..... keeping the brake shoes together is a good idea .... so long as the person who previously assembled it did it correctly ! - I fell foul of this once - when I checked the workshop manual the spring was reversed and on the wrong side ! .... well done on getting the engine out - that's going to be a BIG job !
i used to love my bond 875, it ended up with a Hillman Stiletto engine and twin carbs, over sized rear rims and tyres, a Michelin ZX on the front, better shocks all round and it handled like a dream, worth getting a stuffed fuel tank made for safety, and watch out for Aquaplaning in the wet. best of luck!
Looking forward to the fibreglass repairs, well the Imp engine as well. I understand that the Imp engine is a relative of the Coventry Climax engines of racing fame.
Basically half a Coventry Climax racing engine I believe. I am a Bond minicar enthusiast , but have owned 2 875s covering about 80,000 miles. Great cars and great fun to drive.
The Coventry Climax 4 cyl motor was used by performance cars such as Lotus 7s and 11s. Us enthusiasts can have fun just driving to the shops. Best wishes from Australia where I have never seen a Bond and the only Reliant I have seen was a Scimitar in the 1860s.@@Robert-yr1of
The Bond body looks a bit wobbly when you lean on it. I am sure it will be much stronger soon. Thank you for another interesting video. Those brake drums sure put up a fight.
Yup, It’s mainly due to it being so badly broken! Once it’s repaired hopefully it be good as new! They sure did but I was half expecting them to put up a fight
please can you help me. Whats the best thing to remove the paint on a reliant as mine needs gelcoat repairs and a repaint. ive tried sanding it but turns into a horrible sticky jelly then sets hard and seem to be fighting a loseing battle
Just take back with sand paper, if your getting it into a thick gel then your letting thick paint heat up and clog the sanding disc, need to just work away at it
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That is a big lump of engine in that small car! Always love your work on these cars. Peace be unto you.
Great video - keep 'em coming..
..... keeping the brake shoes together is a good idea .... so long as the person who previously assembled it did it correctly ! - I fell foul of this once - when I checked the workshop manual the spring was reversed and on the wrong side ! .... well done on getting the engine out - that's going to be a BIG job !
i used to love my bond 875, it ended up with a Hillman Stiletto engine and twin carbs, over sized rear rims and tyres, a Michelin ZX on the front, better shocks all round and it handled like a dream, worth getting a stuffed fuel tank made for safety, and watch out for Aquaplaning in the wet. best of luck!
That’s awesome! I can’t wait to get my 875’s back on the road to enjoy!
Looking forward to the fibreglass repairs, well the Imp engine as well. I understand that the Imp engine is a relative of the Coventry Climax engines of racing fame.
Basically half a Coventry Climax racing engine I believe. I am a Bond minicar enthusiast , but have owned 2 875s covering about 80,000 miles. Great cars and great fun to drive.
The Coventry Climax 4 cyl motor was used by performance cars such as Lotus 7s and 11s. Us enthusiasts can have fun just driving to the shops. Best wishes from Australia where I have never seen a Bond and the only Reliant I have seen was a Scimitar in the 1860s.@@Robert-yr1of
The Bond body looks a bit wobbly when you lean on it. I am sure it will be much stronger soon. Thank you for another interesting video. Those brake drums sure put up a fight.
Yup, It’s mainly due to it being so badly broken! Once it’s repaired hopefully it be good as new! They sure did but I was half expecting them to put up a fight
My brother had one over 40yrs ago a bit to quick for my liking !
I’ve heard they can’t be quite scary to drive!
@@LewiBuchProductions Not as scary as my other brothers Stimpson scorcher .
Also are you going to any big car shows that are close to Edinburgh? I still haven't gotten to see your collection.
Not entirely sure yet, I don’t think so
please can you help me. Whats the best thing to remove the paint on a reliant as mine needs gelcoat repairs and a repaint. ive tried sanding it but turns into a horrible sticky jelly then sets hard and seem to be fighting a loseing battle
Just take back with sand paper, if your getting it into a thick gel then your letting thick paint heat up and clog the sanding disc, need to just work away at it
I have never driven a 3 wheeler before
They are great fun!
Is that the same engine, as the hillman imp ?
Sure is!
I never seen any high quality videos of a Bond 875 before. They seem way worse than a Reliant from the 60s especially in terms of engineering.
Plus gas is meant to be good
I’ve got a tin of that🙂