Darmic1 447 #26 Posted February 9, 2017 Getting on with this one, despite the weather! 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #27 Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Darmic1 said: Getting on with this one, despite the weather! Its proving a challenge. Just hope it dry up before I'm ready to put top coat on it. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #28 Posted February 11, 2017 Last night I put a bit of work into rubbing down the fuel tank and the bonnet. The fuel tank should now just need another coat of primmer, but the bonnet is going to be a fair few hours yet! 3 Stormin, pmackellow and Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #29 Posted February 13, 2017 Spent another couple of hours on the bonnet, yet still it needs more work! I hate filling!!! 3 pmackellow, Stormin and Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #30 Posted March 9, 2017 managed to make a bit more progress with the bottom cowl tonight. A previous owner had welded on some stops for the bonnet to rest on. All I can say is when I came to grind them off that they did a very thourgh job of welding them in place! Took a look time to remove. 4 nigel, pmackellow, Cub Cadet and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #31 Posted March 22, 2017 A couple of nights ago I gave the main chasis a going over with the wire brush. Tonight the engine got masked up and a couple of coats of etch primmer, followed by a couple more of high build primmer. Just got to wait for a dry evening now to prime the rest and apply topcoat. Bet you cant guess the colour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #32 Posted March 23, 2017 PINK ?😀 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #33 Posted March 23, 2017 Yellow and White ! 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #34 Posted March 23, 2017 Sky blue with red polka dots. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #35 Posted March 24, 2017 Im afraid none of you were quite right. This evening I took advantage of the lack of rain and sprayed it up. On the whole it came out ok, however I think im going to have to flatten back the bonnet and redo it, as I not 100% happy with the finish. 5 pmackellow, Darmic1, Stormin and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #36 Posted March 24, 2017 Oh ! Orange ime so surprised Gareth 👍🏻 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #37 Posted March 25, 2017 Looking good mate 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #38 Posted March 25, 2017 24 minutes ago, pmackellow said: Looking good mate Thanks, still a long way to go though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #39 Posted March 25, 2017 Have now started fitting up the Gem. First on was the wheels followed by the radiator. On the nearside wheel I had to fit an extra wheel disc to act as a spacer due to the tyre rubbing on the bellhousing (such a shame the original Dunlop tyres are no longer available.) This in turn will mean the springs need shortening. I have also trail fitted the bonnet. Now it has dried Im hoping that I may get away with sanding it smooth with 2500 wet and dry. 4 Alan, pmackellow, Darmic1 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #40 Posted March 25, 2017 Looking good, Gareth. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #41 Posted March 25, 2017 Looking very good 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #42 Posted March 27, 2017 Carrying on with the build up... 2 Darmic1 and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #43 Posted April 19, 2017 Managed to get another hour or so on this project today. The air filter was refitted, followed by the exhaust and the injector. Next the radiator and fan was properly plumbed in and I loosely refitted the fuel lines. The fuel lines could really do with replacing, can anyone recommend a good source please? The final job today saw the under belly tray get a skim of filler as after blasting it came up just way too rough to paint. 3 Darmic1, Stormin and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #44 Posted April 26, 2017 When I had a proper look at the bonnet I decided that it would need flatting back as there was some contamination im guessing in the primmer. Today I also managed to get the under belly sanded and primed. Just going to need a small skim of stopper and then it should be ready for top coat. A while back I purchased a load of N.O.S badges for Gem's, every one up till now had been fine, however when I peeled back the cellophane layer on the clutch one it peeled some of the paint off, I don't know why, but as luck would have it I had another new one that was good. 3 Darmic1, Stormin and howardman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardman 30 #45 Posted April 29, 2017 Looking good.....I am looking forward to seeing this one finished and running ..the Sachs engine has quiet a reputation for starting difficulties but if anyone can get one running well you can. Super job on the dowdeswell ..its been a while since i logged in so enjoying the excellent photos of your machines. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #46 Posted April 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, howardman said: Looking good.....I am looking forward to seeing this one finished and running ..the Sachs engine has quiet a reputation for starting difficulties but if anyone can get one running well you can. Super job on the dowdeswell ..its been a while since i logged in so enjoying the excellent photos of your machines. Thanks for the compliments pat,I've been doing a bit more painting on this machine this afternoon but didn't take my camera with me so photos will have to wait till next week. The engine itself is in very good condition and now the injector has been overhauled it should be kinder on my hip to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #47 Posted May 2, 2017 Heres a couple of shots of the painted bonnet in the sun and the under belly fitted with all the brackets lined up. 2 Stormin and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #48 Posted May 3, 2017 Today I finally applied the decals to the fuel tank, something ive been dying to do for a few weeks now, but wanted to get the bonnet refitted in order to line everything up. When it came to connecting up the fuel lines, as ive been struggling to find some one to make new ones up at a reasonable cost and the damage to the old ones was only asthetic, I tried using some heat shrink tube. It seems to of worked a treat. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #49 Posted May 3, 2017 Top job again Gareth. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #50 Posted May 3, 2017 Thankyou Norm, its slowly getting there. Just the backend to do now. At least its staying somewhere near on budget. Looking forward to starting it again, but am almost nervous at the same time, as if you get it wrong it can give an almighty kick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
