Tinkering Tuesday
I couldn't think of a way to set up, and then fix, the distance between the two side mirror plinth plates.
As they need to be set up on the car, but taken back to the Summerhouse for welding.
After a lot of
beard scratching I used some sections of builders band like so.
( Previously used to hold fibreglass sections together. )
The four bands were then bolted to the car like so.
I packed some essentials for on route adjustments...
Before setting off for a short drive around the block to see what I could see.
After a couple of tweaks to the mirror position I was able to a pretty decent view.
Note:
This photo was taken from a driver's eye POV and you can see the wall behind where I parked in the mirror.
Unfortunately, with the sun setting in the background I had to use the flash, but I hope you can see there is a slight inward angle.
As a rough guide, the mirror is now raised approximately 6cm.
Obviously, all these wonky brackets will be removed once I've welded the first two cross bracing tubes into place.
But that is a job for another day.
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My current car cover is now completely shot and leaking all over the place.
So a new one has replaced it today.
Quite by chance, my wooden tonneau cover just sneaks in under the headrests.
Once I've finished the side mirror plinths, I will sort out getting a proper tonneau cover made.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
