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[Jase]

There seems to be a larger elongated hole by the standard petrol tank for the petrol pipe. I seem to remember these being a standard hole size. Were they larger on later cars?

Edited by Jase, 22 July 2013 - 08:50 PM.

[GraemeC]

Yep, the later injection cars had fuel return line, so that, the main fuel pipe and the vent pipe all went through one oval grommet with three hoes in it:
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Edited by GraemeC, 22 July 2013 - 09:20 PM.

[Jase]

Thanks Graeme.

[Jase]

One of the only donor parts used from the car. Cleaned up in a sonic cleaner:

 

 

 

Sportspack steering rack fitted to accomodate 13" wheels:

 

 

[Jase]

13" alleycats on their way :)

[Jase]

New front hubs:

 

[Jase]

Driveshaft built up, although I've put the wrong bl)*&^y shaft on this one, will swap around tomorrow

 

[Jase]

Quick question (which I have posted elsewhere, sorry mods) Is it okay to use plastic ties on the driveshaft? I tried the metal clips but they are too loose even when tightened:

 

 

[Jase]

Suspension parts being lacquered today:

 

 

 

Driveshafts waiting for the top and bottom joints:

 

[malcs_miniturbo]

That's coming along nice mate can't wait see more pics

[A-Cell]

Quick question (which I have posted elsewhere, sorry mods) Is it okay to use plastic ties on the driveshaft? I tried the metal clips but they are too loose even when tightened:
 
 

I just did some. Those look The CV joints supplied by Minispares. The clips are too big, will not go small enough. I went to a motor factor and got some bands that had more holes and would go tight. I think bands are better than cable ties. With your build worth the effort I reckon. "Don't spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar! "
Looking really fantastic.

[Jase]

 

Quick question (which I have posted elsewhere, sorry mods) Is it okay to use plastic ties on the driveshaft? I tried the metal clips but they are too loose even when tightened:
 
 

I just did some. Those look The CV joints supplied by Minispares. The clips are too big, will not go small enough. I went to a motor factor and got some bands that had more holes and would go tight. I think bands are better than cable ties. With your build worth the effort I reckon. "Don't spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar! "
Looking really fantastic.

 

 

 

Yes, they are the minispares ones. I'll call in Monday and pick up some more bands.

 

Thanks

[A-Cell]

I got my bands from a local motor factor. Just generic ones. Same type, latch it then use Cv band tool to tighten it on. Same method as the band you have.

[DylPhil]

 

 

 

 

 

Empty pockets now though.

 

 

 

Yeah right, haha! looking legit man! Can we get pictures of the entire car?

[Jase]

 

 

 

 

 

Empty pockets now though.

 

 

 

Yeah right, haha! looking legit man! Can we get pictures of the entire car?

 

 

I'm hoping to get the car on wheels and engine in by the end of the week, should have some pics then of the whole car. Not much to see at the moment, just a bodyshell on timber.