2018 update.....I know it's been a while....but sometimes life gets in the way. 

In February of this year I finally reached a point in the body restoration where it was ready to go to the paint shop for a professional paint job.  Here it is shortly before being transported:

After many months and hours of effort by the painter, the car returned home in August.  I'm very happy with the results and whilst not perfect it is a car that is meant to be driven!

Still quite a way to go, however it is coming together very nicely.  Chrome work, windscreen, interior and electricals to follow.  It might even be started by Christmas '18.

Till next time. Mark.

It's been a little while since I've posted an update. Whilst I'm still working on the car, life has other things planned for me right now.  We'll get there :)

Getting very close to paint now.  Bumpers are fitted.  Doors, bonnet and boot are fitted but still require a little 'fettling' to get the fit correct.

Door alignment and dash

End of year update

Random update

 If I told you it was a turbocharger would you believe me? Actually, after cleaning the and etching the petrol tank, this was the final step before sealing the tank with POR Tank Sealer.  Should prevent any potential crud problems.

 Dash and instruments are coming together.  Just need to source a couple of Lucas pull switches.

 Final section of transmission tunnel is now installed. Plenty of sealant to stop any draughts and leaks.

 Master cylinder and pedal mechanism in place, with all hydraulic piping now completed. Regulator and wiring loom now being installed.

 PCV valve can be seen. Will be interesting to see how well it operates on a H4 SU setup.

Under dash pad cut and installed. I'm told they are very effective at keeping out the heat from the engine bay.  It would want to be for the price!



Installation of brake calipers, pads and retaining pins.  Modification of retaining pins to prevent them falling out.  Apparently it was a feature of the single pin for retaining the brake pads to work free over time and fall out!  These little suckers aren't going anywhere.

 

  

 Left caliper bolted in place. Locking wire can be seen - pin has been cross drilled and attached to hose locating plate.  Thus the pin isn't able to slide either left or right.

 

 

 Shot of the final left hand assembly, 

 

 Front right assembly.

Shot of front right caliper - also has had retaining pin lock wired.

 

Shots of the new swaybar to follow soon.