Misty's post-accident re-build

[les]

Not sure if I'm impressed or worried about the speed of the rebuild but I'm impressed with the enthusiasm.

[Matt Tomkins]

Did you get the re-test today? What did it fail on?

Very impressed with the speed that you've done this in! Wish you were all nearer Exeter, I'd be calling for many favours.

couple of things needed tightening up, and small brake fluid weep -- which reappeared on the retest also, handbrake adjustment. -- with the handbrake, i'd drilled the new hole through the new floor for the end of the black bit of the cable too far forward, so not enough adjustment.

another retest 9am this morning, then carpets and trim, then she's done

Not sure if I'm impressed or worried about the speed of the rebuild but I'm impressed with the enthusiasm.

having finished uni mid may, i've been able to work pretty much full time on her, and with the help of friends and family too, lots of man hours have gone into her. this time 2 weeks ago we began reassembly after paint and she was a bare shell.
i've been working 8.30am until at least 9pm most days, plus a few all nighters.
and it's finally paying off.
Be sure to come and have a nose at national

[Matt Tomkins]

i've been working 8.30am until at least 9pm most days, plus a few all nighters.

hense there aren't too many posts of the reassembly!

[ASL642]

Did you get a pass this time Matt?

[Matt Tomkins]

passed 3rd time lucky
Very, very happy -
bits and bobs still to do: heater, carpets etc.
but really getting there and she WILL be at national

[ASL642]

Great news. Just take it easy otherwise you will spend the rally asleep in your tent!

[jagnut66]

Hi Matt,
I have been reading / following this with interest and I have to say that I'm impressed as well. The young members group must be a great place to be, you certainly all seem to pull together.
The car is looking really good, I shall keep an eye out for her at the national.
Ironic that it took a major frontal smash to prompt such a comprehensive rebuild!
Best wishes,
Mike.

[Matt Tomkins]

thanks for all the positive comments.
got the interior in yesterday, now just for replacing the rear window rubber (tore when fitting), hockey sticks need sorting, and fettling to do now [frame][/frame]

[jagnut66]

Those hockey sticks are fiddly to say the least, good luck, hope you don't skin your knuckles too much fitting them.
Hope you're still going to drive it, now it's this good...
Best wishes,
Mike.

[Matt Tomkins]

Those hockey sticks are fiddly to say the least, good luck, hope you don't skin your knuckles too much fitting them.
Hope you're still going to drive it, now it's this good...
Best wishes,
Mike.

yeah, the threads in them have gone unfortunately, so going to get an m5 tap, then put some nice long m5 studs in, alraldite them in, then hopefully they'll be easy enough

[jagnut66]

Good idea, when I next have to take mine off I think I'll get some araldite and do that myself.
Regards,
Mike.

[C6Dave]

Well the car is at the National, saw it today. Just needs a final bit of finishing off

Great job.

[alexandermclaren]

Well done
Saw it at the national
Well impressed
Nice to see so many keen young members enjoying the event