Popular Post reb78 Posted July 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) Well, I took delivery of a shiny new Richards Chassis a few weeks ago now (mid May) and I just haven't had time to do anything. Small progress as I got it on the rollover jig I have for another project today. Fairly quick job and now I can turn it over for painting and easily move it around the workshop (including outside when I T-wash it prior to painting). Just got to unbolt the turrets from where they were bolted for delivery and the rear body cross member then ready to prep for paint. Edited July 10, 2021 by reb78 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Fantastic. Please keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 That's a nice roll over trolley , where did you find that ? I have a new Marsland 110 chassis in the workshop to put under a 110 csw starting soon , just finishing an extensive tidy up on a '68 88" first . Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I could of done with a rollover frame & a big workshop like that, looks great, just shout if you need a hand, only available at weekends though.& only in Kernow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, steve b said: That's a nice roll over trolley Never mind the roll over trolly, what a fantastic work space regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Exciting 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 But isn't that only for painting? What happens if you put axles, engine, gearbox in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Even if it can’t take the weight of the transmission and engine, it’d cope well with jobs like wiring, plumbing, welding (not needed this time, obviously), even fitting the bulkhead, it’s panels and components, fitting dampers and turrets, steering and so on. It looks a very useful tool indeed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Excellent, my holiday in Cornwall just got a step closer. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 So this Jig came from Ade Foreman - https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/282852072088530/ Like I said, its for another project and designed for holding an empty bodyshell so you can twirl it round for easy repairs. I just thought it would be useful for the chassis painting since I already had it. Its already serving a purpose as the chassis was in the way in the workshed and now I can move it around. I am very lucky with the workshop. Its huge - can get three cars abreast in it at the end you can see in the photos and work around them. The best thing is that when you are finished at the end of a day you just shut the doors! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 12 hours ago, Sigi_H said: What happens if you put axles, engine, gearbox in? It will collapse I would think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 10 hours ago, reb78 said: It will collapse I would think!! I think too. When I made my rolling chassis, the first was to put the axles with wheels in. Then the height is enough to make the rest easily. I can't see a real benefit, even though, it's a nice-to-have. Btw ... where to put it, when no chassis is to be made? It will be a useless space consumer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Sigi_H said: I think too. When I made my rolling chassis, the first was to put the axles with wheels in. Then the height is enough to make the rest easily. I can't see a real benefit, even though, it's a nice-to-have. Btw ... where to put it, when no chassis is to be made? It will be a useless space consumer. I dont really understand your point. I have the jig anyway for another project repairing a bodyshell so just thought I would use it for this. It will help with painting the new chassis and because its on wheels I can move it around. This is just the start of a build thread. I have no intention of building onto the chassis while on the jig, its not meant to take that weight. Once the chassis is painted I will start stripping the 110 and refurbing the panels. Once the 110 is down to running gear I will transfer that to the new chassis (off the jig) and then rebuild the body. This will all be slow so having the chassis on the jig means it can easily be pushed out of the way and stuck in a corner until I need it. Where it was it was blocking access to the side of the shed. For storing it, take the bottom bars off and the jig will occupy a small amount of space. Edited July 12, 2021 by reb78 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Being able to roll the chassis over when painting will make it so much easier. They have so many nooks and crannies its a pain in the arse to paint the right way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 ......and you will always miss ONE bit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I am a friend of everything having multiple purposes. This piece can only do one thing better ... paint a chassis. Nothing else. For me, it takes up too much space for that, even when it is disassembled and not in use ... like most of the time. But everyone knows best how much space he has and what is useful for him. Maybe I think it is useless, because I didn't paint my galv chassis at all. Never understood why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 .... on the other hand if you have another project , say a old classic car stripped to a bare bodyshell that needs welding it's the perfect tool ... Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 if you've read carefully that's exactly why he has this jig .... (and it now serve's 3 jobs , restore a body shell , get the chassis out of the way , and make it easy to paint the chassis ....) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 ...That was my point Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) So, this is what the jig is actually for not mine as this is the coupe and restored but this pic is an example of its intended use: Edited July 12, 2021 by reb78 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 That will be a nice project , there can't be many of those left now . It looks pretty complete trim and fittings wise too . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, steve b said: That will be a nice project , there can't be many of those left now . It looks pretty complete trim and fittings wise too . Steve Everything is there Steve - one owner before me.... my dad...! I have new wings for it (old stock genuine parts) and you can buy the rear wheel arch trims pressed new still. The rest of the work is flat panels so not so hard to fabricate. On 'how many left' there were 15 of this model still registered I think - its the 1800 2 door Magnum as opposed to the HC Viva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Very nice car to bring back , and a guaranteed history The model with the "snoot" front moulding had a 2300 iirc? Now you've described it , I'm sure you mentioned it before on here somewhere . I'd imagine any Vauxhalls from the '70's or '60's are getting rare now , like so many manufacturers , they were notorious rust buckets . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 If you fancy posting it, I’d follow a thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 45 minutes ago, landroversforever said: If you fancy posting it, I’d follow a thread! Yes, me too. Looks interesting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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