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Following on the previous pages notes on the earlier part of the day…….. Another of those fine tuning, redesigning as you go along jobs. I had a full sheet of 6mm ply from when I built the teardrop trailer 12 years ago. And was loathe to cut it up…… Nick insisted that it was what I had saved it for… to be used. Transferring the layout from the original cheap n nasty ply to the final version took a lot longer than planned. But we know these jobs take just as long as they should. It went in and out no less than 10 times to make the basic shape fit, and also for the steering column shroud to fit around and leave room for the vinyl and foam covering. In Out In Out In Out…….. In Out In……. Drivers side is slightly lower to cover fuse boxes, pedal boxes and various bits of low hardware. Next up. Fitting the instrument cluster. That took forever. Eventually happy, very happy. Switch gear and side panels next. At some point John the lodger came back home and as always, came to look, advise, help, poke fun. And took some pics neither nickwheeler nor I knew he was taking. No, I have no clue either, but obviously busy with something that consumes time and necessitated being on my knees. Still not done.
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Last Edit: Mar 27, 2022 7:40:39 GMT by grizz
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Amazing how much time goes into planning. Thinking how to solve a problem. What materials to use. Finding the right materials. Making a template. Copying it it onto steel. Cutting, shaping, drilling, screwing, shaping, grinding, fitting, tack welding, dismantling, full welding, test fitting 6 screws, celebrating. John the lodgers pics help tell a story. And mocking up. Brains go here. ECU Keep in mind, the original engine wiring loom needs to come here and be connected to control things. Welding. NIIIIIIIIICCCCE !!! Secure, high and dry. Ready to be plugged in and tested (much later) Remember those other little jobs that consume an inordinate amount of time?/ These hinges needed to come off, be cleaned, wire brushed, prepped, painted and refitted later. Typically one of the countersunk head bolts/screws refused to budge, so drilling out the head with three different drillbits was necessary. Where does time go? Two of each of the replacement screws will hold up hooks to support and keep the wiring loom tidy and out the way…… Tempest Fugit. Last engine bay pic for the day. Diagnostic plug mounted on the opposite fender , allowing for some symmetry in design. Loads more to happen today, Sunday. And lastly………. A QUESTION TO YOU ALL. DID WE ACHIEVE ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES? 85mm Breakfast next. .
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Last Edit: Mar 27, 2022 8:04:56 GMT by grizz
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And in other news. Raffle Tickets available for this new build at US $39.00 per ticket today. Built in the Philippines to all out Driver Style. Loving this car.
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Last Edit: Mar 27, 2022 9:45:20 GMT by grizz
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Kombi
Part of things
Breathing, slowly.
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Mar 27, 2022 18:08:09 GMT
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Typically, I'm not into that style. I dunno, I've always seen the "Jeep" body style as an off-road vehicle, but this is something else.
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Mar 27, 2022 20:20:46 GMT
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Typically, I'm not into that style. I dunno, I've always seen the "Jeep" body style as an off-road vehicle, but this is something else. Hot Rod. Just something a bit different. Today was a good day for nickwheeler and I. Small jobs, big results.
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Last Edit: Mar 27, 2022 20:22:10 GMT by grizz
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Nipples. nickwheeler has been looking forward to to this so much, he even remade them once. Throttle cable measured, cut, soldered and finished up, fitted and functioning smoothly from the first fit. All about the planning. Old vs New. It also became a day of tying some smaller loose ends, making mini looms, welding in forward earth mounts. New Side lights/indicators are smaller than the previous ones, so getting them fitted became a wasted hour……. Plan B will be employed. Making up retaining clips ultimately failed to deliver a secure mounting for the lights. On to Plan B. Next up Nick added the new LED headlights and tested the functions. Headlight Buckets got to meet Mr Hacksaw. With the result being rather rewarding. This in turn resulted in a good outcome that will necessitate removal of the existing radiator mount points, and remaking the retaining top brackets. Remember them from a few weeks ago?? Now with the headlights bowls reduced in sheer size and depth, allowing the LED lights’ heat sincs to work fully, the radiator and original fan should fot. More little jobs were done and I did woodwork mostly through the day. More about that later. Nick had to head home after 4.00pm for a family gathering, so I carried on till about 18.45 with woodwork and bracketry before shutting shop. With the clocks changing on Sunday, it felt weird closing shop with some daylight still visible. Oh, and Sally had been feeling a bit rough the last week or so. She tested positive for Covid. Perfect.
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Last Edit: Mar 28, 2022 6:24:51 GMT by grizz
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Feel for Sally, MrsMR2FC just tested positive again (her second time, unjabbed due to health issue). She is WFH, but last week had two trips to "the smoke" for training and three trips to a care home to see a dying relative, so has probably caught it at one of those locations.
Me, I'm testing negative (jabbed) but keeping myself to myself.
Glad dog is on the mend! Glad to see more progress!
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I guess the question does come up: “So what has Grizz been up to while Nick is seen working?” Yesterday I carried on with those jobs that progress the build invisible, not just coffee and biccies, but fitting, unfitting, measuring and cutting, filing, screwing, unscrewing etc. Have raised the bottom of the instrument cluster to allow a full, clear view of them all. Then destroyed the binacle. Too late for tears. Ultimately, it was a failure. Number two for the day, after the side light mounting failed to deliver fully and securely for Nick. Sandwiches for lunch, coffee, biccies etc….. More planning, cutting, fitting, hoping. Happy with the positions of dash switches. Yes, that’s the lot. I hope. More cardboard and masking tape work to create the templates for the kick panels and tunnel panels. Odd shapes and non symmetricalfit means it all takes time. And more time. Then transferred to the hardboard and a load of filing, cutting, shaping. In and out. Resulting in this. At which point I pulled the plug on the day and came in. My back was saying it was enough, and to be honest, no jobs needed doing. A good weekend again. No massive big bang progress shots, but many hours filled with small jobs. Progressing. PS. I need an MX5 Fog light switch, seems the one from the car is broken somewhat. Have a good week all.
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Great progress, pics and update well done team Grizz
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Coming along very nicely,
Could you do away with the front part of the instrument cluster completely and replace it with a flat sheet of acrylic mounted on timber strips fixed To the ply dash (you could black out all the areas you don't want to see through).
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Feel for Sally, MrsMR2FC just tested positive again (her second time, unjabbed due to health issue). She is WFH, but last week had two trips to "the smoke" for training and three trips to a care home to see a dying relative, so has probably caught it at one of those locations. Me, I'm testing negative (jabbed) but keeping myself to myself. Glad dog is on the mend! Glad to see more progress! I will test myself tonight. Let’s hope it does not interfere with my life.
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Great progress, pics and update well done team Grizz Thanks Ernie. Yes a good bit of progress.
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Coming along very nicely, Could you do away with the front part of the instrument cluster completely and replace it with a flat sheet of acrylic mounted on timber strips fixed To the ply dash (you could black out all the areas you don't want to see through). You must be a psychic Kevin. After measuring the circumference of the cluster at 900mm decided me to look for alternatives overnight. So in a moment I will post up two pics to illustrate. And yes………..
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Having tried to make the cluster work as it is……. A nights sleep, relook at 06.30 this morning, had me dismantle the dash again and bring the cluster indoors. A couple of people including kevins and redratbike made suggestions along the same line. I decided to dismantle it. Will need to get some clear polycarbonate and frame it. And thickness I think there is a load of mileage in redesign here. Will look again tonight after work if I get time. Later gang.
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Could you mount the instrument binicle behind the dashboard(so you are looking at the instruments through the dash) and then fit a clear rectangle of perspex on the front on the dash, paint the bits of dash you can see through the ‘window’ black … Just a thought 🙂 There isn't room. Which is good, because it would look like the original builder had done it. That is something we're trying to avoid... All that's needed is a new surround that isn't shaped to fit around the steering column. It could be made from sheetmetal, carved out of MDF, 3D printed, moulded in plaster or other methods.
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Mar 28, 2022 11:23:54 GMT
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Excellent progress Rian, (looking like my "prediction" of end March for MOT was fairly realistic, 😁😁) Sorry to hear about Sally, Dawn's just getting over it presently and that's after both shots and a booster, I can only imagine how ill she would have been without them,) Nigel
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BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Mar 28, 2022 20:47:21 GMT
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Could you mount the instrument binicle behind the dashboard(so you are looking at the instruments through the dash) and then fit a clear rectangle of perspex on the front on the dash, paint the bits of dash you can see through the ‘window’ black … Just a thought 🙂 There isn't room. Which is good, because it would look like the original builder had done it. That is something we're trying to avoid... All that's needed is a new surround that isn't shaped to fit around the steering column. It could be made from sheetmetal, carved out of MDF, 3D printed, moulded in plaster or other methods. Still looking for natural fit curves. And work gets in the way. Excellent progress Rian, (looking like my "prediction" of end March for MOT was fairly realistic, 😁😁) Sorry to hear about Sally, Dawn's just getting over it presently and that's after both shots and a booster, I can only imagine how ill she would have been without them,) Nigel Sally is a donkey, not much stops her. Certainly not Covid. Thanks for the care messages for Sally, the dog and George the cat and of course compliments aimed at nickwheeler and me. In the mean time I have released an album to help generate funds for the body and wheels that need painting. Hope it sells well and generates sufficient funds.
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Mar 28, 2022 20:53:07 GMT
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In the mean time I have released an album to help generate funds for the body and wheels that need painting. Hope it sells well and generates sufficient funds. I hope he doesn't expect me to sing on it! So does anybody who has ever heard me sing.
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Mar 28, 2022 20:55:29 GMT
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Lesser hits include
Who drank all the rum?
and
Not another trial fit?
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Mar 28, 2022 22:09:59 GMT
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Lesser hits include Who drank all the rum? and Not another trial fit? Plus the future classic "My C10 will ride again"
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Last Edit: Mar 28, 2022 22:10:27 GMT by mrbounce
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