bit of an update on the F1, made some engine mounts and got them in and then decided to turn it around and do the back axle/notch stuff before I fully weld and finish off the front, just in case it didn't sit right after and the front needs more tweaks,
All stripped down and then some OG CAD
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/d5c693405941.jpg)
Made a bed frame out of some ally and some old pallets, theres a hindge at the bulck head so it lifts up for access, will have gas struts in the end,
Worked out OK, sits good and the rear tyres are just off the arch inside when right down,
Gave it a wash and clean and put some of that Patina Sauce I bought ages ago on it, with a coupe of coats it come up nice, hopefully it will last longer than the usual boiled Linseed oil I use in the Welsh rain
Next up steering column should be here this week but first I've gotta take the engine and box back out and clean up the front chassis and finish weld everything and give it a lick of paint,
Also on the list is work out and make front and rear shock mounts, fit the new wiring loom and a few other bits,
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/8f6fc089c862.jpg)
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/7aef0b5a448f.jpg)
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/5a0b183564a4.jpg)
All stripped down and then some OG CAD
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/d5c693405941.jpg)
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/fa37b5105611.jpg)
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/f0b4a92cef1f.jpg)
Made a bed frame out of some ally and some old pallets, theres a hindge at the bulck head so it lifts up for access, will have gas struts in the end,
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/f8de83868773.jpg)
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/413e30ab11a3.jpg)
Worked out OK, sits good and the rear tyres are just off the arch inside when right down,
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/atomman/a455c3013f96.jpg)
Gave it a wash and clean and put some of that Patina Sauce I bought ages ago on it, with a coupe of coats it come up nice, hopefully it will last longer than the usual boiled Linseed oil I use in the Welsh rain
Next up steering column should be here this week but first I've gotta take the engine and box back out and clean up the front chassis and finish weld everything and give it a lick of paint,
Also on the list is work out and make front and rear shock mounts, fit the new wiring loom and a few other bits,