My 1969 Riley Elf Mk.3 - Abi
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My 1969 Riley Elf Mk.3 - Abi
Elf1301 Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:47 pm
Finally got a chance to upload the small amount of progress achieved on Abi over the summer...
Starting with small jobs like renovating the seats, cleaning what I can in the engine bay, and now finally welding in new panels.
As always, any tips welcome!
Starting with small jobs like renovating the seats, cleaning what I can in the engine bay, and now finally welding in new panels.
As always, any tips welcome!
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Starting on engine bay cosmetics
Elf1301 Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:16 pm
The manky carb and filter housing...
Finished unit
Finished unit
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Panels Panels Panels
Elf1301 Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:24 pm
The welding can begin...
Also had a little look underneath and was pleasantly surprised...
Also had a little look underneath and was pleasantly surprised...
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Re: My 1969 Riley Elf Mk.3 - Abi
boris710 Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:46 pm
Excellent pics and nice to see the progress happening.
Keep up the good work.
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Re: My 1969 Riley Elf Mk.3 - Abi
Jared Mk3 Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:37 pm
I do like these cars with spot lamps fitted where yours are 
Nice job on that carb and filter housing. Keep it up
Nice job on that carb and filter housing. Keep it up 
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Re: My 1969 Riley Elf Mk.3 - Abi
Elf1301 Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:57 pm
Thank you! Yes, the spot lamp position on her is well... spot on...
Another major milestone reached today, the rear subframe is off and has uncovered how much work she really needs, its all good though, it was to be expected.
Photos to follow...
Another major milestone reached today, the rear subframe is off and has uncovered how much work she really needs, its all good though, it was to be expected.
Photos to follow...
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Elf1301 Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:59 pm
Removing the exhaust pipe...
Its off...
All jacked up for subframe removal...
Its off...
All jacked up for subframe removal...
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Elf1301 Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:06 pm
Subframe is off...
What was holding the subframe in is beyond me... dark matter or something?
Time to get the underseal off... oh joy
What was holding the subframe in is beyond me... dark matter or something?
Time to get the underseal off... oh joy
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Elf1301 Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:14 pm
Decided to strip down and paint the fuel tank too...
Primed
Good as new
Primed
Good as new
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boris710 Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:43 am
Thats coming along very nicely.
Great to see.
Just a quick point tho, when you jack it up on those chippings putting a pad of wood underneath the jack will make it a lot more safe and secure.
Elfs may well be 'small' cars but they still hurt when they land on your head !!!
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Re: My 1969 Riley Elf Mk.3 - Abi
Elf1301 Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:01 pm
Cheers Boris
I always do, however just in the instance that is pictured she was up on jacks at the front for a matter of minutes as I got the exhaust pipe off, so only had a hand underneath.
Yeah, i'd rather not have a car fall on my head...
I always do, however just in the instance that is pictured she was up on jacks at the front for a matter of minutes as I got the exhaust pipe off, so only had a hand underneath.
Yeah, i'd rather not have a car fall on my head...
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Coming back to the Riley during COVID-19 Lock-down
Elf1301 Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:04 pm
As universities have sent us all home and the UK is now in lock down it means I can start work on Abi again!
Work on the bodywork continues after 2 years no less... with new floor, inner wings, outer wings and A-panels. It is so nice to be back restoring again!
I have a query regarding the colour however, I don't know if is it Fawn brown or another brown colour? Would anyone be able to advise me on this?
It is a Mk 3 Elf, G reg with red interior.
Many thanks!
Work on the bodywork continues after 2 years no less... with new floor, inner wings, outer wings and A-panels. It is so nice to be back restoring again!
I have a query regarding the colour however, I don't know if is it Fawn brown or another brown colour? Would anyone be able to advise me on this?
It is a Mk 3 Elf, G reg with red interior.
Many thanks!
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