Black 2.8 project
Re: Black 2.8 project
Very nice Peter.Great stuff
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Re: Black 2.8 project
Thanks Paul.chap280 wrote:Very nice Peter.Great stuff
So, lots of fiddly stuff with not that much to show, but all the locks are now back in and working along with door light switches and door speaker wires. All back lights in place:
DSCF4366_zpsc7108438 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Headlining had a small split which I was going to try and repair but ended up with a replacement instead. Old one out
DSC_0228_zps3cfed7c3 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Replacement in
DSC_0229_zps7c15222d by Peter Smith, on Flickr
New bonnet strip fixings
DSC_0230_zps65e3c004 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Another of the fiddly bits. The dash insert was butchered but I chanced acreoss a pretty good one last year which only had some of the inner edge removed
DSC_0231_zps5c4334ff by Peter Smith, on Flickr
But to help the radio facsia sit properly I cut the strip off a scrapper and glued it in
DSC_0232_zpsa680738f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
I also succumbed to an original uncracked dash courtesy of Tickford Man which is now all fitted along with the insert and replacement ignition barrel.
DSCF4368_zps2acb15ba by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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Re: Black 2.8 project
coming together this, Peter!
just seen pics of it sprayed up, looks the nuts
just seen pics of it sprayed up, looks the nuts
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OK, you know the routine - slow progress!
No carpets in the car when I bought it but I had a couple of spare sets so sorted out the best. Passenger side a bit grubby
DSCF4369_zps9be284bf by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Gave it a good scrub but couldn't leave it in the conservatory so its back in the car.
DSC_0242_zps7e8f84ac by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Offside trim and mirror refitted
DSC_0243_zpsb74a824e by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Been working my way through the electrics. Eventually got the number plate lights earthed and working
DSC_0241_zps8885e79a by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Headlights washed and drying
DSC_0233_zps6920c650 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and working
DSC_0237_zpsed2dc2bc by Peter Smith, on Flickr
No carpets in the car when I bought it but I had a couple of spare sets so sorted out the best. Passenger side a bit grubby
DSCF4369_zps9be284bf by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Gave it a good scrub but couldn't leave it in the conservatory so its back in the car.
DSC_0242_zps7e8f84ac by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Offside trim and mirror refitted
DSC_0243_zpsb74a824e by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Been working my way through the electrics. Eventually got the number plate lights earthed and working
DSC_0241_zps8885e79a by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Headlights washed and drying
DSC_0233_zps6920c650 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and working
DSC_0237_zpsed2dc2bc by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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Re: Black 2.8 project
Coming along nicely Pete, looking good....
I love the rear lights pic and the familiar sight of headlights on a radiator!
I love the rear lights pic and the familiar sight of headlights on a radiator!
Re: Black 2.8 project
Looking very nice Pete.
You've done a great job from start to nearly finish
Paul
You've done a great job from start to nearly finish
Paul
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Thanks John/Paul, much appreciated.
Finished painting under the back end
DSC_0253_zpsb683a712 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Dinitrol inside the doors
DSC_0246_zps57f05eb2 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Replacement door membrane
DSC_0245_zpse4f9e0f5 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
New rubber seals
DSC_0249_zps7fab907a by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Door cards etc back in
DSC_0250_zps85d19e4f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Rear door cards and trim back
DSC_0252_zpscd63a523 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Did roll the car out briefly last weekend where the sun showed off a nice coating of dust!!
DSC_0247_zps31a8f393 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
DSC_0248_zpse4529e4f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Finished painting under the back end
DSC_0253_zpsb683a712 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Dinitrol inside the doors
DSC_0246_zps57f05eb2 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Replacement door membrane
DSC_0245_zpse4f9e0f5 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
New rubber seals
DSC_0249_zps7fab907a by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Door cards etc back in
DSC_0250_zps85d19e4f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Rear door cards and trim back
DSC_0252_zpscd63a523 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Did roll the car out briefly last weekend where the sun showed off a nice coating of dust!!
DSC_0247_zps31a8f393 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
DSC_0248_zpse4529e4f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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Re: Black 2.8 project
Top job.
One of the best jobs ive seen on this website.
Nice one peter
One of the best jobs ive seen on this website.
Nice one peter
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One of the slowest maybechap280 wrote: One of the best jobs ive seen on this website.
I have to confess to a couple of flattering photos but cheers Paul. A long way off a certain orange 3.0s though!
So dragged the clutch and flywheel out of hibernation.
DSCF4371_zps855ea6dc by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Didn't look too bad but gave them a light going over
DSCF4372_zps7568c4a5 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Refitted sender unit
DSC_0256_zps14e85288 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Painted straps + new bolts
DSC_0258_zpsc33074fd by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Pump fitting kit
DSC_0257_zps4857f567 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Tank installed
DSCF4374_zps4561c0a5 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Shiney new filler cap
DSC_0259_zps8ef6b845 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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The brother in law popped round this morning to help move things on a bit
So, engine crane at the ready!
DSCF4375 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
First a new spigot bearing
DSCF4376 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Then clutch bolted on
DSCF4377 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Crane taking the strain
DSCF4378 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Bonnet off
DSCF4379 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Almost there
DSCF4380 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Done - be a while before its running though!
DSCF4381 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
So, engine crane at the ready!
DSCF4375 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
First a new spigot bearing
DSCF4376 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Then clutch bolted on
DSCF4377 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Crane taking the strain
DSCF4378 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Bonnet off
DSCF4379 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Almost there
DSCF4380 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Done - be a while before its running though!
DSCF4381 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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Re: Black 2.8 project
Probably the last work on the project until February
Had a rubber gearstick gaitor from a Sierra which I thought might serve as insulation
DSC_0260_zps33b0665e by Peter Smith, on Flickr
But it was a tad big so cut the bottom off
DSC_0261_zps1c67a530 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and fitted in place
DSC_0262_zps2498dc65 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
The original gaitor etc then fits nicely over the top
DSCF4387_zps0b61eb5f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
New reversing light switch
DSC_0263_zps666225d9 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Starter motor fitted
DSC_0265_zpse332322b by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Plus alternator
DSC_0264_zps0c28272d by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and fan
DSC_0266_zps3a6eaeab by Peter Smith, on Flickr
And finally the radiator and shroud
DSCF4382_zpsffa37180 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Had a rubber gearstick gaitor from a Sierra which I thought might serve as insulation
DSC_0260_zps33b0665e by Peter Smith, on Flickr
But it was a tad big so cut the bottom off
DSC_0261_zps1c67a530 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and fitted in place
DSC_0262_zps2498dc65 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
The original gaitor etc then fits nicely over the top
DSCF4387_zps0b61eb5f by Peter Smith, on Flickr
New reversing light switch
DSC_0263_zps666225d9 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Starter motor fitted
DSC_0265_zpse332322b by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Plus alternator
DSC_0264_zps0c28272d by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and fan
DSC_0266_zps3a6eaeab by Peter Smith, on Flickr
And finally the radiator and shroud
DSCF4382_zpsffa37180 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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Re: Black 2.8 project
Looks bloody amazing that Peter.
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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Re: Black 2.8 project
A long haul to the finish line but I'm anticipating your eventual satisfaction will be immense. There's another black car somewhere needing this treatment.....
Re: Black 2.8 project
Great work there. You clearly have a lot of knowledge.
I am doing something similar - rebuilding a black 2,8.
Could I ask what the knack is for fitting the metal trim strips on top of the doors? Really struggling to get mine on.
cheers
Mark
I am doing something similar - rebuilding a black 2,8.
Could I ask what the knack is for fitting the metal trim strips on top of the doors? Really struggling to get mine on.
cheers
Mark
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Indeed Nige. Often seems to be the simplest tasks that take the longest and not helped by the fact that I wasn't the one who took it all apart in the first place. Getting there slowly though.A long haul to the finish line
Thanks Mark. Some knowledge and some learning as I go - first 2.8.Richors wrote:Great work there. You clearly have a lot of knowledge.
I am doing something similar - rebuilding a black 2,8.
Could I ask what the knack is for fitting the metal trim strips on top of the doors? Really struggling to get mine on.
cheers
Mark
The metal strips are a bit of a pain. I suspect it may be easier without the door frame although I've not tried. Best to protect the door top wth some masking tape to avoid scratches and after that hook the outside edge unde the clips and push inwards and down. Can take a bit of perseverance and its a bit easier if you open the window. Good luck.
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Hi
I thought about removing the door frame but haven't so far - just got to keep trying i guess.
Have got 4 of the 5 clips on at the moment but last one won't go so am going to remove and try again when time allows..................the things that appear simple always end up the hardest it seems................
When do you expect to have yours complete?
Not in any great rush with mine - its been a shell for a lot of years and this winter is the first time i have made the effort to start so anything i get done is a bonus and at end of March it will go away again till end of the show season i expect.
cheers
Mark
I thought about removing the door frame but haven't so far - just got to keep trying i guess.
Have got 4 of the 5 clips on at the moment but last one won't go so am going to remove and try again when time allows..................the things that appear simple always end up the hardest it seems................
When do you expect to have yours complete?
Not in any great rush with mine - its been a shell for a lot of years and this winter is the first time i have made the effort to start so anything i get done is a bonus and at end of March it will go away again till end of the show season i expect.
cheers
Mark
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Yep, tonight I connected up the radio wiring incorrectly with a dead short to earth that melted a chunk of wiring. Schoolboy error that filled the car with smoke and now I have to re-do a section. Could have been worse but slows it all downRichors wrote:Hi
the things that appear simple always end up the hardest it seems................
I had hoped to have it done for the Bomber run in April but its looking unlikely at the moment. More realistic is CRaP in July which means it will have taken almost three years. Good job I have the 2.0 to driveWhen do you expect to have yours complete?
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As predicted nothing much happened in January and last weekend I had to check the other Capri over and do a couple of small jobs for its MOT yesterday but 11th straight pass so a weekend well spent
So back on the project. Shiny new nuts and bolts
DSC_0275_zps7e7e22d1 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and manifolds fitted
DSC_0282_zps57d32940 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
cock up on the wiring front - connecting live to earth is not a good move!
DSC_0279_zps8381652c by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Eventually made up a new loom for the speakers/radio wiring
DSC_0277_zps0b9b0282 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and now its all working
DSC_0278_zps0ed29232 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Glove box in and light working too
DSC_0281_zps14355d86 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Parcel shelf all sorted
DSCF4391_zps63c901e3 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
So back on the project. Shiny new nuts and bolts
DSC_0275_zps7e7e22d1 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and manifolds fitted
DSC_0282_zps57d32940 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
cock up on the wiring front - connecting live to earth is not a good move!
DSC_0279_zps8381652c by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Eventually made up a new loom for the speakers/radio wiring
DSC_0277_zps0b9b0282 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
and now its all working
DSC_0278_zps0ed29232 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Glove box in and light working too
DSC_0281_zps14355d86 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
Parcel shelf all sorted
DSCF4391_zps63c901e3 by Peter Smith, on Flickr
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