My Restoration Log
Here is the story about my Ariel Square 4 restorationI told the wife…
It was time for me to take up a hobby that had been put on hold while the kids were small……
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Lucas C35SD Dynamo
What is a Lucas C35SD Dynamo? The Lucas C35SD Dynamo (or more commonly called a Generator in this part of the world) is a 6v 40W generator. This was the standard fitment to the Ariel Square Four from 1949 – 1958. Being a product of “The Prince of Darkness” Lucas, we...
Squariel Engine Dismantle Part 3
Dismantling the Bottom End Last time was about the top end. Dismantling the bottom end is next. Good news is that I have made videos of this on my YouTube Channel for your viewing pleasure. Dismantling the Square Four bottom end down was straight forward enough. The...
Squariel Engine Tear Down Part 2
Top End Strip Time for a top end strip. No, not what they do in Darwin but time to strip down the 4GMKII cylinder head. Due to family commitments last week, I did not get to spend any time on the Squariel. I was able to sneak downstairs to the garage for a couple of...
Squariel Engine Tear Down – Part 1
Squariel Engine Tear Down It had to happen sooner or later and now is the time for the Squariel engine tear down. I have seen numerous UK TV shows and magazines call the engine a “lump”. Lifting the 4GMKII engine off its shelf, I certainly know where the term “lump”...
Update on my tank and rear brake hub complete
Update on my tank and rear brake hub complete After such a long wait, I went to New Zealand full of hope that the team at Shiny Bits would have completed the repairs and plating so that I could give you an update on my fuel tank. As it turned out, yes they had...
Wheel Building Tutorial
Building my Ariel Square Four Front Wheel This week I have been creative and posted a video of building my Ariel Square Four front wheel. Video editing is fast becoming a necessary tool in the restorers’ toolkit. My filming and editing skills still leave a lot to...
Wheeley Good Stuff
Long Haul flight and wheel lacing My rims and spokes have arrived from Lightfoot Wheels. Wheeley good stuff! Time to get building! Lesson no.1 or maybe just Captain Obvious. Lacing wheels straight after a long haul flight can mess with your head! It has been more...
Easter Update
Ticking along Time for an Easter update. Things have been ticking along quietly on the Squariel rebuild. Who would have thought that I would spend Easter reaming bush? Why yes, that is just one of the little gems that have been keeping me busy. Wheels What to do while...
Wheels on the bike
Wheels on the bike The wheels on the bike go round and round. OK, they sort of do. I was originally going to leave the Squariel wheels alone. A bit of a clean up, new bearings, brake linings and some new rubber, they would have been fine. However, once I got the frame...
Australia Day Holiday
Australia Day Holiday So here we are at the end of January already. Progress on the Squariel build has almost crawled to a halt. Then again, I can count the amount of time that I have spent at home in the past month in hours rather than in days. Being Australia day...