Wednesday 24 January 2018

Trial assembly of superstructure


The superstructure is now assembled and suspended ready to trial fit onto the lower chassis.
There was a certain amount of filing needed to enable the bolts to align with their holes.  The plywood sides fit nicely and add some rigidity.  
The next job after the final trial fitting will be to dismantle it partly and do some painting.


Trial assembly completed, front view.
Rear view - the inside looks empty now!
shows how the battery box is too far to the left - I shall need to touch up some paint where the box jammed against existing paintwork. I have sorted out the positioning by using some longer bolts and spacing washers to attach the pedal mounting to the box. (The packet of new bolts can be seen in the box, next to the sealant to be used for keeping out dirt and wet)
The rear left spring mounting was welded to the chassis with not quite enough clearance for the nut.  After filing a little bit, the nut fitted snugly, as shown.  Now I can start to dismantle and paint.  I must remember to use WaxOyl on parts that the paintbrush won't reach, and to use some silicone sealant wherever there seems to be a risk of dirt and moisture getting in.  The chassis side members will need a piece of cord, so that wires can be fed through at a later stage.