OK, new update.
That test fit with the seat was fun, but a proper fit was needed. Cue these:
Got them welded in but I still need to sort out a rear bracket.
In other news I finally got my rebuilt Getrag 290 back. Well, not rebuilt exactly, but fudged up as best it could be. Time to wrestle it in!
Believe it or not its actually perfectly balanced on the jack like that. Strange weight distribution... Anyway, I don't have any more pictures of the instal, but it went in fairly event free. I did have to drop the car back on the deck and push it half a foot back into the garage to get the doors sut though! Must have shuffled a bit what with going up and down so often. Took the opportunity to prove that it does live on 4 wheels from time to time!!
So now the box is in, I can crack on with all the other things that have been holding me up! First off, get the manifolds torqued now the engine is properly level:
...and now that it is level I can see for sure that this bulge I put in the bonnet is neccesary!
..ahh, looking good now its all level! Getting close now!
Next up, need to grease some UJs:
So I can get the prop back on:
Yes... That is an exhaust in front of it. Another knock on effect of having the box back on is I can now properly fit the second hand true duals I got for the car a while ago!
Thats looking from the front to the rear. Just held in place with cable ties for the moment till I get some new hangers welded in...
...but it does hug the underside reasonably well. Got a H pipe just at the rear axle, and picked up a pair of these for the back:
The unfortunately named Thrush Welded box. Basically a Flowmaster style rep. Look pretty decent but will soon find out how they sound (i hope).
One thing I did find during my under car travels is this:
Great big missing bolt! This is one of the subframe mounting bolts too, so I reckon it should be there! Will need to dig about and see in I can find a replacement.... The joys.
One last progress shot:
Yay, a functioning gear stick again!
