Stellaghost Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 24 minutes ago, miketomcat said: What I love the most about this build is, it's being done on a driveway outside with a double garage that is only a workshop (as you can't get the car in there). Yes you have a good selection of tools but most are attainable by your average Joe, and yes you have a good skill set but again that's learnable. You sir are an inspiration to us all and for that I thank you. Now get on and finish it, I neeeeeed to see it finished. Mike What I love most about you Mike is your absolute neeeeeed to see this finished....lol Agree totally with the tools and skill comments I also take a lot of inspiration from contributions within this forum Best shut up and get on Mike's waiting......... Regards Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Agreed, preferably at Summer Sisters 2023. That's the plan, although if the September one is on the 22nd I won't be able to go as son is getting married on that weekend Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I'm sure he'd understand.... 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: I'm sure he'd understand.... 😛 He would, but his mum...... You know what they say "happy wife happy life"....... Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Agreed, preferably at Summer Sisters 2023. We could form a aid team and get over there😁 Just to make sure😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted October 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2022 Bulhead outriggers fine tuned, that actually meant taking drivers side off completely and refitting fuel tank fitting hindered with nuke trailing arm bracket, nothing for it modification required As was Modifications in progress Some 3" box 1/4" wall Complete Will look at fitting tank later in the week, starting 12hr nights tonight Regards Stephen 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted October 31, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 Two washed and painted prop shafts regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Didn't bother going to bed from nightshift this morning, dry and daylight hours being the driving factor...... Sleep later Tub and bulkhead off again.. Engine and box in again...to stay Front and rear props fitted had a small issue with a jubilee clip in the way for front prop loosened and moved round tried original exhaust system, tight fit but better than I expected might be lucky enough to just get away with some brackets to stop it rubbing regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2022 Couple of after thought additional photos first showing that exhaust does to come below lowest points on chassis The second two showing angle of rear propshaft when fitted I think that looks OK, made the effort of shortening the diffs worthwhile regards Stephen 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Aaaggghhhhhhhh spoke too soon its now lashing it down... Inside job time...... Or feet up next to the log burner Hmmm..... Regards Stephen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2022 Well hopefully these bits and pieces will do a good job of keeping the electrolytic action at bay regards Stephen 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Looking fantastic! (as ever!) Are you going to give the engine a bath? 😁 Cheers Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 22 minutes ago, TD5toV8110 said: Looking fantastic! (as ever!) Are you going to give the engine a bath? 😁 Cheers Dave Thank you Engine bath low on the list of priorities at the moment, need to make sure everything fits and works, once I know it all goes together, then I can look at the nice to do's Main focus at the moment is to get it back running before winter sets in regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Stellaghost said: Main focus at the moment is to get it back running before winter sets in Can't wait to see this crawling about! No pressure but any thoughts in ETA? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Thank you Engine bath low on the list of priorities at the moment, need to make sure everything fits and works, once I know it all goes together, then I can look at the nice to do's Main focus at the moment is to get it back running before winter sets in regards Stephen Anyone else and I'd be doubtful that would happen, you on the other hand are a bit of a wildcard 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Can't wait to see this crawling about! No pressure but any thoughts in ETA? Me too.. I've missed a few targets, my own health and losing my mum to cancer forced me to lose ground, but that's life. I am however trying to make up lost ground but weather and darkness are not my friends It doesn't help when I've got ideas in my head for making the front panel causing me more work but that will be for later or never if my tinkering does not pan out how I want it to but as I've said before nothing ventured nothing gained Anyway enough waffling on, need to get body on, lined up etc, need to cycle suspension again to see what it's like with body on then I can spend a wee bit of time swapping all the other bits over like pedals etc which should be fairly straight forward as there is nothing bespoke involved How's tomorrow afternoon sound......... Please don't hold me to that...... Regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, CwazyWabbit said: Anyone else and I'd be doubtful that would happen, you on the other hand are a bit of a wildcard I'm sure there is a complement in there somewhere lol.... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Like I said, no pressure, I'm sure I speak for all that this is warp speed compared to anything I could do.... Do remember to look after yourself as well, Stephen, nowt more important. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: this is warp speed compared to anything I could do.. We need to agree to disagree on that, seven sisters would not have happened without you own warp speed 5 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Do remember to look after yourself as well, Stephen, nowt more important. What I do in the workshop looks after me, I can't explain how metalworking lifts me, but it does, very effectively and the icing on the cake is the kind words from all you guys..... Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 12 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: What I do in the workshop looks after me, I can't explain how metalworking lifts me, but it does, Not necessarily metalworking, but being in the shed is vital to me too, same reasons, and why I have a day off a week to do stuff like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Stellaghost said: I'm sure there is a complement in there somewhere lol.... Regards Stephen Most definitely is! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 10 hours ago, Stellaghost said: What I do in the workshop looks after me, I can't explain how metalworking lifts me, but it does, very effectively and the icing on the cake is the kind words from all you guys..... Regards Stephen My wife understands my need to have a project on the go, unfortunately she's decided next year's project is an extension on the house. Mike 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted November 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2022 Exhaust sorted nothing below chassis and nice and tight below rear crossmember regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted November 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2022 One tub outside corner boxed in, was a bit of fabrication faff on Some seam sealer think that will look fine once painted regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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