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Jul 27, 2015 17:10:16 GMT
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Ye gods - I finally got a bit more done on the BGT!
The Engine mount blocks are now welded onto the chassis rails with the engine in its correct location. The front suspension is getting stripped for refurb ...and I have started on the exhaust manifold welding! Of course, I forgot the camera.......:shake:
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Frankenhealey
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And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Jul 27, 2015 21:47:30 GMT
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A beer says I finish the Goddess first  |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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Jul 28, 2015 20:02:59 GMT
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Here is a pic of a engine mounting block.  And the beginning of the exhaust manifold.  and progress  Plus some brackets for the back end  Ian - I suspect the beers will be on me....... |
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A bit more progress as I have been refitting the engine and bodyshell - so that it all goes together with the welded inlet manifolds and carbs. Then I had a quick check with the dashboard. The idea is that it will attach to the roll cage rather than the scuttle, then the bodyshell can be removed leaving the dash/electrics etc in place on the chassis.  |
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A bit more fettling to get the front end components in the correct location.   |
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smeden
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Looking good! I love the stacks through the hood!
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Jaguar xj6 S1 swb manual
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This looks fantastic!  |
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v8
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Looks fantastic  |
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Sort of makes the power bulge in the bonnet a bit redundant!  |
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Oct 17, 2015 12:07:28 GMT
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Thanks for the comments. Well here is another part made for the Mega B - well actually I have made two of them - but what are they for???  |
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Oct 17, 2015 15:12:23 GMT
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Anyway, to prevent further revelations/suppositions, the blocks are to be part of the engine supports. I had used 50mm box section on its side, which would tend to "lozenge" under load, so these pieces slip inside and are welded to maintain the square shape of the tube.   |
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Oct 18, 2015 16:36:35 GMT
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Anyway I also had a go at mocking up the steering column. I had a spare Morris Minor one that I thought would be useful........so I cut it in half and, with a temporary extension, it all fits.:bigsmile:   |
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Oct 19, 2015 16:07:49 GMT
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I have been cleaning up and checking the front suspension, then painting and putting it back together and on the car. However I need to do a bit of welding to repair rusty areas on the OS - and the Morris 2 door Minor is back, having been sprayed, so the BGT will be on hold......  |
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Last Edit: Oct 19, 2015 16:08:56 GMT by flyingphil
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Oct 21, 2015 17:31:05 GMT
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I have cut out the rusty gusset by the back of the wishbone rear bush ready to weld in a fresh section. There is also a bit of "lace" where debris had trapped moisture- below the chassis rail.  |
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heathrobinson
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Oct 21, 2015 21:35:31 GMT
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I'm not sure pictures of your lacy gusset isn't a bit much for gentlemen of our sensibilities.
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Oct 22, 2015 22:06:59 GMT
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I'm not sure pictures of your lacy gusset isn't a bit much for gentlemen of our sensibilities. |
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Oct 29, 2015 17:21:38 GMT
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A bit of variety from lacy bits.........Gauges! As I have the old ones from the XJ-S I have investigated re using them in the MeGa B. Basically the Rev counter and Speedometer can be taken out of the old binnacle and will fit in the B binnacle....then I looked at the 4 smaller drum type gauges - and I think I can fit them in the rectangular radio? slot in the centre of the B dashboard. However that involves cutting the plastic binnacle into four sections......so out with the trusty hacksaw and voila!    |
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Frankenhealey
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Oct 29, 2015 17:47:44 GMT
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Impressive
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Oct 31, 2015 10:04:56 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2015 10:09:17 GMT by flyingphil
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