Build day 12

Front Stabiliser Bar

I have fitted the aluminium strengthening bracket to the brackets for the steering and the stabiliser bar. Not difficult once I undid both bolts from the stabiliser bar brackets.

Front Shock Absorbers

I've received my Protech shock absorbers so I fitted the front ones.

I'm holding off to fit the rear ones; waiting for my gauges to finalised my dash - with the dash done, I can refit my scuttle - with the scuttle in, I can fit the fluid reservoirs for the brakes (and clutch) and fill and bleed the brake lines for leaks - with the brake lines finalised, I can fit the diff and finish the rear suspension including the shockies...all for the want of a nail.

Rear Stabiliser Bar

I've also fitted the rear stabiliser bar.

Dash

And I've laid the wiring through the dash and connected some of the switches etc to get an idea of the scope. I noticed that the holes drilled for the warning lamps will need to be expanded.

Radiator

Since my foray into bracket making last build day, Jeff visited and pointed out that the fibre washers and associated hardware in the radiator fan kit were to mount the fan directly to the radiator core. Hence...