Inspired by Rene's post I thought I'd do an update based on years two and three. I'm slowly running out of things to do!
When the weather improves next year I've got a bit of chassis and bodywork to do (a few rust patches appearing), and I've got a new High Gear Inertia Starter to fit, and am currently saving up for a SiFab Fuel tank and mount. I'm also waiting delivery of an underdrive bottom pulley to see if that makes any difference. Got a set of new oversize hinge pins/drills and reamer in the shed, but my 'quick fix' works OK for the time being so I'll leave alone for a bit.
I'd like to get a couple of vertical zips put in either side of the rear hood window so I can run with the door tops and rear window open, and it will make folding the hood much easier. Unfortunately my tame trimmer has relocated to Lincoln so need to find a new one (that doesn't charge the earth).
Most of it is my own work
Exterior/Chassis:Debumpered front and rear, and stick on front number plate fitted
Upgrade to LED bulbs all round
Removed spotlights
Wider wheels and tyres (195 front and 205 rear)
Panhard Rod
4 Leaf Rear springs and Adjustable Armstrong Dampers
Custom made axle bumpstops
New rear number plate fitted, and two dual action LED reverse/fog lights fitted.
Rear VW bumperettes added.
Locking fuel cap.
4 pot front brake upgrade
Braided brake hoses all round.
Towing eye fitted
Hi-level additional rear brake lights.
Engine Bay:Librands Stainless Exhaust Manifold and large bore Stainless side exit exhaust
Revotec Electric Fan
H&H Electronic Ignition with Dry Cell Coil
Facet Fuel Pump and Malpassi Filter Regulator / Fuel Pump Removal
5 Speed Gearbox with Aluminium Bell Housing (SiFab)
Lightened Flywheel
Weber Carb Airhorn
Ethanol Hose upgrade.
New Waterpump and Alternator
Upgraded Rocker shaft and mounts.
New Engine Mounts (SiFab)
Replaced leaking Core Plugs (RSR Auto)
Interior:4 seat Hood Swivels fabricated.
Interior Re-trim with heated seat panels (Nostalgia Upholstery)
Smartscreen Wiper controller
14” Wood Rim Steering Wheel
Seat mounts lowered.
Inertia Switch for Fuel Pump
Indicator Buzzer/Brake Delay
Glovebox door made and fitted
Door hinges tightened and stainless bolts fitted
