Starting again.

Early on we made the decision that ‘if it’s worth doing it’s worth doing right’, although the budget is tight (though not as tight as me) we wanted to do a proper job and try not to cut corners.

I have to admit that me idea of bolt it all back together and use it was tempting but Martyn was having none of it, he wasn’t going to put his name to a bodge job.

Once in the workshop we decided that the best bet was to strip her down (almost completely), so off came the body, out came the engine and gearbox, axle and springs, trunion tube.... the only things we left on were the floor boards and frame front.

Second Rebuild - 2018

As delivered to her new address ahead of a refurb.

The last part of FUA still in my workshop, the original Coventry Climax engine badge, soon to be returned to its rightful home.

 

And here she is, 30 years later and having a make-over. And what a ab fab job the guys are doing. FUA is going to come out of this refurb as a one unique motor car.

Of course, with the special delivery made, Morganeers always have something to chin-wag  about.

The obligatory pose.  Thanks to David, Martyn, Isabel, Vicki and daughter Daisy for a cracking day up north  to enjoy their brilliant hospitality. For certain, a day to be remembered.  A planned return in the Autumn for another look see agreed.

And so to  the Autumn visit..... WOW

 

Doesn't she look absolutely bl-----dy gorgeous!!!!

The quality of Martyn's work is exemplary.

In all the detail.

David and Martyn did let me have my moment in the driving seat.  Thank you both and the girls for yet another memorable day in your company.

On the Road Again

A few days later, in spite of the wintry weather, FUA was out and on the road again. Magic.

During the 2020 lock down.

 Period lamps aquired

Looking fierce.