#ZedShed Kef and his 30k Miles 2.8 - Rebuild

Lee

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Nice little update. The rear arms got built at the weekend along with subframe. Fingers crossed the rear end will be going back in this weekend :)

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then with handbrake mech
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two arms ready to rock
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Lee

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Love this stage of the build. We’re taking our time with all the little details in this build. Our first nice touch was getting the tank straps coated aswell.

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this weekend we also started finishing the last few bits before the subframe goes back in. The diff got a good old clean up, along with fitting the new diff bush
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All the LSD goodness
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then I gave it a dusting of silver. Will give the underside of the car a nice contrast of colours.
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Will look really nice against the beam
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the front end of the car also got built. Engine now sat on new mounts and freshly coated items.
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old toe rods removed and all the new bits going on.
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again like the rear the contrast between the black and green just like the interior.
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very nearly there now.
 

andyglym

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Lee

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Nice little update, I’m now permanently going to be in the shed for a few months so getting to spend some good time on all these projects you guys have. This weekend we finally refitted the subframe to Keith’s Zed, this leaves me a nice run to the finish on my own playing with the last shinny bits.

Bench assembled. Looks good for 26 years old and 30k miles.
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We needed the bench for another subframe drop so fitted her to the car.
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going to look really smart having the contrast between the black, green and shinny bits.
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nearly there :D
 

Lee

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The final big update is here: I’ve been working on Keith’s Zed for the last 3 days. I know he’s dying to get out this weekend so I thought I’ll at least try get her done.

First job was getting the shocks built and fitted, along with springs, that way the rear end is supporting itself.
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Next I fitted the new gearbox bushes.
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I then added the roll bar. Really starting to see the colours pop.
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beam sat on the brace bolts.
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brakes went on shortly after.
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colours work well.
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I next fitted the prop and heatshild
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I then moved up to the front. We loosely fitted everything to begin with to make sure we had everything.
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All the greens now.
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Rear wide shot
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So today I finished the final bits. Body brace went back on and the final green bits.
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next was to get the wheels on and take her for a test drive.
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nothing to report other than she’s very tight and rides so smooth. Can really feel it only has 30k miles on the clock. Quickly put her back on the ramp to make sure it’s all dry.
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front
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tomorrow is a good exterior clean, tracking and MOT. Then I’ll be working my way through the small jobs, first being the rocking seats.
 

Mint

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Looking very well underneath :thumbsup:
 
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