Repair and Rebuild Begins
Discussion
Nice work Stewart, looking good, especially the exhaust manifolds & rocker covers.
Not sure when Snett trackday is without checking, but will we see Samy at SCH?
And are you attending next weekend for Longers' Rutland Rumble in Tamy, and Burghley on Sunday?
Keep up the good work!
All the best from all of us.
Not sure when Snett trackday is without checking, but will we see Samy at SCH?
And are you attending next weekend for Longers' Rutland Rumble in Tamy, and Burghley on Sunday?
Keep up the good work!
All the best from all of us.
Snetterton is on the 29th so not long.
On building duties over in Sandhurst next Saturday then working on Samy on Sunday.
Working on a European project for May then off to The Lebanon in June so looks like little time for driving even if the cars are working!
Paul emailled me about a trackday at Oulton Park on the 18th (I think) of August. It's mid week. You interested? Or too close to SCT?
On building duties over in Sandhurst next Saturday then working on Samy on Sunday.
Working on a European project for May then off to The Lebanon in June so looks like little time for driving even if the cars are working!
Paul emailled me about a trackday at Oulton Park on the 18th (I think) of August. It's mid week. You interested? Or too close to SCT?
mk1fan said:
Paul emailled me about a trackday at Oulton Park on the 18th (I think) of August. It's mid week. You interested? Or too close to SCT?
That"s a difficult one for me, don't know if I'd be allowed. I can usually do pretty much as I please, but I'm due to be a grandad for the first time on the 11th August......
Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 6th April 07:18
Managed to spend six hours wire brushing, grinding and cleaning the front end.
Then slapped some Hammerite around rather than Krust. Chassis looking like Denis the Menace's jumper at the front.
Downside, although in good condition, a body off is likely in the future. If I continue with localised treament then possibly 2016. Gives me time to sort a garage.
Then slapped some Hammerite around rather than Krust. Chassis looking like Denis the Menace's jumper at the front.
Downside, although in good condition, a body off is likely in the future. If I continue with localised treament then possibly 2016. Gives me time to sort a garage.
The week has flown by again. Lots of little parcels have turned up with bits and peices but not everything.
Right, I'll be in Sandhurst one day this weekend and have a meeting in New Cross at 4pm on Monday so another 3-day weekend for me to get some stuff done.
I'll check the painted sections for missed bits and touch up as required, then refit the steering rack and replace the rack boots. That's pretty much it for the front end untill some [bespoke] parts turn up.
So on to the rear. Exhaust marked up for some mods then off to provide access. Fuel tank and cradle out. I'll give the [now] exposed sections of the rear chassis the same treatment as the front. Modifying the manual access to the boot. Removing the filler neck and cap. Then on to the wiring mods in the boot.
If I can get to this stage then I'll be happy. That'll leave fixing the refurbished and new transmission mounts for the following weekend and then on to the interior.
Bad news is that Samy isn't going to be ready for the 29th. There's a couple of bespoke items that won't be done. Partially my fault for faffing but also slow response from suppliers. Not the end of the world and if I can keep up this momentum then should be ready in May.
Right, I'll be in Sandhurst one day this weekend and have a meeting in New Cross at 4pm on Monday so another 3-day weekend for me to get some stuff done.
I'll check the painted sections for missed bits and touch up as required, then refit the steering rack and replace the rack boots. That's pretty much it for the front end untill some [bespoke] parts turn up.
So on to the rear. Exhaust marked up for some mods then off to provide access. Fuel tank and cradle out. I'll give the [now] exposed sections of the rear chassis the same treatment as the front. Modifying the manual access to the boot. Removing the filler neck and cap. Then on to the wiring mods in the boot.
If I can get to this stage then I'll be happy. That'll leave fixing the refurbished and new transmission mounts for the following weekend and then on to the interior.
Bad news is that Samy isn't going to be ready for the 29th. There's a couple of bespoke items that won't be done. Partially my fault for faffing but also slow response from suppliers. Not the end of the world and if I can keep up this momentum then should be ready in May.
Edited by mk1fan on Friday 10th April 15:00
Slow progress as I've been distracted on other things.
Exhaust is off, boot is stripped out. Still haven't drained the fuel tank.
I need to speak to Radtec this week along with Powers.
Hopefully, will have the whole weekend next week to drop the fuel tank and rear dif.
Propose boot layout;
Exhaust is off, boot is stripped out. Still haven't drained the fuel tank.
I need to speak to Radtec this week along with Powers.
Hopefully, will have the whole weekend next week to drop the fuel tank and rear dif.
Propose boot layout;
I'm also thinking of doing some boot related modifications soon. Just a thought, maybe you should put the battery to the side ( the opposite side to the fuel! ) and not in the middle. This will leave some room for the mod where the targa panels can be placed behind the seats 
Keep us updated with your progress.
Keep us updated with your progress.
Battery is spaced for the boot bag. On the other side is the fuel tank access.
No need for targa panel mod as I have a Surrey Roof.
Taking the aerial and the carbon canister out frees up loads of room at the sides of the boot. I have a shelf panned for the passenger side to house 5lts of oil, 5lts of coolant and 2.5lts of washer fluid.
No need for targa panel mod as I have a Surrey Roof.
Taking the aerial and the carbon canister out frees up loads of room at the sides of the boot. I have a shelf panned for the passenger side to house 5lts of oil, 5lts of coolant and 2.5lts of washer fluid.
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te weekend.
Only managed to finish two jobs. The fuel tank is drained and out. Everything else was ste.
Diff is stuck in the back - see separate thread. Didn't get round to completing the electrical components list so next weekend will be a blow out too.
Very tempted to use the fuel from the tank and have a BBQ.
te weekend.Only managed to finish two jobs. The fuel tank is drained and out. Everything else was s
te.Diff is stuck in the back - see separate thread. Didn't get round to completing the electrical components list so next weekend will be a blow out too.
Very tempted to use the fuel from the tank and have a BBQ.
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