Build Diary 14

Build Diary Page 14

• We have touch down!

After 12 months sitting on its build trolley the car was lowered to the ground. It was quite a task to get it off the trolley. It was first jacked up to clear the trolley, then blocks of wood and car ramps etc were placed under the wheels. Very slowly we jacked up one end then the other, each time taking away some of the wood until it reached the ground. In all the excitement I forgot to take pictures. I can't tell you how relieved I was when it got onto solid ground. A big thanks has to go to a family friend, and engineer, Andy Anderson for helping us that night, and his continued help and advice throughout the build.

• Spare wheel cover

The spare wheel cover is held in place with two lock nuts. The number plate will then cover the nuts. The number plate light was fitted and wired with a detachable socket. A rubber edging seal was added to help keep the water out, and also take up any gaps that would cause vibration.

• Front cycle arches

The front cycle arches are attached to the uprights with a bracket which has two fixing points.

The fibre glass edges of the arches were trimmed to match the curve of the wheel. The edge was finished off with some rubber edging.

• Passenger seat

The passenger seat and four point harness could now be fitted.

• Windscreen

The windscreen was next to be fitted. The rubber seals and aluminium surround were first bonded to the windscreen and left for a few days to cure. The windscreen was then slipped into the brackets with more sealant and everything was tightened up. It has to be said, sealant is messy stuff!

• First drive! 19/08/06

The garage door was opened, the engine was fired up, first gear was selected, and yes it drives! I drove it up and down the drive quite a few times. Big smiles:) It looks great in the daylight.

Still got some things to do........ like filing the rear arches, bonnet vents to make, adjusting ride height, windscreen wipers etc etc.