It’s been ages since my last update, so here’s a summary in pictures:
The rebuild has started in earnest. After 18 months of shell restoration, I’m now definitely in the ‘put it back together’ phase.
First the services were fitted underneath, followed by a trial fit of the peddle box.
Next the loom.
I had the air filters and a few other bits blasted (Thanks Bob!)
The dash top vinyl followed. I’m really pleased with my restro of the fasteners. It’s the small things you know :-)
Moved to the rear…installed the axle, tank, pump etc.
Brakes as well. BTW I found two new Banjo axle brake drums, however one of them has stud holes that are too small???
Tackled the heater next. What a pain even after careful planning. Fitting the internal heater outlets was a nightmare.
Engine bay getting more gear.
After some time considering option for the windscreen I bit the built and sent it away for restoration.
The engine had been reconditioned about 500 miles before the car was taken off the road in 2000. I wanted to be sure that no corrosion had taken place whilst it stood around in the shed. So I stripped off head and sump. No surprises, just lapped the valve and rebuilt with new gaskets and a fresh coat of paint.
Made a modification to the gearbox crossmember so that the gearbox mounting block bolts can be easily accessed.
Engine bay ready!
Engine ready! (I must thank Vern for loan of the hoist)
In we go.
It’s in!
Now time for some mindless cleaning and painting of engine ancillaries…
The rebuild has started in earnest. After 18 months of shell restoration, I’m now definitely in the ‘put it back together’ phase.
First the services were fitted underneath, followed by a trial fit of the peddle box.
Next the loom.
I had the air filters and a few other bits blasted (Thanks Bob!)
The dash top vinyl followed. I’m really pleased with my restro of the fasteners. It’s the small things you know :-)
Moved to the rear…installed the axle, tank, pump etc.
Brakes as well. BTW I found two new Banjo axle brake drums, however one of them has stud holes that are too small???
Tackled the heater next. What a pain even after careful planning. Fitting the internal heater outlets was a nightmare.
Engine bay getting more gear.
After some time considering option for the windscreen I bit the built and sent it away for restoration.
The engine had been reconditioned about 500 miles before the car was taken off the road in 2000. I wanted to be sure that no corrosion had taken place whilst it stood around in the shed. So I stripped off head and sump. No surprises, just lapped the valve and rebuilt with new gaskets and a fresh coat of paint.
Made a modification to the gearbox crossmember so that the gearbox mounting block bolts can be easily accessed.
Engine bay ready!
Engine ready! (I must thank Vern for loan of the hoist)
In we go.
It’s in!
Now time for some mindless cleaning and painting of engine ancillaries…
