the showman 4,074 #226 Posted April 13, 2015 Here you go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #227 Posted April 13, 2015 My belt guards not like that. Checkout earlier photo of that side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #228 Posted April 16, 2015 Bracket made and fitted. Also top engine cowl, painted and fitted. Started to attack the bonnet yesterday afternoon and this. I say bonnet and not hood cos I'm English. Drill, flap wheel, wire wheel and result below. Some emery cloth work in less accessible corners etc. and the underneath may be primed and first coated by tomorrow night. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #229 Posted April 18, 2015 The hood looks good in bare metal Norm, have you thought about polishing it smooth and giving it a coat of clear rather than black? Or should I not be giving you ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #230 Posted April 18, 2015 The hood looks good in bare metal Norm, have you thought about polishing it smooth and giving it a coat of clear rather than black? Or should I not be giving you ideas? I've spent all afternoon, filling and sanding the top. Priming and top coating the underneath. What do you think? 2 Ian and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #231 Posted April 18, 2015 Looking great so far Norm, excellent job. I bet you have quite a few hours into that hood, I bet it will look amazing! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #232 Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks Tom. Roughly 12 hours. I need a bigger e-tank. I don't know about it looking amazing, but it'll look better than it did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #233 Posted April 19, 2015 I've spent all afternoon, filling and sanding the top. Priming and top coating the underneath. What do you think? Still time to change your mind Norm..... Ok, maybe not My first thought when seeing the hood in shiny steel was to have flames in shiny steel and black for the rest, but I am strange like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #234 Posted April 19, 2015 I am strange like that I'm sayin' nowt. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #235 Posted April 19, 2015 Todays effort. Three coats of primer. Three coats of top coat. Another to go on soon. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #236 Posted April 19, 2015 Norman, that's looking great. Will you cut and polish the top coat to create a real shine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #237 Posted April 19, 2015 A true black hood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #238 Posted April 19, 2015 I'm daft enough too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #239 Posted April 19, 2015 Looks really good. The black look is good. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #240 Posted April 19, 2015 You've had a progressive day Norm, getting better and better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #241 Posted April 19, 2015 Your making great progress! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #242 Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks for the positive comments, lads. Painting isn't my favourite job. I tend to get impatient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #243 Posted April 20, 2015 Nothing done on the C-121 today, but I did move the bonnet from the workshop onto the lawn. Thought it would be out of harms way there. T'Other Arf thought she'd inspect it while drinking a cup of tea. Yep! Your right. While bending over it, she spilt her tea on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #244 Posted April 20, 2015 Hope there was no damage, did you give her the t-cut and a cloth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #245 Posted April 20, 2015 Did the tea survive the fall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #246 Posted May 6, 2015 Got a bit done today. Bonnet fitted, replacement front light lens cut out and new solenoid fitted. Also made a start on an exhaust. 2 Triumph66 and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #247 Posted May 6, 2015 Looking good Norm, Silver wheels then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #248 Posted May 6, 2015 Nice job Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #249 Posted May 6, 2015 Looks great so far Norm, can't wait to see it finished! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
