here we go again

[Engineer1949]

last major obsticle overcome sorting out the throw on the centre push release bearing much measuring and then turned up a spacer with the same mating taper as the box and bearing so go for box fitting next to check all good then sort the pipework from master to centre push and centre push to bleed nipple

john

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[Engineer1949]

bit more done stripped the wiring from the map sensor and the no.8 injector as the water injection had packed up seems the flux i used when soldering the joints has attacked the wires and turned them to dust hence the lack of injection so got a new map sensor plug and will invest in some new fluxed core solder before rewiring fitted the bellhousing and started on the plumbing for the clutch slave doing it all in 600 series aeroquip so had to silver solder up an adaptor from 1/4 brake pipe to jic-3 got the bellhousing sorted with two bulkhead fittings and plumbed up inside the bellhousing so coming along nicely.

john

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[Engineer1949]

bit of an update after the autosport show i have removed the master cylinder that goes with the triple plate clutch and installed a 3/4in one for the centre push bearing thoes two bolts are a nightmare on your own must sort a better method then finished the plumbing to and from the slave one pipe ends in a bleed nipple right next to the remote resevoir then i have removed the seats and harnesses and sorted the drivers side lap and diagonal seat belt works better than i thought considering the seat type so gearbox install monday all being well

john

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[Engineer1949]

another good couple of days, fitted the passenger seat belt and replaced the seat then the biggy to install the gearbox had to go in complete so meant angling it up and to one side to get the bellhousing inbetween the chassis rails but all went well and it was soon bolted up, next fabricate a new gearbox mount which wasent to bad uses the existing holes in the chassis but a little different as the mounting are perpendicular not angled ,then connected up the master cylinder and fitted the bleed nipple and bled out the clutch all seems to work well and smooth so onto the interior made a closure for the cutout where the new gearstick goes made a new gearstick and fitted that then refitted the rubber gaiter modified the cover to the door opener and then refiited the centre upholstery and finally screwed the gear knob and door opener on and now the gear knob decals are actually correct,then made a blank for the lower bellhousing cover welded that in place and refitted the cover,then rebuilt the left hand side of the engine that was dissmantled to get access to the clutch pipes etc. finally measured up for the new propshaft boxed up the relevant parts and sent them off so all in all not a bad couple of days.and also a purely graturious pic of the engine bay i do love that thing.


john

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[NickOrangeCars]

looking fantastic! can't wait to get it back

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Amazing car , must of cost him a small fortune ..

[Engineer1949]

another update car is now up and running gearbox is very crisp clutch not to bad weight wise and passed mot with no advisories so all good then decided to sort the paint several years of track days etc. have certainly taken a toll lots of stone chips so attending to that and a couple of stress cracks also sent the steering wheel off and had it recovered in alcantara which has given it a amazing feel new 17in wheels sourced but 5 weeks delivery time being shod with michelin pilot sports 4 rubber


john

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[phazed]

Good progress John, nearly there!

I like your idea about the steering wheel. Can I ask where you had it done?

[mk1fan]

Ditto.

[Engineer1949]

the wheel was recovered by a company called design LS phone munber is 01932 880461 cost around 180 plus vat just a week turn round and beautiful hand stiched work

john

[mk1fan]

I wonder if they do a heated option?????

Thanks John, noted and added to the list of people to call.

[phazed]

I will certainly give them a ring as my vixen wheel needs recovering.

[NickOrangeCars]

A few pictures of the near final car - we are still waiting for the 17 inch wheels to arrive which I think will just finish it off nicely. But amazing work by my Dad. Along with the stripes we also had all the vital bits wrapped in 3M PFF so she is protected for the future.

[ClassicChimaera]

For all the fantastic engineeering and race car inspired looks ( well it is to me) those stripes make it look the bks.

I like the steering wheel very much. Am I right in thinking it's been re covered and stitched over the existing leather Nick. Looks a bit chunkier

[NickOrangeCars]

ClassicChimaera said:

For all the fantastic engineeering and race car inspired looks ( well it is to me) those stripes make it look the bks.

I like the steering wheel very much. Am I right in thinking it's been re covered and stitched over the existing leather Nick. Looks a bit chunkier

Thanks, I think it looks much better with the stripes, can't wait to get the bigger wheels on.

Good question on the wheel, it is slightly larger so perhaps they did, but it feels lovely that size, will check with my Dad what they did.

[Engineer1949]

the wheel was done by LS Design the telephone number is a bit back down the posts,it has more sponge under the cover not covered over the original leather very good feel and beautiful work around 200 grotes


john

[ClassicChimaera]

Cheers John.
I might look for a second hand wheel someday and look to do something like this.
Mine is actually coloured in blue to match interior rather than standard black so would like to keep it intact.
That stitching is quality stuff. Bet that feels good in the hands.
I know people will say it will wear but so does everything.

The cars looking very complete. Show us your wheels then