Steve 5 Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Top work on the facia Not long now then :D Edited February 10, 2013 by Mk1Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messer 2 Posted February 10, 2013 Fantastic work here nice eye for detail! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsvmk1 2 Posted March 3, 2013 Another bit of progress. All the fuel lines are now in, just the connections up to the throttle bodies to do when the engine is in. Pain to do, had to make pattern out of copper brake piping first. Could only have one shot at it because a bend in the wrong place meant the pipe was finished. Aeroquip fittings from the tank to the pump and filters Braided hoses to feed and return pipes Hard lines, feed and return at rear Hard lines feed and return to front Now have to figure out the route for brake pipes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlenewt2067 33 Posted March 11, 2013 Some excellent work there, juat read the whole thread from start to the latest update, Im hooked!! :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classic nick 2 Posted March 11, 2013 some nice restos on this forum and this is one,very nice m8 :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 5 Posted March 19, 2013 Stunning mate :D More ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 205 Posted March 19, 2013 That is one very smart chassis, excellent work. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsvmk1 2 Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks guys. A lot good threads for Mk1s just now. Brake pipes all routed and fixed in place. Bit of head scratching to decide how to route these, but think they turned out ok and should clear everything Ran the rear pipes along the inner sill inside the car. Just enough space between fuel lines to clip them in What's next :headscratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omnilith 1 Posted March 25, 2013 Your plumbing work is very tidy... My OCD approves! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexwayne 0 Posted March 25, 2013 Your plumbing work is very tidy... My OCD approves! I agree thats some nice tidy work there, :thumbup: looks great when the detailing is spot on.. just how Id like mine to look when I get that far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsvmk1 2 Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks guys. Probably a bit sad but I like things to look right even if no one can see them :blush: Everything for the brakes now complete, even the handbrake. Just to be bled. Pipes through inner wing. Made up braided flexi pipes. Refurbished the front callipers Rear callipers refurbished and braided hoses made up and run along rear axle Handbrake cable, mounts and lever all fitted Steering column installed. Stripped and rebuilt the switchgear Ran into a snag with the steering. Had the column modified for the rack conversion and when I went to fit the steering coupling to the rack it is fouling on the crossmember. Bit of a pain :thumbdown: Now having to experiment with different UJs and couplings to get it right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsvmk1 2 Posted April 9, 2013 Steering all sorted now :thumbup: :thumbup: On to the good stuff now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinto boy 0 Posted April 10, 2013 one word stunning m8 great work :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsvmk1 2 Posted April 20, 2013 Spent the last week getting the engine ready to go in. Removed the old sump because I had to change it to a rear bowl sump to clear the steering rack conversion. While the sump was off fitted ARP rod bolts for peace of mind. Fitted Vernier pulley to exhaust cam so I could retard cam timing. Left the VVT on the inlet cam, hopefully I can get it mapped properly. Fitted a concentric clutch release bearing as it's now hydraulic rather than cable. Was extremely heavy before so hopefully this will make a difference. Engine and box fitted together to go in place. Tight fit :rolleyes: Really didn't think it was going to go. Had to cover whole engine bay in blankets. Painted the Cam cover in black wrinkle paint. Think it looks smart and more period. Jenvey Throttle Bodies assembled. Just need to put the injectors on. Very close to the bulkhead :blink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classic nick 2 Posted April 21, 2013 this one i must see when finished ,in the flesh. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites