David Bracey

7 March 2014 at 09:32 #50705

Update!!

Thank you to all the kind members who have offered help and advice. I am pleased to say that after some ‘encouragement’ the original dial restorer found the missing face and posted it to me. I have just finished fitting it so am very relieved.

Thanks again everyone and the contacts you provided will be handy in the future.

And in a cloud of exhaust fumes….He was gone!!

David

David Bracey

2 March 2014 at 22:19 #50699

Thanks Simon. Another kind member has also sent me a good photo and another has provided details of Bedford Dials who he thinks will be able to assist. Feeling very positive about this now and am hugely grateful for the response to my plea.

I will report back with progress.

David Bracey

2 March 2014 at 12:34 #50697

That would be fantastic David, thank you. You will find my email details in the club register. I would send them to you but I don’t know your surname so can’t look you up.

David Bracey

11 February 2014 at 14:58 #50679

Dear All,

Thank you to Bob Thredder for helping me acquire the missing handle for my LG45 project.

Best wishes,

David

David Bracey

31 January 2014 at 17:18 #50657

Thanks for all the helpful advice and comments. It seems that there has been much frustration within the club brought about by fuel delivery. I have plumped for a twin SU AUA11EN pump mounted in the original position under the bonnet which Burlen have assured me is the correct option. I will find out shortly and report back.

In the meantime if anyone can help me with a window handle I would be very grateful as this is almost the last piece of my Lagonda jigsaw puzzle that I need.

Thanks again for your time and help.

David

David Bracey

10 December 2013 at 17:06 #50553

Hi Bill, that is a very interesting solution. I presume you modified to this arrangement after having difficulties. Did the dual pump system not deliver the correct flow rate or was the pressure too high causing flooding?
David

David Bracey

27 October 2013 at 08:44 #50488

Thanks Bill,

If my car looked like a lovely original 80 year old beauty then I agree with you entirely. Unfortunately, my LG45 saloon was a total wreck so I needed to have it stripped back completely and rebuilt. It is now so new and shiny that it is probably smarter than it ever looked when it came out of Staines so I think new wheel discs are the only option.

Having also changed the wheel I now have different hub to rim offset so think new ones that are built to suit are the only option anyway. I will send a wheel to Feinnes and see what they can offer.

Thanks again,

David

Jan, thanks for your email. I sent a response similar to this but it bounced back – sorry. Thanks for your offer anyway.

David Bracey

19 September 2013 at 06:38 #50420

Dear Bill and Laurence,
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I fear that if I had 30 replies I would get 30 different suggestions! Your help has given me a good starting point though so I am grateful.
Best wishes,
David

David Bracey

3 January 2013 at 14:54 #49963

Thanks Laurence,

What remains of the original tool roll doesn’t look like it would hold half of the tools the handbook lists.

I have the valve spring compression tool which I guess would have been the hardest item to replace so that is something.

I wonder what Lagonda thought you might need the 8″ half round file for?

If you were able to send me a photo of the V12 tools at some point it would be really appreciated.

Thanks again.

David

David Bracey

31 December 2012 at 18:10 #49958

Thanks David, I was pretty sure someone else would have been through this before me.

This will save me hours…

David

David Bracey

31 December 2012 at 15:17 #49955

Ha! I agree Barry. It’s impressive isn’t it. That is the list in the LG45 handbook although I imagine it slowed the car down! I think I will stick to Shelley spanners rather than Jenbro.

David Bracey

31 December 2012 at 11:31 #49953

Hi Laurence,

That was quick! Did the V12 have a similarly extensive list?

David

David Bracey

31 December 2012 at 10:16 #49951

Hi Tim,

I’ve got the same question so wondered how you got on accumulating the correct period tools.

The handbook lists an extensive Tool Kit as Follows: –

Spare Tecalemit filter element
Adjustable Spanner (large)
Adjustable Spanner (small)
11″ Screwdriver
7″ Screwdriver
8″ Half Round File C/W Handle
1/2″ x 7/16″ Double Ended Set Spanner
3/8″ x 5/16″ Double Ended Set Spanner
1/4″ x 3/16″ Double Ended Set Spanner
3/16″ x 1/8″ Double Ended Set Spanner
1″ x 11/16″ BSF Double Ended Box Spanner
1/2″ x 7/16 BSF Double Ended Box Spanner
5/8″ x 5/16″ BSF Double Ended Box Spanner
5/16″ x 1/4″ BSF Double Ended Box Spanner
3/16″ Whitworth Single Ended Box Spanner
7/16″ dia. Tommy Bar
5/16″ dia. Tommy Bar
1/4″ dia. Tommy Bar
6″ Centre Punch
Pliers
3/4 lb. Hammer (Ball Ended)
Single Ended Spanner, 3/16″ Whit.
Copper Hammer
Tyre Gauge
Tyre Valve Key
Tappet Gauge
Mag. Spanner
Box Spanner – Cylinder Head Studs
Sparking Plug Spanner
Oil Gun
Saddle Piece for Valve Removal
valve Spring Compression Kit Beam Tool
Valve Holding Tool
Foot Pump

I have a small selection of these with my car but would like to build it up eventually. If anyone has any tools that they think are original from this list I would love to see photo’s or get a detailed description of makes, lengths, markings, etc.

Best regards,

David

David Bracey

31 December 2012 at 09:59 #49950

Thanks everyone for your help. I’ve got this all sorted now so on to the next part of the restoration….

David Bracey

15 August 2012 at 08:40 #49534

Dear Julian and Laurence,

Thanks for such a speedy input but I was obviously too vague. These are the body mounting metalastic bushes I’m referring to. There are 10 bushes in total – 5 per side. 1 at the rear, a double in the middle, and a double at the front at the base of the A post.

I suspect that they are not usually replaced but I have access to do it now so would appreciate views.

many thanks,

David