new project chim resto

[Engineer1949]

quite agree been looking at dates myself trying to get nick and tim free on the same day is a bit of a sticking point at the mo but time is marching on.


john

[Engineer1949]

not a great deal done this week had lots to sort out prior to few days in the new forest but chassis is now all built up with final drive and brakes all in position which have all been cleaned and painted .

john

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[Engineer1949]

this weeks update been away for a few days and had to get the wedge finished so not a famous amount done but the chassis is now all built up with the engine g/box etc all in place does look very nice and i have made a big stab at the electrics i have moved the fuse box to behind the passenger seat and put the battery in the boot and an isolator in the rear bulkhead and run new 40mm cables to the required points so not to bad body on next week hopefully but engine bay to tidy up first.


john

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[Engineer1949]

nicks is black as well and still looks great but this with the yellow car and the now black wheels should look great.


john

[Engineer1949]

cheers anthony will do


john

[Engineer1949]

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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[Engineer1949]

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

[Engineer1949]

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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[Engineer1949]

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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[Engineer1949]

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

[Engineer1949]

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

[Engineer1949]

the car beside it is a 1958 fiat with the oscar twin cam engine in for some carb work very pretty little car,
i use a company called creative covers we have used the original dash centre console and seats and lots of elbow grease with new carpets made on site i will get some interior pics monday.


john