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[blueovalcraig]

I've read it in great detail mate to give me the inspiration to get on with mine.  The only problem is that I'm currently having to work on it on my driveway which is on a slope.  Makes it more interesting I suppose but it means that I can only really work on it with all four wheels on the ground at the moment.

[Zeemax Adventure]

Here we have some pics as promised. I wasn't happy with the engine bay first time round so sanded it back down and resprayed it. Can't wait to start getting it back together. Polished the chassis plate and fitted that on tonight. First of many to refit.











Got these cleaned up tonight too. Ready to go and be rebushed.



And then into primer

[miniman92]

Great project... well done!

 

I've ordered myself some of that Bonda Primer stuff as it seems to cover well from the pics. Did you just brush it on? 

 

Was going to go down the POR15 route but it's so damn expensive

 

What's the plan with the subframes now that you have blasted and used the bonda primer? Stone chip and then chassis black? 

[Zeemax Adventure]

The bonda stuff covers really well. I've done 2 coats on everything as I'm a bit OCD but one coat is adequate, and yes it's just brushed on. I'm painting mine in 2k gloss black. From what I've read it's a recommended way. I used POR15 on another project and it was a nightmare to apply without it running constantly, and to be honest for the money I don't think it has done as well as it could have. Brand new rear subframe and two coats of POR, yet i find it's not as strong as it's made out to be.

[Zeemax Adventure]

Got a nice delivery this week. Expensive but hopefully worth it. Red dot cones , hi Los, stainless flexi brake pipes, genuine built up backplates and lots of nuts and bolts. Radius arms have been reconditioned with new bushes etc. So started by getting everything in paint



Delivery arrived from minispares. Still going to need another couple of shops but gotta control the cash flow



And found a use for my spare bedroom. So now I can assemble things in the warm. Wanted to start putting it together tonight but have an exam on indirect tax on Monday. Revising took priority :/



Just got the fuel lines to clean up and fit, along with front to back brake line then hopefully this will be fitted to the car by next weekend

[jamesquintin]

Don't forget how heavy it wil be once its all assembled...

[Zeemax Adventure]

Front one is heavy when the engines in...rear one is just manageable when complete

[blueovalcraig]

Looking good

[Zeemax Adventure]

Been a busy day today. Finally got the rear subframe built up with it's red for cones, goodridge hoses and hilos. Was a bit of a nightmare remembering what went where but got there eventually



Also got the fuel lines cleaned up and painted, and scrubbed the clips. Really pleased with the result



Then it was time to get the subframe fitted. Me n my dad jiggled the thing around for ages, just couldn't get the bolts to take into the heelboard. Turns out the new ones I'd bought were slightly too short. Even the original ones took a bit of persuasion. But eventually it was in



All nice and shiny



Even got the handbrake fitted and cables connected up. Just need to find the piece to attach the cable to the lever. I have it here somewhere....

[Zeemax Adventure]

So a tiny update. Just done another minispares order as I have a day off tomoz I've started putting things back on to get it running before the respray.





Can't wait for it to be on the road now. Deadline is L2B but this car is draining my finances

[wingnut]

They are very good at draining your finances!

Great build,look forward to seeing it completed

[jamesmpi]

Looking very good. It's great when everything is so clean

[Jared Mk3]

Nice and clean 

[jamesquintin]

Theres a company in France that is re-making the front bulkhead sound proofing...

 

 

http://www.datch.fr/...Isolant moteur

 

 

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[jamesquintin]

Also make sure you reaaaaaaaaaallly clean up the earth point behind the expansion tank. You get some pretty wierd problems with the lights and indicators if its not a very good contact