Day 8

Today was basically just a cleanup day to remove all the final bits and bobs left over that needed to come out before the final dissambly.

With help from Dad the alternator was removed and the final bunch of cable was pulled out. It was actually a bit harder than we anticipaated as the alternator was held on by a 5inch or so bolt, which only had about 2 inches of space behind it. To get it out we also had to remove a strange bracket which didn't appear to do anything but it was fairly substantial so I think I'll put it back.

Second on the list was the steering rack, which finally came off of the column with the help of a large wrecking bar, and a hammer :)

The clutch and brake master cylinders came out quite easily, leaving the engine bay looking nice and empty.

While we were there we sized up the suspension to see how best to remove it, and we've got a list of tools for next time. The engine should also come out on the next trip, using an engine hoist courtesy of Bob Burns. If we're quick we can also take the body off and get it carted off to the scrappy, and once that is done, I can order the new chassis :)

Day 7

Today I thought it was time to start on the electrics. The whole loom of the car has got to come out so that I can strip it of bits I won't need any more, such as radio, fans and windscreen wipers ect. And I was a bit nervous to be honest, becuase it's a minefield.

To my suprise I actually managed to get most of it out in one go. All that's left is the bit which runs underneath the car from the battery to the alternator and starter motor. That bit is hanging on with one or two clips which I can't quite reach because there's some engine in the way. I think I might have to remove the alternator for that bit, but it shouldn't be too bad and that particular bunch of wiring doesn't require any modification.

The rest of it was labelled up, photographed and yanked out. If you've ever wondered what all the wires in a car look lie, it's something like this:

It was a hard days work and my hands suffered greatly, but it's done now :) All I have to do is seperate everything and put it back together :) Joy