new project chim resto
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Cider Andy said:
Engineer1949 said:
...has anyone any experience of these carpet sets which one can purchase if so are they any good?
john
Some years ago a number of owners were buying carpet sets from Coverdale Carpets and seemed pleased with them (although I've no experience of them personally).john
latest update body now on the chassis and all bolted up wiring all passed through the bulkhead etc new starter fitted and clutch slave manifolds back on and lots of wiring sorted and dashboard built up.
john
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good news got the engine up and running today plus nearly sorted the new gauges and there wiring for the main dash brakes all bled up and the clutch,also had a go at repairing the seat that had sat in water for a number of years so progress being made booked a mapping session on the 12th so nearly there been a long haul but well worth it
john
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Edited by Engineer1949 on Thursday 28th September 18:13
fair bit done recently lots of electrics to sort lights half not working heater blower seized no brake lights no fans etc.etc. but all good now and a day at emerald with john mapping the k6 which resulted in very good numbers so very pleased usual niggles stepper was stuck had to weld a boss in for the lambda as car has all cats still present so quite an intense day.
john
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quick update got the map sorted as far as cold start goes, just lean in turn the key and thats it very pleasing, but had lots of electrical problems all associated with extended storage in a wet environment seized wiper motor, seized solenoids for the central locking, lots of corrosion on the fuse board, rusted out horns etc.etc., but all sorted now bonnet and boot back on just the alarm/immobilizer to install and the carpets and roof so well on its way for its new MOT.
john
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John
Where did you get your new dials from with the TVR Badge on
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they came from caerbont in south wales they made the original smiths gauges back in the day and senders from racetech direct.
http://www.caigauge.com/
john
http://www.caigauge.com/
john
final post on this one this has been the most taxing restoration i have done lots of siezed stuff bolts so corroded they where not nut shaped any more and masses of electrical problems but its all done runs beautifully very strong engine making good numbers and passed the mot with no advisories so another one back on the road if i do say so myself i am well chuffed with this one.
john
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Edited by Engineer1949 on Saturday 18th November 08:15
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