Building "Thor"
Discussion
I would hate to risk someone else's life testing something I have built.......... and I suspect your offer will not be my last!!!
The picture upload facility wasn't working when I posted my last post so here is a picture.
I love the look of this but not for this engine....
I managed a bit more work on my "dirty" workshop today so things are moving (slowly).
Paul
The picture upload facility wasn't working when I posted my last post so here is a picture.
I love the look of this but not for this engine....
I managed a bit more work on my "dirty" workshop today so things are moving (slowly).
Paul
No Sound said:
I like this, i hope your metal working skills are up to scratch, no Tig but lots of rivets. Best of luck Andy
There are lots of (pop) rivets in an Ultima. So holes in a (reasonably) straight line, evenly spaced I have some experience of and a drawer full of cleco pins. I have compressed air so a riveter is doable. I also know a vintage car restorer who can point me in the right direction.
If all else fails and my attempts look carp then I will pay someone to do it for me!!!!!!
However, I do hope to be able to master the art myself.
Paul
Storer said:
Never tried sheet metal bodywork before so I can see a steep learning curve. I think I need a course.
There are lots of (pop) rivets in an Ultima. So holes in a (reasonably) straight line, evenly spaced I have some experience of and a drawer full of cleco pins. I have compressed air so a riveter is doable. I also know a vintage car restorer who can point me in the right direction.
If all else fails and my attempts look carp then I will pay someone to do it for me!!!!!!
However, I do hope to be able to master the art myself.
Paul
Good attitude apart from the part “pay someone to do it for me” I am just glad I am welding my body. AndyThere are lots of (pop) rivets in an Ultima. So holes in a (reasonably) straight line, evenly spaced I have some experience of and a drawer full of cleco pins. I have compressed air so a riveter is doable. I also know a vintage car restorer who can point me in the right direction.
If all else fails and my attempts look carp then I will pay someone to do it for me!!!!!!
However, I do hope to be able to master the art myself.
Paul
Sorry for the lack of progress. I want to make a start but other business and domestic jobs currently dominate my time.
I have managed to break the back of sorting my "dirty" workshop but still a few issues to sort to enable me to make good quality steel fabrications.
I am still investigating other aero/tank engine cars to see if there are many "do's" and, more importantly, "don'ts".
My life tends to be weather orientated and I like to spend most of my time outside when it is pleasant to do so, therefore it is likely that progress will be greater in the colder months.
Just be patient.
Paul
I have managed to break the back of sorting my "dirty" workshop but still a few issues to sort to enable me to make good quality steel fabrications.
I am still investigating other aero/tank engine cars to see if there are many "do's" and, more importantly, "don'ts".
My life tends to be weather orientated and I like to spend most of my time outside when it is pleasant to do so, therefore it is likely that progress will be greater in the colder months.
Just be patient.
Paul
I have managed to spend a few hours on Thor today. Well not Thor but the dollies and a lifting frame for the engines.
I found that to finalise the engine mount on the dollies I needed to lift the engines off their wooden crates. The safest way to do this is to use the lifting points built onto the engine. I am having to fabricate a frame that will utilise my forklift and 3 points on the engines using chains.
A trip to one of my suppliers is required tomorrow to collect some chain, hooks, "D" shackles and eye bolts. Too wet for the other things I need to get done before the Autumn kicks in.
I will take some pictures and post soon.
Another little side track/delay is, I have decided I need a good, flat welding bench. I am awaiting delivery of a 2m x 1m x 30mm plate and the box section for the legs/frame.
Goodwood at the end of the week so nothing will happen as I hope to enjoy a few days R&R.
Paul
I found that to finalise the engine mount on the dollies I needed to lift the engines off their wooden crates. The safest way to do this is to use the lifting points built onto the engine. I am having to fabricate a frame that will utilise my forklift and 3 points on the engines using chains.
A trip to one of my suppliers is required tomorrow to collect some chain, hooks, "D" shackles and eye bolts. Too wet for the other things I need to get done before the Autumn kicks in.
I will take some pictures and post soon.
Another little side track/delay is, I have decided I need a good, flat welding bench. I am awaiting delivery of a 2m x 1m x 30mm plate and the box section for the legs/frame.
Goodwood at the end of the week so nothing will happen as I hope to enjoy a few days R&R.
Paul
Pictures as promised.
The crane for the engine - remember, the engine weighs 650kgs
Rolls Royce kindly designed in some quick fit engine lift points!
And this is the started dolly. I need to offer up the engine to get the mounts in the right place - then fully welded - tacked at the moment - hopefully tomorrow.
All of these items will get painted when I have completed them and can do them all in one go.
Paul
The crane for the engine - remember, the engine weighs 650kgs
Rolls Royce kindly designed in some quick fit engine lift points!
And this is the started dolly. I need to offer up the engine to get the mounts in the right place - then fully welded - tacked at the moment - hopefully tomorrow.
All of these items will get painted when I have completed them and can do them all in one go.
Paul
Pixel-Snapper said:
Cough! Cough!
I've just seen this via the Landrover Owners Club facebook page!
That^^^ is quite possibly THE most terrific thing i have ever seen! Amazingly, for such a cut and shut job, the styling actually works (long bonnet, inverse boat tail, doors cut off at 45deg, tiny 'folding' screen etc ;-)I've just seen this via the Landrover Owners Club facebook page!
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