135, where do I start

[Steevo]

AEC built lorries locally for many year, now sadly long gone.
All wires were black in colour and instead of using the chassis to get back to the battery, every single bulb/motor had its own return wire.
Nightmare ..........

Bit like JCB having all yellow wires!

 

[hang-on]

View attachment 402260 Snap! Have had this for about 12 years now but finally getting round to 'finishing' it!! Running like a dream...Unfortunately some reaction on the bonnet, square mudguards need some work but I want to use them for authenticity, no rust in toolbox etc!

Hurry up bob, I think I can remember this yoke coming lol

 

[Splitpin]

Ok so I'm getting there with all the grey bits. I've had the clutch and brake pedals thrown back til now thinking I was going to buy all new. Are you able to just buy weld on grips anywhere. Had a quick search but can't find any. Cheers

 

[multi power]

Ok so I'm getting there with all the grey bits. I've had the clutch and brake pedals thrown back til now thinking I was going to buy all new. Are you able to just buy weld on grips anywhere. Had a quick search but can't find any. Cheers

Cut new grips out with grinder I belive is the way too go

 

[Splitpin]

Cut new grips out with grinder I belive is the way too go

Out of what though, checker plate won't look right will it? There's nothing left of my pedals just stubs

 

[multi power]

Out of what though, checker plate won't look right will it? There's nothing left of my pedals just stubs

Just make the original grooves a bit deeper normally
But if yours are beyond that no choice but buy new ones

 

[Splitpin]

Just make the original grooves a bit deeper normally
But if yours are beyond that no choice but buy new ones

Yeah will have to be new then in that case. Shame cos new complete pedals are dear for what they are.

 

[multi power]

Yeah will have to be new then in that case. Shame cos new complete pedals are dear for what they are.

At least you can get them, I could do with a new clutch pedal for the 65 but can't get them, so really I need to buy two pedals and cut and weld to make one the correct style

 

[REStracTORATION]

Clutch and brake pedals easy fix

Build the worn part up with weld then grind back to above height of the grip blocks
Then fit a 1mm cutting disc ont grinder and follow all the grooves with the disc, then run the grinder at 45° ish to tapper the grooves take your time and do it right 1st time
Then get a flat file and blend the new weld area with old use a triangle file up and down the grooves to smooth tbe grinder rash out

I do a fair few of these it sound a long job but it isnt trust me give it a go nowt to loose

 

[multi power]

Clutch and brake pedals easy fix

Build the worn part up with weld then grind back to above height of the grip blocks
Then fit a 1mm cutting disc ont grinder and follow all the grooves with the disc, then run the grinder at 45° ish to tapper the grooves take your time and do it right 1st time
Then get a flat file and blend the new weld area with old use a triangle file up and down the grooves to smooth tbe grinder rash out

I do a fair few of these it sound a long job but it isnt trust me give it a go nowt to loose

Any photos? How bad would be beyond repair?

 

[Splitpin]

Take a fair bit of weld. Could shape a new one then cut out the grooves like suggested I supose

 

[REStracTORATION]

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Take a fair bit of weld. Could shape a new one then cut out the grooves like suggested I supose

Yours are quite bad
But a bit of time and it can be done they wouldnt be perfect but everything is do able with these old girls
I would do them
How much are new 1s

I might have a set of origanal pedals if you require them

 

[REStracTORATION]

Any photos? How bad would be beyond repair?

No photos sorry

Whats your pedals like send me a pic and i will decide

Do u have a mig welder ????
Im near wales area ish in the next few weeks i think

 

[multi power]

No photos sorry

Whats your pedals like send me a pic and i will decide

Do u have a mig welder ????
Im near wales area ish in the next few weeks i think

I will get photo, I do have a small mig, but don't get on with it, ark welder is no problem

 

[REStracTORATION]

I will get photo, I do have a small mig, but don't get on with it, ark welder is no problem

Arc welders you cant really get the same build up as with a mig for the pedals
Migs are the future just need to get the hang of it

 

[multi power]

Arc welders you cant really get the same build up as with a mig for the pedals
Migs are the future just need to get the hang of it

The future? I'm still stuck about 1983

 

[REStracTORATION]

The future? I'm still stuck about 1983

The mig cant be that bad surely
They do like cleaner metal than arcs do tho

 

[multi power]

The mig cant be that bad surely
They do like cleaner metal than arcs do tho

I'm sure it will be fine, when I get round to working it out, supposed to be gas less wire but I don't think it is, just spits all the time, I'm going to get gas and try again

 

[Splitpin]

Yours are quite bad
But a bit of time and it can be done they wouldnt be perfect but everything is do able with these old girls
I would do them
How much are new 1s

I might have a set of origanal pedals if you require them

Agriline £95 for all three, local vapormatic dealer £105 or can get them for £72 on another site. Not going to break the bank but it's nice to use as much original as pos. Will have a go, nowt to lose

 

[REStracTORATION]

Agriline £95 for all three, local vapormatic dealer £105 or can get them for £72 on another site. Not going to break the bank but it's nice to use as much original as pos. Will have a go, nowt to lose

Not to bad of price maybe not go for the cheapest is my advice id rather pay 20 or 30quid more for something that fits and looks better than something a kid has made in toy shop by meltin down sweet wrappers

If you know what i mean

Have a go yourself 1st tho