The Mk 1 E16 Twin Weber Build

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Next job was to weld up the seams. not had much experience with welding so I got as much advice from youtube as I could. pretty pleased with the results and got full penetration so even if its not pretty it will at least offer some strength.

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Steering rack painted

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Lower arms in hammerite

You've a good welding action, keep it up :)

**Update**

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Fully Seam welded the inner arches and then sprayed with gravitex

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A few coats of primer and seam sealer all round.

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Then the top coat went on and looks sweet! Happy with the finish considering its a home job

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Stuck the engine in at night (as you do)

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Oil cooler and rad bolted in

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Then tidied up the loom with braided sieving.

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All starting to come together now

Very nice work!

Bay looks fantastic, but didn't you not paint the bay?

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Originally Posted by Benn

Bay looks fantastic, but didn't you not paint the bay?

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Sorry put the pics up in a rush and didn't label them very well. The bay was fully painted in Glacier white. looks a treat now!

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Seat bars welded in. Decided to just trim the original seat fixings as they can be a tad tricky to remove without butchering the shell

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Removed the bumper irons from the bumper and fitted quick release pins. (A few kg's saved)

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Engine is all wired in and almost good to go!

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Welded in some plates for the cage

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1st coat of primer

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Started to rain so I used the time to modify the steering column so it sits a tad lower.

Really liking this build mate, the engine is amazing keep up the good work

Iain

**update**

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So treated the interior to a bit of paint

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Modified bracket in place

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Seats going in

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Driving position is spot on

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Harnesses bolted on

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Underside all cleaned up

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Rear beam good to go

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Fuel and brake lines in

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Also the engine now starts, Tricky to get going at the moment as everything is so tight (dont think i gave the bearings enough clearance) Starts with the help of a second battery tho, hoping to get some miles on it soon and start wearing it in!