Rear Uprights #2

Contacted MNR about the uprights and they agreed to make a set of replacements, unfortunately they are having computer problems on their plasma cutter so a new set will be some time off.

Marc suggested that I grind the backs down and fit them to allow me to continue the build. I can the swap the over later when the new ones re made. Just need to paint before final assembly.

Rear Uprights

Assembled the rear suspension and tried to fit the rear uprights, seems that they don't fit properly. Will email MNR to get hem replaced.

Throttle Cables

Fitted a pair of 90' angled ends on the throttle bodies and connected the ends of the cables. Had a real difficult time finding 90' adaptor ends, managed to get some from a Lambretta specialist. Once fitted seemed to work pretty well. Just need to fit a stronger spring to the throttle body to get a more positive closure of the throttle butterflies.

Back Panel

Measured and cut the back panel, trial fitted in place, will seal and rivet after the rear suspension is installed.

Differential Breather

Partially removed the old breather pipe from the Diff, the plastic breather broke off and had to be drilled out. Removed the rear cover and while it was off checked the ratio, 3.14 is printed on side.

When removing the rear plate noticed that the brake pipes and t piece were too close to the diff, so moved the t piece to the other side of the fixing plate. Will order an alloy breather and fit later.

Side Panels

Decided to fit the side panel trim on the outside of the chassis rails so that can see the tubular construction from inside the car. Measured and drilled the panel then fixed with Tiger Seal and black rivets.

Exhaust Manifold

Spent some time yesterday with Leon on the car. Leon did some work with the Dremmel on the exhaust manifold cut out in the side panel. Good job well done.

Need to get the manifold polished and the finish tidied up.