Last week was quiet, mainly spent with the family for half term.
The highlight of which was getting a wave from
The Queen.
But the project has also been ticking along in the background ...
Cordite Kit Order:
Apparently Cordite Kit No.6 has just rolled off the Sammio production line.
I had specifically reserved kit No.7 which means I am now next in line.
This gives me the option of using Barry Sheene's old No.7 racing number.
But since my last update there were some major changes in Sammio world.
So I have now agreed my kit order with AndyP57 & send my money today.
Thanks to both Gary & Andy for all their help as I tried to finalise my spec.
Unfortunately, I have plagued them both with my endless lists of questions.
My kit will come with seat belt mounts & bonnet hinges fabricated for me.
This will help me with the major change I've had to make to my build plan...
Revised Cordite Build Plan:
I am now facing up to the harsh reality of building a car on the drive.
( The ridiculous weather and lack of practical working / storage space )
So I've made the decision to keep this Cordite build simple and sell it.
My double hump Cordite will wait until I've moved to a house with a garage.
Which was my original plan until this forum turned me to the Dark Side & I bought a Spitfire!
So yes, I'm already planning a second build, before I've completed the first!
This has made a lot of the decision making about final spec. much easier.
I am going to aim for a very spartan interior, similar to Gary's original No.66.
I'm now pretty certain I'll have the same seats that GazDavies used in his car.
I'll also go for dome rear lights & reflectors (see top row in previous mock up photo).
( I recently spotted that Patton used these Land Rover lights successfully on 'Skippy' )
I was always planning a "rough & ready" look compared to other builds.
This will hopefully save me time and now provide the next owner with options.
As clearly a top quality paint job & smart interior both take a lot of time to achieve.
But I expect to have a "taxed & tested" Cordite on the road without these.
Well that is today's plan, but we will see how I actually get on when building it.
Rolling Chassis & Engine Inspection:
Setting up the engine to MOT emissions standard has taken a bit longer than expected.
This has been due to the engine having been rebuilt & then left unused for years.
The good news is there is nothing fundamentally wrong with it.
The short Jubilee working week means the garage will need a few more days.
But at least they've now started the rolling chassis and running gear tests.
I'll then get my donor back with both work done & a "To Do" list for me.
Thankfully the garage knows what I am capable of getting done at home.
Ebay Update:
My second batch of surplus Spitfire parts will appear on Ebay tomorrow.
I've loaded descriptions & photos on Sunday, but set the start date ahead.
So the sale end date avoids Father's Day + England & Ireland @ Euro 2012.
I registered with PayPal too, so my selling limits have been increased.
The Dining Room 'Auto Jumble' made the grand sum of £26.
But at least it cleared a few more bits out of the house.
Next Steps:
What I have learnt so far is that Ebay selling is time consuming.
So if I just keep on top of that next week I will be doing well.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
PS
Sorry, I just realised there are a lot of words & no pictures in this post.
I will make sure there are some photos in the next update.