lightweight v8 project

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Callum123
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:11 pm

So welded the gear box tunnel in place and as you can see I’ve cut up the passenger footwell and welded the piece back in.. I’ll get another picture
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:15 pm

Started rebuilding the new tub, the supports for the seat bulkhead to get in place… after much deliberation my upper pieces of the tub I’m going to fully replace! They are so badly warped in an attempt to salvage them (after previous owner had cut up in attempt to make a fuel filler neck!
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by AR4412 » Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:29 pm

Good to see you're back on the project. Life does have a habit of getting in the way of them at times.

Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.

'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'

Neil.

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Nov 16, 2022 7:06 am

Sure does good to be back on it

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:17 pm

So I’ve been trying to get round this for a while with no joy and I’ve got to bite the bullet and get a 2A windscreen. The upperbulkhead I only paid 200 quid for many years ago was off a 2A and required minimal repair. It’s only now I’ve realised the old 3 series windscreen has to go and be replaced… It annoys me that back when I had less money I didn’t buy a series 3 bulkhead but it tells the tale of the journey I suppose.
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Sat Aug 24, 2024 7:10 am

Some work done on the upper bulkhead! The old hinges hade perished so I welded on some new ones just need to get some paint on there now!
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Sat Aug 24, 2024 7:14 am

A lot of work done here on the tub! I replaced the upper parts of the tub with new ones I managed to get from a guy I messaged on eBay from Petersfield…. Fill and fiberglassed some of the random holes on the old tub panels, fingers crossed I can get it into paint and primer next week. This landy will be finished this year 🤣
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Sat Aug 24, 2024 7:15 am

Filled tub
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:50 am

All ready for primer!!
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:04 pm

Primer on busy bank holiday !
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