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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th March 2018, 07:24
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
I’m with you there, I think that the front end...

I’m with you there, I think that the front end is the weakest part of the car styling wise ad also it would be more practical if the front end could be removed. It would make it easier to get an...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th March 2018, 16:41
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Paul, Unfortunately nothing has been done to...

Hi Paul, Unfortunately nothing has been done to it as I am doing a lot of work on my Mum’s house and also trying to prepare our house for sale. We have moved into my Mum’s house now and I’m widening...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th November 2016, 17:58
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
At last, some progress has been made! Of...

At last, some progress has been made! Of sorts:doh: I took my chassis and the parts to modify it to a local welder / blacksmith to have all of the welding work done by him as it had become obvious to...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th October 2016, 17:00
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Paul, Sadly, my build has ground to a...

Hi Paul, Sadly, my build has ground to a standstill, mainly because I am having to spend more time looking after my Mum. It's a shame, but my Mum has to come first and hopefully, I have lots of time...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 21st August 2016, 14:25
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Simon, Thanks for the encouraging words. I...

Hi Simon,
Thanks for the encouraging words. I also had considered the 3 wheelers but, on balance, just thought that they didn't quite offer the opportunity for a little "spirited driving" should...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 27th July 2016, 13:03
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Thanks for doing the photoshop job, it really is...

Thanks for doing the photoshop job, it really is much appreciated and also something I can't do for myself.
Cheers,
Paul
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 27th July 2016, 12:28
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Paul, I was thinking more of an aluminium...

Hi Paul, I was thinking more of an aluminium surround which would bolt on to the back of the grille using the existing bolts for the slats and then bond it to the fibreglass of the front of the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 25th July 2016, 21:57
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
I know - I have plans for that too:idea:

I know - I have plans for that too:idea:
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 25th July 2016, 21:55
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Upside down early S Type in fact. Well spotted!

Upside down early S Type in fact. Well spotted!
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 25th July 2016, 15:52
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Well, I finally gave up on waiting to have the...

Well, I finally gave up on waiting to have the chassis steam cleaned and degreased it myself with good old, old-fashioned, Gunk.:cry: What a dirty job, but what a good job the Gunk did. Now all I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th July 2016, 20:23
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
I took advantage of the good weather today to...

I took advantage of the good weather today to upgrade the carport by laying some old plyboard on the floor rather than walk on gravel and have a general tidy up. I also cut up an old speedboat hull...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th July 2016, 19:19
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Paul, Thanks for the offer but I don't really...

Hi Paul, Thanks for the offer but I don't really like the grille that Fiorano used to supply (they don't do them anymore but will supply the pattern if required). I'm not sure what I want for keeping...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th July 2016, 11:39
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi both Pauls, Thanks for the good wishes, it's...

Hi both Pauls, Thanks for the good wishes, it's just a shame I don't have (or am not currently allowed) the time to play with it at the moment.:badgrin: Still, I suppose in the grand scheme of things...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th July 2016, 21:59
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Removed the sticky tape which held the bonnet and...

Removed the sticky tape which held the bonnet and boot in place during transportation following Molleur's kind advice. The finish of the outside of the bodywork if pretty smooth all over except for...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th July 2016, 10:21
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Molleur, Thanks for the advice. Although I...

Hi Molleur, Thanks for the advice. Although I kept looking for a very large monkey until it dawned on me that you had missed out a "t"!:redface: Yes, that will be my first job when I get into the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 7th July 2016, 21:47
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Good news today. IT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!!! ...

Good news today. IT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!!!

Still on the truck after a 500 mile journey.:flame:
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3737&stc=1&d=1467926456
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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd June 2016, 12:27
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Robin, Yes, the chassis isn't too bad, just...

Hi Robin, Yes, the chassis isn't too bad, just surface rust and flaking paint at the rear end really. I will find out more once it has been steam cleaned. I took a close-up of the rear end of the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd June 2016, 17:38
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
I had a bit of fun removing the front and rear...

I had a bit of fun removing the front and rear outriggers today. Lots of cutting, banging with a hammer and chisel, grinding and generally making a racket. Still a few little bits and pieces to...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 21st June 2016, 15:54
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
No idea about the IVA and the chassis mods Robin,...

No idea about the IVA and the chassis mods Robin, although Mick at Fiorano has assured me that no Fiorano has required an IVA. The less I know about it the better as far as I am concerned, I will...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th June 2016, 17:08
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Just a quick update. Today I removed the engine...

Just a quick update. Today I removed the engine and gearbox and put it on a wooden pallet. I had bought a chain hoist from Lidl a couple of months ago for £30.00 just for this occasion and it worked...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th June 2016, 18:46
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Thanks once again. I will have to take the...

Thanks once again. I will have to take the suspension turret off anyway as there is a bit of rust at the bottom which I found this morning while cleaning it. The work will have to wait for a while...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th June 2016, 07:54
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Hi Mister Towed, Thanks for your clarification of...

Hi Mister Towed, Thanks for your clarification of the bolt problem. I wonder why they didn't do the same on the other side?:icon_question:
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 7th June 2016, 17:41
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Not much actual progress has been made recently....

Not much actual progress has been made recently. I removed the differential yesterday, which only took about 15 minutes, and generally faffed about for about an hour tidying up. Over the last few...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 26th May 2016, 17:16
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
15" Minilites have landed!!!!:laugh: Stripped the...

15" Minilites have landed!!!!:laugh: Stripped the brake drums, wheel studs and brake shoes etc from rear half shafts. I'm taking them to Chic Doig for him to remove the rear hubs while I pick up my...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 26th May 2016, 07:31
Replies: 85
Views: 39,024
Posted By Old Jock
Thanks Paul L, Do you know if you can weld the...

Thanks Paul L, Do you know if you can weld the metal after the Kurust has been applied, or do you have to do the welding first?
Cheers, Paul (A) :thumb:
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