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2013-01-10 by Steve
Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached pictures. Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a way to raise the car an inch or two? Thank you Steve Marcos # 4030 IRS Saratoga Springs, NY, USA <mailto:sgk@...> sgk@... (518)428-8892
2013-01-10 by John Sutton
Steve, I am sure that Larry Meadows can help. He lives in Tampa and has a friend Ron McCloud who winters in Sarasota. They both have Marcos. Give him a call on : 813 634 8559 and mention John Sutton. _____
From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: 10 January 2013 04:07 To: marcosmaniacs@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT [4 Attachments] [Attachment(s) from Steve included below] Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached pictures. Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a way to raise the car an inch or two? Thank you Steve Marcos # 4030 IRS Saratoga Springs, NY, USA <mailto:sgk@...> sgk@... (518)428-8892
2013-01-10 by Larry
--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" wrote: > > Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? > Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached > pictures. > > > > Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a > way to raise the car an inch or two? > > > > Thank you > > > > > > Steve > > Marcos # 4030 IRS > > Saratoga Springs, NY, USA > > sgk@... > > (518)428-8892 > Would it be possible to get to the area and cut out the bad section to the nearest good joint surface? Larry 3v5536
2013-01-10 by larry meadows
Steve, If you want to raise the car, a new set of shocks from Rory at Heritage, will give you a rise of at from 1 to 1.5 lnches, however, it will be a much stiffer ride. I replaced the shocks on Ron's 1970 and my 1970 Marcos' and we have about 3" road clearance under the seat pan. It is a bit pricey when you factor in the shipping, but I think you will be happy with the rise. Best Regards, Larry
>________________________________ > From: Larry <lmeadowsw@...> >To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 10:00 AM >Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT > > > > > > >--- In mailto:MarcosManiacs%40yahoogroups.com, "Steve" wrote: >> >> Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the >muffler? >> Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See >attached >> pictures. >> >> >> >> Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is >there a >> way to raise the car an inch or two? >> >> >> >> Thank you >> >> >> >> >> >> Steve >> >> Marcos # 4030 IRS >> >> Saratoga Springs, NY, USA >> >> sgk@... >> >> (518)428-8892 >> >Would it be possible to get to the area and cut out the bad section to >the nearest good joint surface? > >Larry > >3v5536 > > >
2013-01-10 by Donny Lang
----- Original Message -----From: SteveSent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 9:07 PMSubject: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT [4 Attachments]
Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached pictures.
Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a way to raise the car an inch or two?
Thank you
Steve
Marcos # 4030 IRS
Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
(518)428-8892
2013-01-10 by Stephen Spalding
Steve I've used a lot of West System Epoxy on my sail boat, West Marine stores carry the product and they generally stock a great how to use book, which explains all the various alternative mixes and additives. Thanks Stephen 2T5916
From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donny Lang Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:13 AM To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT That is very interesting rear subframe! I'm used to steel-framed Marcos cars without IRS. Your damage doesn't look too bad. I would be making repairs with West System Epoxy as used in the wooden boat industry. I have used this product for numerous repairs on my Marcos. Obviously, you will need to disassemble mechanicals around the damaged area for access, then grind and clean to find the extent of damage. -Donny ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve <mailto:sgk@...> To: marcosmaniacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 9:07 PM Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT [4 Attachments] Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached pictures. Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a way to raise the car an inch or two? Thank you Steve Marcos # 4030 IRS Saratoga Springs, NY, USA <mailto:sgk@...> sgk@... (518)428-8892
2013-01-13 by Steve Kamen
Steve
I’ve used a lot of West System Epoxy on my sail boat, West Marine stores carry the product and they generally stock a great how to use book, which explains all the various alternative mixes and additives.
Thanks
Stephen
2T5916
From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donny Lang
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:13 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT
That is very interesting rear subframe! I'm used to steel-framed Marcos cars without IRS.
Your damage doesn't look too bad. I would be making repairs with West System Epoxy as used in the wooden boat industry. I have used this product for numerous repairs on my Marcos.
Obviously, you will need to disassemble mechanicals around the damaged area for access, then grind and clean to find the extent of damage.
-Donny
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 9:07 PM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT [4 Attachments]
Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached pictures.
Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a way to raise the car an inch or two?
Thank you
Steve
Marcos # 4030 IRS
Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
(518)428-8892
2013-01-13 by Steve Kamen
----- Original Message -----From: SteveSent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 9:07 PMSubject: [MarcosManiacs] Help with undercarriage crack 1965 1800GT [4 Attachments]
Does anyone know how to handle a crack in the plywood above the muffler? Looks like the muffler bottomed out and went into the plywood. See attached pictures.
Also, the car sits very low and has trouble clearing driveway. Is there a way to raise the car an inch or two?
Thank you
Steve
Marcos # 4030 IRS
Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
(518)428-8892
