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Windscreen Surround

Motivation to complete my windscreen surround has been lacking. Poor health means I'll never drive this Locost. You can take …

Bespoke Steel Scuttle

I wanted a steel scuttle but the MG Midget has a bolt on aluminium item designed for a soft-top roof. …

Hand Made Bulkhead

I could see my hand built bulkhead being the biggest challenge yet. I wanted something that looked original rather than …

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Windscreen Surround

Motivation to complete my windscreen surround has been lacking. Poor health means I'll never drive this Locost. You can...

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Hand Made Bulkhead

I could see my hand built bulkhead being the biggest challenge yet. I wanted something that looked original rather...

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EC43R BIVA Glass codes

Basic IVA Glass EC43R

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Dimple die or Hole swage tools add that 'trick' look to any fabricated Steel or Aluminium project. They not...

Hidden Hinge Clearance

Hidden Hinge Clearance

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Hot Rod Hidden Hinge

Hidden Hinge - Modifications needed

In order to get the hidden hinge to work, the 'A' pillar will need some modification. I started by...

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Hot Rod Hidden Hinge - Hit or Miss?

I'm using Golf MK5 hardware as my hidden hinges. I couldn't picture whether the door was going to clear...

Hot Rod Fabricated Door

Fabricated Hot Rod Door

My fabricated Hot Rod door is not going to be easy. Considering I'm new to this metalwork lark, I'm...

Wireframe A pillar - Hidden Hinge

Hot Rod Hidden Hinges

As a datum for the whole body, I'm starting with the A pillars and hidden hinges. With the hinge pins...

Hella UP28 Electric Vacuum Pump

Braking - Electric Vacuum Pump

I have used various brake components and I have no idea how good the brakes will work or feel...

Hot Rod Wireframe

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Bodywork Wireframe Buck

Bodywork Wireframe Buck - half finished

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Custom Body Buck

Bodywork Wire Frame Buck

Having built one half of a wooden car body buck, I'm making a wire frame buck. The plan is...

Bodywork Wire Frame

Bodywork Wire Frame Buck

With the engine running, I've turned my attention back to the bodywork. I've started the wire frame for the...

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Megasquirt MS1/Extra Rover V8 - Troubles Starting

As many regular readers know, I'd had my Megasquirt MS1/Extra Rover V8 started within a couple turns of they...

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Rover V8 Tuner Studio - CTS / ATS Calibration

To successfully use a Megasquirt you must use Tuner Studio to calibrate all your sensors. For a Rover V8...

Rover V8 Throttle Bodies

Rover V8 Twin Throttle Bodies

I've been looking into fitting Rover V8 Twin Throttle Bodies. Rover did it on a limited number SD1 Vitesse's....

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Megasquirt ECU - Rover V8 4.6Ltr

My Megasquirt ECU V8 project is getting close to the point of turning the key. I decided to tidy...

Locost Rover V8 4x4

Rover V8 Locost 4x4 -Wiring and Plumbing

Putting a Rover V8 and 4wd into a Locost was always going to take a long time. Finishing the...

Caterham Twin Radiator Fans

Multiple Radiator Fans

Fitting two fans, one each side of the radiator in a push pull air flow arrangement has made a...

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A Megasquirt ECU requires a 36-1 trigger input. Many people fit a trigger wheel to the front pulley, however...

Caterham Race Radiator Fan Shroud

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Corsa C EPAS Wiring

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Rover V8 MegaSquirt P38 4.6 - extraEfi

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