Ticket time
Well the old Lead fella sailed through the MOT, with an advisory on the front suspension joints needing a re-grease.
Went to do that today, and now have to buy a load of grease nipples to fit to the joints, seems the pressure ball(?) is seized in on all of them!
To get him to the MOT and through it, he had to have the exhaust manifolds re-fitted, with new gaskets at the head end, and gaskets at the joint with the remaining exhaust. Sadly not coated yet due to prohibitive costs & work & income ratio, lol.
Re-fitted the rear view mirror which I cobbled together out of two.
Fitted the door lock mechanisms, which have keys that lock them too! First time the old boy has been lockable since I've owned him.
Bought some more vacuum hose and sorted out a vacuum leak.
The air horns and compressor work (the ones in the photos from last post), but I don't like the sound so will be open to offers on E-bay for 'em.
Brushed out the trunk (Boot) and exposed the fuel sender unit, which I now need to remove and identify in readiness for a 12v version. Changed the inline fuel filter near the carb today. A bit of crud in it, but not too much after a year!
Ordered a set of valve extensions, as I simply cannot find a set of six 3"-3.5inch long valve stems, and I want to put the hub caps on as it will help the look no end.
There is so much to do still, but in fairness, at least he's running and driving and I am able to go for the odd cruise now.
Shame I missed Mersea Motor Madness run by the Acton HotRod Association (AHRA) last Sunday, and Wheels day back in April.
Maybe there'll be enough fuel left to get us to Ipswich for NASC Nats.
Did a bit of T cutting of the paint and chrome today to add a bit of sparkle, and have chosen the colour for the roof, which I hope to get painted this summer.
Photos will follow, of colour and the work recently done.
Enjoy your cars folks.
Matt
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