Building "Thor"
Discussion
My favorite thread on PH.
Brings back memories for me of sorts as i grew up in the 70's near Dorking in Surrey. A friends dad used to hold stear fairs on his farm and local man paul Jameson used to bring his six wheeler along for people to have passenger rides in it. Got photos stashed away somewhere of the car with me and mates posing next to it.
Remember the police laughing as it would tear away into the sunset at the end of the day. He also ran it at the Brighton speed trials. Again got pics somewhere.
Also have memories of seeing John Dodd at the time in Pauls previous build (except bodywork that Dodd built). Funnilly enoough we were at Guildford cruise about 8 years ago and Dodds son was there in the Beast. What a crowd that gathered when he started it up. A tad smokey nowadays but it still impressed as he headed off up Ladymead toward Epsom.
And this summer we were lucky enough to see at the Sinsheim technical museum in germany.
Keep up the work as we are all loving it.
http://www.ukdrn.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&...
Brings back memories for me of sorts as i grew up in the 70's near Dorking in Surrey. A friends dad used to hold stear fairs on his farm and local man paul Jameson used to bring his six wheeler along for people to have passenger rides in it. Got photos stashed away somewhere of the car with me and mates posing next to it.
Remember the police laughing as it would tear away into the sunset at the end of the day. He also ran it at the Brighton speed trials. Again got pics somewhere.
Also have memories of seeing John Dodd at the time in Pauls previous build (except bodywork that Dodd built). Funnilly enoough we were at Guildford cruise about 8 years ago and Dodds son was there in the Beast. What a crowd that gathered when he started it up. A tad smokey nowadays but it still impressed as he headed off up Ladymead toward Epsom.
And this summer we were lucky enough to see at the Sinsheim technical museum in germany.
Keep up the work as we are all loving it.
http://www.ukdrn.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&...
Edited by doogalman on Thursday 5th December 16:30
This car will not need IVA, MOT or RFL due to the chassis age.
It's just a 1930's Rolls Royce Special!!
Not seen the Paul Jameson 6 wheeler before. What a machine! Batman would have been proud to drive that...
I am now having to think of everything I am going to need to get this engine running for New Years Day and get it here before UK PLC shuts down for a couple of weeks for Christmas....
Paul
It's just a 1930's Rolls Royce Special!!
Not seen the Paul Jameson 6 wheeler before. What a machine! Batman would have been proud to drive that...
I am now having to think of everything I am going to need to get this engine running for New Years Day and get it here before UK PLC shuts down for a couple of weeks for Christmas....
Paul
GrumpyTwig said:
Please do ignore them, some interesting threads have disappeared/ended due to the vocal minority on here. The majority read with interest and I'm sure some level of admiration 
Quite! i'm a silent subscriber who checks in every few days praying for more fantastic progress. I wouldn't normally comment as i have no useful information or tips for you. if every member in the same boat as me posted something (i expect there are LOADS of us) the thread would be 100s of pages long already, full of compliments and awe at your plans. For now i'll get back to being a hermit and hope you continue in the same fashion, knowing you have a strong silent following.
The 'attention seeker' is back with a bit more progress.
I think we can use the American name in this case. The "gas" tank and battery trial fitted.
By this evening the welding was completed and the internals of the box section power washed out, end caps welded on and the system filled with water for leak test. A few are evident so that is tomorrow mornings task. Then paint!
Paul
I think we can use the American name in this case. The "gas" tank and battery trial fitted.
By this evening the welding was completed and the internals of the box section power washed out, end caps welded on and the system filled with water for leak test. A few are evident so that is tomorrow mornings task. Then paint!
Paul
It's threads like this which move pistonheads from being a good forum to a being great forum.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Ignore the no mark idiots who've never done anything of merit or consequence but feel the need to counter their inadequacy by criticising others. PLEASE keep sharing.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Ignore the no mark idiots who've never done anything of merit or consequence but feel the need to counter their inadequacy by criticising others. PLEASE keep sharing.
I know that other are finding this interesting. I am the same with other people's builds. It is a major reason for building this car from my point of view. I get the fact that it provides others with pleasure. I am the same when I see another interesting car.
Life is short and can be boring so anything that generates a smile has to be worth while.
Steve
Have you any idea how rare a Spitfire throttle is!!!
The ignition system is now my main concern. All hoses arrived today so when the paint is hard I can commence construction.
The engine uses magnetos and I have a starter motor and starter coil. Cables are on order.
I may use my old Ultima gauges for oil pressure, water temp and revs. I like the idea they will have a second life.
The car will have period gauges from either Rolls Royce or WWII aircraft.
I am getting some grief from Mrs Storer as there are a few "chores" that I need to complete before Christmas, like tiling above the worktop in the new kitchen and fitting the cooker stainless steel splash back.
Once the engine chassis is painted I must do my "chores" before finishing the buck.
Paul
Life is short and can be boring so anything that generates a smile has to be worth while.
Steve
Have you any idea how rare a Spitfire throttle is!!!
The ignition system is now my main concern. All hoses arrived today so when the paint is hard I can commence construction.
The engine uses magnetos and I have a starter motor and starter coil. Cables are on order.
I may use my old Ultima gauges for oil pressure, water temp and revs. I like the idea they will have a second life.
The car will have period gauges from either Rolls Royce or WWII aircraft.
I am getting some grief from Mrs Storer as there are a few "chores" that I need to complete before Christmas, like tiling above the worktop in the new kitchen and fitting the cooker stainless steel splash back.
Once the engine chassis is painted I must do my "chores" before finishing the buck.
Paul
JonRB said:
Storer said:
I am getting some grief from Mrs Storer as there are a few "chores" that I need to complete before Christmas, like tiling above the worktop in the new kitchen and fitting the cooker stainless steel splash back.
That sounds exceedingly boring. Pay someone else to do it? I have paid someone to design the kitchen, fit the kitchen, do most of the wiring for the kitchen, paint the kitchen and lay the new flooring in the kitchen. If I fit the 200 tiles (small) in the kitchen I gain "brownie points". Brownie points lead to nice meals, me time, less grief over what Thor is costing, and time in the workshop. Brownie Points are good!
Paul
Steve_D said:
Well on the way with all the plumbing but what have you got to find/instal for the electrics?
I'm assuming you have a starter but what about ignition?
Steve
ETA You have got to find a Spitfire throttle lever for your test-bed dashboard.
Or a Typhoon throttle...?I'm assuming you have a starter but what about ignition?
Steve
ETA You have got to find a Spitfire throttle lever for your test-bed dashboard.
Edited by Steve_D on Saturday 7th December 22:27
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Storer said:
You obviously don't understand the concept of "brownie points".
I have paid someone to design the kitchen, fit the kitchen, do most of the wiring for the kitchen, paint the kitchen and lay the new flooring in the kitchen. If I fit the 200 tiles (small) in the kitchen I gain "brownie points". Brownie points lead to nice meals, me time, less grief over what Thor is costing, and time in the workshop. Brownie Points are good!
Paul
sameboat here..up until 3am grouting the newensuite sothe carpets casn go down in the new bedroom next week.....still... back to finishing the workshop off after the new year!! whoooo...somewhere to actually work in out of the rain for a change.I have paid someone to design the kitchen, fit the kitchen, do most of the wiring for the kitchen, paint the kitchen and lay the new flooring in the kitchen. If I fit the 200 tiles (small) in the kitchen I gain "brownie points". Brownie points lead to nice meals, me time, less grief over what Thor is costing, and time in the workshop. Brownie Points are good!
Paul
Unfortunately the brownie points earned will have a very short life.
Storer said:
The 'attention seeker' is back with a bit more progress.
I think we can use the American name in this case. The "gas" tank and battery trial fitted.
By this evening the welding was completed and the internals of the box section power washed out, end caps welded on and the system filled with water for leak test. A few are evident so that is tomorrow mornings task. Then paint!
Paul
Under no circumstances must you paint the "gas" tank! Any chance of a bigger version of it making it to the car?I think we can use the American name in this case. The "gas" tank and battery trial fitted.
By this evening the welding was completed and the internals of the box section power washed out, end caps welded on and the system filled with water for leak test. A few are evident so that is tomorrow mornings task. Then paint!
Paul
Storer said:
You obviously don't understand the concept of "brownie points".
I have paid someone to design the kitchen, fit the kitchen, do most of the wiring for the kitchen, paint the kitchen and lay the new flooring in the kitchen. If I fit the 200 tiles (small) in the kitchen I gain "brownie points". Brownie points lead to nice meals, me time, less grief over what Thor is costing, and time in the workshop. Brownie Points are good!
Ahhhhhh. That makes way more sense. I have paid someone to design the kitchen, fit the kitchen, do most of the wiring for the kitchen, paint the kitchen and lay the new flooring in the kitchen. If I fit the 200 tiles (small) in the kitchen I gain "brownie points". Brownie points lead to nice meals, me time, less grief over what Thor is costing, and time in the workshop. Brownie Points are good!
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