Royale Sabre - Take two!

[Mitchelkitman]

Originally Posted by peterux

So the issue with the first version of my bonnet stays is that there is nowhere to clip it when not in use....

Bonnet stay issue by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

To solve the problem, I have replaced the lower fixing point with an m5 stainless steel ball joint.

Bonnet stay - version 2 by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

Which means it can swing across and be clipped on a bracket fixed to the side bonnet.

Bonnet stay clip by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

The bracket for the bonnet stay clip was a bit of a challenge.

Bonnet stay clip bracket by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

Moving on, I've been fitting the numerous bolts in the front wing (I think there are 15 or so) which takes some ingenious yoga positions to reach some of the nuts and bolts.

Wing fitting by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr


Then I can wire up the front lights. More on that next week.
Stay safe everyone....
....peter

Very nice indeed

[peterux]

Originally Posted by Mitchelkitman

Very nice indeed

Thanks for the feedback.
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A midweek update.....at least I think it is midweek but during these strange times all days are alike and equal.
But every cloud has a silver lining so I'm cracking on with my re-build....

I've now finished fitting the nearside wings.

Rear Wing by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

(the shiny blue paint is difficult to photograph inside my garage with reflections from the windows and the fluorescent tubes above)

Rear Wing by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

The wing piping was time consuming and the joint between the front and back wings was the trickiest bit to get a neat finish. I used patent look smooth PVC 'leathercloth' over a 6mm plastic cord. Eventually I figured out that you have to bolt the two wings together before tightening the bolts to the body. Obvious with hindsight.

Wing Piping by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

And another weird shot off my 'phone.

Front and Rear wings by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr

Now I can finish wiring up the front lamps....
stay safe everyone,

......peter