Bonzo's progress

[Wgroove]

Hi Ronnie,
you've got a PM !
Thanks,

Wim

[Bonzo]

Sorted Wim

[Bonzo]

Woke up this morning, the sun was shining & was looking like it was going to be a really nice day.

Well I could not resist the temptation any longer .... It was time for the bodywork to have a coming out party, been dagging to have a play with it ever since Handy Andy bought it down to me, earlier this year

Here's a little teaser for you.



I have a load of other more important bit's of the build to do but as they say, a change is as good as a rest.

Promise it will not be too much longer before I post some better pictures but as usual, the workshop is in chaos, it would be hard to tell the build from the mess

A big thank you must go to Spud at Saturn for making my colour choice possible & a huge thank you to Handy Andy for the personal delivery.

Oh well, I guess it's back onto the more important stuff tomorrow .... I could put the seat's in though !!??

[adrianreeve]

Looking good there Ronnie, I'm almost inspired to take some photos of my progress!

[HandyAndy]

Looks great on your Roadster Ronnie, can,t wait to see a full photo when she,s all dressed up

You are certainly cracking on with your build now, great to see

cheers
andy

[flyerncle]

Hounds hydraulics Ronnie !!!, I think someone mentioned that Mr IVA mentioned flat washers to be fitted to "spread the load" hence the mention.

[Bonzo]

Yes Andy, I think I will be made up when It all comes together

Here's a couple more that are not too bad.

From the front



Looking from the rear



As you can see, I still have align the bonnet correctly but that can wait for a while.

Really need to get on with some of the more important stuff

[HandyAndy]

nice photos Ronnie

but there,s an echo

go on, get them seats fitted then have a proper sit in & admire the view from the drivers seat

cheers
andy

[Wgroove]

Originally Posted by Bonzo

Sorted Wim

Thanks for the pictures Ronnie !

Looking awesome ! Nice job !

[Bonzo]

Some of you may have read that I wanted to try a plastic inlet manifold out for size !!??

Got busy first thing this morning & took the hacksaw to the engine bay brace ( TR5 ) .... Ohhhh, that felt so naughty

Before I did any cutting, I had a quick measure up just to make sure that I was not going to run into any major setbacks ( Concerned about the engine mount )

Well, what a difference, fits like a glove

I'll have to re-route the steering shaft a little but I can live with that.

Here's a couple of pictures, I have placed a batten accross the scuttle & nozecone to give some idea of levels.

Here's the original Alloy Zetec manifold fitted, way too tall !!??



Here's the plastic inlet manifold fitted, see how much room has been gained.



All in all, it should give me a head start towards an early engine run .... who knows, even a wee test drive !!