30-11-2020, 04:58 PM
Another bridge crossed!
Finally today, the reassembly of the scuttle components, dashboard and fuel tank after ongoing repairs and painting.
The cars speedometer was completely trashed, the MAZAK casting fell apart when I tried to strip it. I purchased another and transplanted bits over so the speedo in the car is an amalgamation. The clock always was a non-flush fitting one, I could have changed it but they've been together a long time. I hope the "Linkula" gauge, replacing the oil button works as the oil button is missing.
The dashboard panel itself is a replacement as the original was badly bent and cracked.
Fuel tank had to be soldered up, lets hope it no longer leaks. I've tested it with water and it was OK but petrol is far more searching.....
Rest of this week is going to be getting things added so that I can have a go at starting the engine over Christmas but I have to go back to work next week
Finally today, the reassembly of the scuttle components, dashboard and fuel tank after ongoing repairs and painting.
The cars speedometer was completely trashed, the MAZAK casting fell apart when I tried to strip it. I purchased another and transplanted bits over so the speedo in the car is an amalgamation. The clock always was a non-flush fitting one, I could have changed it but they've been together a long time. I hope the "Linkula" gauge, replacing the oil button works as the oil button is missing.
The dashboard panel itself is a replacement as the original was badly bent and cracked.
Fuel tank had to be soldered up, lets hope it no longer leaks. I've tested it with water and it was OK but petrol is far more searching.....
Rest of this week is going to be getting things added so that I can have a go at starting the engine over Christmas but I have to go back to work next week