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> Scottish Reincarnation...., The start of my final build thread.... mk iii, Documenting the final build on to my repaired and repainted shell...
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post Aug 4 2020, 04:00 PM
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Ok so work continues...albeit more slowly than one might like....Here are some picturesAttached Image

With the help of my son Jack we got the windscreen wiper assembly in, followed by....
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post Aug 4 2020, 04:02 PM
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The first front strut in and torqued up. I damaged the powder coat on the top can of the second one so that will have to wait.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Aug 4 2020, 04:07 PM
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Then we refitted the passenger side quarter light (its polycarbonate). My first attempt was just not good. This looks much better (no idea why the picture is rotated....)

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post Aug 4 2020, 04:10 PM
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The electric are also continuing at a slow pace - it just takes a lot of time to lay individual cables in.....

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post Aug 4 2020, 04:11 PM
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post Aug 5 2020, 05:50 AM
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Watching this with great interest! My parents are from Aberdeen, I am the first of the family born in Canadaand my family has a strong connection to the Royal family, apparently my grandfather worked on the roof of Balmoral Castle, feel free to tell people you know me after that revelation!
My younger brother and I were planning a trip to Aberdeen as we have lots of relatives there, but covid has put that on the back burner.
Your teener will end up being a huge influence with other teener owners, good luck to you in your build, look forward to watching your progress.

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post Aug 6 2020, 04:32 AM
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QUOTE(Ian Stott @ Aug 5 2020, 03:50 AM) *

Watching this with great interest! My parents are from Aberdeen, I am the first of the family born in Canadaand my family has a strong connection to the Royal family, apparently my grandfather worked on the roof of Balmoral Castle, feel free to tell people you know me after that revelation!
My younger brother and I were planning a trip to Aberdeen as we have lots of relatives there, but covid has put that on the back burner.
Your teener will end up being a huge influence with other teener owners, good luck to you in your build, look forward to watching your progress.

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Ian thanks for the comments. PM sent to connect properly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 12 2020, 11:57 PM
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Some more recent progress to report. Thanks to @Jaredmcginness Attached Image for the inspiration to mask and spray my instrument dial rings...
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post Aug 13 2020, 12:01 AM
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Attached Image There is no heater or blower in my build (heated windscreen the only concession to comfort...) but still needed to catch the water from the scuttle intake. Decided to just use the original air entry box and blank off where the blower motor attaches. It seems more than one PO had sprayed the car without removing this and so it needed a good clean which ended up as a paint job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 13 2020, 12:03 AM
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post Aug 13 2020, 12:05 AM
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My good friend John had these hiding in his garage - he kindly donated them......They cleaned up well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached Image
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post Aug 13 2020, 07:42 AM
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Great and very tidy job on your wiring! Tedious and time consuming. Ask me how I know...
And the same kudos on your other work. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are top level. You're building a beautiful car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Aug 13 2020, 02:07 PM
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Nice work! Nothing like a clean gauge. Defogging the glass made a huge difference in appearance.
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post Aug 20 2020, 12:26 AM
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Thanks for the encouraging words guys! Nice to know that others think you are headed down a good track.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 20 2020, 12:32 AM
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So a bit more progress. Door cards finally fitted and the GT door release made up and fitted. Attached Image

So the GT release works but only just.....you have to grab hard and pull sharply forward. Downward pressure on the strap does not seem to do much..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Anyone any ideas for how to make this work better???
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post Aug 20 2020, 12:37 AM
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Another problem I have on the passenger door is this.....Attached Image

There is contact (just) between the door and striker plate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The paint damage is very annoying but I am sure we can fix that. Trouble is the door looks good and the gaps are great. What adjustment is left open to fix this....????

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post Aug 20 2020, 05:28 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Door sticker plate is out a bit from where it should be.

You have two areas you can add just the jamb side of the rear pillar or the door latch side.
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post Aug 31 2020, 04:49 AM
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Given the very small contact I plucked up courage and picked up the BFH.....it worked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Door now shuts without contact. Took just a couple of blows to make the difference and no ill effects......

GT door release still very stiff - maybe that is just how it is?????
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Finally had an opportunity to test wheels and tyres. Found a big difference left to right......

Right side would accept a 225/55/16, left would only accept a 205......

205 rears and 195 fronts maybe not such a bad selection....? Any thoughts on rolling the left side to get more clearance for the 225?????

I think I read on here somewhere that the stub axles must be installed and torqued before setting the car on its wheels and rolling. Can someone confirm that?? I have still to build the CV's and axles up.....

Apologies for the rotated pictures again......
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post Aug 31 2020, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(wysri9 @ Aug 31 2020, 02:56 AM) *

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Finally had an opportunity to test wheels and tyres. Found a big difference left to right......

Right side would accept a 225/55/16, left would only accept a 205......

205 rears and 195 fronts maybe not such a bad selection....? Any thoughts on rolling the left side to get more clearance for the 225?????

I think I read on here somewhere that the stub axles must be installed and torqued before setting the car on its wheels and rolling. Can someone confirm that?? I have still to build the CV's and axles up.....

Apologies for the rotated pictures again......

It would certainly be good to torque the stub axle before setting it on the ground, it may even pull your hubs in a little bit so you can get that 205 under there. Id be worried about just setting it on the hubs and ruining the bearing.
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