miketomcat Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 One of my dashes but modified to fit round the wiper system. Not mounted yet that's tomorrow's job. Today I've been wiring the back lights, tank sender and towing socket. Plus sorting the tank breather and fitting the rear floor. Finally a picture sporting the mirrors. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 That looks great Mike. The Ibexes have really grown on me in the last couple of years and I particularly like your model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Very, very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 20170805_152134.mp4 It runs . And I've driven it down the road briefly . Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 a successful day then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 Yes after a rocky start. There was an earth fault on the starter relay which took some finding but got there in the end. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Flash band on doors and rear panels to stop drumming. Interior insulation in today as well. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Very, very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You need to tell Mr Pope to film in landscape mode, bl**dy savages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 I had enough trouble getting him to press record. To be fair it had already started briefly completely by accident when I finally found the earth fault on the starter relay, then I put some fuel in it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Things are still progressing well even with the rain I've managed to fit the heater controls. Because my dash doesn't have the screen or floor flap I've decided to use the heat/screen:floor controls for heat/shut off and the fan switch from the disco. Just got to replace the cables and connect them. Also whilst it was raining I made up some battery covers and a lip for the gearbox gaiter out of fibreglass. Tonight was replacing the speedo cable as I had a defender one but I'm now using the disco binnical. Stalled on the battery covers because my compressor threw a rod last week so need to trim them at work tomorrow along with the door cards I made about 18 months ago. This left me with check straps and handle brackets on the front doors (the rears are more complex). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 What did you make the door cards out of? I need to make some trim panels for the back of mine. I'm planning to use 6mm WBP covered with 3mm scrim foam and leatherette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I made some moulds and layed them up out of fibreglass. I wanted something that was wipe clean and waterproof. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Today I have reduced 3 sheets of 6mm ply into a pile of random shapes. Then did the same with 7m of cloth. Cut to shape. Evenly roller PVA glue onto the face. Lay cloth in the right position and smooth out by hand. Leave to dry then they will all go to work (due to my dead compressor) so I can staple all round. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Finished off the rear door check straps and internal door handle mounts. This led me on to the door cards a final trim and add holes for the handle mounts. Then I riveted them in place as there is no need to get behind them. Plus adding a small countersink to the holes mean the rivets sit almost flush. I did the front doors as well. Just need to fit the catch covers and cover the small gap between the handles and panel. I'll probably use a neat sikaflex bead for this. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Those that know me well will agree I'm not renowned for being quiet and reserved so.... Yes that is canary yellow but I'm quite pleased with it. Mike Edited August 16, 2017 by miketomcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I like it .... tight, light and not white..😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I'm disappointed it's not yellow fur like Deano's old Rangie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Is that to colour co-ordinate with your wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 1 hour ago, daveturnbull said: Is that to colour co-ordinate with your wheels? Absolutely. I would of painted the whole car yellow but tsd got that covered. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Finally got all the headlines finished the rear body has been hard work due to all the different angles. I'm quite happy that I've only got four exposed fixings in the main cabin on either side of the roll bar. The rear body is all exposed fixings but as it's only the dog that will sit in the boot is don't suppose she'll mind. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hmm.... Don't underestimate a dog.... They like their vehicles... Looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Today's first job wire up the fog light simple you say I mean I've already got a switch in the loom. The trouble is the loom was made in the nineties and the IVA manual says the switch has to be momentary and the fog light must extinguish with the lights. Question a call to a friend to confirm that td5 has this facility he even gives me the part number for the relay and brings a switch with him. After lots of trawling I finally work out how to wire it all. Then the ham-fisted one manages to break the pins on the switch. Lots of head scratching and two cannibalised disco switches I end up with a disco rear wash switch with the correct emblem and working the fog light as it should. The next saga is the indicators I have are LED so just fit the four pin LED relay into the five pin slot and nothing. Refit the standard relay and they flash to fast so after several false starts I end up at the resistor fix not quite what I wanted but they work now. Then all the dash, stalks and steering wheel can go on. Finally I fitted the grab handles above the doors (primarily to hold the headlining in place) and the sun visors yes another IVA requirement (I'm 6'3" in need sun visors once on a Tuesday twice a year). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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