plumster Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 On 01/07/2022 at 22:21, IanG said: Yes please let me know what the post is and how I can settle up Please let me know how that goes, had the same thought last time I was out that the wipers seem tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Been gathering parts for cavalier twin headlight conversion, what am I missing?…. Light units obviously but the frame only has two holes so how does the other side fit in place? Also the light housing has threaded screw holes but how do the attach to the frame for the lights? Any help appreciated, want to be able to revert to stock as well, so will need to keep the loom intact and piggy back off it. The mounting frame is Hella. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 The two screws in each unit are the adjusters, they adjust from the front so, you need to remove the bezel. So the screws gets all the adjustment, other two corner sit on plastic spacers, stays. As for fitting the bezel, best I've seen is threaded bar, penny washer, and wing nut, very agricultural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: The two screws in each unit are the adjusters, they adjust from the front so, you need to remove the bezel. So the screws gets all the adjustment, other two corner sit on plastic spacers, stays. As for fitting the bezel, best I've seen is threaded bar, penny washer, and wing nut, very agricultural. Thanks makes sense. The original lights are held in by 4 screws the new units only have two on one side, guess I need to offer them up and see if I need to make a plate up or drill holes. Edited July 6, 2022 by IanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 I’m not sure how rare these actually are but I did just see this set on eBay; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125402425944?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=72EHw2JdRFO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=GJ2Qb-ssS3-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 OK so can’t find these Cavalier door release trims so getting my local 3D printing company to make some, if anyone wants some (unpainted) let me know as once they are scanned should not cost a lot to make. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 03/07/2022 at 14:10, plumster said: Please let me know how that goes, had the same thought last time I was out that the wipers seem tiny. Sorry chaps,did miss this,over the weekend will try and find some wipes,as the manta is on axal stand’s Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 She's almost lookin starmist black in the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 7 hours ago, ®evo03 said: She's almost lookin starmist black in the pic It looks like bright blue in the sunshine,not that it gets in the sunshine much. lan have found 2 wipes,use but in good condition. if PM your address will get them posted out to you Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Not finding the time I need to work on the car, haven’t touched it for over two weeks. So the missus said why don’t you book it in at Marks (my local old school village garage). Now why didn’t I think of that, going to see him in the morning get him to fit new shocks, new pinion bearing & doughnut, renew the flexi fuel lines. I have all the parts just not the time. He will be glad to see me, likes working on a car with no black boxes. So went to cinema to see Thor film, first cinema in over 2 years. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Well said MrsG. A bit of extra help with focussed work can really help deal with the whole time availability & subsequent frustrations. I hope it all goes really well 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Trooker said: Well said MrsG. A bit of extra help with focussed work can really help deal with the whole time availability & subsequent frustrations. I hope it all goes really well 👍 Thanks Trooker, she understands my obsession, also a good reason to keep working after I retired in early 2019, pays for the hobbies! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Hi lan are still interested in the wipes Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 31/07/2022 at 12:18, IanG said: OK so can’t find these Cavalier door release trims so getting my local 3D printing company to make some, if anyone wants some (unpainted) let me know as once they are scanned should not cost a lot to make. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. These are being printed next week, I will get a CAD file which I’m happy to share with the club so anyone can get them printed. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) Got some time to work on the Cav today, new alternator, points, plugs, new gearbox filter and ATF, cleaned inside & out and back in the garage before teatime! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 6 minutes ago, IanG said: Got some time to work on the Cav today, new alternator, points, plugs, new gearbox filter and ATF, cleaned inside & out and back in the garage before teatime! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Oh and most importantly the opening rear windows don’t leak now with the new seals! Edited August 14, 2022 by IanG 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Hi will sort out the wipes tomorrow morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Hi will sort out the wipes tomorrow morning Thanks 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 16:50, IanG said: Got some time to work on the Cav today, new alternator, points, plugs, new gearbox filter and ATF, cleaned inside & out and back in the garage before teatime! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Oh and most importantly the opening rear windows don’t leak now with the new seals! Just looking at the height of your car sitting on the rostyle wheels, think they are 13”? Are your springs original? If so could you take a measurement from ground to arch for front/rear please? had a few ppl buy springs just lately and a true std. road height is what we seem to be missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Just looking at the height of your car sitting on the rostyle wheels, think they are 13”? Are your springs original? If so could you take a measurement from ground to arch for front/rear please? had a few ppl buy springs just lately and a true std. road height is what we seem to be missing. Will do the don't know if springs are original but I’m happy with how it sits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, IanG said: Will do the don't know if springs are original but I’m happy with how it sits So just measured up 63cm from 66cm rear. Just gives it a slight nose down stance. Very happy too that both sides are the same height! Just now, IanG said: So just measured up 63cm from 66cm rear. Just gives it a slight nose down stance. Very happy too that both sides are the same height! Rostyles are indeed 13 inch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, IanG said: So just measured up 63cm from 66cm rear. Just gives it a slight nose down stance. Very happy too that both sides are the same height! Rostyles are indeed 13 inch. Thanks for that. Yeah I do think the std stance has always been a little higher at rear. Good easy number to keep in mind too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, IanG said: I have my eye on a Berlinetta 3 speed auto box off a 1979 car I assume there is no difference to my 1976 auto cavalier, looks the same but worth checking! Edited August 21, 2022 by IanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Anyone know where I can get a kickdown cable for my 1976 Cav auto, I know they are rare, if I can find one will see about getting the some made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 @611 do you still have a kick down cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtupsin75 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, IanG said: Anyone know where I can get a kickdown cable for my 1976 Cav auto, I know they are rare, if I can find one will see about getting the some made. My friend might have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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