Another milestone in the build.

 

Another milestone in the build. Finnally wheeled it out the container.  I've been trying to get it running right with the megasquirt, but been having lots of problems with misfires and rich running.

The roll bar is about finished now, just needs painting to look nice and shiney, the prop shaft is here and fitted, the rear bodywork can be fixed on properly once the roll bar is painted, then the dash wiring needs completing.  Brakes aren't working properly yet either. The list goes on...

It'll be finished one day. hahaha.

Another small update..

I've now made a start on the roll bar, needs the rear stays cutting to size and welding up and the harness mounts welding in.  Also, picked up my bonnet from Andy at Saturn, and carbon wrapped the dash.  1 step closer to IVA!

Another month gone.

Once again, another month has passed without touching the build.  I sold my everyday car for a van, which has been nothing but trouble.  Currently needs a new fuel pump which is £££.

Anyways, popped over to the lockup to have a tidy up and got a pic while i was there. It's off the axle stands since my last update and both side panels are finished, but that's about it.

It runs.

Finally got it ticking over with the megasquirt, just need to be able to touch the throttle without it stalling next. :P

Slow progress is still progress...

Once again, it's been another month with nothing to update on the build, due to work, christmas and having man flu. :(

Anyways, managed to get a little more done to get one step closer to driving it. The side panels from Saturn are now fitted and the suspension all bolted up tight.  The exhaust's finished, just needs a cover over the cat to keep Mr IVA man happy.  The wiring issue with the rear fog light is now sorted, was all down to a faulty relay!

I've got the main part of the roll bar now. Big thanks to Ash on the Haynes Roadster forum for sorting out a group buy. It looks spot on.  I'll upload some pics once it's welded and painted.

So things are finally looking up again.  Have a look at the pics to see how it's doing. :)

Still going.

Once again, it's been a while since i've posted anything on here. Been really busy at work, which is good, but haven't had much time for the build.

Work got cancelled today due to the snow, so i started work on my wheels - another job i've been putting off for a while :P  They're all rubbed down, one primered, one painted just waiting for laquer. Should look good when they're all finished.

Also, recently got some side panels from Andy at Saturn Sports Cars, so that's one of the next jobs to do and i've got a roll bar on its way soon too.

The list does seem to be getting smaller slowley.

Back on track.

A lot's happened since my last post. The reason it's been a while is because I lost my job for 3 weeks until a new site started up.  So the build was on hold until i started back.

Luckily, i've started back work - so the build progress can carry on.

So it was time to give the key a turn for the first time!! (still no fuel tank at this point, so the pipes are balanced into a jerry can)

It's running rough as it needs mapping still, and it sounds as if it's only running on 2 cylinders for some reason.

Anyhow, at least it started!

Today i got the fuel tank in and piped up and finished off a few bits and bobs that have needed doing for a while.