DaveP_Tomcat
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Hicap phill
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50 posts & you can sell items. 
If you want to get your posts up quicker go onto word association for a day
If you want to get your posts up quicker go onto word association for a day
@Hicap phill dont corrupt him, I also thought “ constructive “ is part of the deal too
I think I will have that covered soon, the constructive part
J
I also thought “ constructive “ is part of the deal tooI think I will have that covered soon, the constructive part
J
DaveP_Tomcat
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@Hicap phill dont corrupt him,
I think I will have that covered soon, the constructive part
J
Well, this is my 50th post!! YIPPEE.... ;-)
DaveP_Tomcat
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OK folks, update time....
Front suspension lift in, with the incorrect/correct 'Defender' socks, +2 pipes and adjusted spring retainers in place:
And I've cut the old latch retainer plates off the frame, and prepped the new box-section steel to be bolted and welded in place:
I've also received and fitted the Torqueflite dipstick, put on the Challenger rims and started working on the exhaust.... And a friend has donated an unused 50something inch light bar!
Background work is still the dashboard, fuseboxes, switches, steering column switches, headlights, transmission tunnel, Hi/Low shifter, bleeding the brakes, fitting the windscreen wipers, tachometer and speedo.... /deep breath/ etc etc etc etc...
Front suspension lift in, with the incorrect/correct 'Defender' socks, +2 pipes and adjusted spring retainers in place:
And I've cut the old latch retainer plates off the frame, and prepped the new box-section steel to be bolted and welded in place:
I've also received and fitted the Torqueflite dipstick, put on the Challenger rims and started working on the exhaust.... And a friend has donated an unused 50something inch light bar!
Background work is still the dashboard, fuseboxes, switches, steering column switches, headlights, transmission tunnel, Hi/Low shifter, bleeding the brakes, fitting the windscreen wipers, tachometer and speedo.... /deep breath/ etc etc etc etc...
Hicap phill
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Costs a bit more
Resettable fuse in a Waterproof box
Where you/driver can see if tripped
Keep going. Nearly race season
Resettable fuse in a Waterproof box
Where you/driver can see if tripped
Keep going. Nearly race season
DaveP_Tomcat
Active Member
I've got a pair of blade fuse boxes that shows a red LED if the fuse blows:
https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/led-indicating-10-way-blade-fuse-box
Alas not waterproof. :-(
DaveP_Tomcat
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Not posted anything in a while.... So here's a shot of the transmission tunnel coming together:
Next to fabricate some sort of mount for the Speedo, Tach and assorted guages....
Next to fabricate some sort of mount for the Speedo, Tach and assorted guages....
Looking good. Is it folded panels riveted together?
DaveP_Tomcat
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Yep, a fair amount was missing or unusable...
DaveP_Tomcat
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I've built a column shroud around a Defender switch set ( indicators and wipers ), and I've a couple of console boxes from RS Components for the remaining guages, warning lights and switches...
DaveP_Tomcat
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Whilst the electrics are "in progress", I've done a compression test on the 7 cylinders I can get at.... Is a range from 110-120psi ok for a 3.5v8?
DaveP_Tomcat
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Beware the interior regs.
Behind the steering wheel I believe is a “free area”.
Sorry
J
What does ''free area" mean??
Check IVA.
I am sure that anything behind steering wheel area they will not rub their foam ball/radius checker on
.Outside that and they will.
But the steering wheel has to pass
J
DaveP_Tomcat
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Door latches fitted to newly welded and painted box-section... transmission tunnel now boxed in... transfer case H/L lever reinstated... brakes bled.
Now I can't get the damn lump to start! Anyone know any useful/appropriate prayers?
Now I can't get the damn lump to start! Anyone know any useful/appropriate prayers?
