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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.  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.  Test mounted.  Column placed. Loads more to do.   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.  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  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.  Time to get down to the garage and start again. Seems that time is ticking. Progress though. |
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nice work guys  great progress and with the bonus of the "Grizz Grin"  Thanks Ernie, We were saying yesterday, the small wins are a pleasure. |
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Jan 30, 2022 20:31:52 GMT
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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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mk2cossie
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Jan 30, 2022 20:46:19 GMT
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You know full well that without pics, no one will believe you grizz  And only a gallon of coffee? Can't stand the stuff personally, so I can only imagine the pair of you buzzing around like a pair of naughty/over excited children  |
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Paul Y
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Jan 30, 2022 21:43:07 GMT
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Solid progress there Grizz. Now, when you turn your attention teh the C10 it will be done in a week! P.  |
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Jan 30, 2022 22:02:06 GMT
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You know full well that without pics, no one will believe you grizz And only a gallon of coffee? Can't stand the stuff personally, so I can only imagine the pair of you buzzing around like a pair of naughty/over excited children Stand by, a few pics coming soon. Just uploading. Solid progress there Grizz. Now, when you turn your attention teh the C10 it will be done in a week! P. Thanks Paul, yes, a big chunk of fabrication done. nickwheeler and I were looking at the C10 tonight, and he reckoned is would be a quick build. |
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Jan 30, 2022 22:24:21 GMT
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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.   And bolted to the firewall.  Once in place, I added the steering wheel and shaft. Just to get the position established. Screen cleared.  Reasonable position and clearance. .jpg) Steering wheel removed to lessen the load on the firewall channel.  And the engine side. Looking good.  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,  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.  Tacked, next thing proper welds and also a few pie cuts to make it all fit together.  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.  And where the shaft goes through the firewall.  What a nice fit this shaft makes in the plate. More tacking, followed by full depth welding on the bench.  Adding the airbag, indicators and shroud left me with a firewall plate and adjustable clam that Nick had created…… Looking tidy.  So that, despite not looking like a lot of progress, was a good place to get to . |
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Jan 30, 2022 22:32:05 GMT
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This is coming on brilliantly! Looks like a lot of fun too. Thoroughly enjoying the updates 😁
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 Save the handlebars for bikes and moustaches, it'll be rubbish in a car! |
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...as I pressed "reply" it occurred to me "what if he's trying to row it along?"
So is it oars or handlebars?
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Carrying on from 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.   So next job was to start draping and deciphering the wiring loom.    Also placement of the instrument cluster. Which will be going in straight, rather than angled as planned.  Then removing the clutch pedal, and also cutting off the petrol pedal from the MX5 cluster.  And a flashback……. I still like this pedal as an option.  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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Last Edit: Jan 31, 2022 8:41:57 GMT by grizz
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Jan 31, 2022 11:08:00 GMT
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Save the handlebars for bikes and moustaches, it'll be rubbish in a car!Are you sure? It seems to do a good job of securing the steering column |
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Jan 31, 2022 17:12:59 GMT
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 This one reminds me of my first remote control car, a Porsche 932 (iirc) with the wire from the remote to the car! I shouldn't make fun, wait until you see the bench I built today! |
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Jan 31, 2022 21:29:59 GMT
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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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Jan 31, 2022 23:36:30 GMT
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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. It occurred to me that the passenger-side front loom shouldn't go through the bulkhead at floor level as discussed, because that's where a passenger will put their feet. It should match the other, more restricted side. Getting soft: I've worn safety boots for so long, I'll wear them when doing pretty much any sort of work. But you wear eye protection whenever you use a power tool, whereas I should know better. Hell, I DO know better, I'm just an idiot. The hose joiners are readily available for about a fiver. |
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Hi Rian That is good progress, well done to both of you. I am like you, welding with flip-flops and then doing the Makerena when something hot wanted to invade the space of your toes..... yes I do think you are getting soft.. |
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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. It occurred to me that the passenger-side front loom shouldn't go through the bulkhead at floor level as discussed, because that's where a passenger will put their feet. It should match the other, more restricted side. Getting soft: I've worn safety boots for so long, I'll wear them when doing pretty much any sort of work. But you wear eye protection whenever you use a power tool, whereas I should know better. Hell, I DO know better, I'm just an idiot. The hose joiners are readily available for about a fiver. Absolutely agree on the passenger side loom, maybe do both high, then feed into the engine bay once covered in the clever loom sheathing one gets, protecting and tidying up. These new boots are a bit hard on my achilles tendons both sides, but they feel comfortable even after a day indoors, yes I wore them indoors all day yesterday. I wear them when I feel the need or when logic dictates. Eye protection can fail, but imagine not wearing it at all. Stopped in Hoo St Werburgh tonight on the way home. No hose joiners……… any local leads nickwheeler ? |
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Hi Rian That is good progress, well done to both of you. I am like you, welding with flip-flops and then doing the Makerena when something hot wanted to invade the space of your toes..... yes I do think you are getting soft.. Evening Eugene. Where exactly in Africa are you at the moment? Flip flops surely rule. You are right, Nicks the brains and brawn, Imam the tea boy. We do work well together. I enjoy his sense of humour and matter of factly kicking me in the nuts when I screw up. Progress is pleasant. Paul Y and I had a good chat today about it. Nice feeling. Needs more speed…….; |
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Absolutely agree on the passenger side loom, maybe do both high, then feed into the engine bay once covered in the clever loom sheathing one gets, protecting and tidying up. Stopped in Hoo St Werburgh tonight on the way home. No hose joiners……… any local leads nickwheeler ? I'd try Aghabridge. You only want a short piece, under 100mm long Any of the silicone hose supplies should do them; like Rallydesign ZSCH63 in black - blue hoses look curse word |
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Absolutely agree on the passenger side loom, maybe do both high, then feed into the engine bay once covered in the clever loom sheathing one gets, protecting and tidying up. Stopped in Hoo St Werburgh tonight on the way home. No hose joiners……… any local leads nickwheeler ? I'd try Aghabridge. You only want a short piece, under 100mm long Any of the silicone hose supplies should do them; like Rallydesign ZSCH63 in black - blue hoses look curse word Blue is not for me……. Unless they are the big blue skies of Africa and America. Black works perfectly. |
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