neil.cavanagh Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 progress so far: three shedders (thanks Steve and Alan!) help me: drill three holes in chassis for attaching aluminium plate for apollo. riveted in. drilled one extra hole to 'add lightness' fashione funky mounting bracket for top of apollo. riveted aforementioned on to chassis . (no extra holes for lightness this time!). I then proceeded to drill lots of holes inside the cockpit... result. rivet dust and swarf everywhere. but finally knee panels came off... all in prepation for 'project shhhh.. got home.. car now on stands with sump plug and filter removed awaiting apollo tank completion tomorrow.. 10L of Halfrauds finest is all lined up. thanks once gain to Steve and Alan, and Mrs B for the cups of tea and biscuits! *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Why what have i done now? If I was down there I'd have helped and it would be done by now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 And tyhe foamy bit in the sump would have been changed, a chienese eaten, a set of wheels sold and then following refreshing abloutions a big drink 😬 😬 Me I supervised, added encouragement, generrally tried to be helpfull 😬 😬 When you realise the worlds not nice just drop your pants and slide on the ice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 just making me spend lots of money on bits for the car... ok I don't need encouragement really!! 😬 😬 drilling the rivets out for the knee panels took more effort than we(I) thought. but after the 1st panel took close to 1 hour.. the 2nd took about 15 min. pretty good learning curve! I'm just hoping the apollo all slots together nicely now. Though drilling the holes to mount the switch for water vs oil temp on the dash might have to wait until another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 I did not make you spend any money In fact you spent money without asking my advise first, which would have SAVED you money... Apollo will go on dead easy... Make sure you get the pipes on the sandwich plate really really tight. Do them up using a vice to hold the plate and get then super duper tight. In fact make sure they are FT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahatma Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 and get yourself a long reach socket for the oil filter adaptor thread-nut thingy. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 With a 26mm socket. (starting to sound like I know what we are talking about) When you realise the worlds not nice just drop your pants and slide on the ice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 Mav, does the FT comment apply to both the adapter thingies into the sandwich playe and then the oil pipe unions onto the apater thingies? plus, how FT do the other end of the pipes onto the tank have to be? should I put some PTFE tape onto each and every threda? (apart from oil temp sender). and I'll consult before next purchases! (any thoughts on lowered floor kits?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 By the way the tank will make a massive difference. Zena got thrasjed within an inch of her life with Delberta shouting for more.... And No Cavitation...... Unlike the old days when there would be a screaming for oil on a regular basis 😬 When you realise the worlds not nice just drop your pants and slide on the ice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 all the fittings on the plate need to be ft the fittings to the tank need to be tight I did not ptfe the fittings on delberts car. I can see no way of getting thelowered floor any cheaper, than from caterham, but it should not be that difficult to fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Delbert Do the females in your life always shout for more ? 😳 Paul 😬 Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 should the PTFE comment read 'did not' or 'would not'??? I'll make sure I do everything up very tight... and hope for no drips! ps you do knwo you'll be fixing this in anglesey if I fail to seal everything up don't you!! 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 From a distant memory 😬 Yes When you realise the worlds not nice just drop your pants and slide on the ice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Auntie Wendy was such a tease 😳 Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Half-coated digestives Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 OK then, fruit Clubs 😳 Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahatma Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 does the FT comment apply to both the adapter thingies into the sandwich playe and then the oil pipe unions onto the apater thingies? FT pretty much everywher but use 2 spanners on the tank unions ... or you *will* distort the tank. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I thought FT applied to my stereotypical countrymen when caught at the bar? 😳 Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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