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Let the sanding mission begin That's 5 sides to 120 grit. Need a bit more filler in some spots and more sanding. I ordered some tung oil which arrived the other day. Should really do a test piece on a offcut first but probably won't as I've already got the tin of oil and may as well use it

The band new carburetor i bought about 6 years ago needed all the fucked things (mainly due to being badly made in China) fixed on it before it could disappoint the human race on an engine. So I did that Then I had to make a new water neck thing because the 55 year old one is rusty for some reason. I made a new one out of stainless so it might last another 55 years. Then I painted the inlet manifold and bits. One of these days I'll find out if this engine actually runs.

More brackets, witj rubber isolating bushes. I had to use the motor as a "sky hook" to attach the other brackets too, that are fixed to the chassis. Never a great idea - so the isolating bushes will hopefully stop bad things happening as the two play tug of war.

Amongst all the big jobs, I get the occasional win with a small job like this key bracket. I always think of project binky, and how making any type of vehicle is basically a collection of brackets. I now appreciate a good bracket more than most.

These rear sets have not been easy. I've re engineered both sides, and spent longer than I'd care to admit (probably upwards of 10hrs) machining up adapters, pivot arms, linkages, stand off etc. I can count 18 different parts that I've had to make in order to get both sides to function. Would I do this again...ummmm...not so keen. I made my harley forwards controls and they look a lot more impressive, but took half the time. These have been a right cunt of a job. But hey...its basically done now. So the pain will be long forgotten in a few weeks time.

I moved it off the table and back into storage 😅 one day I’ll get it back together!

I found a pre made enclosure /box for the amplifier gubbins. It was the right price (found in the scrap bin) was a old transformer enclosure but transformer is long gone The transformer, power supply and amplifier boards all fit relatively well inside that footprint. It's way too tall but that's a easy fix with some careful marking and a cut off wheel. I'll see how I feel about it once it has been shortened and I've got switches etc mounted.

Almost ready to lay some colour. In other news, it appears I need to now do the underside of the bloody bonnet too....I will be buying a new GT one....so may or may not go ahead with that paint on the underside

Assembled another box Attacked them with a belt sander with not very much success. Good for bulk material removal but leaves ugly marks where I ran out skill and the belt split Sanded one face with 120 and smeared some filler on the other. Will get more sandpaper and continue sanding

1NZ-FE NO SHIT!

Big update for my PCM flash bench, started doing LS stuff which is a bit more expensive so wanted to have every recommendation ticked off so I dont have issues like bricking PCM's Laboratory power supply, made the little switching box today to mimic been in car so has switch for battery power (simulated) and ignition on. Some pcms want a key off cycle to reset after a flash so I can safely power up watch current draw flash do a key cycle then power down. Works mint! I need to buy some connectors so I can plug in different PCM harnesses to the switch box easily. Currently have all GM stuff but also have Volkswagen OBD devices too. Side hustle incoming.

Ai isnt so bad

I've just read this thread right through. Update please Mr Jeff.

SOLD. Its gone to a nice new home - a local rider who's wife refuses to ride on his Harley (which when he turned up on it at ours was ear bleedingly loud it has to be said) .. He loves the new steed so I'm stoked its gone to a good place. I'm now on the search for a pair of suitable bikes for both me and Hannah. CBs, CXs, XS's etc Ideally four pots but two will do.

So far my lucks been good just see how i go

Hey all, all ford day is next Sunday at Ardmore airport.

Just take the front and rear windscreens out. it will go faster and then you won’t need your motorbike .You won’t need a helmet so you can feel all the wind blowing through your hair.

Might have to join every other holden owner and get simmons reps

Yup sad to see

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/echo/listing/5875953528 Little bro just picked up this treasure, dat ass....