Another build thread

[skov]

Got a call from work today to say there's a freshly powder coated roll bar sitting in my cubicle
Almost wish I'd gone in today now, it's going to be a long weekend!

[skov]

Just managed to finish my dash off:



I'm not overly happy with it, but I'm bu99ered if I'm going to do it again before IVA. That was my second attempt as it is

Hoping I've got enough padding for IVA - I used two layers of camping mat, a layer of scrim foam, and finished it off with vinyl.
On my first attempt I had some pipe insulation foam along the bottom edges too, but I couldn't get the bloody vinyl to follow it, so got peed off and ripped it all off!

I think I'll move the fog and hazard switches below the clocks if I ever do get around to remaking it again too. Only put them behind the steering wheel to keep them in the 'exempt zone' and to make sure they're clearly visable for IVA.

[Davidbolam]

I think it looks really good. I wish I had done a bit more on my build before xmas and I could have been doing stuff like this inside in the warmth rather than going outside and coming straight back in again due to the cold!

I also like the mini clocks.

keep putting load of pics up to motivate us all

[skov]

I'm not convinced, but thanks anyway David!

Know what you mean about the cold, I've been trying to finish off my wiring recently, but my hands soon get too cold to work!
It's been quite nice being able to make the dash in the comfort of my living room.

If it's pics you want, here's a few of the various things I've been working on, none of which I've managed to finish!

Rear cover Mk2 - already needs a good dusting! Also need the roll bar in place to finish it off:



Wiring in the rear tub:





Engine bay wiring:

[skov]

Rear wings are now bolted in place. Used rivnuts and big washers, and some tadpole trim between them and the body (you can see that in the rear cover picture).
Also wired up my rear clusters, and almost finished the wiring to the side repeaters which are going to sit on the rear wings.

[twinturbo]

Nice to see you making progress.

TT

[K4KEV]

By gum John.....you haven't half been busy the last few months ...are you going to try for a spring summer IVA? cos it certainly looks like you are on target I think you are right about the switches they do not look right there, but the dash does not look that bad and I am fussy, why not try a bit of buttoning!.
Nice work bud, keep it up.

[skov]

The strange thing is it doesn't feel like I've done much at on the build for a while. I suppose I have made a fair bit of progress

The current plan is indeed to get it on the road by the summer, which I think should be just about possible if I pull my finger out.
My original plan was to complete it in two years, but I'm going to miss that deadline next month
Two and a half years will do though!

[skov]

Oh, and another thing I've been working on recently is my roll bar.
Managed to finish it off towards the end of last year and sent it off to the powder coaters a couple of weeks ago.
Got it back home and bolted it in place today

[Johno]

Hi John,
She's all coming together now and looking good.
The roll bar looks nice and shiny, it's a nice feeling when you bolt on parts that look as good as that....

Keep up the pace and you'll soon be putting ink on that VOSA form