Build diary.....72e....Becoming known as Geoff's 72 Hot Rod

[Superlight7]

Having spent a great deal of time getting flawless paint inside i wasn't in a rush to stick anything to it so I pieced together the black rubber like sound deadening ( a 47 piece jigsaw) that sits in the rear rear seat pans and covered in thick van / camper lining material. It's a thick highly formable material that's given a really pleasing finish and allowed the sound insulation to be reused. Now to have a lightweight carpet set made in a similar colour.

Also finished head lining and A / B Posts so ready close to installing front screen.

[Superlight7]

Just ordered what seems like a small fortune of trim rubbers / seals and gaskets which will allow me to gap and do final fitting of bumpers and bonnet etc.

[Gary71]

I like the high build stands

Have fun getting it down again!

[Superlight7]

I like the high build stands

Have fun getting it down again!

Fortunately they are adjustable and held to height with pins but with 2 internal hydraulic jacks its simple to lower or raise both front or rear ones simultaneously.

I designed these as a stop gap till I got a scissor lift instaled but I'm starting to question if I really want or should I say need to install a lift for this project...these stands are doing just fine

[Gary71]

...with 2 internal hydraulic jacks its simple to lower or raise both front or rear ones simultaneously.

Nice solution!

[Superlight7]

Finally weather tight......maybe the bank will allow me the chance to remortgage against her..

[Superlight7]

Gearbox checked over and ready to go......I've collected a couple of engines and decided to build something from this 2.4.....

[Bruce M]

Got a photo of those stands? I'm still trying to figure out exactly what you made. Ta

[Superlight7]

Really impressed with the caliper overhaul...looking like new







An afternoon setting the torque on all the front suspension after which a dab of yellow paint to confirm all is good..

[Superlight7]

Interior starting to take shape.....







Pleased with how the home made door cards have turned out

[Superlight7]

Rear suspension and oil tank....

[Superlight7]

The engine may some months away but took a few hours to install the poly bushes...not in a rush to see another bush any time soon..

[Superlight7]

And finally to bring the diary up to date a picture of the front end all gapped and with seals in place...starting to look like a car again.

[hot66]

Looking good

Not far off the 1st drive ?

[Superlight7]

Time to set up the rear brakes....



Great service from Scott at Canford to get all the parts to me on time....he went well beyond th call of duty for a few pieces we over looked....thanks Scott