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So yesterday nickwheeler was here and the day ended in a bit of a whimper. Trying out the rear lights and wiring, he and John the lodger found that the existing units were so messed up, not reading the current etc……. That we realised I will need to find another Mk 2 Capri LEFT Hand rear light unit. They are left and right handed for those unaware, despite looking universal. If anyone has a decent left handed light body or a pair for sale, donation, trade, whatever, please PM me The lenses are good. So only the bodies needed.   Thank you. |
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Sunday morning a few yard jobs etc. No bootfair as I was awake from 3.15 to 5.00 and then snoozed to 07.00 Then onto a bit more tidying up on the welds, which had actually gone really well, with deep penetration. Hammerite  Mickey was around for an hour or so too.   Before lunchtime, an unusual treat for me, I rarely drink beer. But the heat and feeling good about the finished rollbar necessitated it.  Second coat later in the afternoon when Nick was here.  In the afternoon, Nick came, we chatted a while, opened another beer(s) and pressure tested the cooling system, a clamp tightened up more saw it all show as dry. Nice testing kit.  Pressure.  One of the small eyesore jobs to do was clean and rattle can the radiator in a dusting of satin black. So once more dismantling the front end, well, it became twice.  Blacker.  While at it, I also made and folded a blanking plate for the top of the radiator to drive all the air over it, and also close up the view into the engine bay.  In the mean time Nick and John were trying to figure out the wiring and lights…… Reported above, and looking for a left hand light unit.  With the lighting failure, Nick then added some Riv-Nuts to the back of the bumper to retain the lower lip of the front grille.   After final assembly, the black blanking plate and grille do look a lot tidier too.  So a weekend with a fair amount of stuff getting done. Thanks for checking in. |
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Last Edit: Jun 13, 2022 7:43:43 GMT by grizz
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THANKS A MIL TONY. BOUGHT. DELIVERY BY FRIDAY, HOPEFULLY.  |
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Last Edit: Jun 13, 2022 8:07:46 GMT by grizz
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Yup, this is looking absolutely fantastic, they might seem like little jobs, but when you step back and see this (pic above), you know they are paying off! Awesome result! |
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Those lamps will definitely need some splash guards to keep them good.
If they're as good as the they look in the pics, they're a real find!
God knows what the original builder was thinking when he 'modified' the ones on the car...
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just a thought ... plastic guttering for the splash gaurds ??
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Last Edit: Jun 13, 2022 8:46:30 GMT by westbay
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just a thought ... plastic guttering for the splash gaurds ?? It would need a much bigger diameter, like soil pipe. By the time you've cut it, flattened out where it bolts on and struggled to fit it up inside the back panel, a couple folded out of plastic sheet is far less work. And he's got of plenty of that. |
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Jun 13, 2022 20:37:29 GMT
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Yup, this is looking absolutely fantastic, they might seem like little jobs, but when you step back and see this (pic above), you know they are paying off! Awesome result! Thanks mate. I am liking it. Those lamps will definitely need some splash guards to keep them good. If they're as good as the they look in the pics, they're a real find! God knows what the original builder was thinking when he 'modified' the ones on the car... Who knows Nick. But like so many jobs to date, the challenge is fixing it. Them. just a thought ... plastic guttering for the splash gaurds ?? Good thinking, but we had this thing under investigation before, as Nick mentioned below. just a thought ... plastic guttering for the splash gaurds ?? It would need a much bigger diameter, like soil pipe. By the time you've cut it, flattened out where it bolts on and struggled to fit it up inside the back panel, a couple folded out of plastic sheet is far less work. And he's got of plenty of that. I am sure it will be sorted as well. |
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Jun 13, 2022 20:57:42 GMT
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So the roll hoop is done. Next stop…. Get the Harnesses attached. Needs some slide buckles. 3mm steel plate should do just fine, NASCAR approved after all.  Chassis and seat mounts as well . Copy  Cut  Finesse  nickwheeler it, I mean paint.  Also in the post today. These. Should clear things up a bit.  Biggest concern was if the motor would fit in a way that would leave my knuckles intact. Success it seems.  Another small step forward. |
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Jun 13, 2022 23:24:08 GMT
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Oh good, more wiring....
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Can the motor be attached to the other end of the mechanism to move it away from the steering?
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Internet/WiFi struggling.
Pics later for those interested.
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Internet/WiFi struggling. Pics later for those interested. . Interested ? of course we're interested! Don't leave it too long though ... chocie bourbon biscuits are sinking fast !  |
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Last Edit: Jun 14, 2022 8:38:06 GMT by westbay
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Sorry mate. I will get the kettle on. Coffee? |
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Can the motor be attached to the other end of the mechanism to move it away from the steering? Very good call Phil. nickwheeler and I briefly discussed using the original levers to drive both wipers. But I have two motors, arms and wipers and it seems more than enough space. So for now I am happy to mount them separately. |
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Internet/WiFi struggling. Pics later for those interested. . Interested ? of course we're interested! Don't leave it too long though ... chocie bourbon biscuits are sinking fast ! They have loaded now. Just on an hours Teams training. Back in a bit. |
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Jun 14, 2022 12:55:25 GMT
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Bit of a hectic day. Fitted at 07.30 this morning with Mickey’s help lifting it in. Had to use a small hydraulic bottle jack to push the front feet open about 15mm that the heat distortion had created. Bolted down. Pretty (very) happy with the overall look. Closer to my visualisation than I deserve. Most importantly was getting it to lean back to mimic the “B-post on the entrance/door.  Rear supports hardly impair load area. So some practicality retained.  Unobtrusive from the front.  This is a great point to have made it to in my opinion from where it started.  How much further before the final straight?? . |
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Last Edit: Jun 14, 2022 13:04:43 GMT by grizz
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Jun 14, 2022 13:02:23 GMT
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Looking good ! well done...
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Jun 14, 2022 14:08:29 GMT
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From where you started Rian it looks stunning,
I particularly like the little /
subtle modifications from standard, (if a kit car can ever be "standard",)
Getting so close now mate,
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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