the showman

Off to a good start Nigel, the chassis looks heavy duty for whatever engine your putting in it. 

Gonna be an interesting project mate, I’m going to be watching this. 

11 minutes ago, Triumph66 said:

Looking fabulous Chris

 

What's the blue classic car? Ford Anglia?

Yes and. He’s almost finished a Mk1 cortina

Making progress with the bonnets.

My new tyres arrived yesterday, very pleased with them almost the same size and a third of the price. As the rims are old i put new tubes in them as they were only £6 each.

Now both the boys are on the floor and rolling.

Happy Birthday Jonathan,  hope the weather is good up there for you to have a great day. 

22 minutes ago, Triumph66 said:

Looks fabulous Chris. Those tyres looks the DB's.

The rears are old and cracked, just gave them a coat of tyre black

Had a good day in isolation, Fitted the starter cup and it fitted ok also refitted the retractable starter on the other engine.

Ben got his belt guard modified and fitted along with  the pulleys and drive belt finally got his 4 feet on the floor so he’s moved off the bench.

As usual a few photos 

This arrived on Saturday, thanks to Paul mackellow for the heads-up.

Also my new tubes for the rear wheels, just waiting for 2 new  tyres to arrive.

Fond memories especially when I found the others in that old caravan. 

Sorting out the front tyres from the back of the shed, I knew these would come in handy one day.

No prizes for guessing where they came from, .

The wheels that i made I decided to put nuts and bolts through them although I welded them it’s just a safety issue, also found some shiny capped nuts to add a bit of bling.

35 minutes ago, nigel said:

Nice job, was it 2 pack

Yes mate, I got Ford diamond white but added a bit more yellow to make it a bit more creamy

As  the sun was shining today I thought I’d paint the wheels and seats.

First job was to make a jig to hold the wheels as it’s difficult to hold them up with hooks while painting,

I’m really pleased with them and will leave for a few days to harden before fitting the tyres.

Bill & Ben get their fuel tanks fitted now there  nice and clean.

Got a few bits done today, first was the lift handles, stripped and cleaned then 4 rear hubs and a few pulleys.

The fuel tanks were in poor condition inside and a bit of head scratching.Plan. A  acitone and pebbles and do the okey coney round the garden with one in  each hand, plan B tie them to the rear wheels of a Wheelhorse and do donuts round the garden, and plan C Pams tumble dryer, then. I had a better idea, a cement mixer, strap them in and drink tea for an hour. 

I think your find the regular 241 won't fit between the chassis rails, the As has a different block and sump

Pretty sure I’ve got the  right  engine for that, all complete and be heard running 

Just now, Stormin said:

 Have you done under the tin ware as well?

 

No, just took it all  off to clean it 

Another job done and something else crossed off the list.

Nice job Ewan, 

I think you may need to drill a small drain hole as the filter looks like its facing up and might catch water off the bonnet

Can you grind the weld off the pedal bracket and move the pedal out an inch. ?

28 minutes ago, nigel said:

Nice job there chris ,big tin of pug now 😂

Now they are cleaned up with the grinder they will only need a skim, if i did them they would need 2 big tins. 

Both bonnets all welded up  and cleaned up, I’m so pleased with them I thought they were scrap at  the beginning.

Big thanks to my son Steve for his help.

Nice little chap, i like Border terriers