I didnt spend much time looking around this year as I needed to get there, get my parts and get back but it was still good to catch up with a few old friends.
The biggest purchase of the day went to Brasscraft as I collected the aston filler, windscreen, rear view mirror and front/rear nudge bars and overriders.
Fitting the windscreen requires two people so I roped the mrs into helping, she even fitted the rear view mirror herself :-)
The AK holes needed a little adjustment with the file to allow the screen to slot into place and getting it to sit right down is still very difficult as the screen doesnt precisely match the body shape. Probably why there is such a big rubber seal.
Before attempting to fit the screen, add masking tape either side of the support holes so that you can mark the holes for the escutcheon plates and dont forget to put the plates onto the supports before you lower it into position.
As it is lowered into position you pull the rubber forward; if you dont do this or at least continually do it as it moves into place then this does stop the screen from getting as low as it can. The support legs needed a gentle adjustment with the crow bar on the nearside to get them to clear the scuttle but nothing significant.
Add a piece of 2 x 1 inch wood, 36 inch long and you can get the desired screen rake.
One tip - add the centre stay before fitting the screen otherwise you wont get it on afterwards due to having no room to get the screws in (as I found out).
Once in place, G-clamp and drill holes in the scuttle. The manual says to tap them but I drilled 8mm right through the frame and the used M8 x 70mm bolts with nylocs.
After it is fitted in place..... you guessed it..... remove it again!
This is to drill and fit the escutcheon plates - don't forget to mark the holes before removing the screen.
Refit the screen and all done!
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