We just got back from our family vacation, our yearly pilgrimage to cape cod. We spent two weeks in mashpee at the sea mist resort (i can recommend it, its quite nice). So its no surprise that nothing GT6-related has happened recently.
In addition, we're slated to go to Porscherama the 13th and 14th of september. So we need to replace the brakes and seats and a few things in the 944 turbo to bring it up to racing spec.
And sadly enough, term starts in less than a week. So I'm not expecting to have much time for fun stuff like cars. But now that we have almost finished building our patio, the powers that be may grant us permission to build an extra garage (7 cars, 3 car garage... difficult).
AND the andrews family may be getting a new car. Mum doesn't like any of the classics (even the XJ6) so we might be getting something boring, but i refuse to accept that until it happens. i'm pushing for a 911 (which she really likes) or a miata or a solstice or an elan or a mark 2 (she likes those too)... anything as long as its fun :)
more later
Friday, August 29, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Doors
removed the doors today. One of the wing mirrors broke when i was trying to remove it yesterday.
the doors are of a particularly obtuse design- the limiting straps (which control how far the door can open) are riveted right in the middle of the door. we had to grind the rivets away. there is very little access so it was a challenge.
we've decided we're going to keep the body on the chassis when we start working on it, to keep things in alignment.
the doors are of a particularly obtuse design- the limiting straps (which control how far the door can open) are riveted right in the middle of the door. we had to grind the rivets away. there is very little access so it was a challenge.
we've decided we're going to keep the body on the chassis when we start working on it, to keep things in alignment.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Lights
My computer has been ever so slightly dead recently, so sorry for the colossal lapse.
A sort of temporary garage ( pretty much a giant metal frame tent) was purchased and erected to provide more work space for the GT6. it was given a gentle shove out of the trailer, whereupon all parties had to chase after it as it rolled across the lawn. It now sits safely in its new home.
to celebrate (or something), i started removing the rear lights. I got one brakelight and both reflectors off. Only one was broken (the right side reflector). The recessed nuts that hold these things on must have been loose on the left-hand brake light because no amount of turning the screws persuaded it to come loose. Tomorrow i hope to finish taking the lights off. Those that I already took out have been put safely in an old shoebox. i made dividers to keep it organised and everything. I'm jolly proud of myself, i must say.
I have a few pictures which i may or may not upload later.
A sort of temporary garage ( pretty much a giant metal frame tent) was purchased and erected to provide more work space for the GT6. it was given a gentle shove out of the trailer, whereupon all parties had to chase after it as it rolled across the lawn. It now sits safely in its new home.
to celebrate (or something), i started removing the rear lights. I got one brakelight and both reflectors off. Only one was broken (the right side reflector). The recessed nuts that hold these things on must have been loose on the left-hand brake light because no amount of turning the screws persuaded it to come loose. Tomorrow i hope to finish taking the lights off. Those that I already took out have been put safely in an old shoebox. i made dividers to keep it organised and everything. I'm jolly proud of myself, i must say.
I have a few pictures which i may or may not upload later.
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