Monday morning, being a public holiday, after the king got his crown, meant more time for small jobs.
Andy got in around 7.30am from a 13 hr night shift, grabbed a beer and went upstairs to FaceTime his wife and kids.
I had breakfast, then went to open the garage and unpack the tools we would need and get the Canta ready for a quick weld…. By Andy.
Typically, George was there to inspect and do the QC.
After tacking the new base plate, and the engine mount plate, they were welded up on both sides, with a double run on the inside.
Then I put it all back together, in position and Andy ran some welds all around.
Weirdly, a couple of holes popped up on the two sides of the thin chassis material.
Which he obviously closed up.
Followed by grinding back with a flap disc.
And then a TEST DRIVE
I have to say, it is completely different to before, when the engine was bouncing around.
And once the belts are replaced and tensioned correctly, along with the throttle cable, and as planned a conversion from hand controls, back to foot control pedals by mate Martin, I suspect this car will be a completely different creature.
It has also managed to be a bit more aggressive in the launch and take off stakes.
Leaving marks on the concrete and grass.
VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/vnTCbvl-V8M
After testing, and parking the Canta Andy had a beer, keep in mind, his clock is completely switched around till September, and I had a coffee.
Later I went back and masked up, and painted the new metal and welds black.
This is a small job, but suddenly it allows a load of other tasks to be initiated or completed.
Next stop will be to find some belts for the CVT and alternator in the UK, rather than importing at cost of shipping and import duties, from Europe as we are not in the same trade zone anymore.
Progress is Progress as Ta2Don always says.
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