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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th April 2024, 18:19
Replies: 164
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Posted By MartinClan
I have been working on the heater install the...

I have been working on the heater install the last few weeks. I bought a (fairly expensive) heater from T7Design as the basis. I don't think it represented good value for money! When i took it to...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 27th March 2024, 19:06
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have just about completed the wiring loom now....

I have just about completed the wiring loom now. All I need is the engine and a few lights to connect up!
I have confined a lot of the spaggetti to the dashboard....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th March 2024, 15:50
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I thought it was about time to do a reality check...

I thought it was about time to do a reality check and make sure the gearbox actually fitted in my new transmission tunnel. I had to take the hacksaw to one of the unused lugs on the gearbox casing...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st March 2024, 17:13
Replies: 164
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Posted By MartinClan
I have been pondering the problem of my propshaft...

I have been pondering the problem of my propshaft for some time now. For some reason the little screwed cap that holds the oil seal on the splined joint is way to big and hence impossible to screw...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th February 2024, 10:41
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
As suggested I have made everything line up with...

As suggested I have made everything line up with the scuttle top. I am still not convinced though ;-)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53539127005_c6e10b5b4d_c.jpg...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 14th February 2024, 18:54
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
Today I completed construction of the dashboard...

Today I completed construction of the dashboard blank. I made it from one of the bonnet side panels which I am replacing as they are full of holes in the wrong places. And I thought it would be cool...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st February 2024, 08:31
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have taken the opportunity of the last few mild...

I have taken the opportunity of the last few mild days to complete the fusebox and battery box. The 3 connectors you can see are for the dashboard and rear loom. 2 other connectors appear the other...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th January 2024, 16:19
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have a handbrake! And it works :-) ...

I have a handbrake! And it works :-)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53461725720_3bfe678fe4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2psejtJ)handbrake 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2psejtJ) by Robin Martin...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th January 2024, 12:36
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have completed the transmission tunnel. Pleased...

I have completed the transmission tunnel. Pleased with the result but folding the long lengths of sheet steel almost destroyed my home made bender. Steel is so much tougher than ally. Hopefully I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th December 2023, 18:45
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I managed to find a few odd half hours in between...

I managed to find a few odd half hours in between being Florence Nightingale and Jamie Oliver :-)
I have completed the new gearbox mount which will also support the transmission tunnel and hence...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th November 2023, 10:11
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
A litle bit of progress, probably the last for a...

A litle bit of progress, probably the last for a while as my wife has just this week had a hip replacement and apparently being nurse and chief cook and bottlewasher is now more important lol.
I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th October 2023, 10:54
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have mocked up the dashboard. I am going for...

I have mocked up the dashboard. I am going for the minamilist look - large Jaguar rev-counter in the centre, standard Smiths fuel and combined oil pressure / temperature for the smaller gauges....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th October 2023, 11:06
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
A few more pictures. Having a bit of a push at...

A few more pictures. Having a bit of a push at the moment.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53248407460_f9159db79a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p8o1oG)front suspension complete...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th October 2023, 11:04
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I don't think any of us that visit here could be...

I don't think any of us that visit here could be called young! I keep telling myself this will be my last build but you never know....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 7th October 2023, 19:23
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
My first attempt at coachpainting some of the...

My first attempt at coachpainting some of the fibreglass. it's not bad even if I do say so myself. This was coat number 5 - the first topcoat. 6th coat (2nd topcoat) looked better but forgot to take...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th September 2023, 18:13
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have almost finished painting the chassis using...

I have almost finished painting the chassis using CraftMaster coach paint. This requires a minimum of 6 coats, 2 x primer, 2 x undercoat and 2 x topcoat hence the long delay since I last posted (Plus...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 29th July 2023, 11:17
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
Rear wing fitting

I have repaired and trial fitted the rear wing that had been previously been bodged. Also filled the many holes previously used to fix it as I wanted to start again. And.... filled the ragged holes...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 14th July 2023, 17:36
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
After a considerable ammount of fettling I...

After a considerable ammount of fettling I finally have an acceptable radiator surround.
It was orginally fitted very badly and I struggled to get a better fit until I finally discovered the whole...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th July 2023, 18:48
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have been making slow progress once again. This...

I have been making slow progress once again. This getting old certainly slows things down a bit. Plus the more than occaisional holiday...

The chassis is finally all cleaned and primered. I am...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th May 2023, 16:36
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
Front suspension rebuild has moved on to fitting...

Front suspension rebuild has moved on to fitting the hubs. At this stage I was feeling fairly smug with the bargain triumph wire wheel adapters I had bought from Ebay as a trial fit seemed to be...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th April 2023, 07:56
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
Yes - over simplified description! Once...

Yes - over simplified description! Once positioned using the bolt, you attach the box section guide to the die holder using whatever mechanism suits. I just drilled through the die holder and box...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th April 2023, 09:29
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
I have made some new adjustable tie bars...

I have made some new adjustable tie bars following what has been done in the past by other Marlin owners. They comprise the front part of the old tie bar, a turnbuckle and some rose joints. The idea...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 31st March 2023, 16:10
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
More refurb work

Doing a bit more on preparation.

First the front hubs. The good news was they still had the original Timken bearings - or so I thought.... However when I looked at one of them it was totaly...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 16th March 2023, 08:28
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
The upright rotates in the trunion using the...

The upright rotates in the trunion using the thread. It effectively un-screws and screws-up a little every time you turn the steering wheel. It's ancient technology inherited from the Morris Minor....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 14th March 2023, 17:42
Replies: 164
Views: 102,344
Posted By MartinClan
Trunions....

After several months of DIY I finally have some time to spend on the Marlin. I really should be completing the resto of the chassis but I fancied something a bit more interesting so decided to trial...
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