How lovely, an dog obviously enjoying it, too.
That's so encouraging, i can't wait to do the same. Alas, more rot was found in my 145, but, nothing loathe, we ordered more panels from Simon (who delivers damn quick, even in these times, Well done, sir!), an work goes on. Still looking for n/s/r door, anyone?

Carry on, people!

Some pics from our cottage. Finished flatting and polishing rear quarters.

Successfully changed the filter element this afternoon. Needed doing I think.

Started making sure the engine is working like it should; checked the timing, set the tapets, new coil and leads, new air filter, new fuel filter, new carb diaphragm so far. Will change the fuel pump, check the engine compression and then take her for a spin tomorrow to see what she goes like. Also have a fuel jet kit to fit.

Also got new suspension upgrade to do and new door locks and some door seals, so plenty to get on with.

Well had to work today but got over to the workshop after work.

So far with the engine I have changed the diaphragm, got the carb piston working nicely, screwed in the mixture screw as far as it can go, new air filter, new coil, new spark plugs and leads, new fuel filter, new fuel pump, checked timing and went for a spin with my wife and dog today. Well night and day, got to 60 and it just wanted to keep revving. Very windy and on a back road but up to 85 and was still going. Then a couple of times on the way home too on the dual carriageway way but wife wasn’t impressed so slowed down. She is no speed demon but much better. I still have a new needle and adjustable jet to fit.

Got new door locks and seals to fit along with rust proofing. Then it will be the suspension and steering.

Did a compression test, all 150 apart from #1 which was just a bit over 145 so all fine.

just painted
 

Hi, i see you have done a magnificent job on this rare beast, i had also painted my car , i have used modern cellulose, i have never painted before, just used £12 gun from ebay.

i find i have to keep polishing , as the paint sinks after a few days.
some pictures of my beast.
Did you find a lot of poor factory paint, ie runs in engine bay and luggage lid?
regards Julian

Good stuff.

Yeah there are runs in out of the way places, assumed it might had been resprayed in those areas but suppose could be original.

Got both door cards off, drivers window winder was missing the metal cup thingy under the window winder handle spacer so wouldn’t come off as it should and I had to prise out the pin/spring. Gave the inside bottom of the doors a good clean and a coating of rust converter. Will apply cavity wax next. Internals got a good oil and grease. Replaced both door locks as I didn’t have the keys to lock the doors. Got a couple of new seals to put on as well.

Someone was trying to get in for a cuddle.

Well the OS front suspension fought me all the way this afternoon. Especially the lower wishbone main bolt, it was well stuck. Got there in the end but thought I would have got both sides done.