Another small step in the car’s restoration today. I started bending the brake pipes. And to “warm up” I started with the two smallest ones, the pipes between the brake master cylinder and the pressure reduction valve.
Being small means they are easy to handle while trying out the new bending tool. But the disadvantage is that with the compact size and the right angled connections, they need to be shaped spot on. Otherwise the pipe's fittings will be difficult or impossible to engage in their destined threaded holes. Both needed some tiny adjustments for a proper fit.
And while I was in the shed with the correct tools at hand, I decided to fit the safety hooks to the bonnet. A few more parts that I no longer have to worry about.
Always rather satisfying to fit new or reconditioned parts to a car! Now thinking what to do with the rubber buffers (ZKC 287) for these hooks. The early ones seem to be no longer available and the original ones that came with the car are really not good enough to be reused. Choices!
2 comments:
Might try Woody's wedge shop for the hood buffers
https://thewedgeshopstore.com/products/Hood-Buffers-TR7-TR8.html
Hi Unknown,
Thinks for the link, but the buffer shown there is for the later models.
The safety hooks on the early cars are smaller and have a smaller diameter.
So the later model buffer will fall off.
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