I have finished fitting the rear tub matting and corner strips. I also finally fitted the rivnuts for the rear fuel tank inspection panel in the tub floor and bolted it down with countersunk M6 bolts. The next job in the tub will be fitting the second row seats.
Battery Mount Fitted
I have finished painting the twin battery mount and fully bolted it in position. The unit is suprisingly firm. I just need to cut some of my aluminium sheet to form a floor for it. Alun plans to make up some battery fasteners using some 2mm steel bar bent into a U shape with M6 […]
Tub Matting
A busy day with various jobs around the house, so I’ve only done a small amount more on the rear tub mat, mainly fitting some black PVC angle to trim the corners. I’ve used stainless steel screws to secure the lengths. I hope to do some more tomorrow and fit the battery tray.
Rear Matting
I spent this afternoon cutting and fitting the rear matting for the tub. It’s manufactured bt Wright Off Road, and matches the front mat in materials and colour, the main difference being that the rear mat has a chequer-plate effect instead of leather grain, and it comes in 8’x4′ sheets instead of having a moulded […]
Battery Tray
Alun has finished welding the battery tray. The standard SII/SIII chassis mounted tray was omited during the manufacture of my chassis as the 12J/19J engines chosen for the vehicle needed the space for installation. Once the engine is fitted, the battery can go in its original location, but the standard mount would foul the fuel […]
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