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Ericholm 250 SWB Build thread

By ericholm · 243 updates · Jul 2015 to Nov 2021

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August 2015

31 Aug 2015, 3:30pm General Update
I guess so, but as mine will stay a convertible I hope not to have that issue to deal with, thanks

September 2015

2 Sep 2015, 4:46pm Interior & Trim
Hi, awesome photoshop skills!

Can you silver my car?

I wanted to consider exactly putting a hardtop on, but as the rear body section fits on top of the existing structure then sorry I am told and can confirm that a hard top can't be added, a modification could be made to accommodate for it by trimming back the body that prevents it from fitting, but then there would be this unsightly lip/step and not sure about fixing issues and also rain run off, however as mentioned before I don't see that as a problem as it never rains in MK :rain: :wink:

If anyone has a suggestion on fitting a hardtop then I would love to hear it as it would be the icing on the cake for me.
2 Sep 2015, 6:06pm General Update
Too late:wink:
2 Sep 2015, 6:51pm General Update
Wish I had a hardtop to try so could work out how it could be done. Probably Chris at tribute will know the answer.
3 Sep 2015, 4:31pm General Update


Hi, yes I just bought one, as mine didn't come with it.

I think its a good topic of discussion to see what could be achieved. Of course for those who have the coupe option only then it doesn't make any sense, for those with the soft top it gives us another option if it can be fitted.

Cheers.
3 Sep 2015, 4:46pm General Update


Nope, the Tonneau will fit, Nubodi one had one on it when I went to see and if you look at the magazine pictures its fitted. Yay!
3 Sep 2015, 7:46pm Mechanical Overhaul Chassis and Body Interior & Trim
Washer jets mounted today:

DSCN4679 by eric holm, on Flickr

6mm to 3mm reducers used

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Old style jets to fit

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Had to open up double skin on inside to get access to fixings:

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Jets placed in offset position just like the original 250 SWB, 10cm from small bonnet edge on drivers side and 10" from small bonnet edge on passenger side. 8cm in from windscreen edge

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Fully tested and works perfectly! just some small pipe tidying to do on the underside to make it neat and that jobs done :peace:

Oh and forgot to say that the other 55 tyre arrived this afternoon so will get it fitted and have a look at the differences between that and the 65....
5 Sep 2015, 6:56pm General Update
Thanks Ollie, I think I am going with 55's all round.
5 Sep 2015, 6:59pm General Update
Thanks everyone else for the nice comments also. I think I have the decision made......anyone want 4 x 235/65/17 :becky: going cheap
6 Sep 2015, 7:36pm Engine Chassis and Body Electrics
Drivers side wiring all temporary to allow for items to be removed for painting:

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13 core wire used and only need 11 cores so 2 spare. All extended into the 13 core cable and tidied. All joints soldered, heatshrunk and taped/fixed

DSCN4699 by eric holm, on Flickr

Then routing of 13 core cable to back of engine bay, up and over the new front end to the lights

DSCN4700 by eric holm, on Flickr

All tested and working perfectly :biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:
6 Sep 2015, 8:56pm Mechanical Overhaul


Nope, no cable or bonding section in place :sad: so had to do it myself

13 core cable from carbuilder solutions.

Yes a multi way connector is the way to go agreed
6 Sep 2015, 8:57pm General Update


Yep, wish I had the skills to do that
7 Sep 2015, 9:38pm Chassis and Body Electrics
Nope, just propped/lodged it on to see what it would look like, as really want to take time getting handle mechanism to work, so research well underway on how I will do it. Nervous about cutting door skin open, so slowly/gently does it. Gotta admit I would like it/them on, but edges need a finish at they will be shown and they are not the best, also need to work out how to seal top edge as there is a bit of a gap to resolve. Don't even get me started on the alignment as still not happy with front section position, there is limited adjustment. So really all panels are first fit only and everything will come off again, hence the spade terminal connectors on all electrics.
8 Sep 2015, 7:51pm Chassis and Body


Sorry Richard, I don't know, but think there are some really knowledgeable people (Y Cymro has already replied) reading the thread. Hopefully they can help. :tea:

BTW - Hope all is well with you? I saw a great picture of you in the kit car mag with the bonnet open! Talk soon, Andy!:phone:
10 Sep 2015, 7:58pm General Update


Yep I'm sorted now but great resource for others! thanks for sharing :thumb:
10 Sep 2015, 8:02pm Mechanical Overhaul Electrics
Finished the front end wiring today, fully tested and functional, Wires also in place for fog lights when fitting after much more work is completed.

DSCN7759 by eric holm, on Flickr

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Oh and 55 tyres fitted on all corners now. Standard rear suspension is too high for my liking so going to install coilovers on rear so I can adjust as required, fine tuning if you like. I've noticed on the front that the tyres just rub up against the inside wheel arch on full lock, so will be adding 5mm spacers to fronts as plenty of arch space for wheels to come out a little.
10 Sep 2015, 8:07pm Chassis and Body
Has anyone got a solution for a bonnet stay as dont want to carry around a 2m piece of 2x4 :boink: