Mister Towed's Tai Chi build - Page 73

CarNoob · #**1441** 8th July 2013, 11:48

Hi Mr towed
What thickness hard board did you have for your door cards is it 3 mm. Just wondered because of the depth of the staples when fastening the leather.

Mister Towed · #**1442** 8th July 2013, 12:01

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Originally Posted by CarNoob

Hi Mr towed
What thickness hard board did you have for your door cards is it 3 mm. Just wondered because of the depth of the staples when fastening the leather.

It was oil tempered hardboard so it doesn't warp in a damp garage. I don't recall there being a choice of thicknesses, and the Brockwell Bros in King's Lynn did the upholstery. I do believe they glued the overlap to the back of the board (shiny side out) rather than stapling though. Can't really check now without destroying the fir tree clips.

BTW, MOT retest is in an hour...

AndyP57 · #**1443** 8th July 2013, 12:02

All the best. Perfect weather to be driving a newly MoT'd car. Enjoy!

froggyman · #**1444** 8th July 2013, 12:59

Hope it's all straightforward now followed by a blast to the 'Post Office' to pick up the free rent for the screen. Good luck.

Viatron · #**1445** 8th July 2013, 16:35

come on then, more than an hour has passed and we don't have the follow up report!

AndyP57 · #**1446** 8th July 2013, 16:43

He'll be miles away, legally, by now. Wind in the skull and flies in teeth. Loving it

oxford1360 · #**1447** 8th July 2013, 16:46

Come on, you've got a smartphone, we should have a video of the inspector issuing the test certificate...........

Mister Towed · #**1448** 8th July 2013, 17:20

Viatron · #**1449** 8th July 2013, 17:24

you look much much better in the shot where your wearing a wig!
Well done, im jealous! now you can start the never ending tinkering phase :-)

Paul L · #**1450** 8th July 2013, 17:26

Outstanding!

Well done Mister Towed, your car is a credit to you and looks the absolute business.

I expect the grin will stay on your face for a long time to come.

Enjoy the fruits of your labour, Paul.

oxford1360 · #**1451** 8th July 2013, 17:26

Mighty cool. Well done. That's a proud smile.

Charman.tech · #**1452** 8th July 2013, 18:29

Towed

I am lost for words as you have badged it as a Lancia! and my wife is Italian she sends you this message

"che bellissma macchina d'argento"

Bravo sir bravo!

davecymru · #**1453** 8th July 2013, 19:16

Whoo hoooo!! Congrats matey, and just in time to enjoy all the sun

Plus maximum respect to you both for getting dressed up for the first run out!

Mister Towed · #**1454** 8th July 2013, 20:16

Thanks for the compliments guys

Viatron - the tinkering starts tomorrow with a session on the rolling road dyno to set the engine up properly.

Paul - that silly grin is here to stay. I can't believe it, a British man wins Wimbledon and I get my Spyder road legal within 24 hours!

Oxford - your turn will come before you know it, and everyone else will be as green as your chassis with envy

CT - tell your wife 'dirle grazie.'

Dave C - dressed up? That's what we always wear when we drive fifties racing cars

So, once it's been on the dyno I'll be popping into Brockwells to sort out a tonneau cover, then down to JD signs in Southery to order the racing roundels. I also need to get the wheel alignment sorted. Then I'll start a proper running report.

Early signs are very promising - with the driver's seat cushion now lowered it's a real blast to drive - it sounds fantastic and gets loads of attention. I've even had a young chap offer me a straight swap for his '13 plate Astra, which I politely declined. The engine pulls like a locomotive even before it's been set up properly, the brakes are strong (servo'd) and the clutch, gear change and steering are light and precise. After putting a few miles on it this afternoon to get used to it I'd say it's no harder to drive than my ForFour.

More tomorrow

Viatron · #**1455** 8th July 2013, 20:21

I think Ribbl now do rondels and numbers

GazDavies · #**1456** 8th July 2013, 21:34

I get back to (semi) civilisation after a week in the bush to find that a British man has won Wimbledon; Abu Qatadi is in Jordan; the Church has apologised for child abuse and now Towed's car is road legal, surely this is all some crazy dream and those mushrooms weren't edible after all!

Congratulations! I hope the weather in the UK is good enough that you can enjoy it for a while, its turned out to be one of my favourite Spyders!

HouseMartin · #**1457** 8th July 2013, 21:36

Towed, Truely inspitational.
A bit like Andy Murray, you have set a high standard for those to follow.
The Silverstone track awaits......
HM

Mister Towed · #**1458** 8th July 2013, 22:12

Thanks guys, I still have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming.

I know people sometimes go on about fulfilling their lifetime's ambition, like Andy Murray wanting to win Wimbledon for, what, about a decade? but the desire to build my own silver sports racing car has been burning in me for more than thirty years. And now I've done it. Wimbledon, Shrimbledon.

Psycho pops · #**1459** 9th July 2013, 06:55

Congrats mr T job well done, now enjoy

garyh · #**1460** 9th July 2013, 07:22

Brilliant work, T. Hurry up and make the most of this weather.... Pics and vids, please.
1,000 posts and I've barely started!