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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th March 2024, 16:50
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I thought it was about time to do a reality check...

I thought it was about time to do a reality check and make sure the gearbox actually fitted in my new transmission tunnel. I had to take the hacksaw to one of the unused lugs on the gearbox casing...
Forum: General Build Chat 6th March 2024, 10:26
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By MartinClan
Thanks Peter I am trying to stick with all...

Thanks Peter

I am trying to stick with all Smiths at the moment.
I previously looked at the nice 270 degree one - the problem is it's mechanical - that is you have to run a capilliary tube to...
Forum: General Build Chat 5th March 2024, 13:01
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By MartinClan
Smiths temperature gauge

Having looked for a while to find a decent s/h Smiths water temperature gauge I finally decided I am not going to find one and so will have to buy new. I would heve preffered a s/h one with a bit of...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st March 2024, 18:24
Replies: 647
Views: 691,153
Posted By MartinClan
Looking forward to seeing the hood! The last...

Looking forward to seeing the hood!
The last piece of the puzzle?
That rear fog light looks very nice. I don't suppose you remember where it was from?
Cheers, Robin
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st March 2024, 18:13
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have been pondering the problem of my propshaft...

I have been pondering the problem of my propshaft for some time now. For some reason the little screwed cap that holds the oil seal on the splined joint is way to big and hence impossible to screw...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th February 2024, 11:41
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
As suggested I have made everything line up with...

As suggested I have made everything line up with the scuttle top. I am still not convinced though ;-)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53539127005_c6e10b5b4d_c.jpg...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 14th February 2024, 19:54
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
Today I completed construction of the dashboard...

Today I completed construction of the dashboard blank. I made it from one of the bonnet side panels which I am replacing as they are full of holes in the wrong places. And I thought it would be cool...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th February 2024, 13:26
Replies: 647
Views: 691,153
Posted By MartinClan
Looking great! Who would have known that the...

Looking great!
Who would have known that the header rail is so complicated.

Cheers, Robin
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st February 2024, 09:31
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have taken the opportunity of the last few mild...

I have taken the opportunity of the last few mild days to complete the fusebox and battery box. The 3 connectors you can see are for the dashboard and rear loom. 2 other connectors appear the other...
Forum: Seven Style builds 15th January 2024, 15:26
Replies: 122
Views: 64,738
Posted By MartinClan
Good progress! Ah - don't envy you...

Good progress!



Ah - don't envy you that task - it took me several goes with the Marlin chassis although it was grubbier than your Dutton one. In particular, as it had a Morris drivetrain, it...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th January 2024, 17:19
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have a handbrake! And it works :-) ...

I have a handbrake! And it works :-)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53461725720_3bfe678fe4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2psejtJ)handbrake 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2psejtJ) by Robin Martin...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th January 2024, 13:36
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have completed the transmission tunnel. Pleased...

I have completed the transmission tunnel. Pleased with the result but folding the long lengths of sheet steel almost destroyed my home made bender. Steel is so much tougher than ally. Hopefully I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th December 2023, 19:45
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I managed to find a few odd half hours in between...

I managed to find a few odd half hours in between being Florence Nightingale and Jamie Oliver :-)
I have completed the new gearbox mount which will also support the transmission tunnel and hence...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th November 2023, 11:11
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
A litle bit of progress, probably the last for a...

A litle bit of progress, probably the last for a while as my wife has just this week had a hip replacement and apparently being nurse and chief cook and bottlewasher is now more important lol.
I...
Forum: Seven Style builds 19th November 2023, 10:54
Replies: 122
Views: 64,738
Posted By MartinClan
Standard thread size on a Citroen 2CV. Relatively...

Standard thread size on a Citroen 2CV. Relatively easy to obtain. Its the 9mm and 11mm that they also used that are tricky to find!
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th October 2023, 11:54
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have mocked up the dashboard. I am going for...

I have mocked up the dashboard. I am going for the minamilist look - large Jaguar rev-counter in the centre, standard Smiths fuel and combined oil pressure / temperature for the smaller gauges....
Forum: General Build Chat 17th October 2023, 15:26
Replies: 2
Views: 5,555
Posted By MartinClan
Thanks. That's exactly the ones. :-)

Thanks. That's exactly the ones. :-)
Forum: General Build Chat 17th October 2023, 09:56
Replies: 2
Views: 5,555
Posted By MartinClan
Question Fancy handbrake lever

Does anyone recall the name of the company that "used to" make pretty aftermarket handbrake? I think they were CNC stainless steel. They used to advertise regularly in the various kit car mags, but...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th October 2023, 12:06
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
A few more pictures. Having a bit of a push at...

A few more pictures. Having a bit of a push at the moment.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53248407460_f9159db79a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p8o1oG)front suspension complete...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th October 2023, 12:04
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I don't think any of us that visit here could be...

I don't think any of us that visit here could be called young! I keep telling myself this will be my last build but you never know....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 7th October 2023, 20:23
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
My first attempt at coachpainting some of the...

My first attempt at coachpainting some of the fibreglass. it's not bad even if I do say so myself. This was coat number 5 - the first topcoat. 6th coat (2nd topcoat) looked better but forgot to take...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th September 2023, 19:13
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have almost finished painting the chassis using...

I have almost finished painting the chassis using CraftMaster coach paint. This requires a minimum of 6 coats, 2 x primer, 2 x undercoat and 2 x topcoat hence the long delay since I last posted (Plus...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 29th July 2023, 12:17
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
Rear wing fitting

I have repaired and trial fitted the rear wing that had been previously been bodged. Also filled the many holes previously used to fix it as I wanted to start again. And.... filled the ragged holes...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 14th July 2023, 18:36
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
After a considerable ammount of fettling I...

After a considerable ammount of fettling I finally have an acceptable radiator surround.
It was orginally fitted very badly and I struggled to get a better fit until I finally discovered the whole...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th July 2023, 19:48
Replies: 160
Views: 96,118
Posted By MartinClan
I have been making slow progress once again. This...

I have been making slow progress once again. This getting old certainly slows things down a bit. Plus the more than occaisional holiday...

The chassis is finally all cleaned and primered. I am...
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