Haven't had much of a chance to get in the garage as things keep getting in the way. I managed to sneak off last night though and pack up the last of the parts I am selling and take them home. While I was there, I decided to do a bit of weight saving.

The scuttle retaining channels are steel. Heaven knows why, aluminium would have made much more sense - it doesn't need to be that strong. Anyway, the standard retaining channels are heavy. The captive nut retaining channels are heavier still! Those were sold and the originals reinstated, but this time, I showed them the drill. This exercise shows unequivocly that I need a pillar drill!

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Mm nice and wonky. Good enough though, no one will see it. Didn't want to go too overboard but they feel lighter already! As it's steel, I also gave it a couple of coats of Plastikote, super easy to work with and a decent finish every time.

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Terrible photo but it shows nicely my custom made spray booth!

Alloy bolts and washers are on their way from Pro Bolt, and then everything will be secured back down again. Until the next time!

I've also orderded some files so I can get cracking on the handbrake lever. Fun times! I'm also watching a sierra differential on eBay, as then I could get the LSD built in to that and swap over at my leisure and still have a spare. Bit more expensive, but less hassle and less time out of action... Choices choices.