Building "Thor"

[Storer]

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

[vrod]

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

vrod said:

I love hot rods, so for me I would love it to look like this:

[Storer]

It will definitely not look like that car.......... I have to say only it's creator can love something that looks like that.

I like the hot rod, but mine will be open top and only 2 seats.


Paul

[Ayahuasca]

Can you give us an idea of the kind of look you are going for? I am hoping for something like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

[vrod]

Storer said:

It will definitely not look like that car.......... I have to say only it's creator can love something that looks like that.

I like the hot rod, but mine will be open top and only 2 seats.

Paul

Never mind, I could but hope. I'm sure it will be great Paul.

Nick

[PanzerCommander]

Storer said:

It will definitely not look like that car.......... I have to say only it's creator can love something that looks like that.

I like the hot rod, but mine will be open top and only 2 seats.


Paul

Sounds like you have a similar vehicle to Jay Leno's Tank car planned!?

[Lefty]

I'm picturing something more like this?

Edited by Lefty on Sunday 8th December 21:47

[Storer]

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

[rehab71]

Lefty said:

I'm picturing something more like this?

Edited by Lefty on Sunday 8th December 21:47

Who's the driver? Seen him all over YouTube.

[Storer]

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

[JonRB]

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...

Item condition: For parts or not working
“Sold 'as is' for display use only, not working”

[Steve_D]

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?

Steve

[LordFlathead]

Lefty said:

I'm picturing something more like this?

1.21 Jiggawatts

[PanzerCommander]

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...

Item condition: For parts or not working
“Sold 'as is' for display use only, not working”

bah details, details, a bit of oil in the right place and a light service and I am sure it will explode in your face fire right up

[rolando]

rehab71 said:

Lefty said:

I'm picturing something more like this?

Edited by Lefty on Sunday 8th December 21:47

Who's the driver? Seen him all over YouTube.

VSCC member Chris Williams. He is also responsible (if that's the right word) for the 42 litre Packard-Bentley.

Back on topic. I've been watching this project right from the start and look forward to regular updates as it progresses.

[Storer]

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

[Steve_D]

That is looking sooooooo good.

Are you going to add any exhaust system or just run it open?

Steve

[Storer]

No exhaust Steve. Just open so all the studs will have to come out (they will be too long anyway).


Paul

[ARAF]

I'm new to the thread, but love it.

Now bookmarked.

[Storer]

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.

Edited by Storer on Thursday 12th December 00:22