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Scratching my arse for some thing to do up the workshop so I will have to start a project out of bits I’ve got laying around, I haven’t a clue what it’s going to be, but these parts will make a start

The Sugarcreek decals arrived today. Although they state these are 3" decals, luckily for us they are actually 2.5" decals and will fit the recoil. They do fit on as is but trimming off some of the outer black circle will give even a better fit. @CNew let's trade decals as the chain cover will look better with the larger decal you have and your recoil will be taken care of with the smaller 2.5 decal. That circle cutter will come in handy again!

Heres my first try, It me about an hour to make what you think Scott

Making progress with the bonnets.

Something crazy. Take over where Ian left off.

Looks good! I’ll get the larger decal in the mail to you. This circle cutter is coming in pretty handy...

You'll think of something mate

I'm working on it today. Does anyone have experience creating a DXF file? We can get an online quote to have them laser cut if I can upload a DXF file for the springs. Found a free trial program but it will probably take a while for an idiot like me to figure out how to use it properly and create a file. The tool and die guy responded but so far it's just correspondence to see if it's even a cost effective solution. One thing for sure, that one I did get right and installed will work. BUT having a bit more precision to them would be much better

Just making sure nobody is loosing them they are going to get harder to find. I may need to do some experimenting my self.

Im getting .003 on my broken piece, im going to get that link you sent on ebay. Thanks Scott

Just guessing and going by feel but here's a 3" x 50 " roll of .003. That should keep the new guy busy cut'n carb springs for a while! LoL https://www.ebay.com/itm/PRECISION-BRAND-SHIM-STOCK-ROLL-BLUE-TEMPERED-STEEL-003-GAUGE-3-X-50-23120/401788624351?epid=1530224846&hash=item5d8c77dddf:g:0LIAAOSwg6ldB6p7 OR, for a quick try on cutting them, how about using a cheapie feeler guage from harbor freight? The width of the one I have is the perfect length of the spring. Now they can be tried in different thicknesses too and you can probably cut almost 10 from each different size. A whopping $5 to try one https://www.harborfreight.com/feeler-gauge-32-pc-63665.html Whatever you do don't use a shopping cart when going in there. It's always impulse buy hell if you like tinkering or tools. Go in for a $5 item and come out $50 poorer. Minimum!

Yes and. He’s almost finished a Mk1 cortina

Another step nearer Chris. Hoods look really good. You have trained your Steve well.

NOS recoil springs come packed with these metal retainers. It makes the spring very easy to install into the housing. I reuse them for used springs when servicing the recoils. Clean and coil up the used spring small enough to load into the retainer so you won't need to pinch and hold the spring tension while installing it. Drop it into place inside the housing and hold the spring down with your thumb or fingers while removing the retainer. Once removed, lightly release pressure so the spring uncoils slowly until it stops. It seems best to lube the spring after it's installed which allows the friction to control the uncoiling speed. They work great for storing any spare springs if you have extras or spares. Plus leaves them ready to go for replacing damaged springs and protects them from accidental bending You can make your own retainers out of 2 inch pipe. Left one below is cut pipe, the other is a factory retainer. Just use a file to smooth the edges so it's easy to remove from the spring. The retainer's thickness is less than the width of the spring but making a wider piece allows for easier removal. Try it and you won't go back to the pinch and hold panic of an uncoiling spring again. No more because of accidental release of the coil tension. Please send your $50 donation for saving you time and aggravation during your recoil services.

your still not as slow as I am it took me about 30 years . so smile your doing good .

That’s awesome David, how you find all this info isn’t amazing. Also very cool that it’s from Petro Powered Products.

Looking very nice and well done for saving the original decal. David