WITW - Barn-find Final Edition

[strummagnet]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

The subframe brace is now fitted to this one. The two bars actually achieve different functions - the one on the subframe takes the load from the rear control arms, whereas the smaller one behind it is solidly attached to the floorpan so is bracing the tunnel opening.

I recall you mentioned earlier in the thread that the PF cars didn't have a subframe brace? Is it something that you would consider putting on to a PF if the opportunity arises?

[MikkiJayne]

Yeah, this had a PF subframe when I got it so that brace was missing. I have modified my PF subframe to take the brace by adding the four welded nuts, and I'll be adding the secondary tunnel brace and floorpan as well, plus the upper strut brace to tie the suspension together and hold the brake block. All the stuff they did to tighten up the FL, added to the PF

[MikkiJayne]

A frustrating weekend as I was taken out by a migraine for 5 days so have made very little progress

Still, I did manage to find the spare wheel



It made it outside for the first time in a while, currently sitting on Big Red's wheels as its own are off for new tyres to be fitted. I did an eyeball-plank wheel alignment so its driveable, as I can't get a proper alignment until Friday.



Off to the paint shop today to get some scratches sorted, MoT tomorrow so it goes to its new owner with a full 12 months (expires in July!), alignment Friday, final detailing Monday. I still need to fit bluetooth hands-free and then refit the rest of the interior at the weekend.

[The_Laird]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

A frustrating weekend as I was taken out by a migraine for 5 days so have made very little progress

Oh no! I suffer from occasional migraines but I’ve never had one last that long. If I catch mine really early, I can usually fight them off in a few hours, and the worst has only been around 36 hours. Five days

[sarg]

Originally Posted by The_Laird

Oh no! I suffer from occasional migraines but I’ve never had one last that long. If I catch mine really early, I can usually fight them off in a few hours, and the worst has only been around 36 hours. Five days

Same here, 5 days is some headache!

Is this car the one you were experimenting with the hifi install? Is it pre-sold or coming on the market soon?

[MikkiJayne]

Still lingering on day 7. I'm not impressed.

Sarg - its the Murple which got all the audio gear, but that got put on indefinite hold due to being a total basket case. This one is just getting a bluetooth handsfree connected to the RNS-d, and it is sold already. It goes to its new home on the 17th

New MoT obtained this afternoon, alignment in an hour or so, then some snags to sort out over the weekend.

This view cheers me up even with post-migraine brain fog

[strummagnet]

Those wheels on Big Red look so right

Hope you feel better soon MJ.