Build day 19

Scuttle

With the dash wired, I fitted the scuttle and the upholstery panels. I added a largish washer to each of the tonneau snap studs at the ends of the dash padding - without these they were buried in the padding and vinyl...

Rear Brakelines

...which let me mount the reservoirs for the brakes and clutch.

Scuttle and hydraulics reservoirs

Plumbed!

 I think this is a bit of a milestone... completed and working rear brakes.

I had some trouble with the bleed nipple - it was a bit short so although the Nylex 6mm clear tube sealed over the nipple, any movement and it would pop off. Anyway, filled the reservoir and allow the fluid to drain through - once I had fluid out at the calliper I started pumping the brakes to bleed them. At the same time I was checking for leaks in the lines - one at a banjo bolt and one at a connection from the steel tube to rubber brake line. Since the car is still on horses I pumped from on top of the pedal box. I will have to bleed the brakes again once it has wheels and is on the ground but I'm satisfied that the lines don't leak and I can go on to fitting the diff and finishing the rear suspension.

...and filled!