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Hi Tim, You definitely get two long through bolts for the diff with the kit, I only had to re-use the two front bolts from the sierra. The through bolts from the sierra were too short as the diff brackets are spaced to accommodate the larger ford diff (which I dont have) so spacers are required when fitting the smaller diff. If you have lost the bolts that came with the kit have a word with Richard at GBS I'm sure he'd sort out some replacements for not a lot of cash. Andrew

Welder now sold

There are lots of cheap welding helmets, I looked at them and then decided that my eyesight was worth a little more. The one I have for sale normally sells for £147 (and is on offer at the moment for £105) so at £70 it is a bit of a bargain. To be honest if it dosn't sell I'll keep it.

I am selling my Clarke 151 TE welder and auto darkening helmet on ebay. I'm also selling a haynes roadster flat pack chassis but I'm guessing if your reading this you won't need one of them either. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320325134679 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320325136676 Cheers for looking Andrew

Hi, I'm building a zero from the base kit and it comes with a nice new rack (escort I think) with extensions fitted so don't think you will need to bother with the sierra rack at all. AFAIK you can specify a quick rack from GBS at extra cost when you order the kit. Andrew

Its good advice to keep everything I'm still finding things to use (even fixed our toilet seat with the bar that held the jack to the sierra). I built a mini shed from plywood to hold the bits until required. These are what I have kept in addition to the GBS list Lower steering column Handbrake cable (will need shortening) All Clips, self tapping screws, grommets, nuts and bolts. Brake calipers (when you get new ones these are exchange parts and will save you £10 each subject to condition.) Heater matrix and hoses Brake master cylinder (Keep the ends of brake pipes labeled for reference if making your own new ones.) Switches, bulbs Seat belts (used one to hang the diff from an engine crane whilst fiddling it in - you'll see) Expansion tank for radiator Brake proportioning valve (I was advised not required but for the space it takes up I’ve kept it) Pedal assembly (you don’t need it but someone else might) Throttle, clutch and speedo cables Boot carpet ( well padded and keeps your knees clean) Washer system pipes - edge trim, brake pipe protection Drain tubes from sunroof - handbrake cable and fuel line protection wiring conduit Jack Wheels – mine were 41 offset so no good on the front but just fit the rear as temporary measure. Wheel nuts Fuel pump, filter and engine management (mines injection) and engine loom even if not using the rest of sierra loom. Indicator relay hiding behind the dash. Steering wheel Horns (IVA requirement) Once stripped don't rest until you get the kit, get all parts cleaned, derusted and painted. I didn't and spent loads of time doing it with the kit sat in the garage. If building in a single garage build some sort of trolley at a good working height to wheel the chassis in and out. Find somewhere away from your garage to put your bonnet, nose cone cycle wings I'm sick of moving mine! I'm sure I've missed stuff (and will end up buying it again). Andrew

Thanks Tony exactly the info I needed.

Hi, Can anyone tell me the size and offset of the wheels supplied with the zero kit? I have the basic zero kit which did not come with wheels. I intended to fit the alloys 15" from my donor sierra ( I also have the 14" original steel wheels from the donor) but neither fit the front wing brackets (too wide). I need to confirm whether its the offset of the wheels or the wing brackets causing the problem. Thanks Andrew.

Doh! Well too late for most of it as the side panels are fitted. What if I re- coat the bits I can get to with chassis black? Would that give better protection against chipping and therefore water penetration?

just a heads up really. in the "manual" photos the rear hub carriers have a hole bottom left of the face plate this is to get the bake shoe retainer through to the back plate. My carriers did not have the hole. Its easier to drill the hole on the bench than when fitted to the chassis.

what's wrong with hammerite ?

when at the factory last weekend Richard told me I'd need to cut the bell housing and pointed it out on the Zero that was crashed into I took this photo its not good but can just see the cut.