Busy Weekend - Pedal Box, Paneling and Rear Brakes (plus first mistake!)

OK, technically not a mistake but thankfully not too costly or time consuming - more on that later.  Today I set out early to finish the rear suspension (not completely, I still need to order some 1/2 inch bolts for the coilovers).  Much quicker doing the offside as lessons learned from nearside meant I jumped straight in putting the disc on first, here's how she looks:

 

Next I decided to crack on with the front wishbones, althought I dont yet have everything needed I thought I could at least get my wishbones in.  First mistake, they need to be put on *after* the side panel goes on as they go through the holes in it.  I was wondering how that worked, oh well at least I had fun with the 16 poly bushes and crush tubes.  Tried this method:

 

Honestly, a vice is easier.  I found that its easier to "direct" the bushes with some weight, pulling them back straight again before continuing.  Using a bolt and washers was harder and more of a fiddle, the only thing I did differently to the rear was to heat up the bushes in hot water and use washing up liquid, seemed easier.   I am wondering though how you are supposed to test crush tubes?  I read that they should be static and the bushes should spin around the tubes, rather than the bolts spin in the tubes.  Not sure how to test I have them properly setup - soon find out.

After taking the wishbones off the Chassis I called it a day for Saturday and started again Sunday.  This time I did a little research, not much, and thats what I need to do next - plan what I am doing!

I started with the pedal box (found a use for my new Vernier Gague!):

 

I remember the guys at GBS telling me to fit a small bracket sooner than later as its much harder the more panels are attached, that was the swirl pot mount and it's now fitted:

Finally I fitted the drivers side tunnel panel, easy enough to do.  There was a bit of fiddling needed to get everything to line up but a few clamps sorted that:

 

I think next I'll sort out the fuel side, but need to plan that out. I already have a red and black set with the clips but I am not sure where to start.  I also need to purchase a rivnut tool which is proving difficult to find in the usual places.  A good tidy up needed too (keep saying that ;))