1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum

[chc]

Decided to 'bite the bullet' today and started to build a carport (in between dodging the heavy rain showers .... hahaha) - boy isn't timber dear these days.
I've decided to use16mm thick polycarbonate sheeting for the roof panels - at my other property I had corrogated sheeting which being honest I regretted using afterwards and promised myself not to have that again.
Gone direct to the manufacturers to see if I can purchase direct for a better deal.

[chc]

Well the framework is up and awaiting the arrival of the sheeting and glazing bars etc etc - sorry forgot to take photos but will remedy this at the weekend. Joints were made with halving joints, waterproof wood glue and screws

[chc]

Had a phone call from the garage last week - good news at last ! Elford was ready for collection so hot footed there pronto. Unfortunately by the time I came to drive home the heavens decided to open up so I had a slow drive home in a downpour - ho hum.

Had a bit of time during the weekend so I thought I'd do a few small jobs that needed doing, things that now done you wouldn't even know they'd been altered :-

i) the analogue clock was working but the mechanism to change the time was broken and loose and the only way to change the time was to disconnect the battery - not very practical .... hmmm
So unclipped the bezel for the gearlever gaitor and lifted it clear above the gearknob (to do a proper job the gearknob should be removed so the gaitor pulls off the gearlever.


This picture (taken when I restored white JAZ show console with bezel and gaitor removed
Then remove the radio using special tools as required according to the unit installed.
Pull out the ashtray.
Pull out the shelf unit - beware there is a electrical connector at the rear which restricts the removal.
Remove the blower knob (just pulls off) followed by the knobs for the heater and blower direction levers (these two are very stiff and need to be teased off pivoting forward and backwards).
Now to remove the bolts with hex head screw driver - two at the base of the console, one each side of the ashtray and two vertically above the blower switch (you'll need to lay across the seats with a torch for better visibility.
Now you can slowly ease off the console pulling rearwards. You'll need to disconnect the bulb holder at the top for the heater illumination (twist through 90 deg and pull out). Disconnect the two cables to the cigar lighter (power supply and earth). Disconnect the supply to the head light and rear heated screen switches - take care as not much play in the cables and remove bulb holder for illumination. The white terminal blocks can be pulled apart once you have depressed the lug on the left hand side.


Finally disconnect the analgue (or digital) clock. The console can then be lifted clear.


Unscrew the three bolts at the rear (two on top and one underneath) and pull out the clock.
Fitting is the reverse of the above process

This process should take between 1 - 2 hours

[TOOL]

I can't believe how clean that is! Where's all the crud?

[chc]

what you're looking at is during the re-installation of the replacement interior but yes it was mucky to begin with.
When I swapped the interior from the delicate brown to the wine, this took a weekend. Stripping out even included the frame which holds the dashboard in place - and yes it was quite difficult now I think about it.

[chc]

The Elford has now been re-registered - speaks for itself

[chc]

Although I'm due to sell the 2nd & 3rd loves of my life (including the majority of my spares from the garage) I still wont be able to put JAZ into the garage for a while, so I have been making preparations for her short stay in the driveway - construction of a Carport.



The Carport framework is constructed from 4" x 3" timber and supported by 3 supports of 65 x 50 timber, cross members are 50 x 50 timber.
I've used 16mm multi-wall Polycarbonate sheets (1050 x 3000) to given an overall size of 5.250 x 3.000 M which is just large enough to cover an RX7. This isn't pefect but at least it shall keep the worse of the weather off her







It would have been nice to have made it large enough to cover three cars but for some reason regulations prevent it - damn

[ian65]

What I need now is one of thoseblack plastic triangular things from the rear of the 'quarter window' -

n/s Trim-Quarter Window (Black Dragon Part No. 59-388)

Does anybody have one for sale (preferrably new but hey beggars can't be chosers)

This is where it is missing from ......



...... to match the o/s window ....

did you get one of these Cliff? I've got a matching used pair in mint condition if you still need some. Did you sort your radio as well?

[chc]

Hi Ian - yes managed to find a replacement one BUT if you still have a mint matching pair I'll take them off you (for the future).
Also with your major input I've managed to get a 'period radio' installed making the interior more homely and authentic - I owe you one mate

[DB RX63]

If anyone else has a spare pair of the rear quarter light trims, I'd be happy to give them a home ?

DB