A bit more!

Right, bit brief t'other day, so thought I add a bit more.

The bonnet was made from the mould and, let's say, it didn't come out quite as well as I'd hoped, but it was done in a real rush!.

I have quite a lot of work to do on it, but it's just sanding and filling, fortunately the shape is ok. So, that's going to be a job for Sunday - I'll take it to work and use air sanders etc on it. I'm only intending to get it useable as I need to get the car mapped, so smooth will be fine with a coat of primer.

Last night I set bonnet the position and got the hinges in place, though they are only "glued" at the moment and need 'glassing in. Just need to do the rear catches, which will be like traditional bonnet catches as I'm trying to avoid "over centre" catches.

Quick word of advice - make sure you mask everything up, in my haste and having the inconvenience of a single car garage, I covered the engine and now I have wishbones, springs, steering gear and bodywork that all has overspray on. Most of it's coming off with thinners and I'm repainting as I go (it needed it anyway), but there's so much...... see pic below, to see what I mean.

I've bought a Turbosmart boost T which I have yet to instal, though it should be going in over the weekend.

Anyway, I took some pics earlier.. here's a good one showing why you should be careful when masking:)

Nearside turbo installation

Offside turbo installation, and yes I will be putting some sort of heat shielding around the steering column!

Finally, a pic of the car as it was earlier this evening. I'm quite pleased with the overall look.

If I get my way and can have a few hours on the bonnet on Sunday, and can finish cleaning/repainting chassis and can get the boost t in, I should be able to permanently attach the side panels, connect air filters and reconnect the brakes.

In theory that means I can drive it:)

Further update on Sunday if all goes according to plan (yes you know the one.... best laid plans or mice and men....).

Till then, then.