Ian cutting out the bulkheadhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/CD4.jpg
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Ian cutting out the bulkheadhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/CD4.jpg
Draper and I thought Ian was taking too long cutting out the bukkhead, so we made him hurry it up
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lol lol lol
any more pucs of cutting the bulkhead, or a little goide as to where to cut as im doing mine soon
Sorry mate, I've no decent photo's of a complete bulkhead.
If your cutting it out and NOT welding across the seam, I would leave about an inch of the b/head in place above the seam.
If you are welding the seam, carefully cut just above the seam and then linish it down to the seam, ready for welding.
If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask
Well thought I'd put up a few new goodies I have aquired!
Cav shifter donated from a mate who stripped his cav:D
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Power Flex tie bar bushes
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Power Flex TCA arm bushes
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Still waiting on the rear bushes, should have them soon though.
Next is I thought I'd start to freshen up my 16v callipers. Gave them a good wire brush up and got the old paint off, and also slipped on one and split the piston seal! lol BUT I was going to re do the seals anyway.
So from this
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To this
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Should be getting the seam welding completed within the next few weeks too all being well:)
Ian
Cracking pictures & diary.
good luck with the rest of it.
CG
Looking spot on mate!
Well its update time again, and this time im well chuffed as it actually looks as if its taking shape. Really happy with it as it stands:)
Anyway here goes! The rest of the seam welding complete
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Hole that was in the corner of boot floor plated
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Interior seam welded, and if you notice that the standard seat mounts are there, this is because there will be more than just me driving this so need to keep the seat adjustable.
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Drivers side front arch and chasis leg, holes plated and seams welded and strengthening plates in place
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Now for the big bit!! We trial fitted the cage and I made up the mounting plates, then my final decision was to weld the cage in as it will be stronger than bolting, so in it went! Had the porter power on it as well and go it nice and tought and got it welded in place.
One of the main hoop mounting plates welded in and cage sat on.
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welded and red oxided!
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Front cage leg
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Cage in Place good and proper!!
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Finally, I purchased this Quick release race spec column tonight.
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Just a few more seams to be welded, other strut top boxed in and few other bits and bobs and I can get the car prepped and ready for paint, but will be a while before that yet! need to save some money! lol
Really happy with the car as it stands though a its finally making good progress.
Cheers
Ian
sweet good job really wish i just had the space to do all this :(
looking good fella :thumb:
A few more pics of the weekends workhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/ian.jpg
Well little update, been spending again!!
Got myself a little welder so I can start practicing :) (boy do I need it!!)
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Also a TRS 5 point Harness
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Thats it for now.
Ian
same welder as me ian lol
bloody great project
keep an eye on this one, will one day do a welding course and find me a nova to do this too!
lol the handle on the welder looks like someone put an axe through it great project looks goog
I can feel some more welding lessons coming on.lol :thumb:
Bring the welder with you, on the next visit Ian.
Well this weekend I made a start on the engine. Wanted to whip the head off and check everything was ok in there and headgasket etc. Also I was planning on doing the cambelt, water pump and generally give it a tidy up. Aswell I just wanted to take an engine to bits as I've never done it before and want to learn so thought this was a good opportunity!!lol
Heres some pics
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Cams
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In the ports there is some oil that has been coming up from the block, so a new set of rings are in order!
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You can see here on the valves evidence of this too
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Head gasket was in good order, no signs of deteriation, so alls well really. Next is to strip the head, and start cleaning everything up. Well chuffed that i'm making some constructive progress now. Thanks to my mate steve who gave me a hand too!
Cheers
Ian
The thing on the sump is the oil level sender for the oil level gauge on the 'digi dash'. If you are using a digi dash, connect it, if not, snip it off at the sump.
Cheers Rob:thumb:
Ian
Not much to report, however I have stripped the head and have mostly been lapping in valves! very fun job :thumb: Also cleaned up some parts, sump etc so its nice and clean for when needed!
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Purchase wise I picked these up for future use
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Also waiting on a pair of magnum bucket seats from Gazz on here :thumb:
Should be getting a set of Avo coilovers as well from Chris Astley.
So just been collecting parts really, but it will all be needed soon!
look like your getting on well with this one..
seats will be with you soon as...:thumb:
Nice one, looks like some good progress and not slacking too much. :p
Did you get the welder new? I've been looking at them since finding more rust on mine and was wondering how you're getting on with learning how to weld. :)
Awesome thread this, proper hardcore amount of welding gone into it lol
Looking good.
Do you and tom fancy coming mine and giving me some welding tips? lol
Great work. Coming on well & agree with the 'lots of welding' remark.
Cheers dude,Quote:
Originally Posted by iainel
I bought the welder off my brother but he bareley used it as it wasn't powerful enough for what h needed it for. Not had chance to use it yet mind!
Thanks for the rest of the comments people :thumb:
Good man!!, you know it makes sense, I'd better sort you out a manifold then.Quote:
Originally Posted by nova ian
Had these Shiney new news through from Chris Astley Motorsport today.
Full Set of AVO Coilovers, with 300lb front springs. Should help in the handling department!
Well chuffed with them:D
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Very nice indeed! Looks like a mighty fine suspension setup.
ah, the wicked new ones. old ones where very good, but no one looked after them and complained, these new ones are **** hot.
its true, you have more money than sense lol
coilovers look spangly :thumb:
how's it doing now then any progress it's looking mint.
Well not done anything as Ive been off on me hols for two weeks, although my seats turned up just before I went, BIG thanks to Gazz for them, well chuffed with them, there sooooooo light!!!
Heres a pic with my harness on one of them
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Need to stop slacking now im back and get something done! lol
Will update as soon as!
Cheers. Ian
Just had a quick read through, projects moving along nicely! Have you picked a colour for the shell?
Keith