the showman

Work you way through this.

Once finished they had the right shape i was looking for but very flimsy so I’m not going to use  them.
Luck I’ve got a plan B

All the credit goes to my son Steve for the hood work,   Don’t know what I would have done without him
Made a start on the rear fenders, i cut the boot floor out  of a Scenic that my son was scrapping.
I thought I would get 4 fenders but not to be



Took ages to clean them up and the tin isn’t very thick

Once finished they had the right shape i was looking for but very flimsy so I’m not going to use  them.
Luck I’ve got a plan B

All the credit goes to my son Steve for the hood work,   Don’t know what I would have done without him
Made a start on the rear fenders, i cut the boot floor out  of a Scenic that my son was scrapping.
I thought I would get 4 fenders but not to be



Took ages to clean them up and the tin isn’t very thick

All part of the game Chris.    I know the feeling. 

Sorted the back drive system 
 
 


Found an engine that just might fit
 
 

Bill and Ben are looking good mate, that's a cool wheel colour
 
Not sure I could cope with doing all the prep on 2 hoods though!
 
 

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.

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

Found this old chassis from a greenfield that I had stuck on the scrap heap, so tomorrow out come the cutting discs, ime sure I can make something out of this 
 
 

Nice work! 

Looks great mate, I see the nose of the mighty Anglebox crept into shot !
 

Yes and. He’s almost finished a Mk1 cortina

Making progress with the bonnets.

Making progress with the bonnets.

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.

Looking fabulous Chris
 
What's the blue classic car? Ford Anglia?

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

Making progress with the bonnets.

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.

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.