Family day today, but was able to grab a few minutes before the sun went down.
Petrol Tank:
As part of my frame test fitting & general "mock up" I rested the petrol tank in place.
If I align the tank with the bottom of the frame work, the fuel line feed fouls the frame.
I know this can be adjusted, but I didn't have to worry about that as there was a bigger issue.
With the tank at the bottom, the mounting points at the 4 corners didn't line up with the frame.
So I lifted the tank so it was flush with the top edge of the frame instead.
This will allow me to use the 4 mounting holes on the top edge of the tank.
( Which means the fuel line feed pipe is also clear as is. )
The bottom 2 corner mounting points can also be used as they line up with the frame.
Which just leaves the top 2 corners not being used as the are too far out of alignment.
I think there were only 5 bolts holding it originally, so 6 bolts should do it (touch wood).
Hand Brake Mounting Panel:
There is still plenty of room behind the petrol tank for my 2nd hand panel to fit under.
It is sitting very high in the photo below as I still have to trim off the bottom edges.
I need to be very careful when I take the angle grinder to this panel.
Thankfully I remembered what the bolt hole in this photo is for before I started cutting...
It is the pivot mount for the hand brake mechanism & I'd have been stuffed without it!
Cheers, Paul.
Replies:
Charman.Tech - I think centre lines will be a big help in convincing me things are straight.
I will be putting the chassis on stands before I do my final bolting together to get it level.
A sloping driveway is not a big help when it comes to lining things up.
Unfortunately I don't have a workshop either & do fear winter!
"Clean" jobs like wiring I can bring indoors, or use the Summer House in our garden.
But everything else has to be done outdoors which really wastes time.
Its the bringing out & putting away of all tools, parts, etc. that is a real pain.
Currently the body & bonnet are just left along side while I work on the frame.
MoriniMan - Currently I have no welding skills at all, but I know two good mates who do.
I am currently making a list of questions to get their advice on before I make any final decisions.
Mister Towed - I'd already noted the way you re-arranged the frame behind your dash.
Which is why your build thread is such a great source of information to me.
The more detail there is the better as far as I am concerned (which explains this thread too).