Radiator hoses fitted, well most anyway...

So I set about fitting the radiator hoses today. All went on fairly straight forwardly except for the bottom radiator hose. I spent some time trying to fit and secure these together howevert it appeared impossible for me to connect the pipe up to the 90 degree hose section. After a few attempts I realised the 38mm 90 degree hose must be too short, and on comparing it to my Dad's it was 20mm shorter. AK are now sending me a replacement. I also added a p-clip to the small return pipe coming from the header tank to the top of the radiator, just to help keep it in place..

21st October 2022

Whilst waiting for my replacement 90 degree hose I decided to borrow my Dad's and fit the bottom hose section. After watching one of Russ Howell's informative YouTube clips I decided to copy his idea and fit a munsen bracket to secure the bottom stainless hose section better.

Next jobs in no particular order:  

• Install starter motor once wrapped in heat protective tape
• Fit fuel lines to tank, cut and fit fuel pump and fuel filter
• Cutting down thread attached to the clutch master cylinder so clevis fits to the clutch pedal correctly. 
• Cut hole in body for heater and gear lever
• Spray headers

Currently waiting on propshafts from Bailey Morris (should be ready for shipment week of 24th Oct), plus we are having heater boxes and diff covers made up by https://www.bradwellblacksmiths.com, which will be ready the week after. 

I am also waiting on my wheels and spinners to arrive from Vintage Wheels in the states. These arrived in the uk on the 14th October however UK customs still have them!