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[colinf1]

Got the pedal box fitted, bit awkward to get pedals back in without scratching inside of pedal box, but won't be noticed...



Also got VIN plate riveted onto inner wing, correct side for my year ('83)


Bonnet badge on...
This is v2 of the badge, as I dug out the original and noticed subtle differences that would annoy me..




Master cylinders and bracket on...



Haven't had the joy of putting the clevis pins in yet...

[KTS]

coming along nicely 

 

before you go any further it might be an idea, if you haven't already, to strip and inspect the clutch master cylinder for any signs of internal corrosion.  one of that type i fitted recently started leaking...

 

https://www.theminif...22#entry3741716

[colinf1]

Thanks KTS, I'll be sure to have a look at it before going any further with it.

Got front subframe fitted this morning, hopefully can get rear fitted this afternoon so I can push shell to one side without worrying about the subframes falling off the shed wall...

[colinf1]

And the rear subframe is in...



Wasn't expecting it to go in as easy as it did, even though I had it on the car on the rotisserie, it went on with only a small bit of wiggling on 1 bracket.

Building up the radius arms as I went along, and shock absorbers in too.

[Viktor]

Good progress, very soon on its wheels!

[colinf1]

More good progress made today, front damper mounts put on, made sure to put some sealant on the back side to prevent water getting trapped there. Shock absorbers put on and all bolts on the front torque up.



Then onto getting the rear brakes built up, struggled to get the rear section of the handbrake cable in through the opening of the subframe, probably needed to do this before putting the radius arms in, but a little gentle tap got them in.



Rear bearings put on, the torque wrench I'm using needed the head rotated 180 degrees to click in reverse, so went a tad tighter before I realised...wouldn't mind but it's a Norbar brand on loan from work, so not a cheap one.

Got the headliner out of attic, hopefully get it in during the week...

[imack]

Looking really neat but I presume the rear suspension picture was taken before the hand brake cable installation was completed as the cable isn't located in the quadrant?

[colinf1]

Haven't got as far as installing it in quadrants yet, I need a few split pins and clevis pins to finish it off.

[colinf1]

Evening number 2 attempting to get headlining tensioned correctly, seem to have it nearly right up until B-post, then it's a bit messy and comes better towards rear. I'll leave it stretching for another day then hopefully get it glued in.

[colinf1]

Handbrake cable put into quadrants and secured with split pins, cable attached and secured to drum levers. Door check straps on and clevis pins in, drivers door pin is touching the top of the opening so will have to grind the opening slightly taller or try and bend the tabs on the door down slightly.

Put on one headlamp and bowl to check for fitment, looks good...

[colinf1]

About 90% there with headliner, all glued in and seals holding it in place. Front, rear and drivers side trimmed. Small bit of tidying to do in A-pillars but not too bad. Still a few wrinkles, but hopefully they fall out, they appear to be from the way the fabric was folded.

Edited by colinf1, 20 April 2023 - 10:10 PM.

[stuart bowes]

isnt that normally the point where you steam it to take out the wrinkles?  (never done it myself)  

 

maybe that's dependant on what type of material..

 

looking good though 

Edited by stuart bowes, 21 April 2023 - 08:55 AM.

[70K1100]

Is the colour Speedwell Blue?

[colinf1]

Is the colour Speedwell Blue?

Yes it is Speedwell blue

Very much inspired by https://www.theminif...e-custom/page-8 by Spherix

[70K1100]

That is a nice colour. Well done on your build.