August 2014

Sunday, 10 August 2014

Finished...meh.

Final jobs were fitting the internal radiator protector screen, refitting the bonnet, aligning the headlights and putting on the glass covers.

 

Now I have to get it registered.

 

3.8 headlight1

 

3.8 headlight2

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Sunday, 03 August 2014

Red is the colour.

For when an E Type just isn't enough. 1938 Stinson Reliant.

 

Stinson

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Saturday, 02 August 2014

How to take your bonnet off by yourself.

 

Before you start, disconnect the 8 pin wiring plug to the bonnet.

 

 

Bonnetoff01

 

Put 2 pillows under the front of the bonnet.

 

Bonnetoff02

 

Open the bonnet fully.

 

Bonnetoff03

 

Thread a loop of strong cord through the rear bonnet vent.

 

Bonnetoff04

 

Tie this loop to a rope that is securely attached to the roof. Use a knot that you can undo with one hand.

 

Bonnetoff05

 

Remove the bonnet balance link bolt, then remove the hinge bolt. Support the bonnet with your shoulder under the wheel arch. Guide it gently forward and down onto the pillow. 

 

Bonnetoff06

 

Do the same on the other side. You may find a piece of cardboard useful to stop the bonnet damaging the paint on the front frame.

 

Bonnetoff07

 

Roll the car back far enough that you have room to lie the bonnet down. The front rests on the pillows.

 

Bonnetoff09

 

Position a 6' x 3' piece of carpet between the car and the bonnet, untie your knot while supporting the bonnet and then rest it down onto the carpet.  

 

Bonnetoff08

 

Then lifting the bonnet from the front, stand it upright on the carpet.

 

Bonnetoff11

 

The bonnet can now be easily moved by pulling it along on the carpet; support it with a hand to stop it falling over.

 

Bonnetoff12

 

You can now access the front of the car easily. Time elapsed; 10 minutes.

 

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