NIKE 55's G46 BUILD... - Page 4

Nike55 · #61 1st September 2012, 00:20

No doubt in my mind that if, for political reasons, a UK government wished to alter the regulations negatively towards the 'modified market' it would do so without the slightest hesitancy.

Similar arguments in respect of the 'Fox Hunting' bill were put forward re millions in lost revenue, job losses, rights of the individual etc..these were seemingly ignored..

I think we need to keep our pitchforks handy..

froggyman · #62 1st September 2012, 07:42

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Originally Posted by Nike55

No doubt in my mind that if, for political reasons, a UK government wished to alter the regulations negatively towards the 'modified market' it would do so without the slightest hesitancy.

Similar arguments in respect of the 'Fox Hunting' bill were put forward re millions in lost revenue, job losses, rights of the individual etc..these were seemingly ignored..

I think we need to keep our pitchforks handy..

I'll give it a refurb then and keep it at the ready in the porch!!!!!

Mister Towed · #63 1st September 2012, 09:34

I bought an old pitchfork off ebay just over a year ago. It was sold to me as being virtually angry mob ready, just needing a fresh coat of cuprinol on the handle.

Once I got it though, I decided to sand blast the metal parts and strip all the layers of old paint off the wooden handle. I'm glad I did, as I foud structural corrosion in the tines and the handle was full of wood filler under the paint. It was so weak that it could have failed at any time with catastrophic results - the head could drop off leaving me the only villager in the mob armed with just a fork 'andle.

I started welding up the tines and tried to fix the handle, but it's taking much longer than I expected and I've had to hide the receipts for new parts from various pitchfork specialist parts suppliers from my wife in case she realises how much I'm spending.

My original deadline to have a fully functional pitchfork was January this year. Then April. Now it's the end of September. Until then, if we march on parliament I'll have to take my brand new Massey Fergusson hay bailer instead. Oh, the shame

froggyman · #64 1st September 2012, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Mister Towed

I bought an old pitchfork off ebay just over a year ago. It was sold to me as being virtually angry mob ready, just needing a fresh coat of cuprinol on the handle.

Once I got it though, I decided to sand blast the metal parts and strip all the layers of old paint off the wooden handle. I'm glad I did, as I foud structural corrosion in the tines and the handle was full of wood filler under the paint. It was so weak that it could have failed at any time with catastrophic results - the head could drop off leaving me the only villager in the mob armed with just a fork 'andle.

I started welding up the tines and tried to fix the handle, but it's taking much longer than I expected and I've had to hide the receipts for new parts from various pitchfork specialist parts suppliers from my wife in case she realises how much I'm spending.
My original deadline to have a fully functional pitchfork was January this year. Then April. Now it's the end of September. Until then, if we march on parliament I'll have to take my brand new Massey Fergusson hay bailer instead. Oh, the shame

You could have saved time and money selling it on at an inflated price to Micha or one of his German mates. He could have moaned about all the bodges you uncovered then. LOL

Viatron · #65 15th September 2012, 06:40

youll be lucky still waiting for a reply about my delivery from June!

lancelot link · #66 15th September 2012, 20:56

Nike ....sorry will read it and get back to you....

For your info....body is on , mostly bulkheaded out and fitted , bonnet is on and hinging , little tweaking to do , but getting there....will add pics Monday

lancelot link · #67 17th September 2012, 17:26

A couple of pics of Nikes car's progress....

wooden bulkheads made but not fitted , bulkhead to body pieces made but not fitted ...bonnet hung , body and frame secured...

big glassfibring session tomorrow to start joining everything....

HouseMartin · #68 18th September 2012, 20:32

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Thanks LL

Looking great...

I love the view of the front wheel through the low front grill on picture 2. Looks like there is no engine under the bonnet!

What colour are you going for Nike?

HM

Nike55 · #69 18th September 2012, 21:20

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Looks like there is no engine under the bonnet!

Well at least the exhaust pipes are still there!

As for colour - uncertain.

redratbike · #70 13th October 2012, 18:06

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Nothing new..

No response to previous 07/09/2012 'pm' to 'Lancelot Link' - possible technical failure?

So Gary - If you could let me know the best way to contact you please let me know.

Phone? Letter?

HouseMartin · #71 13th October 2012, 18:27

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Originally Posted by redratbike

Phone? Letter?

Surprise personal visit?

Welsh 46r · #72 13th October 2012, 19:04

i fully sympathize . It is very frustrating when Gary ignores all attempts at contacting him .In 4 months he has only replied to me twice and both of those were lies .if my experience is anything to go by letters will be ignored to .My advice to anyone dealing with Mr GARY JANES is only give him any money when the goods are in your possession . Good luck and hope he doesn't mess you about to much

Mister Towed · #73 13th October 2012, 19:55

Sorry guys, I'd love to jump on the f

ck Gary Janes bandwagon, but I'm afraid to say I'm a satisfied customer.

And I'm guessing I'm not the only one on here, so this isn't really the best forum to slag Gary off, as you won't get a sympathetic hearing.

The best advice I can give you is to take your grievance to trading standards or the small claims court if you think you've been done over.

Good luck and it's a shame you're not happy with the service you've got from the Sammio empire, as most of Gary's customers seem to be perfectly satisfied.

Psycho pops · #74 13th October 2012, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Sorry guys, I'd love to jump on the f

ck Gary Janes bandwagon, but I'm afraid to say I'm a satisfied customer.

And I'm guessing I'm not the only one on here, so this isn't really the best forum to slag Gary off, as you won't get a sympathetic hearing.

The best advice I can give you is to take your grievance to trading standards or the small claims court if you think you've been done over.

Good luck and it's a shame you're not happy with the service you've got from the Sammio empire, as most of Gary's customers seem to be perfectly satisfied.

Here here

Nike55 · #75 13th October 2012, 23:30

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Surprise personal visit?

I'm 100 miles away - the chances of arriving unannounced and catching the man in is too remote to contemplate, plus the fact that it is totally unnecessary.

I'm sure that LL will get round to me eventually, I know what it's like having several projects on the go at any one time.

I must admit that whenever I have an idea it quite often turns into a consuming passion, until the next big idea turns up - in the meantime it's research, delve, scribble etc..

I recently saw a re-run of the film 'To Catch A Thief', with Cary Grant and (sigh) Grace Kelly, where GK drives CG around Cannes/Nice in a Sunbeam Alpine.. it's not that dissimilar from a 1950's BMW and a Scimitar could be a useful donor... see what I mean?

Mister Towed · #76 14th October 2012, 07:40

That's me told then.

Sorry if you've taken offence, Nike.

I guess I should've made myself clearer by copying in Welsh46r's post, which was what I was replying to, after all...

Nike55 · #77 17th October 2012, 16:19

Update: Recent email exchanges with Gary in the last day or two have put my mind at rest re the project...Gary you're a star.

More to follow in a week or two.

Mister Towed: No offence taken - I didn't realise that building a car could be so stressful - not just for me but for the manufacturer/designer too!

WorldClassAccident · #78 17th October 2012, 16:29

Note to Gary : You are a nice guy and people like it when you talk to them, even if the news isn't always 100% positive. It is even better when the news is 100% positive. Either way, it is good to talk.

;-)

Nike55 · #79 8th December 2012, 16:01

Update: My G46 has now transferred from Holton Heath to sub-contractors for completion of the bodywork and I'd like to thank Chris Welch at Tribute Automotive for his kind assistance in this matter.

As this concludes my arrangement with Gary - who has completely fulfilled his contractual obligations in very difficult conditions, under extreme pressure - I must take this opportunity to thank him for his inspiration, vision and kind assistance over the last year. I must also thank Mike for his infectious enthusiasm. I wish you both well for the future and hope to see you both again once I'm on the road.

Thank you.

WorldClassAccident · #80 8th December 2012, 16:08

If you get the chance to get down to Tribute try and get there a bit early and have a nose around some of the other stuff Chris is doing. My old TVR may still (partially) be there.

Also the guys at Tribute are a top source of hints, tips and tricks. Top blokes and very helpful.

And they answer their email/phone ;-)