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 […]
Heated Fuel Filter and Pipes/Headlamps
Really a quiet day today. I tried to get a couple of small stainless hinges and over-centre catches to modify the plastic headlamp bowls (so that I’d be able to replace bulbs from under the wing, rather than semi-stripping the front of the wing). I went to the chandlers at the local marina, but being […]
Sodbury Bits
No, but there’s no hurry. Just back from Sodbury and got a few bargains – SIII instrument panel with 3 way light switch and 2 speed wiper switch for £1, a heated fuel filter and housing for £1 (operates at 65deg, so should be up to running veg oil), and a complete brand new front […]
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