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Wednesday, 10 September 2014
And then there were 3
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I seem to have bought another one...
1967 series 1 FHC, original RHD Australian delivered car. Pictures to follow.
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Sunday, 10 August 2014
Finished...meh.
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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.
Sunday, 03 August 2014
Red is the colour.
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For when an E Type just isn't enough. 1938 Stinson Reliant.
Saturday, 02 August 2014
How to take your bonnet off by yourself.
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Before you start, disconnect the 8 pin wiring plug to the bonnet.
Put 2 pillows under the front of the bonnet.
Open the bonnet fully.
Thread a loop of strong cord through the rear bonnet vent.
Tie this loop to a rope that is securely attached to the roof. Use a knot that you can undo with one hand.
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.
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.
Roll the car back far enough that you have room to lie the bonnet down. The front rests on the pillows.
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.
Then lifting the bonnet from the front, stand it upright on the carpet.
The bonnet can now be easily moved by pulling it along on the carpet; support it with a hand to stop it falling over.
You can now access the front of the car easily. Time elapsed; 10 minutes.
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Monday, 26 May 2014
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Trim time
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I've run out of things to do. I have got the doors back together and aligned, put the hood frames in and put the fininshing touches to the engine bay.
I've got the carbies tuned and the engine runs very nicely.
Now I'm waiting waiting waiting to get the car to the trim shop. Hopefuly soon....
Sunday, 20 April 2014
Easter Sunday drive
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It's not all rebuilding you know..sometimes we drive them.
Plug chop after the run; front, middle and rear carbies.
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Sunday, 16 March 2014
C18737
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Which is the bracket that holds the handbrake light switch in place.
Which I can't find. Anywhere.
So being impatient, I thought I'd make one. How hard can that be?
2 hours and a prototype later...It works. It's neither original nor pretty but no one will ever know...
I do like my MIG welder..
Monday, 10 March 2014
A Pillar rubbers
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I hate glue and in my view rubber is the domain of perverts.
Now to put the doors on.
