Steves Consul

Steves Consul

This Channel will be a complete history of the restoration of my MK1 Ford Consul it was one of the last to be made first registered in Jan 1956.
The aim is to help others and to seek help as I work on my car.
The owners club is called Five Stars - MK1 Consul Zephyr Zodiac Owners Club
Here is the Facebook page
facebook.com/groups/458153971016511/
You can contact me at [email protected]
Instagram instagram.com/stevesconsulrestoration/
KZread Group facebook.com/groups/1155746248174188/

Pro Spot Welder Review

Pro Spot Welder Review

Ace Cafe 2024

Ace Cafe 2024

Bumper short

Bumper short

How to make Spring Clips

How to make Spring Clips

How to Make Cage Nuts

How to Make Cage Nuts

Masking Doors for Respray

Masking Doors for Respray

Brooklands New Year 2024

Brooklands New Year 2024

Battlesbridge July 2023

Battlesbridge July 2023

Ace Café MK1 Meet 2023

Ace Café MK1 Meet 2023

Compressor Upgrade Part 2

Compressor Upgrade Part 2

Compressor Upgrade Part 1

Compressor Upgrade Part 1

Runnymede Car Show 28-5-23

Runnymede Car Show 28-5-23

Compressor Problems

Compressor Problems

Testing a Spring Gauge

Testing a Spring Gauge

What is this tool

What is this tool

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  • @andrewfayers9147
    @andrewfayers91475 күн бұрын

    Great cars, pity about the weather.

  • @nickjervis8123
    @nickjervis81237 күн бұрын

    Ford Consul / zephyr mk 1

  • @moose5790
    @moose57909 күн бұрын

    Mum and Dad had a Mk1 Zephyr in the early 70s in New Zealand my brother had a Mk3 Zodiac around 79 beautiful car to drive 🙂

  • @harveysmith100
    @harveysmith10019 күн бұрын

    Really good review Steve. I think these are a great idea. I first saw one in my local car parts shop. My first thought was for heating up bolts, I seem to do a lot of that with my MAP gas on my old bus. The smaller flame would stop my heart rate going up when things catch fire! I have seen a lot of guys welding lead and would love to learn that. Many thanks for the help

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul18 күн бұрын

    Good point!

  • @multirole240
    @multirole24020 күн бұрын

    I think you will find that the heat generated by the two metal surfaces rubbing together expands the metal on the high spot, then when the metal cools down the metal shrinks back further than original. The same also occurs when two pieces of metal are welded together and can be the cause of the metal distorting.

  • @pauldelaney9488
    @pauldelaney948821 күн бұрын

    Had to pause and go for a leak,as all I could picture was Benny hill when you sped up the video 😂.love it mate.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul21 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @axlefoley3369
    @axlefoley336922 күн бұрын

    Good one , been watching for years. Your skills have not come easy , practice does make perfect.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul21 күн бұрын

    Very true!

  • @shaneraven2621
    @shaneraven262122 күн бұрын

    Excellent Steve, massive improvement on the door panel, I'm so impressed with the shrinking disc , I'm going to purchase one so I can do some work on my Healey, Such a great help watching you work on the panel 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul21 күн бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @trevsblog
    @trevsblog22 күн бұрын

    Great progress 🎉

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul21 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @dereknolan9891
    @dereknolan989122 күн бұрын

    Great video steve 👍

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul21 күн бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @ivortoad
    @ivortoad27 күн бұрын

    I'd stay well clear of the pink and white one whilst unstationary.

  • @nonadjannomyous5733
    @nonadjannomyous573329 күн бұрын

    I'm no expert on spot welding, however I believe the reason it didn't work for you is that the ground is supposed to be directly behind the area you're trying to spot weld.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul28 күн бұрын

    Yes, I didn’t try that, if it works, I will make a follow-up video.

  • @nonadjannomyous5733
    @nonadjannomyous573318 күн бұрын

    @@StevesConsul Awesome, hope it ends up working for ya!

  • @carfan7727
    @carfan7727Ай бұрын

    I had 2 mk 1s. Back in the day and wonder if there are any renovated with the original jacking points still in place

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    It is very rare to find a mk1 that has not been welded. The jacking points are always the first thing to rust.

  • @90FF1
    @90FF1Ай бұрын

    Of course I'm 1 year late to the picture show but might I suggest a sequencer for the motors. That is, after the first motor starts, the subsequent motors start at say 1 second or (?) after the previous one. The sequence will eliminate the load surge on the mains of all four otors starting at the same time. Sequencer relays can be found in electric furnaces where several heating elements are used . Also I hope you reconsidered the plastic tubing manifold with something more suitable. Enjoyed your Hyundai compressor videos. Thank you.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    That is a good idea. The compressor hasn't really been used much since that video it's OK so far. Thanks for the comment.

  • @90FF1
    @90FF1Ай бұрын

    Very nice pace. Gives one a bit longer to absorb the beauty of the cars on display. Thank you

  • @bradleylomas7525
    @bradleylomas7525Ай бұрын

    This is a review. Not a frightening conversation about your fears

  • @triodehexode
    @triodehexodeАй бұрын

    Lovely proper sized cars.

  • @davidcoleman6032
    @davidcoleman6032Ай бұрын

    Well done Steve! Another job done with great attention to detail. Those bumpers appear to have very good chrome, is that original or rechromed?

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    They are rechromed

  • @shaneraven2621
    @shaneraven2621Ай бұрын

    Some really nice cars, i miss the old ace cafe now I'm living in Somerset but fond memories 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @shaneraven2621
    @shaneraven2621Ай бұрын

    Another excellent job well done Steve 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @andrewfayers9147
    @andrewfayers9147Ай бұрын

    Real quality work, superb.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @robcarver3080
    @robcarver3080Ай бұрын

    Paint colour is RAF Roundel Blue Matt

  • @carfan7727
    @carfan7727Ай бұрын

    So the very first thing we see are MK twos

  • @vidars2606
    @vidars2606Ай бұрын

    Be careful with stainless threads. Use grease or they can weld the nut to the bolt by friction.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Yes I am aware of this problem with stainless and I have now lubricated the threads.

  • @cosmic865
    @cosmic865Ай бұрын

    Amazing work

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @vidars2606
    @vidars2606Ай бұрын

    Not everyone is fortunate to be a good craftsman and at the same time be able to convey what you do, as you do. You have a calm, good way of explaining what you do.

  • @olabergem5770
    @olabergem5770Ай бұрын

    I usually bleed the brakes by pumping the brake fluid in through the nipples on the calipers / wheel cylinders and up into the reservoir with an oil can

  • @shaneraven2621
    @shaneraven2621Ай бұрын

    Thats excellent Steve, I'm going to buy one for my big healeys bonnet, another great video thanks mate 👍🏻

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Nice one

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Next week I'm going to test a flat disc I now have.

  • @tomwagner1847
    @tomwagner1847Ай бұрын

    Take the guard off, I bought the flat disk for mine and its about same size, It works!!! i was shocked a 26$ amazon shrinker disk!! I find doing circles over the high is best method, I dont cool with rag like you though. I find I dont need too.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773Ай бұрын

    Yabadaba doo, thanks for the information. I was wondering if such things exist for oil canning. Just went on Amazon and did a little shopping for a flat disc . They only sell flat ones here in the states, 4.5 inch in diameter.👍

  • @tomwagner1847
    @tomwagner1847Ай бұрын

    That what I have and it works!!

  • @cosmic865
    @cosmic865Ай бұрын

    Amazing work. That shrinking disc did wonders!

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsulАй бұрын

    A flat disc arrived today, I am going to try it on one of my doors and make a follow-up video.

  • @brianjjj
    @brianjjj2 ай бұрын

    Steve, thanks for reminding me and expanding on metal work methods and knowledge, and for making a great resource for restoration of these cars.

  • @kevbaldwin9552
    @kevbaldwin95522 ай бұрын

    I used to sit on my dads knee and steer his mk2 lowline zodiac when I was about 10 years old his car was two tone white and yellow with blue spot lamps on the front ,I loved that car .

  • @arkadiomorales2047
    @arkadiomorales20472 ай бұрын

    I once thought about buying such a compressor, but after reading reviews and hearing about people's opinions that such a compressor lasts about 60 operating hours and then requires engine overhaul, I gave up on it.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Yes I was thinking that but the good news is that the cylinders can be removed they are just a hardened sleeve, and the piston seals can also be replaced. They are all avalible from Hyundai

  • @jamespaul1097
    @jamespaul10972 ай бұрын

    Spot On

  • @davidcoleman6032
    @davidcoleman60322 ай бұрын

    Very well done Steve, the patience of the search paid off! 👍

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @peterstevens6555
    @peterstevens65552 ай бұрын

    Kia Ora & Good Evening from Caribbean Drive, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand …Great Video Bro …

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @karipihlstrom3599
    @karipihlstrom35992 ай бұрын

    Looks good.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    It does!

  • @karipihlstrom3599
    @karipihlstrom35992 ай бұрын

    Hi ,where did you order that rubber,👍

  • @cpcoark
    @cpcoark2 ай бұрын

    You may want to paint it, then use Cosmoline. The military used it for decades to prevent rust.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip.

  • @dwightqi
    @dwightqi2 ай бұрын

    Melt bees wax on clip and panel areas to be rust protected.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Good idea.

  • @christophernalbone6299
    @christophernalbone62992 ай бұрын

    Very good metal work. However, you could use a thin piece of plastic with a tight-fitting hole that may work as well. and it will not rust. This clip is just for positioning the bolt. The clip you made, which is very well done, is time consuming.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Thats a good idea thanks for sharing.

  • @brwesi
    @brwesi2 ай бұрын

    Very creative and excellent work!

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @paulharvey3688
    @paulharvey36882 ай бұрын

    P

  • @paulharvey3688
    @paulharvey36882 ай бұрын

    Very interesting

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Glad you like.

  • @davidcoleman6032
    @davidcoleman60322 ай бұрын

    Attention to detail, skill, patience, pride in a great finish. You got it all Steve!👍

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    I try

  • @stephenh.bunkybyrd2024
    @stephenh.bunkybyrd20242 ай бұрын

    I just discovered your channel and love your great teachings.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton21912 ай бұрын

    I have has some luck against rust and mud. On my jeep fenders i first painted, then oiled and finally filled the space with spray foam. It keeps the debris and chipping down, though it requires refreshing depending on use of the vehicle. I enjoyed the clip building, Thank you. PS, I remember coming across an old, junked car which had been painted inside the fenders with a tar like coating. Still sticky after decades and shiny metal when scraped off.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @spencereagle1118
    @spencereagle11182 ай бұрын

    Not only are you a great craftsman, Steve, you are one heck of a good ventriloquist too .... 1:12 😀

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    LOL yes I need to do a new intro.

  • @donames6941
    @donames69412 ай бұрын

    In the usa we call them useless

  • @silverfox57
    @silverfox572 ай бұрын

    Add stonechip all over the clip that should protect it. A stonechip that can be painted over rather than the underseal one. Hope that helps.

  • @StevesConsul
    @StevesConsul2 ай бұрын

    Good idea.