Saturday 28 November 2015

Scuttle

Today it was far too cold and windy to be in the garage (and I've git no electricity in there) so decided to tackle the scuttle.

I first cleared the few mm of burnt plastic from the edges of the panels I needed. Then clamped them into my "works bench" (aka table tennis table) and began to drill and Cleco it together. It was all really straight forwards and went together well, the only thing I'd do differently is I would do the front and rear panels at the same time to aid with holding the top piece in place. It was rather flimsy until it was riveted but now a sturdy item.






All I need to do now is some black glue around the joints and then remove the tabs and parts of the rivets. 

Sunday 22 November 2015

Handbrake and cable in place

Spent a few hours in the garage today and started by torquing up the bolts on the diff and the prop shaft.


After that I fitted the handbrake and handbrake cable. It was fairly straight forwards however the micro switch doesn't work on the handbrake so will need to adjust it.






Friday 13 November 2015

Fuel pump fitted

For the first time in weeks I've found time to get out to the garage. I spent about 3 hours today fitting the fuel pump plate, finishing the footwell panels and made a start on the back panel. 

There is a weather warning out tomorrow so might not spend it in the garage but will get the panels riveted on if I get a chance. 

This is the fuel pump plate held in place with 4 rivnuts.
And the pump and filter all in place.

And here is the rear panel and footwell panels held in place with clecos ready for tomorrow.