Downstairs Dave 37 Posted January 14, 2018 No Problem Pete, I will put plenty of pictures up as well as description's... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-H 66 Posted January 14, 2018 Thank you :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downstairs Dave 37 Posted January 19, 2018 Managed to complete the fibreglass tunnel cover this week, its now ready for some expanding foam for shaping and then a coat of resin, this will make it ready for the trimmer. First part was to prepare for the resin, this was done using release wax, I put a good couple of coats on for good measure. Then I brushed on a coat of resin and then the first layer of matting was applied, then followed by two more layers. all air bubbles were removed by using the special tool. I left it over night and the next evening I released it from the tunnel, very hard to pry it off to begin with but once I managed to get my hand underneath I gave it a good yank and off it popped.. Next job was to trim the edges and give it a light sand to remove the fine strands. It now slips onto the tunnel very well and wont need to be fixed in anyway.. Next Thursday and Friday I have booked as holiday and my friend who is a mechanic for Citroen is going to help me put all the fluids into the engine, gearbox, diff also bleed the brakes with silicone fluid, fill the radiator and pressure check and power up the fuel pumps to check for leaks as well as setting the fuel pressure.. so lots happening... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citroentim 2 Posted January 19, 2018 Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday for Cortina fun 😀 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nascar66 74 Posted January 20, 2018 I bet your Citreon mechanic is champing at the bit to work on a decent car for a change!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downstairs Dave 37 Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) I bet your Citreon mechanic is champing at the bit to work on a decent car for a change!! Yes he certainly is, Suzuki whizz (SC100) is his Classic Car of choice Edited January 20, 2018 by Downstairs Dave 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citroentim 2 Posted January 20, 2018 Don't forget about my triumph acclaim 😃 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downstairs Dave 37 Posted February 16, 2018 Tomorrow is the big day, engine start up.... everything is done except for trimming the gearbox cover. I will load up some pictures and maybe a video tomorrow evening. Not been on here for a while as we have had no internet for three weeks. Its like losing an arm. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nascar66 74 Posted February 16, 2018 Hope all goes well. Looking forward to the photos and video! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downstairs Dave 37 Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Well a great day today, engine started straight away, then spent a bit of time setting up the ECU Thanks Dan (Calibrated Performance) your a top man. Trimmer should hopefully start the tunnel cover next week, then its just a few niggles to sort and she's finished.. Booked the car for its first show, Wheels day on Good Friday. https://youtu.be/TRT-FcVGO_g For some reason the top YouTube link wont work but if you search in YouTube.. Mk1Cortina race car you should find it.. Edited February 17, 2018 by Downstairs Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nascar66 74 Posted February 17, 2018 Found it. I hope I can make wheels day this year and take a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citroentim 2 Posted February 18, 2018 Sounds great!let me know when you are ready for me to do the Mot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-H 66 Posted February 18, 2018 Great work Dave have you driven it yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downstairs Dave 37 Posted February 18, 2018 Will do Tim, but looking at the weather forecast it might be a while..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
