326 replies to this topic

[John H]

Or more likely that we will be getting pulled over by the BiB every 5 minutes.

[apbellamy]

Or more likely that we will be getting pulled over by the BiB every 5 minutes.

For speeding if your driving...

[mahesket]

good work guys looks like it'll be a right laugh when its finished

[apbellamy]

good work guys looks like it'll be a right laugh when its finished

That's the plan!

[John H]

Yep should be a sheddy silly boys toy. I'm really looking forward to everyone pointing and laughing at us

[Pitcrew6464]

Hows the project coming on???? we need a photo fix!!

[apbellamy]

Here's a little tease.
 rear26.jpg   99.61K   13 downloads  rear27.jpg   103.71K   13 downloads
 rear28.jpg   129.64K   15 downloads  tank.jpg   171.92K   18 downloads

It took me 3 hours to get the bottom bolts out of the subframe mounts! Andy was not a happy boy!

More to come tonight, when I've hopefully finished the welding

[John H]

Or more likely that we will be getting pulled over by the BiB every 5 minutes.

For speeding if your driving...

Oi! I resemble that remark!

[apbellamy]

Better late than never I suppose.

 rear29.jpg   152.79K   18 downloads  rear30.jpg   109.54K   13 downloads  rear31.jpg   98.41K   13 downloads31.jpg]

Every time I went near it, more fell off....

If it had a petrol tank fitted and some fuel in it I could have shoved a wragg in the neck and put it out of it's missery

A few more small holes and the driver's side sill left to weld up and then it will be time to bolt it back together.

[apbellamy]

More progress:

 rear33.jpg   145.79K   13 downloads  rear34.jpg   118K   11 downloads  rear35.jpg   113.15K   10 downloads35.jpg]
 rear37.jpg   132.72K   12 downloads  rear38.jpg   144.22K   16 downloads  rear39.jpg   126.49K   13 downloads39.jpg]

All the welding is done, bar one small bit on the floor.

The back end is fully undersealed and the tank is back on. Along with the subframe and wheels. The breaks are connected up and adjusted.

We've had a visit from a nice man with a pump up machine, so we have some proper ride height.
 pumpedup.jpg   152.32K   22 downloads

One more small bit of welding, pump some fluid through to the back brakes. Check and allign the lights. Battery, petrol and of for test.

[Pitcrew6464]

way hay nice job!! looking sweet as! least the tanks gone back!!

[Retro_10s]

looking sweet, what are the long term plans for it?

[apbellamy]

looking sweet, what are the long term plans for it?

Thanks

The plans are:

Mot
MG Turbo Body Kit
1275 Engine
MG Metro Head
MG Metro Inlet Manifold
Pipercross exhaust.
Coyotte Rally

Then in 2010:

New Front end
New rear valence
Then a trip to the Neurbergring

[John H]

MOT Tomorrow!

[apbellamy]

Just finished the pre MOT checks

There's oil in the engine.
Water in the Rad.
All four wheels are fastened on.
The Tyres have lots of tread and enough air in them.
The steering is good.
The suspension is good.
None of the rubber bits are split/perished/cracked.
The shell is solid (well the important bits are ).
The brakes are good.
The hand brake makes the engine stall when you set of with it on.
All the lights work and point in the right direction.

So... fingers crossed

I had a look at my reapirs to the front floors again too. They look much better than I had remembered