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Restoration >> July 2006


Four wheels on my wagon

The chassis is now rolling, though turning is still a bit tricky in the absence of a steering column. Note the negative camber of the rear wheels without the weight of the body to squash them into place.

Rolling chassis (1)  Rolling chassis (2)  Rolling chassis (3) 


Controls

With the brake hydraulics largely built, the pedal cluster is back in place. The handbrake and gear levers are also where they belong.

All the gubbins at the front  Pedal cluster  Brake master cylinder  Lustre added to the cluster  Gear and handbrake levers (1)  Gear and handbrake levers (2) 


Close-ups

Here are some photos of various important rotating parts, such as the wheels.

Nice new tyres  Front suspension  Complete drive assembly  Note the shiny new starter motor  Gearbox  Nearside rear  Offside rear 



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