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.
Steering rack painted
Lower arms in hammerite
You've a good welding action, keep it up
Last edited by BRoadGhost; 05-09-12 at 05:57 PM.
**Update**
Fully Seam welded the inner arches and then sprayed with gravitex
A few coats of primer and seam sealer all round.
Then the top coat went on and looks sweet! Happy with the finish considering its a home job
Stuck the engine in at night (as you do)
Last edited by OllieKing; 29-08-12 at 03:36 PM.
Oil cooler and rad bolted in
Then tidied up the loom with braided sieving.
All starting to come together now
Last edited by OllieKing; 29-08-12 at 03:38 PM.
Very nice work!
Bay looks fantastic, but didn't you not paint the bay?
All I wanted was a Pepsi, just one PepsiFar from suicidalStill I get them tendenciesBringing back them memories
That I really miss when I reminisce
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!Originally Posted by Benn
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
Removed the bumper irons from the bumper and fitted quick release pins. (A few kg's saved)
Engine is all wired in and almost good to go!
Welded in some plates for the cage
1st coat of primer
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**
So treated the interior to a bit of paint
Modified bracket in place
Seats going in
Driving position is spot on
Harnesses bolted on
Underside all cleaned up
Rear beam good to go
Fuel and brake lines in
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!
Last edited by OllieKing; 05-09-12 at 08:39 PM.
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