4th June 2011 – Installing fuel lines and fuel pump
After the brake lines, we moved onto the fuel line installation. Again, we bought the fuel line kit from Gerry at Hawks Cars which included all of the pipes that are needed to [...]
4th June 2011 – Brakes pipe installation
We decided to get on with installing the brake pipes. We ordered the brake pipe kit from Gerry with the Hawk kit containing all of the pipe and fittings. The build manual shows [...]
May 2011 – Exhaust manifold – down pipe problems
We received the exhaust manifold and down pipes, we ordered from Gerry. The pics show both sides loosely bolted to the engine. The problem we noticed was that the down pipe was sitting [...]
May 2011 – Rear brakes – Rear axle complete
Unfortunately we haven't spent much time on the build in recent weeks due to holidays, Marks university work and other things taking priority. We have spent some time ordering lots of new parts [...]
2nd April 2011 – Rear Calipers arrived back and get re-assembled
The rear calipers arrived back all zinc plated and all shiny. They have done a great job. Mark spent some of Saturday building them with his new apprentice, little Phoebe (showing off her [...]
26th March 2011- Installing Engine and transmission 3
Gearbox next. - The bellhousing had to be modified slightly by drilling two holes in order to fit the clutch fork mounting pivot. We sent this to Gerry a few months ago as he [...]
26th March 2011- Installing Engine and transmission 2
Next was splash plate and then the Flywheel. Firstly we spray painted the splash plate silver before putting it in position and installing the fly wheel. Before the fly wheel is bolted on, it’s best [...]
26th March 2011 – Installing Engine and Transmission 1
Once the wheels are on, we were in a position to drop the engine in. We had previously built the engine up on an engine stand, so it was just a case of [...]
26th March 2011 – Rolling Chassis – Fitting the wheels
We bought the tyres and got them fitted to the wheels a few weeks ago. Pirelli P4000. Finally getting them on the chassis, makes us feel like we are finally getting somewhere with [...]
26th March 2011 – Back Axle installed – Basic Rolling Chassis
We finally got the 2 arms of the back axle together - newly coated and painted, new barings and bolts etc. We are still waiting for the brake calipers to return from the [...]