Phil Gibbs · Oct 15, 2018

hi, has anyone seen a build list IE what next ?
I have now got to the rolling chassis point, engine and box in, see photos, body is ready and was told start from back so tub going on today what should I do next, ? Anyone got a list

Phil Gibbs · Oct 15, 2018

That is if it stops raining

resto_d1 · Oct 15, 2018

looks lovely Phil!! Would you not mount the fuel tank prior to the tubs? fuel lines and brake lines? I know zero re series mind!

Phil Gibbs · Oct 15, 2018

Hi I did put tank on, and have fitted new brakes and pipes incl new wiring harness ; if it stops raining I want to put the tub on today,

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2018

fit with loose bolts etc tub, bulkhead ,roof sides ,doors and align to get doors to fit best you can then secure all bolts etc then fit wings etc

Phil Gibbs · Oct 15, 2018

Thanks, I appreciate your advise.

mick 1986 · Oct 15, 2018

Mine is a 110, but once the chassis is complete, I intend to build from back to front. Tub, side sills, and bulkhead. Then set door gaps, side windows on tub, windscreen and roof. Then front wings and lights. If I get the far with no issues, interior floors, seats, dash, and drive away. Hopefully....

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2018

you cant really set door gaps till roof is on

mick 1986 · Oct 15, 2018

jamesmartin said:
you cant really set door gaps till roof is on

Cheers James. I will leave the door gaps until the end. Anything else I should change the order of?

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2018

mick 1986 said:
Cheers James. I will leave the door gaps until the end. Anything else I should change the order of?

getting the door gaps correct is the major task angle and position of bulk head, roof and sides etc,theres good bit of movement in all except the rear tub

mick 1986 · Oct 15, 2018

jamesmartin said:
getting the door gaps correct is the major task angle and position of bulk head, roof and sides etc,theres good bit of movement in all except the rear tub

That’s the main reason I wanted to start at the back. I’m certain that with enough messing around and changing shims/angles, that I can work it out.

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2018

mick 1986 said:
That’s the main reason I wanted to start at the back. I’m certain that with enough messing around and changing shims/angles, that I can work it out.

yes, i always fit tub first then bulkhead, roof and sides loosely whilst doors are sorted

mick 1986 · Oct 15, 2018

jamesmartin said:
yes, i always fit tub first then bulkhead, roof and sides loosely whilst doors are sorted

Much appreciated. What about the seatbox? Would you fit it before the sills?

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2018

mick 1986 said:
Much appreciated. What about the seatbox? Would you fit it before the sills?

you can,both it and floor plates are fairly forgiving that and sills are usually the last bits i fit

mick 1986 · Oct 15, 2018

jamesmartin said:
you can,both it and floor plates are fairly forgiving that and sills are usually the last bits i fit

Hopefully I won’t run into any problems, but I’m rebuilding onto a new galv Marsland chassis, with multiple rebuilt bits. I know it will be an experience, but if I get stuck, I will shout up. Cheers for the heads up with the roof and door gaps.

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2018

mick 1986 said:
Hopefully I won’t run into any problems, but I’m rebuilding onto a new galv Marsland chassis, with multiple rebuilt bits. I know it will be an experience, but if I get stuck, I will shout up. Cheers for the heads up with the roof and door gaps.

its rewarding building on to a galv chassis

mick 1986 · Oct 15, 2018

jamesmartin said:
its rewarding building on to a galv chassis

Hopefully it will last us a few years after the time and effort I have put in. I’m planning on rebuilding a pair of axles next year, and an engine the year after. It should outlast me after all the work is finished.

Phil Gibbs · Oct 20, 2018

Phil Gibbs said:
Thanks, I appreciate your advise.

Tub fitted,

Phil Gibbs · Oct 20, 2018

Phil Gibbs said:
Thanks, I appreciate your advise.

Tub fitted,

Phil Gibbs · Oct 20, 2018

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