Building "Thor"
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Today's tasks successfully completed.
The leaks took longer than I anticipated to fix but got there in the end.
Like the colour? I happened to have a 5 lit tin of JCB paint in my store and I know it's good stuff so, job done.
It's too late not to paint the gas tank as it's done along with the radiator too.
I still need to fabricate a 'control panel' but that will be bolt on.
The workshop heater will run all night to help the paint dry and tomorrow is likely to be spent tiling in the kitchen so with luck it will be hard by Tuesday.
Paul
The leaks took longer than I anticipated to fix but got there in the end.
Like the colour? I happened to have a 5 lit tin of JCB paint in my store and I know it's good stuff so, job done.
It's too late not to paint the gas tank as it's done along with the radiator too.
I still need to fabricate a 'control panel' but that will be bolt on.
The workshop heater will run all night to help the paint dry and tomorrow is likely to be spent tiling in the kitchen so with luck it will be hard by Tuesday.
Paul
Thanks for posting the updates, like many I keep following this thread with interest.
I do hope it turns out better looking than this boat tail I saw:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/studio44...
Still think it needs to look more like this
I do hope it turns out better looking than this boat tail I saw:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/studio44...
Still think it needs to look more like this
vrod said:
I suspect the engineering will dictate some of the look of the body but I have yet to finalise in my mind what the finished article will look like.
I know it will be a 2 seater with a very long bonnet and probably a Rolls Royce grill - it is a RR Special after all. I want to be able to use it on the road so it will have lights - probably period correct - a bit of luggage space (Le Mans here I come!).
Bodywork is probably a year away yet.
Paul
I know it will be a 2 seater with a very long bonnet and probably a Rolls Royce grill - it is a RR Special after all. I want to be able to use it on the road so it will have lights - probably period correct - a bit of luggage space (Le Mans here I come!).
Bodywork is probably a year away yet.
Paul
Anybody fancy a project with more grunt than mine?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
Paul
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
Paul
Storer said:
Anybody fancy a project with more grunt than mine?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
A brilliant plan, with one small problem...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
Item condition: For parts or not working
“Sold 'as is' for display use only, not working”
Storer said:
Anybody fancy a project with more grunt than mine?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
Paul
Do Kennedy Eng do gearbox adaptor plates for those?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
Paul
Steve
JonRB said:
Storer said:
Anybody fancy a project with more grunt than mine?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
A brilliant plan, with one small problem...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/English-Electric-Lightni...
Now watching that run up would be something!
Item condition: For parts or not working
“Sold 'as is' for display use only, not working”
rehab71 said:
Lefty said:
Who's the driver? Seen him all over YouTube.Back on topic. I've been watching this project right from the start and look forward to regular updates as it progresses.
A momentous evening for me.
Had to remove the original steel oil pick-up pipe and fit a steel reinforced rubber hose that connects to my dry sump tank. Also started to remove all the waxed paper wrapping of all the rubber hoses and cable covers.
Tomorrow I hope to connect the fuel lines, finish the oil lines and connect all the water hoses. Oil and anti-freeze should arrive on Friday (while I am having a day's R & R!). Switches and fuses should arrive tomorrow. The largest Kenlowe electric fan they make arrived today.
I think I nearly have everything I need to get this complete. Even got some experienced advice heading my way at the weekend!
Paul
Had to remove the original steel oil pick-up pipe and fit a steel reinforced rubber hose that connects to my dry sump tank. Also started to remove all the waxed paper wrapping of all the rubber hoses and cable covers.
Tomorrow I hope to connect the fuel lines, finish the oil lines and connect all the water hoses. Oil and anti-freeze should arrive on Friday (while I am having a day's R & R!). Switches and fuses should arrive tomorrow. The largest Kenlowe electric fan they make arrived today.
I think I nearly have everything I need to get this complete. Even got some experienced advice heading my way at the weekend!
Paul
I might not have a Spitfire throttle lever but I do have a Spitfire/Lancaster starter button.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spitfire-Hurricane-Lancast...
Paul
Edited for wine fuelled spelling error.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spitfire-Hurricane-Lancast...
Paul
Edited for wine fuelled spelling error.
Edited by Storer on Thursday 12th December 00:22
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