The journey begins

[mabbs]

Keep up the good work - this looks like a lot of fun to build and drive (when I see it Curborough). Can't wait to see it completed

[andyp57]

Day 32!
A quick word of thanks to Scott for the plentiful advice and excellent quality of the kit, Stiggy for the design and all followers for the kind persuasion.
No pics today but the fuel, cooling and brake systems are all but completed, some minor tightening to go on the bodywork along with the bracketry for holding the skin down and I'm going to start extending the wiring loom next. The inevitable break for family time over Xmas will mean the next update will be in the New Year (Though I may sneak an hour or so here and there). My spring deadline is well in sight now.
All that remains is for me to wish everyone here happy, healthy and hearty wishes for the season. May your lights be bright and your nuts stay tight. ;D

[mattsmev]

Hi Andyp57

Forgive my parochial ways, but i tend to check the rocket part of the site and ignore most of the other build areas. I have just found this thread and it's great. Great build by you and great to see the eco exo being built (in possibly the smallest build space i have seen).

I have driven the eco exo at the moggers day, it's certainly a fun drive. You will love it.

good work, keep going

Mattsmev

[Scott]

Come on Matt keep up I know you like your Rocket But have a look round there's plenty to see,,,
Check out other vehicles section too,,

Andy where are you at now,,, must be nearly running???

Scott

[andyp57]

Hi Scott, Not quite running yet but it's mechanically about there now. Sorry about shortage of updates but with the weather and the bow wave of work at the start of the year, I had to either do or record. You know how it is ;-)
The Cooling, brakes, fuel systems are complete and the only tin bashing I've got left is the rear bulkhead. Electrics are looming (geddit!) and I'm ordering a heap of bits from CBS to finish it off. My aim of a spring outing is still a good prospect.

[andyp57]

Where's he been? I hear you say. Fear not gentle reader, I've been busy in the wings and have continued to make good progress on the beast.

As I mentioned earlier, the cooling system is now complete,


the last item being the mount for the overflow tank:


And a personal nightmare (Though I don't know why, as once I got on with it, the job went together ok) the extension of the wiring loom. For this, I separated the plugs and connections into four sections,
1. The Engine bay, where I started by lying the loom along the left hand side and connecting as I went on, exending where necessary, then after that, all the loom at the front which neatly partitioned into:

2. The 'Lower plugs' including the handlebar joints

3. The 'Upper plugs' which were the Fuse box and the speedo connector, then

4. The 'Dash' which included the ignition switch and the console.

Measuring and extending each of these areas I ended up with a 'Snake' loom which, now bound with insulation tape, looks somewhat like it's swallowed a goat halfway down it where all the front joints are together.


So what now? Well with this done, and all fluid systems all but sealed, I'm aiming for 'Power on' during the weekend with a possible engine start if I'm feeling brave and all systems look ok .

I'll let you know ;D

[andyp57]

I just jumped the gun with power on. It all lights up ok and no smoke but I've got to put coolant in and check the oil before I actually try a start.

[Scott]

Everyone's looking and nobody posting ?? Probably gob smacked at how easy it is to build !!!!

Well Done Andy great work, I bet you cant wait to fire it up!!!

Scott

[andyp57]

Add to the ease of build the factors that it can be built in a SHED with no special tools and it's a winner

[Kevin Patrick]

Looking great Andy! Can't wait to start ours.

[andyp57]

;D ;D ;D ;D
youtu.be/Fw2wdiQ_xuE



Took a bit of 'Hand Choke' to get the fuel through but once it was it starts on the button.
So happy now! ;D

[Kevin Patrick]

A great milestone! Can't be long now.

[Scott]

Well Done Andy, see told you would sort the electrics easily,,,

Now talking of the shed, soon be time to get the builders in to open up that door way !!!!!

Scott

[andyp57]

Already done Scott! All I need to do now is to remove the huge shed that's clicking the way out into the wide world !

[Andy]

Well done Andy it's a great feeling when u get it running for the 1st time