1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

   Yes crashpad and console and binacle🤪. Just added these finishing touches.  The plan was to fabricate the console , binacle and now the crashpad.
   I just want to drive this thing soon.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Nice work! I see you have been working on it awhile!

I have never driven a Europa…..I can hardly wait to finish mine!

[dakazman]

  Thanks Turbo, it’s been a challenge however I treat it as a hobby and not give myself time constraints. I work with a self imposed budget, most of the time and understand your chooses. Engine over shocks would win in my book also. You have an interesting build going on, keep it up.
 
 Dakazman

[dakazman]

  I installed the lower steering shaft today after centering the steering rack . 2 1/4 turn from stop to stop. Centered and installed the lower column as pictured in the manual,, flat up.
I fabricated a stainless plates for the sealing grommet. I used nutplates on the outer plate and held it in with a cleco , after pulling it in place with some safety wire.
  A few days ago I unpacked my rug I’ll be using and found it badly creased so I needed to flatten out.  You tube did not help, finally I soaked it down and let it dry in the sun. Worked well,so I’ll start cutting panels soon.
  My wiring terminals, wire and crimp tools arrived for the last big part of this puzzle.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Started the interior rug fitting today.  This carpeting is very flexible and is conforming to all the bends.
It cuts with a pair of ,” good” scissors . At first I thought I would have to bind the edges but it doesn’t fray one bit.
   I see now why the needs a bit of a lift towards the back of the console. I added 3/4” of foam padding that now has a good look and feel.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Covering up the "raw" parts of the car is a big event because it is a big "finishing touch"! 

[TurboFource]

 

[Kendo]

dakazman, I've been thinking about this step, though far from time to do it. Were you able to get the carpet behind the pedals (fairly) easily? Or did you remove them to do it?

[dakazman]

 Kendo, it’s still a work in progress. Working around the pedals is going okay,  however I do not have the steering column installed but I don’t recommend you remove the assembly . My carpet is the felt type and cuts and bends easily . It also is easy to vacuum and will not require any binding.  I’m installing and cutting it by perspective, so you have to stand on your head to see any faults.
Dakazman

[Kendo]

So, you're worried about how it will look when you're in the Lotus position in five years fiddling with some electrical gremlin? Now that's forward thinking 

[dakazman]

  It’s more like painting a room, to get a nice straight line at the ceiling or down a wall you paint the ceiling or adjoining wall . 
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Moving forward on my list of jobs to complete,  I needed a clutch toggle and a rear license plate bracket . I spent enough time looking for the toggle and had it on a list to buy but at the last minute I decided to turn one down.  I’ll also install a single plate LED light that’s centered that’s been sitting on my shelf.

  I also decided to make another A/C bracket that will hold the compressor behind the firewall. Plan B missed by 1/2”. After I finish it I can assemble the firewall.

  I did wire up my doors and added a few wires for lighting, no speakers going in. Door cards ready to go in and it’s starting to look like I’ll finish it.

  The wife also broke out her sewing machine 😂.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Nice!

I need a lathe and mill to go with my TIG welder........

[BDA]

Good stuff, D’man! 

[dakazman]

Nice!

I need a lathe and mill to go with my TIG welder........

    It was done with a drill press and hacksaw blade, then a file.
dakazman