Our changeover trip to BHM is set for tomorrow, Saturday 2nd July.
We're planning on getting there early morning. So this draws to an end Chapter 2.
For the record here is the (approximate) build timeline:
It's supposed to take 17 working days and that was bang on..........
100790 Build Detail
Day 1: (1.0) Thursday 26th May
Chassis laid down. Front frame added. Suspension added. Engine, gearbox & propshaft added.
Day 2: (1.5) Friday 27th May
Bulkhead & valances added. Master cylinder added.
Day 3: (2.5) Tuesday 31st May. My factory Visit.
Body added. Front roll hoop added. Exhaust manifold and catalyst added. Fuel tank & battery added.
Day 4: (3.5) Wednesday1st June. Wheels & tyres added. Wings cut and fitted.
Day 5: (4.5) Thursday 2nd June. My factory visit.
Rear bulkhead added.
Day 6: (5.0) Friday 3rd June.
Day 7: (6.0) Monday 6th June
This week – cowl & bonnets fitted and electrics installed.
Day 8: (7.0)Tuesday 7th June
Day 9: (8.0) Wednesday 8th June
Day 10: (9.0) Thursday 9th June
Paint shop prep.
Day 11: (9.5) Friday 10th June
Paint shop
Day 12: (10.5) Monday 13th June
Paint shop
Day 13: (11.5) Tuesday 14th June
Paint shop/Trim shop
Day 14: (12.5) Wednesday 15th June
In trim shop.
Day 15: (13.5) Thursday 16th June. My factory Visit.
In trim shop. Carpets & interior trim fitted. Screen fitted.
Day 16: (14.0) Friday 17th June
Wings & cowl fitted
Day 17: (15.0) Monday 20th June. My factory Visit.
Final finish. Add fuel. Add dashboard. Fit slave seat.Road test.
Day 18: (16.0) Tuesday 21st June. My factory Visit.
Final finish. Seats, Rear Over-riders.
Day 19: (17.0) Wednesday 22nd June.
Cleaned off. Waiting outside for PDI.
Day 20: (18.0) Thursday 23rd June
PDI
Day 21: (18.5) Friday 24th June
Transport to storage facility.
