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[Jared Mk3]

Send me a WhatsApp. I can tell you everything there.

[Vinay-RS]

Thanks man :) 

[Vinay-RS]

So I haven't updated this post in a while, but I have been doing some small things and getting lots of useful parts. 

 

Got some bits from Doug that will sort out a couple of things that were wrong. 

 

 

Light switch and connector as that circuit was botched when I got the car, the throttle cable fitting was incorrect too and air box bolt broke a while back too. 

Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 02:40 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

I've also gotten a second set of GTS clocks, (this set is in much better shape than the other one), a set of NOS black wiper arms (  ) and a full set of original grey carpets and sound deadening with the Leyland whirlpool on the driver's side. 

I was also able to get a set of new pads for the calipers, so that is one step closer to being fitted  

I also visited my mate Abri (massive mk1 anorak) and he helped me reset the valve clearances, and it turns out I hadn't done a bad job, it's just that the shaft is worn and is going to need replacing soon(ish). 

Also I figure it is time to brave the elements and consider sorting out the gear selector, which is super floppy. I assume the parts to fix it aren't going to be cheap, but hopefully it will be a job I can tackle myself. 

Pictures to follow (when I take them) 

[Vinay-RS]

Oh and I got a metal air box :) Looks decent, but perhaps I should figure out how to make it look shiny with like a lick of gloss black paint or something.

 

 

Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 02:41 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

Polish and fit the airbox.

[Vinay-RS]

Did some things today, gave Caesar a good wash and detailing. I also got around to fitting a new carb fast idle screw (old one had stripped) and the correct throttle cable fitting. Also fitted two NOS wipers that look mint :) 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up, the light switch. Need to get connectors from the electronic store (or our elec eng dept :) ) 

Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 02:43 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

Where did you find those wiper arms and carpets? by the way, I'm still waiting to see the carpets 

[Vinay-RS]

Where did you find those wiper arms and carpets? by the way, I'm still waiting to see the carpets 

Gordon had those NOS wiper arms and a couple of sets of carpets. I need to clean the carpets before I post a picture, they are quite filthy  

[Jared Mk3]

* cough * Before and after pictures * cough *

[Vinay-RS]

Since you asked so nicely Jared ;) here are some pics of the carpets.

 

 

 

Got myself a secondhand rod change selector mechanism to refurbish too.

 

 

And here are the second set of GTS clocks I mentioned in a previous post. They are in stunning shape and look practically perfect. 

 

Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 02:46 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Oh and today we had an epic mini meet and run around table mountain. 

 

 

 

 

 

First time we've had a group photo of all the people who came on the run. Cool idea I think :) 

Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 02:49 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

Those carpets are nice! Need something similar for the GT.

[Will16]

Bloody hell, this is really tidy! Nice work, I'm liking the old school carpets/mat too

[Vinay-RS]

Those carpets are nice! Need something similar for the GT.

 

Thanks Jared :) I would PM Gordon and check if he still has a set. What colour are the carpets in the GT? Brown or grey? 

 

Bloody hell, this is really tidy! Nice work, I'm liking the old school carpets/mat too

 

Thanks dude :) I'm keen to clean them up and get them fitted.