Cheers - uploading some pics now .....

So, yes - it made it to the Ragley Hall show on Sunday - It seemed to get a fair bit of interest - I even met someone who said he had one too!

[IMG]https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7515/2...b605026e_z.jpg1ragley by paul ward, on Flickr[/IMG]
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7356/2...89c6b183_z.jpg1 ragley4 by paul ward, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7300/2...dd325cdb_z.jpg1 ragley3 by paul ward, on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7378/2...1f8b94e4_z.jpg1 ragley2 by paul ward, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7707/2...3e054f6e_z.jpg1 ragley1b by paul ward, on Flickr

I haven't really got any pics - basically the rear arch is attached to 2 metal tabs that are welded to the rear brake drum plate - the welds on mine were only really tack welded on, and so kept snapping off as you went over potholes etc.
my mechanic friend has now welded them alot stronger (hopefully) so with any luck they will stay on now.

I got a part sand blasted the other day - guy charged me £5 to blast one part - it might be worth you shopping around for people that do this - the result was amazing!!

Hi Paul. It looks like you had a good day out and that the weather was very kind to you. I hope it's as good for me this coming Sunday as it's the Jaguar Forum's drive out to the Grouse Whisky distillery in Crieff and I'll be going in my S Type XS. You are right about the cost of sand blasting. I have another place to ask for a price, hopefully he will be a bit more realistic than the others. If not, I may buy a blaster kit and some grit and have a go myself - but it is a really filthy job to do a complete chassis. It would also be useful to have for doing other bits on the Fiorano and my motorbike. Your car is looking good, did the paint finally dry out enough so you could give it a good rub down?:bounce::bounce:

Bloody nice looking car Paul.great colour too - really suits it.

Dave

Cheers guys,
Yeah I did rub it down and repaint - it's better, but I think I'll need to do it another couple of times in the future to get it looking perfect.

Yes I reckon a sandblasting kit might be the answer if you want a proper rust removal

Classic Car
 

cheers Mick

I know the light/camera settings makes a difference, but the car's colour looks great/period in this photo. :cool:

Enjoy, Paul. :)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7707/2...3e054f6e_z.jpg

cheers

Finally got round to photographing my car properly!! :)
[IMG]https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8663/2...87c32ed5_z.jpg_1DSC3099w by paul ward, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8743/2...ff1b7de2_z.jpg_1DSC3099cw by paul ward, on Flickr[/IMG]

Looking really good Paul, I guess you have been doing a lot of T-cutting and polishing!:eusa_dance:
Cheers, Paul (A)

No not yet, luckily on the pic you can't see the imperfections ;)

Beautiful shots Paul.

Love that lowlight look on them. The one that sets off the red/burgundy paint is the killer capture though.

Must be very satisfying taking them - and of your own car!

Dave

Cheers Dave

Great photos. :cool:

thanks

So I decided to try out a black grille - can't decide which I prefer - what do you guys think?

aluminium - [IMG]https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8353/2...0c37f20c_z.jpg1grille 2 by paul ward, on Flickr[/IMG]

or black - https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8386/2...06a63c80_z.jpg1grille 1 by paul ward, on Flickr

?

They are both neat, but I think the understated black looks much more 40s and 50s, and I'd opt for it for that reason.

Looks great.

I like the "Egg crate".