So while Nick cut, measured, cut, ground and made up the last part for the rebuilt handbrake lever and fittings, I carried on with a job that had been spinning around in my head for some time now.
How to balance the number plate, light and toolbox to the left which left a large vacant space on the right.
I always wanted the car to have a 4x100 space saver spare wheel and a simple brace and jack.
Planning was to just bolt the wheel in the rear boot of the car.
Simple really.
But if you recall, the car came with a spare wheel carrier, long since removed.
So while Nick fabricated, I searched, and then started to fabricate as well.
Space saver and carrier. Studs were 4x108
Ooooopps, too big a gap.
Unless you managed to move the studs closer to each other.
And remove years worth of rust from the threads.
Is this close enough?
Moved the studs closer didn’t I?
Next job………
Tack and stick weld for deep penetration.
Then copy three holes over to the rear tailgate, drill holes and test fit.
Backing plates cut from horrible checker plate.
Not yet fitted, but you get the idea.
Bracket and wheel nuts painted Satin black, Nick and John were super excited watching my work become ever more beautiful.
I masked up the space saver after giving it a good ScotchBrite scour, clean-up
Black centre and the mustard/sand outer rim should look like the wheels fitted to the car. Well, sort of.
And result.
Could possibly paint the rim gold if it looks like it needs it.
Rear was painted all black too.
And while I was working on the spare wheel, which is really just to get me out of trouble, Nick fitted the brake reservoir that @glenanderson had sent earlier in the week.
I must say, I am really pleased with the jobs done today.
More progress made.
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