The file is the Ultima owners best friend
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After three weeks of build on my Ultima I have found that there are very few parts that fit from the factory. The most used tool is the file.
For those that are going to build one of these cars I would suggest a complete set of sharp files. Round, flat and dome shaped all come in handy. even a set of miniature files is handy. Lots of aluminum and powder coat to file.
I have all sorts of other expensive tools but I keep having to go back to the file drawer.
For those that are going to build one of these cars I would suggest a complete set of sharp files. Round, flat and dome shaped all come in handy. even a set of miniature files is handy. Lots of aluminum and powder coat to file.
I have all sorts of other expensive tools but I keep having to go back to the file drawer.
crossram said:
After three weeks of build on my Ultima I have found that there are very few parts that fit from the factory. The most used tool is the file.
Which parts, specifically, have you found that do not fit ?If you are only 3 weeks into your build, perhaps you are still fitting the aluminium panels ? Of course they don't fit
You wouldn't be able to buy the kit for the price the factory charge, if you expect them to do all the work for you....
Edited by pilbeam_mp62 on Monday 23 December 19:28
pilbeam_mp62 said:
Which parts, specifically, have you found that do not fit ?
If you are only 3 weeks into your build, perhaps you are still fitting the aluminium panels ? Of course they don't fit
You wouldn't be able to buy the kit for the price the factory charge, if you expect them to do all the work for you....
Lets see .....I had to sand out the steering rack mounts for the bushingsIf you are only 3 weeks into your build, perhaps you are still fitting the aluminium panels ? Of course they don't fit
You wouldn't be able to buy the kit for the price the factory charge, if you expect them to do all the work for you....
Edited by pilbeam_mp62 on Monday 23 December 19:28
File the u joints for them to spin without binding
filed every aluminum panel, filed holes to make the radiator mounting holes fit
filed a lot of holes to make the rivets fit
filed the mount holes on the clutch, and brakes to make them fit over the mounting bolts
sanded the inside out of the clutch pedal to make the balance bar fit
sanded the inside and end of the accelerator pedal
sanded out all the holes for the pedal bushings
yes I have just started
crossram said:
Lets see .....I had to sand out the steering rack mounts for the bushings
I DID TOO
File the u joints for them to spin without binding
HAVEN'T DONE IT YET TO SOLVE THE WEE BINDING I HAVE IN ONE SPOT
filed every aluminium panel, filed holes to make the radiator mounting holes fit
DID THAT TOO AND MADE THEM OVAL
filed a lot of holes to make the rivets fit: ??
filed the mount holes on the clutch, and brakes to make them fit over the mounting bolts
SAME TOO
sanded the inside out of the clutch pedal to make the balance bar fit
SAME TOO
sanded the inside and end of the accelerator pedal
HAVEN'T SEEN THAT AS NECESSARY
sanded out all the holes for the pedal bushings
SAME TOO
yes I have just started
I DID TOO
File the u joints for them to spin without binding
HAVEN'T DONE IT YET TO SOLVE THE WEE BINDING I HAVE IN ONE SPOT
filed every aluminium panel, filed holes to make the radiator mounting holes fit
DID THAT TOO AND MADE THEM OVAL
filed a lot of holes to make the rivets fit: ??
filed the mount holes on the clutch, and brakes to make them fit over the mounting bolts
SAME TOO
sanded the inside out of the clutch pedal to make the balance bar fit
SAME TOO
sanded the inside and end of the accelerator pedal
HAVEN'T SEEN THAT AS NECESSARY
sanded out all the holes for the pedal bushings
SAME TOO
yes I have just started
crossram said:
pilbeam_mp62 said:
Which parts, specifically, have you found that do not fit ?
If you are only 3 weeks into your build, perhaps you are still fitting the aluminium panels ? Of course they don't fit
You wouldn't be able to buy the kit for the price the factory charge, if you expect them to do all the work for you....
Lets see .....I had to sand out the steering rack mounts for the bushingsIf you are only 3 weeks into your build, perhaps you are still fitting the aluminium panels ? Of course they don't fit
You wouldn't be able to buy the kit for the price the factory charge, if you expect them to do all the work for you....
Edited by pilbeam_mp62 on Monday 23 December 19:28
File the u joints for them to spin without binding
filed every aluminum panel, filed holes to make the radiator mounting holes fit
filed a lot of holes to make the rivets fit
filed the mount holes on the clutch, and brakes to make them fit over the mounting bolts
sanded the inside out of the clutch pedal to make the balance bar fit
sanded the inside and end of the accelerator pedal
sanded out all the holes for the pedal bushings
yes I have just started
Is that all!!, you want to try building a GT40, I don't even have a manual 
Seriously though keep up the good work and post some pics, we need pics.....
Seriously though keep up the good work and post some pics, we need pics.....
UltimaCH said:
crossram said:
Lets see .....I had to sand out the steering rack mounts for the bushings
I DID TOO
File the u joints for them to spin without binding
HAVEN'T DONE IT YET TO SOLVE THE WEE BINDING I HAVE IN ONE SPOT
filed every aluminium panel, filed holes to make the radiator mounting holes fit
DID THAT TOO AND MADE THEM OVAL
filed a lot of holes to make the rivets fit: ??
filed the mount holes on the clutch, and brakes to make them fit over the mounting bolts
SAME TOO
sanded the inside out of the clutch pedal to make the balance bar fit
SAME TOO
sanded the inside and end of the accelerator pedal
HAVEN'T SEEN THAT AS NECESSARY
sanded out all the holes for the pedal bushings
SAME TOO
yes I have just started
I DID TOO
File the u joints for them to spin without binding
HAVEN'T DONE IT YET TO SOLVE THE WEE BINDING I HAVE IN ONE SPOT
filed every aluminium panel, filed holes to make the radiator mounting holes fit
DID THAT TOO AND MADE THEM OVAL
filed a lot of holes to make the rivets fit: ??
filed the mount holes on the clutch, and brakes to make them fit over the mounting bolts
SAME TOO
sanded the inside out of the clutch pedal to make the balance bar fit
SAME TOO
sanded the inside and end of the accelerator pedal
HAVEN'T SEEN THAT AS NECESSARY
sanded out all the holes for the pedal bushings
SAME TOO
yes I have just started
pilbeam_mp62 said:
If you are getting bent out of shape like that after 3 WEEKS of your build, you are unlikely to get to the end of it without going mad !! Calm down, and realise that building an Ultima is a challenge not to be entered into lightly..... of course you will need to file some mounting holes, where the powdercoat has made them undersize.... I look forward to seeing pictures of your progress. Good Luck with the build !!
I am not bent out of shape, if anything I am giving Ultima some sound adviceThey have competition with the SLC and IMO they should sharpen their ax and get some basic stuff fixed, it's about building a better product and company.
ezakimak said:
Nice collection of tools. I'm a compulsive hoorder of tools as well. Where do you get that punch?
Will the mail order to Australia?
(You can also get small curved hobby needle files as well. Do you have a nail file in that draw, seams to be most other ones there that I have)
Yes Eastwood has them http://www.eastwood.com/17-pc-heavy-duty-hole-punc...Will the mail order to Australia?
(You can also get small curved hobby needle files as well. Do you have a nail file in that draw, seams to be most other ones there that I have)
Over on the right side of the orange tray are some very small files
ezakimak said:
Nice collection of tools. I'm a compulsive hoorder of tools as well. Where do you get that punch?
Will the mail order to Australia?
(You can also get small curved hobby needle files as well. Do you have a nail file in that draw, seams to be most other ones there that I have)
Delivery cost doesn't seem that bad...Will the mail order to Australia?
(You can also get small curved hobby needle files as well. Do you have a nail file in that draw, seams to be most other ones there that I have)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Hand-Held-Power-Hol...
Cost to the UK seems pretty good too...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231111496116?ru=http%3A%...
Steve_D said:
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