut lines , stiffeners. Pictures Too.
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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #160 on: Saturday,January 13, 2018, 05:39:59 PM »
dakazman,
Thanks for posting all the sketches and pics, they'll help immensely with my build.

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #161 on: Monday,January 15, 2018, 05:37:02 AM »
Rod ,
Glad to help , keep us posted on your projects materials , vendors,etc.
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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #162 on: Monday,January 15, 2018, 05:51:30 AM »
I’m looking forward to seeing how your refurbishment turns out.

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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #163 on: Monday,January 15, 2018, 04:09:38 PM »
Quick question guys ,
    Do either of the door hinge kits come with the bobbins in the upper and lower door?
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Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Reply #164 on: Monday,January 15, 2018, 04:45:10 PM »
Both r.d. enterprises (stainless steel copies of the original hinges) and Banks (brass hinge kit of a completely different design) hinge kits contain only hinge bits. The assumption is that the bobbins in the body and the door are in good shape. In fact, the hinges I got from Banks assumed that my body bobbins were worn and the pin part that sits in the body bobbins was too thick so I had to have them turned down a bit so if you get them check the fit first. If there is a problem with your bobbins, you'll have to take care of that first.

I originally bought r.d.'s first before I had heard of the Bank's kit. The Bank's kit seemed to be easier to set up so I used them. Since I only have experience with the Bank's kit, I can't say which is better/easier. The Bank's kit has the advantage that it allows you to take the door off and you'll only have to readjust the height of the door. I'm happy with the Bank's hinges.