waters
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as a some of you may know, I'm currently restoring a 1948 Alvis
the Alvis has a sliding sunroof, when its shut it has a 1/4 inch gap all around it and a trough under the gap that goes all around with 4, 1/2 inch drain pipes which drain to the 4 wheel arches.
I've been doing a bit of homework and found that the drain pipes are prone to blocking, creating the trough to overflow into the car (a common fault) the trough is about an inch deep!
when the car is done it will have a brand new leather interior, at a cost I've been quoted at £2000.
I'm really tempted to cut a sheet of steel and weld it in, hence no sunroof, but this will take away originality and I'm guessing de-value the car.
this car is not and will not be garaged, so it will be out in all weathers so......what do you think? should I........
a) re-fit original sunroof (not a problem I have all the parts) and risk the trough over-flowing into the car?
b) weld a sheet of steel in the hole so the sunroof can't leak at all? (have a dry interior but de-value the car)
you can check out my project thread here,
http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6029
waters
ps....I know its a corsa forum but I have a corsa too and some of you people know a thing or two about cars
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scaron5188
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could u not just store it under a sheet when not driving it?
cant reli think of anything else lol
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waters
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quote:
Originally posted by scaron5188
could u not just store it under a sheet when not driving it?
cant reli think of anything else lol
I could do, but don't want to risk scratching the paint on the roof
if I keep it original, I've been told the drain pipes need clearing with pipe cleaners every 3 days which is a pain, its only a 10 minute job but what if I forget
waters
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waters
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I've posted the same question on the classic car forum and they say the car is so rare  it needs to be kept original
waters
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Ian
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Pipe cleaners every three days if you're parking under a tree perhaps. I can't imagine it requiring that much attention if it's kept outdoors but not under anything that will fall on there.
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Ian
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Originally posted by peppiB on oldclassiccar.co.uk
This is a compulsive fascinating thread and the quantity and quality of the work being achieved under a blue tarpaulin is incredible.
Praise indeed
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waters
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Pipe cleaners every three days if you're parking under a tree perhaps. I can't imagine it requiring that much attention if it's kept outdoors but not under anything that will fall on there.
hi ian, yeah you could be right, I'd like the sunroof it would be good if we ever get any sun , its just another job that needs to be added to the service list, I've never seen as many grease nipples on a car!
note to self....classic/vintage cars are high maintenance (but cheap insurance and free road tax)
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waters
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
quote:
Originally posted by peppiB on oldclassiccar.co.uk
This is a compulsive fascinating thread and the quantity and quality of the work being achieved under a blue tarpaulin is incredible.
Praise indeed
cheers ian
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RCoughtrie
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quote:
Originally posted by waters
quote:
Originally posted by scaron5188
could u not just store it under a sheet when not driving it?
cant reli think of anything else lol
I could do, but don't want to risk scratching the paint on the roof
You can get covers that really dont scratch mate, i use a monsoon cover if i ever have to keep my RST out side for a long spell in the summer.. really surprised at how well it did its job and how fixed it was
[Edited on 17-01-2009 by RCoughtrie]
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mattk
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I dont see how 4 half inch (15mm) diameter pipes are going to get blocked over 3 days
Keep it original, you will only regret it
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