71Veloce – 4 Long Days

Well, after 4 continuous days of splicing wires, cleaning parts, mocking up the engine bay & dash, I have a new found respect for mechanics, electricians, their skills, tools and foresight !!!

Fabrication is not for sissies and I use the term, fabrication, lightly. I want to replace my original aged brake & clutch master cylinder with fancy Brembo reservoirs from a KTM 1190 Adventure. All I need is a bracket. First attempt holes dont align, second attempt too high (bonnet wont close), third attempt still too high, fourth attempt…. you can read the story in my new book (Stick to what you know) not enough time to explain now…

Headlights fitted (not tested), motor in (not complete), dash in (not complete), wiring in (not complete), tyres (not swapped), paint (not dry). Panic (Hell yes). Fun factor (red line)

A small consolation are the words (& comments) of support I have received during this project. Reminds me the other stupid time of my life when I “competed” (got my ass handed to me, sort of like this time) in the Cape Argus, without training. The unbelievable cheers of support from the spectators kept me going. Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Note to self, Next project: get the AlfaManCave properly sorted before tackling the Stepnose!!!