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Grizz1963 · 01-02-2022, 04:47 PM

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………………….. So eventually we got to this point.

Body hoisted up.

Pulled over.

@nickwheeler grinning like an expectant father.

And about 30 minutes after touchdown, which was absolutely without a fault, we added the set of RX8 seats and the rollbar and the @glenanderson screen frame.

Also realised this rollbar needs to be remade as the seats need to move back about 150mm from where they are.

Still, it did not stop Nick and I from trying it out for size.

Also tried out the speedo clocks.

Running as much as possible of the original Mazda MX5 loom and instruments

However…….

I will possibly be looking for a loom donor for the Instrument binnacle section have it all reach as the loom is tightly made to size.

Plan is to fit the clocks like in the pic, central, facing the driver, and that may call for 18” of extra loom.

Know anyone with a scrap MX5 with that part of the loom available to remove or donate to the build?

Next up, a look at the engine fit in the engine compartment.

This is it, without ancillaries.

Adding in the original Mazda radiator and air intake gives you this.

PROBLEM………

The slimline cooling fan from the donor, does not fit into the space available.

So another plan and solution to be made.

And then next up.

MAF AND AIR FILTER PLACEMENT.

Safe place to fit it, back here.

So it needs a section of pipe to connect it.

Clever guys………. QUESTION: Will a lengthened section here, affect performance at all?

And finally……….

Took a positively underwhelmed Sally to see what had kept me busy today.

And walking down there, the current stance, lowering and look ROCKS.

I love it.

As it stands, no fluids, screen, extra bits, loom etc.

The front crossmember is 5” above the ground and actually the sump may be 4.5” above the hotizon.

Current look.

And then you add my bulk to it.

Sure, it is a cheated pic, using leverage I managed to get the front down real low.

Not far from the original vision.

Whatcha think team ???

Loads if work left to get it to the next phase.

Brackets, links, supports, wiring, Rivnuts, holes, fittings, lights, steering, pedals……….

The list goes on and on.

Chuffed as a Chuffed thing tonight.

Tomorrow its me and Mr Grinder and the donor again.

Yup, realised we need more parts removed.

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01-02-2022, 04:47 PM	#1498
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,490	Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project . . . . . . ………………….. So eventually we got to this point. Body hoisted up. Pulled over. @nickwheeler grinning like an expectant father. And about 30 minutes after touchdown, which was absolutely without a fault, we added the set of RX8 seats and the rollbar and the @glenanderson screen frame. Also realised this rollbar needs to be remade as the seats need to move back about 150mm from where they are. Still, it did not stop Nick and I from trying it out for size. Also tried out the speedo clocks. Running as much as possible of the original Mazda MX5 loom and instruments However……. I will possibly be looking for a loom donor for the Instrument binnacle section have it all reach as the loom is tightly made to size. Plan is to fit the clocks like in the pic, central, facing the driver, and that may call for 18” of extra loom. Know anyone with a scrap MX5 with that part of the loom available to remove or donate to the build? Next up, a look at the engine fit in the engine compartment. This is it, without ancillaries. Adding in the original Mazda radiator and air intake gives you this. PROBLEM……… The slimline cooling fan from the donor, does not fit into the space available. So another plan and solution to be made. And then next up. MAF AND AIR FILTER PLACEMENT. Safe place to fit it, back here. So it needs a section of pipe to connect it. Clever guys………. QUESTION: Will a lengthened section here, affect performance at all? And finally………. Took a positively underwhelmed Sally to see what had kept me busy today. And walking down there, the current stance, lowering and look ROCKS. I love it. As it stands, no fluids, screen, extra bits, loom etc. The front crossmember is 5” above the ground and actually the sump may be 4.5” above the hotizon. Current look. And then you add my bulk to it. Sure, it is a cheated pic, using leverage I managed to get the front down real low. Not far from the original vision. Whatcha think team ??? Loads if work left to get it to the next phase. Brackets, links, supports, wiring, Rivnuts, holes, fittings, lights, steering, pedals………. The list goes on and on. Chuffed as a Chuffed thing tonight. Tomorrow its me and Mr Grinder and the donor again. Yup, realised we need more parts removed. . __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.