Robin Hood
August
Tuesday
2-8-11
This is the first chance I could get to start working on the car again.
I could only manage light work though. Coolant pipes fitted to check
placement. The radiator is temporarily clamped into place.
Wednesday
3-8-11
Had the electricians round today to replace an old mains fuse with a
upgraded one. Placed the hose clamps on but not tightened down.
Thursday
4-8-11
Cut and shaped the bridge for the speed sensor which goes inside the
tunnel.
Friday
5-8-11
Cut, shaped and riveted the bracket for the horn. (This was a lucky guess
as it just cleared the air filter when that was fitted much later.) Also
mounted the horn onto the bracket.
Saturday 13-8-11
Fitted more carpet in boot. Fit the thermostat and sealant on the gasket and cut
the coolant hoses to fit. Made the speedometer sensor bracket and the engine earth strap.
Cleaned the steering column switchgear. Tidied up the garage yet again. Started cutting door edge
trims to
fit.Wednesday 17-8-11
Fit carpet into foot wells and side panels. Ordered
the starter motor and gauge kit from GBS.
 Thursday 18-8-11
Fitted the starter motor onto the engine (not wires yet) and the temperature sensor
into the water rail (for the gauges). Test fit
of the scuttle and wires. Cut more carpet ready to fit. Cut the notch in clutch
pedal to clear the clevis on full movement. Fitted a bolt to restrict clutch cable from falling out
of the release arm.Friday 19-8-11
Finally fixed the tunnel sides in place and the speedometer sensor. Tested
it although it's yet to be
wired in.
 Saturday 20-8-11
Fit carpet to sides of tunnel and drivers foot panel behind the pedals.
Final fit of the radiator and tightened all the coolant hose clamps.
Trimmed the carpet for the tunnel. Also repaired the small trolley stool after
a wheel fell off while I was sitting on it! Fitting test of the nose cone
onto the car. This is very awkward to fit as it needs to go over the two
little A frames that are welded onto the chassis. I checked the look of
the vinyl that was supplied with the kit and I think I'll change it for
black instead.
Monday 22-8-11
Finished connecting fuel pipes. Inserted the smith's oil sender into the
engine block and the water temperature sender onto the water rail
thermostat housing.
Attached the overflow coolant pipes. Final fit of the bolt securing gearbox onto
the rubber bottom mount.
Started fixing the engine loom to engine bay.Tuesday 23-8-11
No work on car. FINALLY - got permission to drive again !Wednesday 24-8-11
More work on the pedal box. Cut bolts down and cut out one rivnut that was
in the wrong place and cut two extra
aluminium plates to cover up some holes. Put the last jubilee clips on coolant hoses.Thursday 25-8-11
Trip to GBS. Fitting of alternator onto the engine and test fitting of the
exhaust manifold.
Friday 26-8-11
Mounted alternator permanently and drilled holes and rivnuts for tunnel covers.
Temp fixing of exhaust and made templates for cutting bonnet hole to match the
exhaust manifold.Saturday 27-8-11
Final wiring of speedometer sensor and fixing looms in place in car. Wired
up the starter motor with the large cable. Test fitting of the bonnet
reveals the fact that it only JUST fits ! The scuttle has to be mounted as
far forward as possible so that the bonnet will fit properly. Test fit of
the rest of the exhaust system.
 Sunday 28-8-11
Fit 2 M8 rivnuts with the new tool made by Alan for the nose cone in the A
pillars. Worked perfectly.Monday 29-8-11
Polished the battery tray as it was starting to look a bit shabby. Now
with some 400 grade sandpaper, the brushed effect hides any marks. Some more wiring done Battery placed
and six holes drilled in the battery panel. Fitted the overflow header tank. Fitted wires to starter
motor. Fitted the positive cable to the battery. This is only
temporary until the battery is finally secured in place.
 Tuesday 30-8-11
Drilled 3 holes in nose cone bottom and one each side for the A pillars.
Fitted nose cone with 5 bolts and penny washers (2 modified to fit) and
fitted the grille to nose cone with four more holes.
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