I have noted on many builds the need for an access panel in the boot area to get to the differential, fuel pump etc. I cant seem to track down a part at GBS - they supply the boot panels (see earlier post) but the floor panel is solid and needs cutting out.
So, no option but to get the jigsaw out and cut out a hole in the panel and fit a new piece over it secured with x4 rivnuts and bolts.
a nice little fabricating job - sourced some metal sheet off ebay which will provide the new floor, cut that to size, filed and trimmed.
Added some window insulating tape round the edges to provide a seal and secured into position with the freshly drilled rivnuts/bolts.
looks good (although not the best photos, poor light!)
Finally acquired a type 9 gearbox!
been looking for a good used example for a while now and was lucky to place the winning bid, even better it was a local pickup in Woodford not too far from home.
upon picking up the 'box it transpired it had come out of a Caterham which had just been upgraded with a new Quaife gearbox so a good opportunity to talk kitcars and look over the Caterham it had just vacated.
Just need a bellhousing, of which there are plenty a clutch release lever and clutch bearing.
