Slow & Steady - Part 2
I had an absolute traffic nightmare getting just a few miles up the road and back.
The drill I picked was obviously a popular item to be stolen as I had to get someone to unlock the chain & padlock keeping it on the shelf.
The B&Q man then "escorted" to the till and stayed with me until I paid for it (I kid you not
).
Then another person had to remove the alarm tags from around the box and finally I was on my way.
So here in my new toy.
Which means I will no longer spend ages trying to find this...
The drill was great, but I quickly discovered the drill bit I wanted to use had also bitten the dust.
At this point there was no way I was going back to the shops, so I finished these three holes with a hand file.
This is how the "washer" sits on the inside of the wheel arch (I will be painting it).
I tightened the bolt through the arch to the point where I could just about move the "foot".
I used my trusty set square to make use the box section was at the right angle.
Then I tack weld all the pieces into place.
Before removing the bracket completely to finish off the welding.
There was just enough time to get some etch primer on and leave the bracket to dry on one of our wheely bins.
I also got some primer on one side of the wheel arch washers.
Working out a way of fitting the twin tail pipes has been on my "To Do" list since the day I first test fitted the frame.
So although it took a long time to sort out, I am very happy it is now done & just needs paint.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
