Quick update while I have a beer!
I have been painting the engine bits this week in the evenings and last night I built up the engine in the garage, and dropped it into the frame this morning!
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I then had a go at lowering my standard Vitesse radiator, inspired by Davecmyri (thanks Dave!
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Having got on so well today and with no rain (which contradicted the forecast somewhat) I decided to have a go at recessing the bulkhead for the larger wheels/tyres. I wanted to try and keep it looking pretty standard, and so I opted to cut and weld the recess as opposed to just hitting it with a large hammer (although the latter would have probably had a similer effect, and a lot quicker!)
Anyway, this is where I ended up.
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I also welded up a couple of other holes in the bulkehead and have given it a coat of chassis black. Will give it another coat tomorrow and start on boarding out the luggage bay