8v Progress

Not sure what happened today with time, just seemed to evaporate! Callipers in 1k enamel – second coat goes on tomorrow.

Stripped out the carpet and as suspected found it quite damp underneath. Someone has previously lifted up most of the underlay sound proofing. What is left glued on is sopping wet. I have left it to dry out now the carpet isn’t in the way. Next job is the dash coming out and I’ll swap the heater matrix from the 16v project car into it.

Sorted out the sloppy gearshift with a Compbrake quick shift – previously had one of these on the 16v and liked it so decided to get another one. I know they don’t have a good reputation amongst some for the top mounts, but fair play to them for getting this delivered the day after the order was placed. Once it is all back together you won’t see it as it will be hidden under a leather gearstick gaiter.

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