The end of the Corsa steering column needs to be supported and due to the modifications I've had to source a needle bearing to fit the job. It's taken ages because the first supplier turned out not to have any stock despite saying that they did and the second managed to fudge the order and... Continue Reading →
Tidying Up
A little bit of tidying up to make things symmetrical. The section chopped out to make way for the fuel cell was cannabalised to provide the patch piece. Most difficult thing was getting the measurements right! Welded in Having removed the rear section and main hoopd, the roll cage is now fully out so I... Continue Reading →
Long Return
Headed home to Norfolk for a weekend of carpentry and decided to take the Rallye. It's the first time I've driven a Rallye on the familiar country roads around our house since I had the Series 1 and it was a good laugh to get out and about a few times in the car. The... Continue Reading →
Fuel Cell Mounts In
Wanted to press on with things, so back at it again today. After load of measurements, I fabricated up these supports for the fuel cell container. Capped off the ends to give a nicer finish - you'll never see it, but it's all about satisfaction about knowing it's been nicely done. Welded in the supports.... Continue Reading →
Positioning
Another job ticked off the list as the seat mountings have now been adjusted on the seat rails - positioned, drilled, compression tube welded in, ground down and primed. EPAS is now ready to be chopped and have the Lifeline boss welded on, which means we have a steering position at last.
Column Done
Finally finished welding on the steering column to make sure it has plenty of support. Started the clean up and prep for paint tonight...


