This project has taken a big step forward since my last post...
Cordite Kit No.7 Update:
It has arrived!!!
Got a call from Gary on Thursday to say everything would be ready for Saturday.
Gary also arranged a courier for me to make the 100 odd mile trip up from Poole.
And here is what arrived on the back of a lorry earlier today ...
The beer crate grill and lowered floor pans will be delivered separately.
But here is the bonnet, body, two part framework, doors, screens, foorwells & dash.
Note: Blue gel coat & seat belt mounts are optional extras.
There is an extra cross bracing bar added to the frame for delivery.
So here is the first of many notes that I will be writing to myself.
Obviously it started to rain before I could sort everything out.
So for now, the body & bonnet are on the drive out the front.
Everything else was taken
through the house to the back garden.
This is just a temporary measure until I can rearrange my limited storage space.
I'll add these to Psycho Pops' kit arrival photo thread shortly...
Rolling Chassis & Engine Inspection:
The good news is that all the work on the engine is complete & it runs smoothly.
The bad news is that some of the other tests couldn't start until this work was done.
Which means it is now looking like early next week before I can get it back.
Ebay Update:
A poor round of sales this time, 3 lots didn't sell & 3 went for the 99p starting price.
I've since cancelled one of the 99p items when my 'collection only' was read as 'post overseas'.
And whilst checking why I hadn't heard from another 99p winner, turns out they live in Italy!
But at least I have raised another £432 (after deducting selling fees) which all helps.
And the 3rd 99p winner was very nice & is coming back next week for some more bits.
I'm new to Ebay and am learning as I go, which means I'm probably not maximising my sales.
Shopping Update:
The door hinges and door latches have arrived safe and sound.
My shopping list continues to borrow ideas from other Sammio builds.
In addition to GazDavies' seats, I also plan to order the bonnet parts TriTone used:
Next Steps:
Now the kit is here I will check some measurements & finalise my lighting choices.
Hopefully more of the parts I've sold will be picked up next week.
This will give me the space I need to start ordering new stuff for my Cordite.
But what I really need now is my donor back so I can get the body shell off.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
PS
My Cordite kit has wasted no time in "blooding" me.
I got my first fibre glass cut taking it off the lorry.
At about the time the driver was saying be careful it has sharp edges.
And it was only when I had a chance to sit down I noticed another big scrape.