It's 28 off, however school holidays so time with family is on the menu.. Your right though big push is required.
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Progress at last,
Have managed to form the dash in ply and fibreglass then cover in one piece of vinyl including the instrument pod.. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5b4a83fe.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9ae95e9d.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2cae7aa.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9ae95e9d.jpg Still needs trimming up and the final veneer laid to the right of the pod, then its varnish and rubbing down and a final bit of edging trim along the bottom, mocked it up with the dials just to see if it works.. Please ignore the fact the car looks more like a skip at the moment, long overdue clear up to come soon. Cheers Pops |
Looking like a Rolls... Pops. Get a carrier bag and have a clean up.
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Thats my fear, want a 60's look but not saloon not sure if the wood dash will look sports car like, still can always spray it if not :ohwell:
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Very nice Pops, love the veneer and vinyl dashboard
I did a herald convertible in 2008 with a similar dashboard. Loved the walnut veneer. http://www.heraldrestoration.co.uk/i...0620081278.jpg |
That looked good. This ones Chilean laurel i hope it will look the part when varnished and trimmed. Maybe a grab handle on the passengers side will break it up a little.
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Dash looks good to me. :cool:
And the inside of your car looks a lot tidier than the two shells on my drive. :rolleyes: Good luck, Paul. :) |
Now i have the engine running it quickly became apparent I had mounted my exhausts too close to the diff as it hit when turning, when i dropped it down the cut outs in the rear valence were going to be way too big,
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psc9c430aa.jpg therefore some Sammio remedial action required, . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps418650e7.jpg Bridged in glass and formed with u pol and resin mix i have begun forming the new cut outs and eyebrows, hope it will look the part when blended in. . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...pse9c25658.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psd8dced1c.jpg . The good news is I have started the sanding process, slow but steady progress, I am sure i could have been finished if I didnt get so hung up on details.. Pops |
What bottle did you use as a mould this time?
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Hehe this time they were free formed just sanded in to a shape I was please with...
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Well, they look even. whats next?
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Cheers Gary, next is the front grill but have run out of glass snd resin so carrying on with the rubbing down.
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Some feel good pictures, what a difference a sunny day makes.
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6e34d3f1.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps53f563bb.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8c9c36e7.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8f3167bc.jpg . http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd34e643.jpg . Ground clearance is minimal, cant get out of my drive as it is... http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps95c43d3d.jpg. Carry on building Pops |
Very nice, will be pinching that for my build :-)
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Looking very nice. They do look ace in the sunshine.
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Looks good! Although i am intreigued by what that is hiding in the garage?
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Do you mean the compressor on the left or the Herald Convertible on the right?
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Looking very nice 'Pops. Can't wait to have a four car Norfolk cruise this summer.
Just remind me, what colour are you going for? |
Looking smart mate, nice and low too. What wheels are you fitting .
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Hi Towed this week its Silver again last week Candy red, previously old english white.
Jaguar Rhodium Silver, black stripes is holding favourite position at the moment. I know you are going Silver but i think the difference even in similar colours will be huge. |
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