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So my day started, thinking it would be a quick 5 holes measured…….
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3747.HEIC Drilled…….. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3749.HEIC Ooooooppppssss…….. Stop right there. Well, the next size drill did, after the 5mm pilot holes were drilled. It was almost like the holes were glazed, despite cutting fluid the 8mm drill bit after the 5mm pilot holes just seemed to spin and create smoke in the holes. I also tried a new 9mm bit and failed. So after trying to drill all 5 mounting holes, I called it a day and went indoors. Sally was busy with her artwork, so I distracted her and offered a quick shopping trip. When she bought the Fiesta it was only supplied with one key, whe. The key was handed over, I objected and Dan the salesman took a moment and then agreed to paying the £75.00 for a spare, immobiliser chipped key for her. So today we went and had one cut and programmed. While out, I also went to B&Q (Big hardware store) and bought a set of various TiN Titanium Nitride drill bits for £22.00 https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3762.HEIC I hope to get back to drilling the holes tomorrow. Of course a hand held, corded drill and no support or stabilisation of the angle iron may make it a touch awkward, but I am hopeful. I really need to get these holes drilled and the screen prepped for Tig welding. Now for some alcohol……. |
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Today was a success……. Kind of.
Somewhere between LOL-ing and swearing at myself. It is stiff, sore and not quite right. Off to A&E to see if an X-Ray sheds and light or shadow on it in the morning. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3875.HEIC |
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One of those random posts today.
As always, thanks for checking in and commenting. I have not done anything like this for some time. Well, since my charity bicycle ride a few years ago that so many people supported. And that went beautifully because people literally donated what they could. From the coins in their cars to some amazingly generous and large donations that had me choking back real tears. Sally is doing this Moon Walk from a point of real conviction and the least I can do for her is to spread the word. If you feel this is not your circus, not your monkeys, it is quite OK. But if you feel inclined to donate any amount to this worthy cause, please follow the link and donate. Sharing the link, if you feel it may help spread the word is good too. I can only thank you deeply on behalf of Sally and those who benefit from Breast Cancer research, male and female. Click the link to see more and decide if this is a worthy cause to contribute to. https://eur03.safelinks.protection.o...amp;reserved=0 Thanks again for any responses. |
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So yesterday was filled with a load of odd jobs, as was Saturday.
But stuff got done and to be honest, I was still pleased with my progress or results. The finger getting hurt did not stop me working, it only really went bad last night and overnight, but I should live 😉 I pulled out my large corded drill and fitted the 12mm TiN coated bit. First hole went through reasonably easy, but it was no 2 that whacked my finger when it caught itself , locking in the steel, spinning the drill and cord around my hand. So a couple of gentle approaches saw hole no 2 go through fine followed by 3, 4, 5 being easy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...Render(82).jpg Next job was to remove the trims, glass, and sealant from the full screen that @glenanderson had donated to this build from his stash of spares. Loads of tiny screws kept it all together, and not one broke, but I was careful all the way. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_3793.JPG I also drilled out the backs of the rivets that had held the foamy insulation strips to seal the windows on the doors, mounted on some pretty resilient steel strips. Then ground the drilled sides back with a flap wheel followed by my electric keyhole sander. So the rounded rivet heads are still seated on the insides of the frame, looking tidy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_3808.JPG And then measured and marked the holes where the studs will need to go. Drilling and Tig welding will be next, later. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3854.HEIC Later I scraped and cleaned the laminated glass screens as well and washed them. QUESTION TIME: How high is the risk of losing one of both screens if I were to firstly find, and then have a glass “specialist” cut and trim 50mm or 2” off the top of these glasses? I do not really want to destroy them if the risk is too high. But have seen laminated glass cut on some TV car resto programme. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3858.HEIC Advice appreciated Thanks. PS: VERDICT ON THE TiN DRILL BITS. ABSOLUTELY WORTH THE £22.00 THE WHOLE SET COST ME. I REALLY COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN WORKING. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3762.HEIC . |
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I am always very nervous when it comes to old glass. I have, nor will I myself, attempt to cut, engrave or whatever on old stuff. I use to know someone who I would go to for advice, but he passed on a couple years ago. Definitely find out from an experienced glass person and let them handle it if they feel it is ok.
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I think if it self destructs in the hands of a professional, that would be fine, and I would have calculated the cost of new into it already. This morning after the hospital and X-rays I popped into my favourite scrap yard/recycling yard. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...41BA523C65.jpg Needed some pipe to use to extend the MX5 under dash support. Found nothing that I wanted. But got a 2.0 meter length of heavy box section that could do the job too, albeit differently. £10.00 for the steel and this little steel ride on car. I cannot resist them. Needs a steering part to be replaced r repaired. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...6F4A9F2761.jpg Then straight back home to get some work done. Later the post man delivered the track rod ends I had ordered last week. At lunch time I popped out to go see if they could be fitted in under 30 minutes. Of course they can, just not today. Jacked up front end, minus wheels, undid top nuts, one wallop each side and the tapers popped loose, Undoing the locking nuts, unscrewed and started to fit the new ends once I clened and copper slipped the threads….. then failure to get one side in. Eventually tonight after work, cleaned up threads with Tap and Die and job done. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3892.HEIC Old vs New I think the old ones were fully serviceable. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3894.HEIC Reassembled. Just needed to be tightened down. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3905.HEIC Tracking is wildly put, so I will disassemble and clean up the nut and adjustment thread and then just set it by eye, another job for the professionals once built. Time for some food. . |
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RIGHT…… TIME FOR A GROUP HUG
OK, just pulling your communal dip sticks. After removing the glass and sealant etc from the Land Rover screen, I decided to measure it for the holes, of course. Stepping away and looking at it the basic look was good. Texting @glenanderson about screen sealant or the original fitting “putty” for want of a better word, he reminded me that in the dark distant past I had also mentioned chopping the screen down a bit to enhance the whole lowered look. I had forgotten about that mostly as more important things were getting done. But seeing as he has now poked the hornets nest, or is that poking the Grizz? I may as well investigate and look at these options again. I am sure the likes of @rich @admin @westbay @pauly @atomman @grenade @jamesd1972 @peteh1969 @pistonpopper @jimi @v8 @kevins @spacekadett @mr2fc @turbom @quickrack1 and many others will help here with confusing me, but ultimately pointing the way to go. So I placed the screen in the position it should finally be fixed in. This is to ensure maximum contact, stability once bolted down on the scuttle as it should never be accessible once the rest is built into the dash, steering, electrics, clocks etc. Here you go. Stock standard. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_3832.JPG Now, for those who read the actual words and text I then took 50mm or 2” wide masking tape and added a new “top of the screen” below the existing top frame. You need your virtual, or imaginative glasses on now. Imagine the masking tape is the new frame, forget about the existing frame, it will be cut and welded lower, as will the glass, hopefully. Sitting in the driving seat, my vision did not feel encumbered in any way having lost the 50mm of horizon. I did try get the pics from the same position on a timer, mounting the phone in a roll of ductape on a ladder. 50mm or 2” chopped. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_3846.JPG After this I added another 50mm or 2” of tape and got back inside. Remember, when it is cut down, only the bottom line of tape represents the actual frame to be mounted on the car. My horizon was slightly impaired at 4” 100mm chop, so not ideal. I did not do a 3” 75mm version, but suspect I will be able to live with that if the collective feels the 50mm is not worth the effort. 100mm or 4” chop https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_3824.JPG Next, I took two photos of the 50mm chop from 1/4 side front view. You have to visualise what it all will look like chopped, along with the body lowered as it stands. Deducting the existing top of frame and seeing only the masking tape as the new screen top. Can you see it? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3849.HEIC Then, just to really mess with my own, and you guys’ minds……. I put the screen flat in front of where it will be mounted, again, just to create the illusion to help me think, but at this point I was struggling to really see it. At this point you need to actually look at the original top of the screen to see where 50mm would be relative to the body, or is]f you screw your eyes up, maybe the masking tape will show where 100mm would land, though it would suck to drive, like a chopped rat rod may be. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3850.HEIC Thank you all for your interest, input and opinions, advice etc. The glass will need to be cut as well, so where to cut and shorten the frame comes into play. I have no idea what sort of money new glass may be. Off we all go……. |
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B4 you cut, I would see how the rollbar effects the look. I think the high backseats and rollbar may look a tad off above the shortened windscreen.
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A photoshop of the 50mm
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If you chop too much you'll hit your head on the roof. :D
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No roof on this one. Saw this on FB S10 meets Jeep with added Big Block. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_5723.JPG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_5724.JPG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_5725.JPG Thought it would have a few of you frothing at the mouth. |
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Well.
Mate Martin who does the disability conversions popped in unexpectedly to sniff around. Thankfully I could take a break from my desk. He was always pro-chopping But sat in the seat with screen up and I could see that maybe if was pushing it with a chop. So I asked him to take a pic for me so I can see the proportions The result it seems would suggest holding back on even the 50mm chop for now. The seat height is fine on the chopped screen. However, mentally adding the roll bar behind and above the seats somewhat seems to be wrong. So for now, I think leaving it alone will be the answer. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...c4b1d15eed.jpg Leaving more time for the important stuff over the weekend. Day job has now fully kicked back into gear. |
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Quick change of direction.
Two day heavy duty business meeting in London this week. 31 years later, I have never forgotten my roots or the privilege of my life, even though I know I have paid my dues. Lunch view on Tuesday. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3920.HEIC Later……. London. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3933.HEIC In the evening a walk along the Thames river, a boat cruise and another walk. Eventually leading here…… Bloody freezing yes. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3945.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3944.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3951.HEIC Where are we then? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3950.HEIC Cutty Sark is a British clipper ship. Built on the River Leven, Dumbarton, Scotland in 1869 for the Jock Willis Shipping Line, she was one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest, coming at the end of a long period of design development for this type of vessel, which halted as steamships took over their routes. After the big improvement in the fuel efficiency of steamships in 1866, the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 gave them a shorter route to China, so Cutty Sark spent only a few years on the tea trade before turning to the trade in wool from Australia, where she held the record time to Britain for ten years.[5] Continuing improvements in steam technology meant that gradually steamships also came to dominate the longer sailing route to Australia, and the ship was sold to the Portuguese company Ferreira and Co. in 1895 and renamed Ferreira. She continued as a cargo ship until purchased in 1922 by retired sea captain Wilfred Dowman, who used her as a training ship operating from Falmouth, Cornwall. After his death, Cutty Sark was transferred to the Thames Nautical Training College, Greenhithe in 1938 where she became an auxiliary cadet training ship alongside HMS Worcester. By 1954, she had ceased to be useful as a cadet ship and was transferred to permanent dry dock at Greenwich, London, for public display. Cutty Sark is listed by National Historic Ships as part of the National Historic Fleet (the nautical equivalent of a Grade 1 Listed Building). She is one of only three remaining original composite construction (wooden hull on an iron frame) clipper ships from the nineteenth century in part or whole, the others being the City of Adelaide, which arrived in Port Adelaide, South Australia on 3 February 2014 for preservation, and the beached skeleton of Ambassador of 1869 near Punta Arenas, Chile. The ship has been damaged by fire twice in recent years, first on 21 May 2007 while undergoing conservation. She was restored and was reopened to the public on 25 April 2012.[6] Funders for the Cutty Sark conservation project include: HLF, DCMS, Sammy Ofer Foundation, Greenwich Council, Greater London Authority, The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Berry Brothers & Rudd, Michael Edwards, Alisher Usmanov.[7] On 19 October 2014 she was damaged in a smaller fire.[8] Cutty Sark whisky derives its name from the ship. An image of the clipper appears on the label, and the maker formerly sponsored the Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Race. The ship also inspired the name of the Saunders Roe Cutty Sark flying boat. Walking down into the dry dock for dinner. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3954.HEIC Not so much a request, but an opinion when you are sober and would rather be at home with a mug of tea and a sandwich. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_3964.HEIC Two days of hard work underscored by a nice reward. Did I mention that Life is Good? |
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What a week.
Tomorrow blocked for building this thing. Despite the options did include having a go at this little car. But it won’t get the RR on the road. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4015.HEIC Day job first though. . |
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Contact with the new owner today.
So in 2022 this was the look. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_5775.JPG Looking good. New owner loves it too. |
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Another one of those days…..
Started slow, got going in the garage and was looking out front for my neighbour. Saw @nickwheeler was just pulling up and reversed up on my drive. When he got out, he had a mischievous grin on his face….. We walked around to the deck and got a coffee. Then he pulled out this bit of magic…….. “ I had a bit of time and was bored, so I made a Dimple Die” I guess once again, we have no excuse not to make a small, tidy visor for the front screen. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4067.HEIC Thanks Nick. That is just awesome. We then spent the rest of the day down at the garage, loads done, little to show. But a nice dinner, chat and an alcohol free beer for Nick. Trust me, the chicken thighs, Cajun rice and a load of vegetables was bloody brilliant. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...8B6A07EA64.jpg More later. |
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION PREPARATION TIME FLIES FOR SURE. So my first job yesterday morning was to start trimming back the original steel dash support some more so it could be worked in under the dash and support the steering column and other bits. So I ground and cut back the welds at the ends, removing the wings. Better. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4069.HEIC Nick and I were working in parallel most of the day. Next to go, more cautiously was was the steering column end mounts. Followed by careful grinding back, and cooling with a wet cloth to keep the plastic bush safe. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_4094.JPG Coffee time at 2.00pm saw the iced Belgian buns coming out. At which time Nick had removed the original brake pipes in the engine bay, and I had managed to remove more of the engine bay “decorations” that would not work for this build, but will have to be made again to fit and accommodate the Mazda parts. The original Ford steering column bulkhead hole was disassembled and put up a very brave fight…. But eventually it was opened and cleared of plates and rusted in allen bolts. Allowing us to start making up the new plates. Which currently will incorporate the Ford brake and clutch assembly, albeit modified. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4071.HEIC With trial fitting the Mazda steering column it became apparent we needed more space. So @nickwheeler armed with masking tape, marker and ruler, marked the lines of engagement, and I fitted a fine toothed blade to my woodwork jigsaw with vacuum cleaner in tow and opened the dash up. The search will be on for a 450mm wide by 1500mm long length of good marine or phenolic ply to shape the dash from. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4076.HEIC Pretty pleased so far. Followed by filing all the edges down, front and back, plus a strip of masking tape to make it less hazardous. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4078.HEIC And test fit. Red line for centring. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4115.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4110.HEIC Time for another coffee. Coffee drives this build. |
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Next job after coffee was to start replicating the firewall plate for the steering column in steel.
Nick,found and shaped some steel plate while I created a template, then copied, punched, drilled the plate while he was removing the last tab off the support, which we could not figure or remember a function or purpose to. Drilled. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4101.HEIC Another of my many council tip finds from hears ago. A load of super sized drill bits, adapted to my chuck, going through after them13mm TiN bit did its job. Love it when old found tools are just the right tool for the job. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4107.HEIC Test mounted. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4108.HEIC Column placed. Loads more to do. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4117.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4112.HEIC Big chunks of time are spent between Nick and I bouncing and refining ideas. One of them was to sleeve the column where it passes through the firewall plate, weld the sleeve to the plate and then tighten it down with a captive nut and bolt. We could not find any pipe of the right, or even close to right diameter, so I suggested rolling a pipe shaped clamp around a former on the vice. So while making the plate, Nick got on with the shaping of the flat plate into this beautiful piece. Jubilee Clip will clamp it around the shaft sheath. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4114.HEIC Today my first job will be to get my air die grinder out and to grind back the hole to the inside of the red circle, after which Nick can tack and Mig weld it partially to the plate. Refining of the hole and access will be done once bolted in place, followed by pedals, plates and clutch m/c https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4118.HEIC Before shutting down for the evening at 7.00pm Nick pulled this rabbit out his hat……. The carports gutting down pipes still have not been fitted, yes I am a touch lazy. But the pipe is an exact fit for the extension needed when the air-box is relocated in the engine bay. I will keep my eyes open for a 600mm offcut of black pipe in a skip the next week or two. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4106.HEIC Time to get down to the garage and start again. Seems that time is ticking. Progress though. |
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WELL WHAT A DAY…..! ! ! Just got in now. @nickwheeler and I played hard today. Ham, cheese and Chipotle sauce sandwich each at 4.00pm and a gallon of coffee only through the day. We shut shop at 8.00pm And to be honest, Nick and I could have done another hour or more, but we decided to wait till next time. Through the week I will be doing small jobs after work or at lunch time if I get to take a break. Now time to shower and relax a bit. Weekend over again. |
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Today was a great day.
Little to show, loads done and achieved. Fabrication and planning. I got out my pneumatic die grinder and tungsten carbide bits to get the hole roughed out. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4130.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4153.HEIC And bolted to the firewall. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4131.HEIC Once in place, I added the steering wheel and shaft. Just to get the position established. Screen cleared. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_4149.JPG Reasonable position and clearance. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...Render(83).jpg Steering wheel removed to lessen the load on the firewall channel. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4180.HEIC And the engine side. Looking good. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4157.HEIC At this point @nickwheeler and I were firing on all cylinders. We seem to be able to just get on with tasks, no boundaries, and total interchangeable rhythm. We had first cut the MX5 dash support shorter and shorter, https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4182.HEIC Then added in some steel pipe that curved differently. Nick had brought his Mig welder in the car and we welded a load through the day. At this point, tacking in the extensions that are getting attached to the screen support. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4181.HEIC Tacked, next thing proper welds and also a few pie cuts to make it all fit together. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4189.HEIC Once back in the car, and in position, a check showed the steering wheel was aligned. Adding the indicator, wiper stalks, airbag and horn push meant one could get a better idea on space utilisation. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4202.HEIC And where the shaft goes through the firewall. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4156.HEIC What a nice fit this shaft makes in the plate. More tacking, followed by full depth welding on the bench. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4195.HEIC Adding the airbag, indicators and shroud left me with a firewall plate and adjustable clam that Nick had created…… Looking tidy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4177.HEIC So that, despite not looking like a lot of progress, was a good place to get to . |
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Carrying on last night.
Once the steering wheel was fully mounted, the brace welded in it was time to check again that the placement was good enough. Turned out even better than anticipated. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4218.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4219.HEIC So next job was to start draping and deciphering the wiring loom. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4213.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4211.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4216.HEIC Also placement of the instrument cluster. Which will be going in straight, rather than angled as planned. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4215.HEIC Then removing the clutch pedal, and also cutting off the petrol pedal from the MX5 cluster. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4207.HEIC And a flashback……. I still like this pedal as an option. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4210.HEIC @nickwheeler and I continued chatting for a while longer, and then we called it a day. Busy week for the day job so not expecting any progress this week. Thanks for checking in. |
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I must be getting soft in my old age.
Went out and bought these today. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4228.HEIC My 20 year old pair eventually self destructed, and the replacement pair never stopped being real uncomfortable So after dropping something on my foot while building the chassis…….. I am getting old. |
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Big Milestone ???
Well, depends on what you look at. @nickwheeler and I were talking and he said the screen support and anchoring the steering wheel would be a major milestone. At this point one could start draping the loom and planning where stuff goes. Relocating the air box and MAF meant I need to get some 65mm drain pipe to connect the air box and MAF Sensor. Plus I need to order 100mm of 63mm inner diameter rubber hose to connect the extension pipe, MAF sensor and Airbox. I also ordered a hole saw in order to cut some holes for the wiring looms to move about. Today I bought some safety shoes……. Yes, absolutely shocking. I must be getting soft in my old age. My 20 year old pair eventually self destructed, and the replacement pair never stopped being real uncomfortable So after dropping something on my foot while building the chassis…….. I am getting old. |
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Something completely random, like me.
I have a few weird friends, well, many I guess. some not so weird…… One in Siberia, and then Vladimir in Russia. It is his birthday today. What I love about them all is this old style mentality of making or fixing stuff. He wanted a tractor, could not afford one, so built one from scrap. This is a short video clip of him and friends, doing what friends do. https://youtu.be/oWWosI0iQ1o I hope you enjoyed that. |
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Missed posting this pic at the weekend.
Removed these front stays from the frame. Immediately improved the look. Liking this. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4184.HEIC Courier delivered the hole saw that Tool Station did not have in stock on Monday. I was impressed with the service tbh. Not had an out of stock item delivered next day before. Hole saw is for cutting through the firewall to allow wiring loom and grommets to fit through and close the holes. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4254.HEIC Stopped at the local motor spares shop after work, on the way home at 5.00 and pleasantly surprised they were still open. Always helpful, they did not have the rubber connector hose I wanted, but allowed me to rummage in the back store box of odd pieces. Failed to find anything 63mm ID for the airbox, but bought a tin of brush on underseal to finish the body tub as well. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4251.HEIC Got home and found the connecting pipe for the airbox to MAF unit that one of my neighbors had left, he is a builder and gas man plus a friend. So a phone call on Monday to Tony saw another small piece of the puzzle come into play. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4253.HEIC Day job work week is keeping me busy and knackered by end of day, so unlikely to find time to do little jobs at this point. Roll on the weekend………… |
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It was good talking yesterday Rian. I thought the Mazda shell had already made it's trip to a recycler or it's next parts borrowing place? Looking forward to getting back on my 70 some, just waiting on energy to fight the damp cold. I am not quite as use to the damp and cold like you folks, so I am using the I am really old clause to delay things. :lol:
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Sorry I had to get into the soares shop before tbey closed. Kevin who “owns” the shell had a breakdown of his tow vehicle so failed to collect it in the first week of January. Sallys little petrolhead (or is it electronic head) grandson. If is has wheels, he wants to be in or on it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...2b0cc54791.jpg Seems George, the cat I don’t have likes a car too. Found him sleeping in the Rezin Rockit a few times. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4271.HEIC Had to kick him out when I removed the body. Not a happy cat. |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
So…….
After giving George some ham (delivered in the carport) I booted his butt out of the seat. Figured out a way to lift and remove the body without breaking stuff. Disconnected the wiring looms that @nickwheeler and I had laid out and strapped in on Sunday. Then hoisted up the body once I moved the car into the right position. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4278.HEIC While doing it, I was wondering why. I decided to also touch up the chassis that has taken some beating with the fitting and moving stuff about, including the chassis and engine. Ohh. And one that has bugged me since we made them….. the engine mounts, painted. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4295.HEIC I guess the result explained it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4286.HEIC Really pleased with the way it came out. And all of this in between doing the day job, and being really pi$$ed at the way corporate butt kissing happens, and the way some people are oblivious of just how obvious it becomes when they bend over backwards to kiss their own ring, then coming up proud of themselves while sprouting more corporate bolloxx. But it pays the mortgage I guess, and I actually really love my job. One less job for the weekend though. Onwards in the words of @pauly |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
[quote author="@nickwheeler" source="/post/2717925/thread" timestamp="1643911860"]
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_5801.JPG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_5802.JPG Preliminary work to make the Cortina pedal work the Mazda clutch: drilled a hole in the pedal to replicate the Mazda offset. Made new, cross-drilled clevis pin and nylon spacer. That will be enough to position the master cylinder, but I don't think there will be enough adjustment in the pushrod. If that's the case, I'll make a longer one with a more robust clevis that doesn't need a spacer. The hole in the Mazda pedal is 10mm but the pin is 8mm. I find that odd. I discovered it after I had drilled a new 10mm hole in the pedal.[/quote] Long, hard day at work today. Took me 2.5 hrs to do the 36 miles to Denmark Hill to Kings College Hospital, and two hours back. Loads of change there, including parking area now a building site. Only parking available is a private carpark, charging £4.00 per hour or part of it. 3hrs 10 minutes was £16.00 grinds my balls. Anyway, got in just after 5.00pm and tired. Then I see your report and my day suddenly turns grand. Thank you for getting on with these jobs, making my life a breeze Nick. |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
Over at Dennis’s place this is the current status at Dennis’s place.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/IMG_4345.JPG He is not a happy guy. |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
Stole a quick hour yesterday from work.
It was 3’C outside, some chilly breeze and a bit of rain earlier. SomI fetched the last of the underseal from the garage, added a small bit, around 50ml of white spirit (fake turpentine) to it, and brought the tin into the house, into a pot of boiling water on the stove and melted and mixed it all up to be able to paint it on the wheel arches and inner fenders. Amazing how much easier it works when warmed up. Front end complete. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4359.HEIC Rear arches all done. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4361.HEIC Body itself now ready to go back on, once a few other chassis jobs are done. Brake lines, fuel lines, part of the loom to be routed under the body, along the chassis. Fuel tank, and I want to inspect and possibly restore the original which will be a correct fit, and leave space for the rear silencer that @kevins donated to the build. Or else see what is available online in a small, aluminium or similar size. A few other jobs still to be done. Today is Sally’s day, (payback comes eventually) so not planning any build time. Maybe a coffee at the Turkish place as reward. |
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Well, Turkish lunch happened.
Sally had me all day, till she got bored and went home to do some stuff. While out and actually having our Lamachun and coffee I saw this out the windows of the restaurant. Looked like a character from a sci-fi movie, this electric bike stopped outside. I like it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4389.HEIC After we got in Sally left for an hour, and the new Lodger, maybe for 5-7 weeks, John, the one legged driving instructor got here. He has already fitted in. He came down to the garage when he had unpacked and gave a hand getting the threaded bar template sorted. More in a bit for those of you watching this move along. . |
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Quick hour, maybe less this afternoon late when Sally went home to do home stuff.
Popped down, moved a few bits, placed the screen in what could be its final position. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4393.HEIC Then quickly made a template for the bolt holes. Happy with that. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4395.HEIC So now the holes need to be drilled in the frame, threaded bar fitted and Tig welded in place, then we are ready. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4396.HEIC Ready for what I hear you say. Watch this space. |
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Went out by 10.00 this morning.
Cleared up a load of stuff around the workshop, packed materials away wtc. Then pulled the original fuel tank down to take a look. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4438.HEIC Opened up the tank. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4441.HEIC Loads of crud inside. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4440.HEIC While I was fighting the tank, Nick started to lay out more of the wiring loom and attaching it to the chassis and gearbox/motor. I removed the tank and then banged it down on the floor in the hope to loosen up some of the crud. Also had the cement mixer out, planning a load of nuts and bolts and self tapping screws to clean up the inside. Unfortunately it was not to be. Rusted out tank. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4446.HEIC So now the next trick will be to to get a copy of this tank made up in either steel or ally plate, including the fuel pump etc. Need to find a sheet metal builder who can copy this and make a tank. |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
So after the loom and tank work, we carried on with various tasks, most ably led by @Nickwheeler who is a bit like a blood hound, once he cranks his head over and forward, only coffee and cookies or raisin bread slows him down.
The gearbox mount, though probably perfectly adequate, has been bugging him from day one. So as I had removed the body to get to other bits, he removed it for some strengthening. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4444.HEIC Some three handed welding, large ball pein hammer action later, it started to take shape, after the reshaped plate was made up. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4448.HEIC Bolted back in place, Nick was a happy bunny. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4456.HEIC At this point the body had to go back on again for the next job. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4459.HEIC More about it later. Work now. PS. An MX5 tank for £40.00 off EBay looks like this, Ugly. Really ugly. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...Render(84).jpg |
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Reflecting on the rusted out tank and the options open to me……
I contacted Darren at Unit Engineering in Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey to discuss options. So…………… Loaded. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4487.HEIC Uploaded. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4495.HEIC To be delivered to Darren when I get time, along with the MX5 fuel pump and return valve. Then hopefully collect a rebuilt tank after X-period of time to fit to the chassis, in exchange for some cash. I also popped out to fetch some Nyloc nuts and bolts for the rear shock absorbers, as well as the mounting bolts for the screen. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4493.HEIC Baby steps every day. Onwards in the words of @pauly |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
Part of Sundays “next job” when the body went back on, was to fit the radiator and hoses on some supports, after the initial brackets failed to deliver what we needed.
Tight as a tight fit. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4458.HEIC Measure, drill, cut…….. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4457.HEIC Fail. Start again, find different materials on the material pile, in the dark. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4467.HEIC Welding up the radiator supports. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4465.HEIC At this point it was 19.30 on a Sunday evening, so I suggested we pull the plug before starting the top supports that are a touch more complex, and may end up getting incorporated in the fender supports. But not right now, chilly out at night, makes the extra work less of a pleasure. . |
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Went over to The Isle of Sheppey after work today.
I had decided to ask my friend Darren at Unit Engineering to make and adapt the new fuel tank to MX5 hardware. Price to be confirmed on completion. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4527.HEIC A typical old skool Rodder, he runs a few cars, well known down this way. One of my all time favourites since childhood. Firenza. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...515f56c9c7.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ec39549cb8.jpg Then this 1000bhp when on Nitrous Chrysler Valiant. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...83b81a9b1a.jpg And his Ford Pop. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...74e8358cb4.jpg And his current sideline build, a V8 chopped Beetle. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4517.HEIC Funny how great minds think alike. I really wanted to add a grenade shifter knob to the Rezin Rockit as well. So I think we are going in the right direction. One of the things I want on the front screen is a visor. So Darren let me use his machines and tools to cut and fold a basic visor, which needs finishing and mounting. Rather large cutter…….. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4520.HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4522.HEIC Measure, fold, measure, fold, measure and fold……. And done. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4524.HEIC For now, but it needs some trimming and the angle of the visor cap to be changed. As well as a bunch of holes and dimple dies to be added. Should work OK. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4525.HEIC Once done, a coffee and cake, and I was on my way, knowing the traffic had died down. Fooled……… 120 minute delay after a motor vehicle accident. Road closed. Burger ! https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4532.HEIC Eventually back home I unpacked and had to go look to see how the initial mock up looks. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4540.HEIC Angle needs to be changed with the peak dropping quite a bit lower, and also some large dimple die holes punched in the whole length. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../IMG_4541.HEIC Ready for bed, it was a long day. Later. |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
[quote author="@31coupe" source="/post/2718928/thread" timestamp="1644483973"]Ooooo that V8 Beetle build is epic!!! Any idea what motor he is putting in it? [/quote]
Rover. And a big round blowy thing. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...9c5e920f7d.jpg Turbo. |
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