Oxford build

[micky1mo]

That wheel barrow looks a bit special !!!!

[molleur]

After-all, it is a B-21

[Mister Towed]

Tube frame chassis, period high-profile tyre and Lamborghini Miura Arancio paint. What's not to like?

[oxford1360]

They're not handles, they're twin exhausts.

[Paul L]

Oxford - Great to see an update on your build thread.

As I often wonder what has happened to all the builds with no updates.

Although I must confess that I am slightly gutted that the garage is still under construction.

But life must come first and as long as you finish one day, all will be well.

Good luck, Paul.

[oxford1360]

No explanation needed, but I'm getting there with the help of sons.

[Marc F]

Wonderful

[molleur]

Coming along nicely. Won't be long before it's full too!

[Paul L]

Nice.

[Quiet Chanting]

It's coming home,
It's coming home,
It's coming,
Oxford's Spyder's coming home.

[/Quiet Chanting]

Although I really hope you didn't splash concrete on your nice green wheels poking out at the bottom of the tarpaulin!

All joking aside, this will be so much better that your old cabin in the woods.

Good luck, Paul.

[micky1mo]

Looking good!

[oxford1360]

Still making progress with the garage...but we all have a story about the car we shouldn't have sold...



See what this is going for -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Mini...r/372621335238

[slartibartfast]

Ahhh! A PROPER Man-Cave …..looking good

[Paul L]

Oxford - Great old photo.

Glad to hear the garage is progressing too.

As I look forward to a photo of you sitting in your 'big boy toy' one day.

Good luck, Paul.

[Paul L]

Oxford – Come on Rob, it has been almost 5 months since your last update.

Can you at least confirm your car has been ‘indoors’ during the recent run of biblical rain.

Jokes aside, I hope all is well.

Cheers, Paul.

[oxford1360]

Originally Posted by Paul L

Oxford – Come on Rob, it has been almost 5 months since your last update.

Can you at least confirm your car has been ‘indoors’ during the recent run of biblical rain.

Jokes aside, I hope all is well.

Cheers, Paul.

Thanks for asking, Paul.

As we all know, everything takes ten times longer than planned. The car build will resume imminently. The next step is electricity in the garage which should be complete in a couple of weeks. Oh, and to paint the doors a 1950s green (if such a colour exists...and possibly referred to as "Sage" by those who see in more than eight colours). It will be quite a contrast to the leaky shed in the woods in which the build started.

I did accidentally acquire this recently. Thankfully, it has been restored and the chap was almost giving it away. So, the only time it takes up will be on the estuary on a Friday evening with a cold beer.

My new plan is to have the "moon buggy" running faultlessly by March 2020 and then a summer of body work. Sounds realistic...at the moment.

[oxford1360]

It's getting there. I might have one or two car builds left in me but I expect this to be the last garage I build so I want to get it right.

Electrics are going in next. I think work will resume on Kermit in August...after a three year hiatus while life changed rather a lot for the better.

And, finally, a little bit of garage porn.

[micky1mo]

If were talking garage porn here's my latest perversion.

[oxford1360]

Phwor!

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by oxford1360

… while life changed rather a lot for the better…

Oxford – This is the key thing to remember when you look back on your build.

As life is more important than building a car, so it is only right that it takes priority.

Having said that, I’m sure your new garage and tool chest will help you complete your build ‘one day’.

And I really believe the end result is more important than the time it took to achieve it.

Good luck, Paul.

PS
It was nice to see ‘Kermit’ photobombing your garage shot.

[Paul L]

Oxford - Hi Rob,

The Goodwood Revival included a couple of options for you to upgrade both your tractor and your boat.









Any progress on the Spyder to report?

Cheers, Paul.