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[stretch tech]

hi all, fitted the fog light today. we ran the cable down the centre of the fixing bolt to keep every thing tidy



it is tucked quite high up under the bumper so you can't see the bracket and cable and it keeps the sleek look i'm aiming for



we also turned cliff around so we could fit the grille in natural light but we're having problems getting the grille to fit right, when we brought the car, the grille was touching the N/S indicator but there was a large gap the other side. i put the grille together as square as i could but when we came to fit it in the given holes, it is still off centre and one end surround catches the bonnet so we've had to take all three surround pieces off again after an hour or so of fettling, we got the gaps as good as they are going to get so we'll fix the pieces back together and hopefully fit the grille...finally

as we had turned the car around, it was a good opportunity to test my boot light in the dark...it does the job well



Rhys

[stretch tech]

forgot to post this video of when we turned Cliff around...sounds better every time i hear it although i do need to back off the choke cable a little bit on the carb



enjoy

Rhys

Edited by stretch tech, 26 June 2012 - 09:10 PM.

[stretch tech]

hi all, the weather was really nice today so when i got home, we decided to take the opportunity to respray the inside of the cabin

A posts





rear bins, rear quarter window sills, door slam panels and B posts





crossmember



i think this handbrake reinforcer bracket looks quite cool



general cabin pics





rather than watching paint dry, we finally reassembled (again) and refitted my grille



the gaps are pretty good now



my grandad has been clearing out his garage and he gave me these brand new genuine lucas spot lamps



what do you all think, yay or nay to the new spots ?



he also gave me a bag of other bits and pieces including: genuine new mk1 HT leads; new chrome wing mirrors; a few pairs of chrome washer jets; loads of condensers/points; some new radiator caps and some other bits and bobs will be selling these along with my other pile of bits at the shows i will attend this and next year

tomorrow we will refit the back window and new chrome washer jets + pipe and fill/test them

Rhys

[kingbenvolio]

Nice job!
I personally think it looks better without the spots!

[stretch tech]

cheers pal, i never intended to get any spots because i like the sleek look but beings as they were free...i thought i may as well make a bracket to mount them to the grille so if i decide i don't like them, i can take them off and there won't be any nasty holes in the valance

Rhys

[stretch tech]

hi all, today we fitted my rear screen with new seal and chrome locking strip after i removed the tacky slogan decals





we then decided to fit my front screen as well but didn't quite get it finished, the rubber is a bit tricky to work with so we eventually decided to leave it over night to settle around the screen so we can try fitting the locking strip tomorrow...i have also removed the faded MOT sticker and tax disk holder (i have a new one to go back on the car)



Rhys

[Andrew O]

Excellent progress, Just the interior now ?

Andrew.

[davej]

Looking really good, its coming along at a great pace. How did you find doing the screens? I thought they were a nightmare.

[fattail95]

Looks great fella - need better pictures!! Cant wait to see the interior in.

[stretch tech]

Excellent progress, Just the interior now ?

Andrew.

cheers mate, the interior is the next big thing to do on my list, what is left to do is:

- rear quarter windows
- carpet
- interior refit
- pinstripes and decals
- spot lights
- rear mudflaps
- new plates with personalised message along the bottom
- and fit a very, very loud horn

we can't fit the interior until the speaker wire i order off ebay gets delivered, that is the only thing holding us up this weekend and then it'll be pretty much done and ready for an MOT in August

Rhys

[stretch tech]

Looking really good, its coming along at a great pace. How did you find doing the screens? I thought they were a nightmare.

cheers pal, the screens went in pretty nicely actually. i too thought they were going to be a right pain to fit, especially the front one because we had to replace the scuttle but the only tricky thing so far has been the locking strips because the new rubbers are fairly tricky to work with and you definitely need the fitting tool to have any hope of fitting them properly

Rhys

Edited by stretch tech, 29 June 2012 - 05:03 PM.

[stretch tech]

Looks great fella - need better pictures!! Cant wait to see the interior in.

cheers bud, i keep forgetting to use the camera rather than my poor quality IPhone me neither, unfortunately i'm waiting on my roll of speaker wire to arrive

Rhys

[stretch tech]

hi all, we decided to have a break tonight so no real progress... however i did get a few more mini related items

two more spots...not quite a match though



an alarm system



a hand held pipe bender



and an old chrome fire extinguisher that has never been used



also got some more flasher relays, points, compressors, new ignition barrel with keys, switch panel and some other bits

Rhys

[stretch tech]

hi all, today we finished fitting the front screen, fitted the rear quarter opening windows, chrome washer jets and pipe, wiper arms and then wax oiled the inside of the doors and then fitted the door cards and furniture





then we tested the seals of the windows and doors with the hose pipe...i may get some new rear quarter window seals as there is a few small leaks and the doors are leaking in from the chrome winding window seal but i have an idea how to fix that we then gave the car a much deserved wash and polish and i remembered to use my camera rather than my phone...enjoy



































not much left to do now, just need to pick up the last few bits and bobs from Himley hall next week end...if any one wants any of the spare bits and pieces i have, let me know and we can arrange to meet you at the show

Rhys

[fattail95]

It looks.... Amazing. You should be so proud of all your hard work, it has definitely paid off. Stunning.