Major the Westies rebuild project

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by MorkC68, Sep 26, 2016.

  1. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    That's at Matt's house mate, his doka project :)
     
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  2. What paint did you use for the gearbox? I want to clean up my caravelles replacement box before i install it.
     
  3. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Its grey Rustoleum from Avenue Coatings (I forget what RAL colour it is)
     
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  4. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    Looking very good and the throttle linkage is worth every penny. But what you’ve alluded to is how good it drives and how long did the smile stay on your face
     
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  5. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Absolutely, can’t wait to put some miles on the motor :D
     
  6. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Made a start on finishing Major off, little bits and all that.

    Headlight surrounds fitted and the front end cleaned, t cut and waxed
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    Side step fitted
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    Made a perspex cover to protect the ecu and the wiring, keep it all safe. Just need to close the top so that the seat belts dont fall down there.
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    Door cards and upholstery next!
     
  7. Perspex cover is a great idea

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  8. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    I need something like a length of pipe lagging to seal the gap at the top in case a seat belt buckle drops down, other than that, it'll offer protection!
     
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  9. Foam Swimming noodle thing

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  10. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Perfect! :thumbsup:

    I'll look on ebay see what I can find :)
     
  11. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Been a busy bee this past week or so, mostly fitting out the interior..

    Inside the right hand cab door is waxoyled and has a new vapour barrier The Madmatz door card looks great.

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    Collected the rear seats a couple of weeks ago, Keith at Kens Customs did a great job, as with the cab seats which I collected today.
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    I used Madmatz headrest covers too..
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    One door card to fit, drivers door side, curtains and we're close to being finished :D
     
  12. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Finished off the door cards this week, the inner door structure has 400ml of waxoyl sprayed inside, which I think covered the nooks and crannies.

    Door card and fixtures went on fine, no issues.

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    Need curtains now to finish the interior off..what colour to choose is the next trick question :)
     
  13. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Had a good couple of days pottering, got Major's curtains washed and popped back up, just got to fit the rear bed cushion and all the interior is done.

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    Very little to do now, biggest job is the solar system, pop some waxoyl under the battery trays and we're good to go exploring :D
     
  14. theBusmonkey

    theBusmonkey Sponsor

    Major has been one of those projects that it's been a pleasure following over the years. Stunning Mark..
     
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  15. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Cheers Neil! Im looking forward to getting some miles on him again, its been far too long! :D
     
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  16. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Thanks Iain :hattip:
     
  17. looking great Mark
     
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  18. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Looks fab :)
     
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  19. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Just catching up with this Mark - looking splendid :hattip:
     
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