Firstly the headers have been cut and extended to get around the starter motor. I think I will still need some sort of heat shield to ensure I don't cook the starter. Maybe a post-rego job.
Secondly been working on the remote gear shifter. After 4 attempts I think I have it changing cleanly between 1, ... ,5 and R. Second gear is a little stiff to get in and out but I think that may be a syncro issue and not a shifter issue, will know on first drive. Some time in the coming months.
Third task currently underway is the tail shaft. The pictures show the measurements of the shaft. It gives an idea of how small the car really is. The tail shaft is currently down the local engineering shop (Gibbs). They seem to be the only mob that specialize in tail shaft modifications on the coast. This is one of the few bits that requires a professional touch. eg: Strong and balanced is the only way this should be.
Also been down the local exhaust shop this week picking up the bends to start building the rest of the exhaust. Hopefully this weekend I will be able to line up the 2 pipe section of the exhaust and tack. The engine should sound a lot better next time it is running.
That big mess of wires in the back ground of the pictures is currently in the unknown pile. Should it be saved or removed. Only time will tell.
