rob jones build thread

[robj]

Well I've been building away for a little while now so I thought it was about time I let you lot have a look at what I've up to .
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/084_zps8651f10e.jpg
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http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/154_zpsed1b561c.jpg
few pics more to follow.

[robj]

Few more this might take a while with a four photo limit.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/091_zpsf6bff0f5.jpg
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[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/146_zpse642c944.jpg
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[ayjay]

Well done-you've been plugging away quietly .LOOKING REALLY GOOD :)

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/120_zpsf904a55a.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/114_zpsc2649d41.jpg
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[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/099_zps3c37fe94.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/014_zps0ae1064d.jpg
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[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/050_zps3903dd30.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/194_zps2b78f648.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/193_zpsb94f7abb.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/192_zps392963fb.jpg

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/051_zpsa701d168.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/052_zps8148b733.jpg
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A few to start with if anyone can spot anything I've done wrong let me Know.
Thanks for looking.

[deezee]

Looks like a great build, obviously not short on equipment in the workshop!

[ayjay]

I'm sure I saw a ghost:eek: :eek:

[jason]

Looking really great. Good luck with it:)

[twinturbo]

Pinto's sound good on bike carbs ;)

Even better on TB's :)

TT

[robj]

cheers for the coments everyone. Hopefully I've put the engine together properly but there's only one way to find out. What ghost Ayjay ?

[ayjay]

Too many pics to quote.
He's wandering round in pic7 of this thread.:eek: :o

[robj]

I see what you mean. Its just a big sculpture of a barn owl. :D

[ayjay]

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/ayjay50/Untitled_zpsd0a7799e.jpg

Are you sure:eek:

[robj]

thats great i think i should try and sell that to the artist :D

[robj]

Made a bit more progress. I thought I'd have a go a making a silencer.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/003_zps382f79a6.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/004_zps1835fd41.jpg
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http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/009_zps340fa5ec.jpg

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/004_zpsa65efa1f.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/002_zps04adb108.jpg
There's a bit more work to do on it yet. I've got to make the hangers yet, and give it a coat of high heat paint. I'll pop up some more pics when it's finished.

[K4KEV]

You is certainly taking a leaf out of my book ....why buy when you can make, good on yer bud;) ;)

[robj]

Its mainly because I'm tight.:D

[AshG]

looking good love the way you used ratchet straps to roll the steel for the silencer.

little word of warning take your alternator bracket off and beef it up and triangulate it if you don't it will eventually give up and leave you stranded at the side of the road. guess how i found out :D

[robj]

cheers for the tip Ash I'll beef it up. I did start it off on the rollers but I couldn't get it tight enough so a little assistance was needed.

[twinturbo]

That is fantastic!

TT

[robj]

After the advice Ash gave me about the book spec alternator bracket not be up for the job i thought I'd beef it up a bit.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/001_zpsbcbd6ee7.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/002_zpse1052254.jpg

Also had a go at making a fuel. I started one in alloy but after reading about E10 fuel in the CKC mag and it not liking alloy I thought I'd have a go at a stainless one.

So I raided the scrap bit a work. Well when I say scrap bin I mean the steel off the rack next to it.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/001_zpsfe008bc7.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/005_zps8a9b8c41.jpg

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/001_zps9c5667e5.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/002_zps589d53d2.jpg
I tacked it together with the mig. Can you spot where I made a mistake and had patch some extra holes I cut.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/004_zps276db108.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/003_zps024dee6d.jpg
Added some baffles not very neatly though.

[robj]

Then I got the TIG out and welded in up.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/005_zpsba894b50.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/003_zpscad48b5c.jpg
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Just hope my measuring was up to scratch and it fits the car. I've still got to add the fuel sender fuel feed and vent . Its not a light tank but it is very strong.

[robj]

I thought I better get on with the build. I've recently moved house and now have my own garage. Better than having to drive 40 miles to my dads to work on it.Hoping to get a move on now. A quick pic to start the progress.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/100_4009_zpse06b45f5.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/100_4009_zpse06b45f5.jpg.html)

[K4KEV]

nice to see you are still at it bud .....get stuck in:D

[TheArf]

looking good there mate lots of pictures, where are you located.

Arfon

[twinturbo]

And now you don't have to put up with headless Knights, bodyless horses and other wierd things.

Bet the garage does not look that pristine in 3 months.

TT

[robj]

I'm hoping that I can keep it that way but somehow I think it won't. I'm sure the odd horses head might crop up now and again. I live in Bromborough on the wirral Arf.

[TheArf]

Your not far from Ayjay and my-self then

Arfon

[robj]

I've not been up this way to long. Still getting used to the area.Where are you two based.

[alga]

Check out the map in my sig, add yourself to the thread if you like.

[TheArf]

Hi Rob,

Ayjay and I are based in Wrexham, not that far from you

Arfon

[ayjay]

Hi Rob,

Ayjay and I are based in Wrexham, not that far from you

Arfon

WREXHAM?
Excuse me I live in Coedpoeth-I am a hillbilly not a swampy :mad:

[TheArf]

See, the air is that thin up there that when he drives down to normal altitude he has to adjust the fuel mixture so that the car can run on thicker air

Arfon

[TheArf]

Rob,

I have just looked on AA route planner and you are 26 miles away 39 mins travelling time

kind regards

Arfon

[robj]

A few of my mates live in Wrexham and used to take my fiat to all italia garage just outside ceodpoeth, in fact it probably spent more time there than at mine.

Cheers Arfon

[robj]

bit of an update got the engine and gearbox mounts made up this weeek.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/100_4018_zps2e56c2c2.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/100_4018_zps2e56c2c2.jpg.html)
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/100_4019_zps987ca7ed.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/100_4019_zps987ca7ed.jpg.html)
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/100_4020_zps487f510b.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/100_4020_zps487f510b.jpg.html)

Also does any body know the size and pitch of the starter motor bolts, seem to of misplaced mine.

cheers

Rob

[robj]

A little more progress I've been working on my pedal box. Still need to drill the fixings for the master cylinder and for the cables but its getting there.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/109_zps12878867.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/109_zps12878867.jpg.html)
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/103_zps7acbcd4c.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/103_zps7acbcd4c.jpg.html)
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/123_zpsa0c9d826.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/robmjones/media/haynes%20roadster/123_zpsa0c9d826.jpg.html)
Next on the list is to get the steering on and the suspension sorted.

[Oscar]

Well there's a pedal box that's not going to flex! :eek:

Are those brackets machined out of solid blocks?

[robj]

I'm hoping it won't I used voucht plans he posted. I made the brackets out of box section. I drilled the holes first to keep it square then cut the ends off.

[voucht]

A bit late to comment but i hadn't seen your post before. how could I miss that :eek: ?

It is a very neat adaptation of my design you've made here. All aluminium and TIG welded? Nice, strong and light, I like it :) Congrats!

[robj]

Been a while since my last post. I've not been able to get much done lately had a little accident with an angle grinder.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/184_zpsd7a66f16.jpg
Managed to go through my tendons so a bit of surgery and six weeks in a splint.
I've made a bit of progress now though so a quick update for you all.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20141130_142929_zpsebzrwnus.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20141130_140701_zpsvl2kqkpl.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20141130_140837_zpsddb3deh8.jpg
not sure if I've fitted the steering wheel a bit high though.


Cheers for looking

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20141130_140724_zps15vygpz3.jpg
Also managed to get my exhaust mount finished.

[TheArf]

Love the exhaust mount, spill the beans where from

Arfon

[robj]

Cheers Arfon. Its a homemade effort out brass flat plate, bit of work with a hamer and some tig welding and a lot filing. Hoping it'll pass the radius test .

[Dualist]

A steampunk exhaust mount, love it. Is the rest of the car gonna follow suit.?

[TalonMotorFabrication]

That is a very nice piece of work well done.
That little rubber bobbin is intended to be used in compression not in shear as you have used it. As the car bounces and the exhaust vibrates the rubber and steel parts will part company after awhile.

[garyt]

Love the exhaust mount :)

[robj]

Cheers everyone I thing it'll be a theme through the car.

Its ok Talon there's another mount under the silencer that takes most of the weight, with the mount the right way .

[SeriesLandy]

Can you get the column bearing any higher, that should help with the steering wheel height.

Do you find that the gear lever hits the handbrake? I had that problem with my extension.

[robj]

There seems to be enough clearance for the gear lever it just seems a bit long might have to cut it down a bit. I can't raise the bearing much it means the column hits the manifold. Bit of a re think on the cards I think.

[robj]

been a while since I've done an update so I thought show you where I'm at.
I've stripped the chasssis back to get body work done.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160305_113406_zpshtr66etd.jpg
Thought I'd take it into work as it'll give me a bit more room. I gave it a sand blast and a repaint while I was at it.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160319_113154_zpsr6gpla0h.jpg
Started by doing the trans tunel and seat back thought It'd give me more room if the floor wasn't in the way.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160319_124942_zps7bgdpvrp.jpg
Then I stuck the floor in.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160324_171849_zpsipbqcf1k.jpg
Thought I'd have a go at the rear panel next.

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160410_101250_zpscxggzbzx.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160416_095148_zpsbyw8jhhm.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160416_095241_zpswtv0qn90.jpg
Then the side panels.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160420_124532_zpsbxl3kj81.jpg
Thought I'd have a go at an alloy scuttle so I bought myself a metal shrinker/stretcher.

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160422_171516_zps4jxnsvhg.jpg
Cut the bulk head out more work to do on that though. Next up was the bonnet.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160519_075839_zpsdzobsmqx.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160521_163804_zpsshnysgxm.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/haynes%20roadster/20160521_163828_zpswl8v1zqc.jpg.
Hopefully I'll get some more done in the week and won't leave it so long for an update.

[TheArf]

Good to see you back up and active Rob, your ally body work is outstanding mate, I dont think I have seen anything on here to match it

Arfon

[garyt]

great to see your updates and that craftsmanship is outstanding it really is nice to see, will be waiting for the next pictures, ally nose ????
seriously good work

[SteveH1]

Thats some epic bodywork fair play.
how many hours have u in it.

[Rosco]

Only just read through your build, cracking! Love the bodywork, sort of wishing i had of gone the aluminium route!

[robj]

Cheers everyone for the comments. Garyt I think an alloy nose is a bit beyond my metal working skills I think I'll end up making a glass fibre one. I thought it would only take me a couple of weeks to do the body work Steve but that was two months of evenings ago and I've still got a fair bit to do yet. I'll get some more pics up as soon as I can.

[SteveH1]

Cheers everyone for the comments. Garyt I think an alloy nose is a bit beyond my metal working skills I think I'll end up making a glass fibre one. I thought it would only take me a couple of weeks to do the body work Steve but that was two months of evenings ago and I've still got a fair bit to do yet. I'll get some more pics up as soon as I can.
Ah you have to make an ali nose cone after all that work

[robj]

Maybe I have a go. I'll have to see if I can improve my skills first though, it's the curves on more than one plane that'll make it difficult for me.

[RichardH]

that car is screaming to be all alloy. if it was me and i couldnt make the nose i would pay someone to make it.
the sevenspot page on facebook has some really stunning all alloy cars that appear on it

[vmax1974]

I will +1 on the alloy nose although I would love to sell you a nose I would like to see you car finished how it should be an all alloy will look awesome

[TheArf]

Hey vmax, you had better hope he doesn't start doing the ally bodies full time mate:D

[vmax1974]

Hey vmax, you had better hope he doesn't start doing the ally bodies full time mate:D

LOL yeah that could be an issue :eek:

[robj]

I think I might try my luck and have a go but I don't have worry about it for a bit need to get it back as a rolling chassis first so I can make a buck.

[garyt]

sounds like not a lot of choice on the alloy nose going by the replies and I know you wouldn't want to disappoint us all.... would you :rolleyes: I'm sure it will be a tough nut to crack but boy will it look the mutts wotsits when done :)

[robj]

Made a bit more progress over the last couple of weeks.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160607_110212_zpsf4lebqr2.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160607_110230_zps20emenzc.jpg
Done a bit more work on my bulkhead need to get some dome head bolts to finish it off. Also finished the support for the front edge of the bonnet/ nosecone.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160607_110703_zpsdnq13nfk.jpg
Also made a press for louvers so started work on a under tray for the engine bay. Needs a lot of finishing but not to bad for a first atempt.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160607_110440_zpsb1tcwdkl.jpg

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160607_110452_zps4fylfr9q.jpg.
I'll get some more pics up shortly.

[SteveH1]

Ohhh thats nice. Any more info on how u made the press and how it works
Lookin good

[robj]

Its not as fancy as some presses I've seen, its only made of mild steel so I have to cut a slot first don't thick it's up to cuttting the metal as well. I just tap it with a hammer to press the shape seems to work ok. I made it from 12mm plate cut on the band saw at work and welded the bits together. Took a lot of trial and error to get the fit right for the socket I kept crushing the sheet.

[SteveH1]

Cool seems to do the job though.
What do u do for a living

[RichardH]

your definitely not getting to put a fibreglass nose on that now

[TheArf]

Totally agree with the previous post, you have now set the bench mark for body work and a fibreglass nose just won't make the grade. Joking aside your body work is stunning but I know that an ally nose cone would be an absolute nightmare to fabricate.

keep up the stunning work

arfon:)

[garyt]

sorry but I have to agree with everyone ... You just can not put a fibreglass nose on there now, yes it will be tough but think of the end result.
I really take my hat off as the craftsmanship is simply outstanding. The attention to detail is very impressive I mean how easy would it have been to simply put the cushioning rubber in a strip but no you did it your way and it really looks good, its the little touches that really take the work up another level.
Keep at it :)

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/20160917_143810_zpsdhdc7pfw.jpg
thought its about time I got moving again so it loading up time to get it home.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/20160917_200920_zpsjtllgpk2.jpg
And back in the messy garage needs a good sort out.

[robj]

Small update its been a while since I've posted anything.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170521_203733_zpszfhmmo49.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170521_203635_zpsac8ja6is.jpg
I did a bit of a re jig on my roll cage replaced the front hoop and added some side bars.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170521_203758_zpsy0mapsig.jpg
I made a couple of seats just need to learn upholstery now.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170521_203511_zpsuykzz9if.jpg
And managed to get the diff and wishbones fitted.

[robj]

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170521_203956_zpss56zlpyz.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170521_205212_zpswm2kpcht.jpg
I also made a new gear stick lever and knob.

[norton]

Oh noooo, I've been daydreaming about making my ally scuttle and bonnet for ages and the last thing I needed was more inspiration!

[robj]

bit more progress tonight got the rear shoes fitted.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-06/20170601_210428_zpsxsunene1.jpg
also had a go at making an english wheel with left over steel at work. I've had a bit of a go with it but I'm going to need a fair bit of practice before trying some body work.
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170522_152502_zpstxw3jwq7.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/robmjones/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170522_152551_zpsnvzban3l.jpg

[robj]

It's been a while since I've been on the forum but I've still been tinkering away, it must be the slowest build in history but anyway I thought I'd show you lot some of the work I've been doing on the roadster.
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a few of the nose cone I've been working on. more to follow

[robj]

started to weld it together lot more work to do yet.
https://i.imgur.com/rV9Zrium.jpg
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Also started an aero screen.
https://i.imgur.com/PpzoN3Hm.jpg
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[robj]

Started some arches as well.
https://i.imgur.com/cPmSZ8Bm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nss1ylqm.jpg
the rears under way.
https://i.imgur.com/sCGuDYvm.jpg
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[robj]

https://i.imgur.com/Lm4K15Um.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dOt2yZOm.jpg
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Started the fronts to.

[robj]

And as she stands at the moment the body work still needs some refining but it's getting there.
https://i.imgur.com/d8gamrom.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/kIsjxIHm.jpg
I'm very quickly running out of room in the garage.

[twinturbo]

Wow, Not many people roll their own body! Hats off to you!

As for the longest build, doubt it. I have been going for 9 years and not touched it in 4!

[H-L-Smith]

Yes, your work is very impressive. The shop in the background of these latest photos hints at some involvement with sculpture, which would be a confidence builder. Even so, those clamshell shapes are a complex and sophisticated 3D shape, and your work looks excellent. They are quite an accomplishment.

[robj]

Evening everybody, it's been a while since my last post so I thought I'd give you all an update.
https://i.imgur.com/VmIcNQum.jpg
managed to get the rear arch metal work finished.
https://i.imgur.com/dY2zNWZm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mIAPBOUm.jpg
Built a new exhaust
https://i.imgur.com/RL8U172m.jpg
put a bracket for the headlight front indicators together just need to make the bracket that attaches to the clamshell wings.

[robj]

Thought I'd start on the trans tunnel cover.
https://i.imgur.com/1ExbngRm.jpg
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[robj]

https://i.imgur.com/X7BzyMjm.jpg
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Start off by making a foam pattern then moulding it.I then produced a wax from the mould and got it cast at work, then a lot of sanding later got the metalwork finished just need to make some gaiters the handbrake and gear lever.

[robj]

https://i.imgur.com/3RUKHHTm.jpg
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started to rough out the dash but still need to do some more work on that so will need to do another update when it's finished

[robj]

https://i.imgur.com/AQOag6am.jpg
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Started work on the inlet manifold as well, using a set of triumph speed four throttle bodies hope they work out ok I've spent a while putting these together.

[twinturbo]

Some amazing work there, really true craftmanship.

TT

[robj]

Thanks twin turbo. Trying to make the most of the lock down and get a good bit done.

[jps]

Amazing work. I would say it's inspiring, but i'm just off to the garage to start chopping my car up with the hacksaw....

[robj]

evening all bit more of an update managed to get chance to start work on a rear diffuser still got to work out the fixing points but it's a start.
https://i.imgur.com/PV7p8hmm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mz9DInDm.jpg
Also managed to get some brackets made for the seats. They're 3rd row seats out of a volvo XC90 not a bad fit.
https://i.imgur.com/wk2Kzt3m.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9MSqtx9m.jpg

[robj]

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