Progress on 1969 # 0964
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I thought I'd break the winter gloom by sharing my work-in-progress. Actually running OK, sorting out minor bugs and getting those last interior fiddly bits. Still working on the brake boosters, front is OK, almost there! I pretty much did everything myself except the valve job, paint spray, powdercoat here and there, and stretching the new cover over the dash pad.
OK, not proper yellow, but I just love this shade on it.
If you look really closely, you'll see where I improved things a tad:
OK, not proper yellow, but I just love this shade on it.
If you look really closely, you'll see where I improved things a tad:
J Geezer
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
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Looks very good.
I spy a none standard Dual master cylinder (? by angle of reservoir), dual circuit warning switch, the brake servos (obviously) and a k&n cone filler.
I spy a none standard Dual master cylinder (? by angle of reservoir), dual circuit warning switch, the brake servos (obviously) and a k&n cone filler.
'73 +2 130/5 RHD, now on the road and very slowly rolling though a "restoration"
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Cracking job Mr G, and a very nice shade of yellow
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mbell wrote:Looks very good.
I spy a none standard Dual master cylinder (? by angle of reservoir), dual circuit warning switch, the brake servos (obviously) and a k&n cone filler.
Good eye spotting that K&N! I thought the dual MC was proper, I'll have to look into that. Original servos were pretty bad, but I found some rebuild kits, and hope to be able to keep the Girlings. Front is good, have to try again (well, for a third time) with the rear.
J Geezer
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
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Robbie693 wrote:Cracking job Mr G, and a very nice shade of yellow
Thanks! Trying to decide if I should share the source of the color. Embarrassing. Uh, really cheap Asian brand... but a cool name, "Tweety Yellow".
J Geezer
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
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J, the brake master looks to be a Triumph part - Spitfire/GT6 - my car came with one. Worked well. The slant on the reservoir didn't affect the performance for me.
You're obviously very close. Good for you. Keep this summer clearly in your mind . . .
Regards,
Randy
You're obviously very close. Good for you. Keep this summer clearly in your mind . . .
Regards,
Randy
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Sea Ranch wrote:J, the brake master looks to be a Triumph part - Spitfire/GT6 - my car came with one. Worked well. The slant on the reservoir didn't affect the performance for me.
That was my first thought, but I bought one for mine and the outlets we're in the other side and wouldn't fit in my rhd car.
Are those the original girling boosters? I've never seen any as missing on my car.
'73 +2 130/5 RHD, now on the road and very slowly rolling though a "restoration"
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Fantastic looking car. Love the colour.
I am very envious of your garage,it is bigger than my house!!
Enjoy the summer drive.
Jeff 72+2
I am very envious of your garage,it is bigger than my house!!
Enjoy the summer drive.
Jeff 72+2
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JGeezer wrote:Robbie693 wrote:Cracking job Mr G, and a very nice shade of yellow
Thanks! Trying to decide if I should share the source of the color. Embarrassing. Uh, really cheap Asian brand... but a cool name, "Tweety Yellow".
Well you're going to have to confess after that teaser surely?
mbell wrote:Sea Ranch wrote:J, the brake master looks to be a Triumph part - Spitfire/GT6 - my car came with one. Worked well. The slant on the reservoir didn't affect the performance for me.
That was my first thought, but I bought one for mine and the outlets we're in the other side and wouldn't fit in my rhd car.
Are those the original girling boosters? I've never seen any as missing on my car.
They are - They're the Girling MKIIA, which were fitted to early Plus 2's
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Robbie693 wrote:JGeezer wrote:Robbie693 wrote:Cracking job Mr G, and a very nice shade of yellow
Thanks! Trying to decide if I should share the source of the color. Embarrassing. Uh, really cheap Asian brand... but a cool name, "Tweety Yellow".
Well you're going to have to confess after that teaser surely?
OK, OK. I went though hundreds of color chips, and found that from... sigh, [whispered]: Hyundai
J Geezer
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
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jeff jackson wrote:Fantastic looking car. Love the colour.
I am very envious of your garage,it is bigger than my house!!
Enjoy the summer drive.
Jeff 72+2
Actually an insulated 30' x 70' barn (close to 200 sq m)
where half is a heated shop.
Life is not all that bad sometimes.
J Geezer
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2003 Corvette Coupe
1969 Elan+2 Federal
(Past MGA, MGB, TR6, AH 3000 BJ8, XR4ti, BMW E39 540i/6, Lola T644 ... )
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OK, OK. I went though hundreds of color chips, and found that from... sigh, [whispered]: Hyundai
Ah well, when it looks like that who cares. Could be worse
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