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The Engine is Running

Well, we’re almost finished now.  After 2 years 2 months, this huge project is almost over and Zippy will be driving back home pretty soon.

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Most of the trim has been put back onto the car.  The rear quarter dummy vents, the wipers, new door mirrors, bumper brackets and headlights.

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The wiring loom, repaired and retaped is now back in the engine bay and all peripheral components have been attached, apart from the rear bumper light.

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The engine has been started and run up to normal temperature.  It even starts first time.

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The refurbished 5.5J wheels have been shod and fitted with new wheel nuts too.

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The front seats have been delivered today so, next time these will be in the car

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The dashboard has not been completed yet.  This is waiting on the return of the electrician next week.

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