Finally time to strip

I gave up waiting for the snow to melt and started removing parts. Started at the rear to check the wiring.While there I noticed that fuel had spilled out of the filler pipe the times I filled up too much. It runs down the outside of the tank pipe and across the top of the tank. I tightened up the jubilee clips but perhaps it needs some sealant in between too.

I also lifted up the cables so if any fuel did spill across  the tank it wouldn't short circuit anything.

Checked all the bolts too.

Took out the seats and carpets and found small traces of rust around the seat bolt holes. I'll clean it up and spray some Hammerite around.

Took the windscreen off and found the scuttle paint had been marked in several places. I'll get Magnus to see if he can re-do it. 

I then removed the scuttle by first detaching the windscreen wiper motor, washer hose, heater ducting etc. I need to work with the instrument panel so it had to be removed too. I regret spraying so much expandable foam on it to keep it in place.

Here is the spaghetti. Will clean it up before it all goes back but the main goal is to find the speed limiter problem, fix the main beam warning light which is always on and also to get the brake fluid level warning light working. I really need to move the relay holder too as it's hidden away behind the wiring loom.  

First off was checking the brake fluid lamp. It comes on when the ignition is first turned on (self test). The 12v is there but the earth connection for the lamp doesn't go to the brake fluid switch. It seems to be a fault in the instrument panel between the lamp and the white dash connector. 

After a great turkey dinner on the 29th I managed to pick up a bad cold so now I'm sick, no enthusiasm for anything at  the moment!

White Christmas

I've been hoping that the snow would eventually melt, it usually does this time of year and then comes back again in January and February with a vengeance but no! It looks like I won't be going for drive for at least 2 to 3 months depending on whether I get winter tyres or not.

This was outside the cellar door on Friday evening. Towards the main road it's at least a meter high. It'll need more than winter tyres to get out.

I think I'm going to have to call it a day and start on my long list of "Things 2 Do" I'm actually looking forward, very much to tinkering again. In fact every time I go down to the cellar I'm thinking "Shall I start now or wait? Peter at GKD is in the process of putting the last bits of the Super Charger kit together. I really hope I'll get it over Christmas as I have two weeks off. I wanted to get that installed and working before I did anything else. It won't be easy testing it in a room 6m x 4m but I suppose if it starts and stops it's a good indication.

Quite a few things to do. They all have to be done by the beginning of May with the intention of driving over for, among other thing, the Stoneliegh kit cat show (5th & 6th). Yupp, I know that was the intention last year but this time I'll have a soft top over my head! 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Winter drawers on!

I couldn't resist going for a quick spin this morning. It was minus 8.5oC but with a few extra clothes it was actually fantastic to be at one with the elements (literally!) I'm seriously considering getting a set of winter tyres for early spring when the skies are clear and the sun is usually shining.

Not totally road legal. Winter tyres are compulsory from the 1st of December. I actually drove to the car wash to get the car ready for the winter jobs I have in store for it.