Roaring Forties 105

[Jim c]

Cooling system is done just waiting for some hose.
Modified the a few STD items on the engine to do the job (outlets mainly).

[Jim c]

Made the gear lever and linkages.
Firstly made the housing and shaft to get it to exit on the driver’s side.
Brackets to mount rose joints then I filled in the gaps.
Made a housing on the back with a sperical bearing to allow for the shaft motion.
I made a rev lock out it is in the form of a bolt action and it worked out well.
The small lever is sprung loaded and allows you to move it either side of the block.

[Jim c]

lever

[Jim c]

This pic does not do the dash justice.
It turned out nice but was way more work than I thought.
One Saturday I decided to get it ready for covering I was still on it 4 Saturdays later.

It was to long in the front so I cut that of and put a new lip on it.
It would not go in as it was to tight between the front pillars so I cut the corners off.
The out side edges that mount to the hinge pillar area were out of square by 18 mm.
A friend of mine was helping so we drew a few lines picked up a saw and just started cutting.
Made a plenum for the heating to go into the back it was a little tricky as it has to clear all the instruments and the chassis.
The plenum allows me to pump straight into from the heater a /cond and it goes to the vents from their.
This has allowed me to turn side and floor vents off and pump everything to the screen.
The top grill I had laser cut to suit 2 Toyota vents.
These allow me to direct onto the screen and shut off if required.

[Jim c]

This pic does not do the dash justice.
It turned out nice but was way more work than I thought.
One Saturday I decided to get it ready for covering I was still on it 4 Saturdays later.

It was to long in the front so I cut that of and put a new lip on it.
It would not go in as it was to tight between the front pillars so I cut the corners off.
The out side edges that mount to the hinge pillar area were out of square by 18 mm.
A friend of mine was helping so we drew a few lines picked up a saw and just started cutting.
Made a plenum for the heating to go into the back it was a little tricky as it has to clear all the instruments and the chassis.
The plenum allows me to pump straight into from the heater a /cond and it goes to the vents from their.
This has allowed me to turn side and floor vents off and pump everything to the screen.
The top grill I had laser cut to suit 2 Toyota vents.
These allow me to direct onto the screen and shut off if required.

[Jim c]

dash pics

[Jim c]

Had the dash covered.
The instruments are VDO and I had them refaced to Lucas.
Chrome bezels replace the black, you cant tell.
A good friend made the steering shroud out of Delrin , he told me I was not smart enough to make it so he would do it for me.
He made it an extremely tight fit around the column ,he had me put it in boiling water then fit it over the tube, it is on so tight it will not budge and it looks perfect (thanks Jake)
Another friend (thanks Stuart) offered to do the wiring and has done a fantastic job.
Milspec style plugs and the part that got me is other than ground wires he has not repeated any colours.
The centre console and gear selector panel I had covered (vacuum formed).

[Jim c]

Wheels are ordered.
The seats I gave to an upholsterer 12mths ago and I have had to take them back as he has not touched them, all to hard I think.
Will build the exhaust soon and I am expecting to fire the engine in Jan -Feb

That is it for the moment

Jim

[Bobski]

Fantastic work Jim. Love all your unique touches on the car. Keep up the good work.
I'll give you a call tomorow with some news.

Bob.

[Dean Lampe]

Your work on this car is absolutely stunning! I wish I could see this car in person. I think I could learn a lot from your attention to detail.

[Jim c]

Thanks BOB
Thanks Dean all the detail work is the reason it is dragging on.
My wife has told me I am my worst enemy.