MDA Mk1 with Gulf Arches - Martin P - Page 7

Martin · 04-19-08, 11:42 AM

A little more progress.

Installed the rear number plate lights
Installed cover plates to hide the access holes I made for the rear downforce plate
Installed the rear wiring loom
Fixed large grommets for rear number plate lamps (For easier access to the nuts at the rear)
Fixed the centre loom to the drivers side pontoon
Labelled the Dash loom the best I could and laid it in position
Front loom also laid in position
Pipe fixed in drivers pontoon to carry accelerator cable, clutch and brake pipe.

Martin

Dave · 04-19-08, 01:05 PM

Glad to see your back on the build.

Martin · 05-02-08, 12:13 PM

Malcolm,
Thanks for the tip, I'm in the process of removing the lip.

Not much progress lately due to work commitments. It pays for the build so I shouldn't complain.

I've started to tidy up the wiring and P-Clip the loom in place in the engine compartment. I've also had a go at adding inspection holes behind the rear bulkhead for the fuel tanks. I tried the drivers side first as that is the most tricky, due to the position of the battery box.

Martin

Martin · 06-04-08, 04:26 AM

I took delivery yesterday of my block.
Quite an exciting time..

Dave · 06-04-08, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin Potts

I took delivery yesterday of my block.
Quite an exciting time..

Nice... wonder if that'd fit in my pocket

No worries for Friday Martin i'll be round as soon as i can after work.. to give you a hand, i'm looking forward to it.

Martin · 07-05-08, 12:45 PM

Started preparing the Dash,
Cut holes and fitted switch plinths. they may not stay stainless, I'm thinking of powder coating them black.
Dash will be painted black. I picked up all the guages, switches and eyeball vents from MDA yesterday so I can nearly finish it, as I've got the loom already. Just waiting for the attachment panel at the side to complete.
I also picked up my steering wheel centre which I've been waiting ages for. I don't really need it yet, but it's one of those finishing touches that looks nice when people see the car.

Martin

Martin · 07-09-08, 09:11 AM

Dials installed

Martin · 07-09-08, 09:14 AM

Opened up the NACA ducts. I made them so they go into the car a few inches and then I closed them again as they won't actually be attached to anything inside the car. With the central duct just open I could see some small bolts and I didn't like that. I also didn't want any water inside the front clip.

Martin · 07-09-08, 09:15 AM

Fitted my side repeaters

Martin · 07-09-08, 09:20 AM

I've also fitted my first front clip latch. These are Hartwell type latches so I had to re make the cut out to make them fit. I reinforced the back of the cut out with stainless steel to get a really good firm attachment. Once the latch was in place, I had to do some bodywork to get the shut lines and profile correct as everything moved a bit.

Martin · 08-16-08, 06:39 AM

Fitted up my mock block and then the gearbox. Lot's of small mods to do but basically it all fits nicely without any major chassis mods. My Flywheel and clutch are now at MDA awaiting balancing on my engine. When that's done and the mods are done to the bearbox hanging bracket, I should be ready for engine delivery and installation.

Martin · 08-26-08, 06:06 AM

Like a few others here, I've decided to create a black border around my windows. Also fitted eyebrows to the door tops.