Routy56 - can you just....

[pettsy]

They really are tough little cars, and not particularly expensive for service parts. Mk2 panels are still expensive compared to Mk1 cars, but a nicer car overall. Copart is ok, but you’re pretty much buying off pictures so be prepared that it could be a lemon!

 

[Smiffy]

Matt they are both really interesting projects Maybe I should get a Mk2 via Copart as a project with my grandson
The C1 is such a great little car. This afternoon I grabbed Sophie’s red C1 while she was at work at the local Costa.
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Replaced the rear exhaust back box - easy peasy
Then did a minor service, oil and filter as she reminded me that it had just rolled over 6,000m since the last one. Checked everything else. All good except right dipped bean u/s. New H4 installed and job jobbed

Really just a modern 2cv

 

[Routy56]

Trailer Refurb Started
Time to sort out the brakes etc on my old Ifor LM146G…

My mate Steve came over to help Jack and me do stuff. Flipped over the trailer with the FLT and mini…

Then we had a F1 style wheels off competition
Using the rattle gun - Steve won

So the big question is “do we strip down, clean up and paint the axles and back plates”

What would you do?
I expect Gra @V8Druid will be along shortly to offer advice on fettling and adding tish

 

[Monkeybusiness]

Barlow’s trailers do online Ifor mail order parts, and they supply complete built-up backplates which don’t end up much more expensive than sets of shoes etc (or they didn’t when I last ordered anyhow!).

 

[Routy56]

Barlow’s trailers do online Ifor mail order parts, and they supply complete built-up backplates which don’t end up much more expensive than sets of shoes etc (or they didn’t when I last ordered anyhow!).
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That's useful to know Dan
But I've already taken delivery of a brake overhaul kit with Bowden cables to do the job.
Probably would have been a no brainer to make the job easier
In other news, the trailer was actually supplied by Barlow Trailers many years ago....
No it's upside-down, I can see exactly where the rear boards are weak and cracking up.
So I guess that when i get it flipped back over, I'll order and fit new boards

 

[pettsy]

I’ve had mine 14yrs, the boards are just starting to go soft over the middle between the wheels (no plastic arches on mine). It’s been suggested to stick a thin strip of chequerplate over the top to get a few more years out of it

 

[Routy56]

I’ve had mine 14yrs, the boards are just starting to go soft over the middle between the wheels (no plastic arches on mine). It’s been suggested to stick a thin strip of chequerplate over the top to get a few more years out of it

Yep, likewise Matt, I've had my trailer since 2010 and it doesn't owe me anything.
May even add chequer plate for the usual wear spots
But I'm now authorised to go and buy another C1, P107 or Aygo for yet another granddaughter.
It make nabbing a bargain easy peasy. Then I can fettle and service said car before handing it over .
While I'm fannying around I may even add a nice 12volt winch

 

[V8Druid]

Barlow’s trailers do online Ifor mail order parts, and they supply complete built-up backplates which don’t end up much more expensive than sets of shoes etc (or they didn’t when I last ordered anyhow!).
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no brainer

 

[V8Druid]

Trailer Refurb Started
Time to sort out the brakes etc on my old Ifor LM146G…View attachment 83732
My mate Steve came over to help Jack and me do stuff. Flipped over the trailer with the FLT and mini…
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Then we had a F1 style wheels off competition
Using the rattle gun - Steve won
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So the big question is “do we strip down, clean up and paint the axles and back plates”

What would you do?
I expect Gra @V8Druid will be along shortly to offer advice on fettling and adding tish

stick it back on its wheels
will likely outlast us both