Author Archives: Dom

Propshaft and gearshift boot

At the end of March the propshaft arrived back from Bailey Morris. A bit later than expected, but they were busy. I’ll forgive them because they were nice enough to avoid putting balancing weights where the handbrake might be! Before … Continue reading

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More work on the cooling system

I’d finally finished painting the aluminium pipes for the cooling system so got those fitted – quite pleased with how it looks! Just need to secure them now. I’ve knocked up a right angle to go from the passenger side … Continue reading

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Bit of bodywork

On my visit to the factory the other week I picked up a set of locks for the bonnet. Not really security minded, more because they’re flush. The fact they lock is just a bonus. Tricky to fit, lots of … Continue reading

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Progress and problems

I decided the car didn’t have enough swarf in it so fitted the tunnel top panels. Still waiting for the propshaft to come back at this point so they’d have to come off again later. Fitted with countersunk bolts and … Continue reading

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Another factory visit and a few random bits

Back at the start of March I made another trip up to the factory. I dropped off the standard rear lights and roll bar and came away with an RAC bar. I also picked up: Fan mounting bracket Headlamp brackets … Continue reading

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