The forecast for today was better, saying it would stop raining by 10am. It was only half an hour out and by 10.30 it had stopped, but still windy.
The next job planned was to start putting the dash back in and so I thought I would crack on. There's no front floor in yet as I thought it would be easier to get the dash in from a standing position.
Despite being wrapped up warm with several layers and my genuine German army tank operator quilted onesy over the top (no picture for obvious reasons!
) It was still chilly, especially on the hands. Decided to cut the fingers out of some old gloves.
Was going to cut all of the fingers off, but thought I would try just the thumbs and forefingers first. Worked a treat - much warmer
Started putting the top dash fixing along the top of the inner bulkhead. The old plastic fixings are square, but the holes in my new bulkhead are round
Had to round the corners off to get them in.
Then I thought I'd better fit the front washer jets before I went any further with the dash. Slotted it in to the hole in the front.
But this was all I could see inside.
No access to the thread to put the nut on, that's just the pipe end to push the tube on to. I'm presuming this would need to be fitted before the windscreen frame went in? If anyone knows how I can attach this I would appreciate a post on here. I can see me having to drill a hole in the bonnet.
Got the plastic fixings fitted and the top section of dash loosely held in place.
Got all of the wires hooked up out of the way so that I could guide the lower part of the dash in to place.
Offered up the lower part of the dash and discovered a school boy error.
Can you tell from this picture what it is?
....................................well?
I've wired the binnacle up with the harness under the steering column instead of over the top of it. IDIOT
On investigation, I can remove the binnacle from the surround and move it around the column. I'll need to loosen the bracing bar, but that wont be much hassle. It was getting a bit dark to see clearly at this stage and I couldn't get the speedo cable out, so gave up for the night.
Do these just squeeze and pull out? I can't remember at the mo.
It's slow going in the cold, but at least it's progress.
Now that the tarp is off it I'm always on the look out for leaks. So far there is a small leak coming from the rear side window. This is from the bottom self tapper that holds the window diving bar in place and should be easily sealed.
There is a lot of water lying on the edge of the driver's footwell.
Don't know where this is from yet as I can't see any running water marks yet. One to solve later!
