Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***

[GlennyGills]

They look very good. - Well done you

[John&Luke]

Wanted to remove and replace the filler cap pull cable with a Solenoid version. So using a generic 12volt solenoid welded an extension bracket on to the spring loaded cap ‘plunger’ and connected the solenoid with a short length of braided wire cable. Works a treat. Couple of photos below.

52F722FA-16CB-40FA-A4D9-D60E6C57AE18.jpeg (177.55 KiB) Viewed 7897 times

A8802B55-D51C-44E3-9929-08C6C024EC62.jpeg (157.23 KiB) Viewed 7897 times

Then made a start on my modified switch panel for the tombstone housing. Windows x2 filler cap and auxiliary. The current panel is black abs (still with protective film) but will be replaced with a printed brushed metal panel.

26D5DBCF-D1C2-43C9-A74A-C2D3872D9746.jpeg (114.56 KiB) Viewed 7897 times

6EA80C7B-1DDD-48CB-9586-28AD284B2059.jpeg (105.64 KiB) Viewed 7897 times

[Lumphammer]

Very nice John, will you do the same for the boot release?

[John&Luke]

Very nice John, will you do the same for the boot release?

Yes it’s on the to do list at some point. The cap was the priority as I’ve remove the cable assembly from the rear bulkhead for a clearer look without the center console.

J

[graymattor]

Great work as always JL,

I've also done the same, i added a solenoid to the fuel cap and boot catch, but i wasn't brave enough to remove the cable unit, i re-routed mine so they are under the passenger seat so i can access them with some long nose pliers just in case!!

[John&Luke]

Finished switch panel.

CE8513FF-F46F-4D8B-BC37-05A0116B23B0.jpeg (620.27 KiB) Viewed 7821 times

7F9C6D75-15EC-44B5-87A2-BD8E2F70CF54.jpeg (689.78 KiB) Viewed 7821 times

Matches and continues the style of the stainless heater and dashboard.

[graymattor]

looks brilliant JL, great work

[Lumphammer]

Very stylish! That will suit the car perfectly

[John&Luke]

Modified tombstone panel, switches and center tunnel cover all complete and back in place. Slowly getting there.

3ADAFD81-22F2-42F9-8A46-B2D599F67696.jpeg (111.64 KiB) Viewed 7663 times

C945BD51-B10F-4881-BF40-ED23367C2F44.jpeg (108.55 KiB) Viewed 7663 times

777FB85C-D419-4E44-856D-B7D5CACDAE03.jpeg (126.19 KiB) Viewed 7663 times

[John&Luke]

MoT booked for next week, temp wheels on for the time being, few cosmetic jobs to do, window door trims, front number plate, bonnet rams, new bonnet release cable, adjust handbrake.

17FA5340-6E10-4FB4-84B8-A11911D6D395.jpeg (152.61 KiB) Viewed 7606 times

D0162797-A8B2-4EF8-9D9C-C0037DFBFA2D.jpeg (140.13 KiB) Viewed 7606 times

320B35C6-E90F-4243-BAEA-E787049A5B06.jpeg (136.87 KiB) Viewed 7606 times

E3D13C5B-FE1C-4C0B-9476-12604AD0628A.jpeg (154.47 KiB) Viewed 7606 times

FBFDA679-0192-42FB-BB67-21891F02F472.jpeg (110.22 KiB) Viewed 7606 times

5F4C9735-9E05-405B-91DA-A6D95B496D5A.jpeg (101.17 KiB) Viewed 7606 times

[Lumphammer]

Thats a lovely car John, good luck with the MOT!

[graymattor]

I agree with Lumphammer, what a great looking car, you have done an absolutely amazing job, all DIY, really inspirational

I hope the MOT goes well, which i have absolutely no doubt it will, then its time to hit the road and enjoy the car..

[blackyb]

A cracking job and a smart looking MX you have there.

[John&Luke]

Thanks all. Your comments are appreciated.

Tracking through the last few jobs before Friday.

I would really welcome some advice please. Can’t make my mind up about wheels. I wanted to go 15” and something that fits the retro theme. Any suggestions please?

Thanks in advance.

J

[Mazda Mender]

Nice set of 4 spoke, or the old favourite BBS but go for the VW sets off the early golfs etc 15".
M-m