Fitted the hinges to the bonnet with the stainless fixings. It seems that the bulkhead part of the hinges have been opened up, perhaps by the galvanising, perhaps by some previous owner being stupid. They’ll need closing up before I can fit the bonnet. I also fitted the headlamp assemblies into the wings (using black […]
Painted Parts/Headlights
Got the bonnet and seat base back from painting. The door and vent flap aren’t good enough, so will be redone. I got my electrical bits from VWP, so have modified the new plastic headlamp bowls and used the backs of the old bowls to make the bulbs accessible from under the wing. I should […]
Wheel Arches/Lights
I’ve thoroughly cleaned the s/h wheelarch spats. they’re the matt black type that have gone “glittery” with age. This is my favourite type. Theyre all in good condition, except for some surface scuffs which may come out with “Back to Black” or Autoglym plastic colour restorer. I was hoping to fit the front lights after […]
Clutch Bleeding/Fuel Filter/Wing
I bled the clutch and brake systems and finished the under bonnet wiring – just a few outstanding conections, additions and repairs. I also adjusted the steering box, so there’s no play anywhere in the steering system. I then modified the new heated fuel filter housing so that the injector leak-off pipe would connect to […]
Clutch Piping/Air Intake/Left Wing
I started to bleed the clutch yesterday, but trying to crack the pipe/master cylinder union to prime the cylinder resulted in me shearing the steel union adaptor, so I need a new one. Thankfully, the lower portion unscrewed easily from the master cyl with an easy-out.I have fitted the Noise Killer blanket to the inner […]
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