GT6 exhaust hung

January 31, 2011 George Angus Leave a comment

GT6-exhaust1 — After making new exhaust hangers the GT6 rear box is hung in place

Due to the floor being replaced, I had to start with making new exhaust hangers. These consist of a strip of steel bent to a right angle, then a brace welded across one side. This brace also acts as the hanger. The bracket was then bolted to the rear of the boot floor and also the front lower edge of the rear valance.

Then I turned some tubes on the lath to pack the hanging straps. This stops the straps being over tightened and crushing the rubbers. then it was all offered up to mark the hanging bolt holes in the hangers, while making sure the box hangs square and level.

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GT6 Rear Bumper.

January 26, 2011 George Angus 3 Comments

GT6-b-brackets — Rear near side bumper brackets

GT6 bumper brackets — Rear off side bumper brackets

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GT6 Brakeing and clutch system

January 22, 2011 George Angus 9 Comments

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GT6 master cylinders cleaned and ready for fitting

January 19, 2011 George Angus Leave a comment

GT6 master cylinders cleaned up and ready for fitting — GT6 master cylinders

The Brake master cylinder has been stripped and had a new seal kit fitted. The Clutch master in a replacement item. Both fitted to the original brackets after being cleaned and painted.

All securing screws have had a generous amount of Copper ease anti seize applied to the threads due to the position and nature of the items. (brake fluid)

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Fitting the GT6 tub to the chassis

January 17, 2011 George Angus 1 Comment

GT6 Mk3 tub fitted to the chassis — The tub is freshly mounted to the chassis. Doors next....

Final checks before the GT6 tub is re fitted

After holding the spacers on with masking tape and a bit of jiggling, lifting and pulling. The GT6 tub is back on the car and bolted down.

Many thanks to Andrew Chris and Richard for all the help. I should only need one more, that is the bonnet.

GT6 tub just mounted to the chassis — Same image, different angle

The GT6 Tub is on at last.

GT6 tub. On — Fitting the final nut and bolt to secure the tub to the chassis

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Re tapping the body-chassis mounting points

January 14, 2011 George Angus Leave a comment

Cleaning threads — Me cleaning out old threads

Here, I am cleaning out the old Body-chassis mounting points. Using a tap and wrench with oil. I ran the tap through each of the 12 mounting threads to remove built up rust and debris. This is well worth doing as this is a common rust point. getting the bolts out originally was quite a job, so be sure to give the a good coating of anti seize before inserting the new bolts. I am using copper ease. (this should be done on most nut and bolt fixings)

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GT6 Main fuel line routing

January 14, 2011 George Angus Leave a comment

GT6 main fuel lines fitted — New copper fuel line is fitted.

GT6 fuel line — The fuel line will joint the tank via a rubber hose too another solid pipe

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Left rear GT6 brake union and suspension assembly

January 13, 2011 George Angus Leave a comment

Rotoflex GT6 left rear suspension — New GT6 brake lines

This is a picture of the new GT6 solid and flexi brake lines also showing the new spring and driveshaft.

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New rear brake line fitted

January 13, 2011 George Angus Leave a comment

This Is a view of the new Brake lines new Brake drums, and drive shafts to replace the old rotoflex units. Also Gaz adjustable Shocks fitted to the new top mounting points.