Almost finished the boot lid mods just a lot of sanding filling sanding etc etc my D.A. decided to give in just when I needed
it most as usual so blocking by hand until a new backing disk arrives I also fitted the boot lid lock (not in the pic)
Not a lot happening at the moment the boot lid is finished apart from final sanding.
And I have been reworking the door looking pins I didn't like the single pin arrangement too east to snag your clothes on. I expect I'll be refining them in any spare time I have over Christmas.
Sorry about the fuzzy photo.
Very true Paul I'm getting there slowly.
No work done on the car over Christmas but I have managed to make some space in the garage I realised some time ago that I didn't have enough room to fit the front end so after moving storage lockers and throwing out of that stuff you keep in case you might need it one day I have managed to create a bit of room.
just about enough to fit and work on the front end.
I finished the door locking pins over Christmas and they seem to work quite well now. As I said before I am changing the twin 1 .1/2" carbs for a single 1.3/4 SU whilst waiting for the carb and re-build kit to arrive I made a heat shield out of a couple of bits of ally.
I've also sent for a grinding bit too open the inlet manifold out to 1.3/4.
I had a small disaster I've lost the cap for the alloy rocker cover so I've reverted back to the tin one for now doh!
I started modifying the inlet manifold the carb side was quite easy only a small amount of metal to take off but the head side ho boy in the end I used a stepper drill opening up the ports to 32mm then grind them flush.
When I removed the twin carbs I found out the manifold gasket was blowing in about half a dozed places probably why I couldn't tune them but being a stubborn git? I will press on with the single carb setup.
Once I now it is running properly I will sell the twin carb setup should be a nice buy for someone as it will come with stainless steel heat shield and filters.
This is my new carby setup a single 1.3/4 Su running but not properly yet I need a different needle and jet and having issues getting the right ones
in the mean time ill have to make a throttle bracket for it.
also started planning the flip up bonnet brackets.
I will update you on them later.
Started making the brackets for the bonnet I have also got a pair of locost suspension arm bracket ends which will be the swivels unfortunately the bonnet is quarter mile away in a lockup so cant be finished until I get it into my garage.
I couldn't get the right needle for the 1. 3/4 su then this came up on eBay it cost £100 less than just the inlet manifold and linkage for my side draught weber so I bit the bullet and went for it just waiting for some stainless pipe and it will be done.
I've got a sneaky feeling I'll have to put a bonnet bulge in though
Trouble is I bust my budget so I'll have to sell a few bits and pieces ho joy soon
Very true the odd bulge or intake here ant there adds a bit of character to the cars.
Finished making the bonnet brackets today looks good but
as always with welding thing move due to the heat and where as it all fitted perfectly before I now have gaps which will have to be filled somehow before the bonnet can be bonded into place
I did think of cutting and welding again but that could make things worst??
I couldn't get a decent photo of the bonnet in place the garage is to small but It looks too high so a bit more suspension lowering may be needed (at a later date)
bye for now
Deggsy
The bonnet is lined up and partially glassed into place lot's more glass fibre reinforcing to be added over the next few days, and a bonus there is enough clearance for the carb (just)
I managed to finish reinforcing the bonnet supports today it was done with a combination of fibreglass paste and 3" woven glass tape for added strength.
Not very pretty but it will look better after spraying with some body guard (I hope)
Only time will tell on that one Mr.T
Thanks for the input I can still add some bracing rods by welding them to the bottom square bar if required more work again doh! You are right though just ignore my winging cheers. deggsy
Thanks for the info my setup is similar except the steel hoop is bonded into the bonnet it should work ok? but I can reinforce it if required.
I bought a pair of long driveshaft's yesterday on eBay they are off a gt6 and will need a lot of work i.e. cleaning and the flanges are the too big and I will have to source longer tie rods but with the spacers they should bring the rear wheels out just right? When I get round to installing them I can take the top leaf out of the swing spring as well.
After weeks of sanding the headlamp mounts well ok it was days or hours over lots of days I finally got them fitted, you can't see it in the photos but they look a bit squint I'm not cutting them back off after all my hard work so a bit of packing out will be required to align the headlamps.
It wont be seen so will be ok.
Now for the disaster as I have been unable to get the engine running smoothly
I borrowed my compression tester back of a friend of mine (he's had it for years) did a test and yuk piston one 100lbs two 106lbs three 130lbs four 140lbs did a wet test and they were all over 200 so ring or worn bores,
so if you'll excuse me I'm going to have a good scream in the corner.
Yahoo I finally got the engine running smoothly there was a problem with the linkages on the weber the secondary barrel was opening first and the primary just a little bit I reversed the setup now she's running fine even with pistons 1&2 being down a bit on pressure. result yes
I have just finished making the bonnet prop it is made up of nine pieces not counting the bolts & nuts I could have made it simpler but this one has quite a bit of adjustment if required.
The reinforcing bar is 1m x25mm x4mm which is bonded in with glass paste then three layers of woven glass tape I might add more glass matting later (I ran out) for extra strength.
