sparky_spit Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have to ask... Is Dave really going to use the Herald he is doing some minor preparation on at the moment, as described in his blog? Or is this just a wind-up? There's less than 3 weeks to go, for God's sake.I thought Chris was sailing a bit close to the wind with his T6 build, but if Dave is really doing all this work and still makes it to the start on time, then he deserves a medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 sparky_spit wrote:I have to ask... Is Dave really going to use the Herald he is doing some minor preparation on at the moment, as described in his blog? Or is this just a wind-up? There's less than 3 weeks to go, for God's sake.He's serious, and I bet the car is ready in time.Don't forget he has fixed and repaired small chassis triumphs for years AND he has all the parts on the shelf - no waiting until next day for a courier to deliver those essential bits that you had forgotten to order.I saw Dave and the car the other week, it certainly needs work, but if anyone can do it in time Dave can.I think he see's the challenge as another way of motivating him to restore another one of his classic historic triumphs.Still got to admire the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 MikeI have no doubt he is totally serious. And will be at the startin the Herald.I think the "stretch" build in 2002 was before you became a forum regular. that was even bigger (literally! ) and in as shorter time frame. Half the Triumph community ws holding their breath and following every days work.It got to the start but had propshaft issues going up the A1.Did do teh 10CR in 2003 after a bit of fettling.I think he took a bit longer over some of the other cars he re-commissioned.The RBRR and 10CR make very good excuses to sort out cars. Worked for Mr Bishop as well in the past.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 He's actually started early this time................ I think 3 weeks before the RBRR the stretch herald was still a pile of chassis stood together on stands................!He'll be there, I have no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I saw the herald on Friday, and it's going to be quite a job, but I have seen him work his magic before on his TR5 twasn't pretty but it did the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1500 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The entry is serious and the car will be done, will hopefully be painting it this weekend, the back up is my spit but as dave hates it's impracticality I'm pretty sure the herald will rise from the current pile of dust =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 James1500 wrote:The entry is serious and the car will be done, will hopefully be painting it this weekend, the back up is my spit but as dave hates it's impracticality I'm pretty sure the herald will rise from the current pile of dust =)Did any of us doubt him??Well Mr Sparky did, but he didn't know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 I hope he does do it; it will be a an incredible achievement in such a short space of time.Mind you, his blog has not been updated for 4 days....... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 it's pretty normal for Dave to drag something out of the depths of the dark and do it up ..we'd be a bit worried if it were any another way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Don't forget that Dave has a history of last minute completions, I recall the V8 we used getting an MOT on the way to the start with a brief stop at the post office for tax (I seem to recall it's the only car Dave owns that needs taxing). Dave likes a deadline and as long as you can keep him fed and high on caffeine he'll get there, he might be doing the wiring as you drive to the start but he will get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm thinking he'll be bolting the body down on the chassis on the way to the start......................?Every faith in him, he's never missed a deadline yet has he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 He'll be there, he's even got a Virgin Giving page up FFS, it's looking like a serious effort :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodders1 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Just looked at his blog. Bare-metal chassis and bulkhead yesterday. RBRR starts in 7 days. No worries then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 bodders1 wrote:Just looked at his blog. Bare-metal chassis and bulkhead yesterday. RBRR starts in 7 days. No worries then!!Ahead of schedule, the original plan was to dry the paint on the M40 on the run down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I thought the plan was to paint it on the M40. Paint in buckets in the car in front, throw and let the 60mph wind atomise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 AlanChatterton wrote:I thought the plan was to paint it on the M40. Paint in buckets in the car in front, throw and let the 60mph wind atomise it.Like a real life version of the Nissan Joke advert ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 I feel worn out and in need of a rest after reading Dave Pearson's blog and Chris Sherrington's T6 build thread....And it's only Wednesday. I'll probably be on oxygen by Thursday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yeah...... I think Chris has (wisely) decided it's a bridge too far though. Although he's a good bit further on (apparently) than Dave, he's working on his own out in the open and has some technology to wrestle with as well. I feel for him - he's been working so hard!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Don't forget poor Chris has to travel the length of the country to get to the start. It's a shame he won't make it but that does give him the opportunity to get it finished right and not regret any hasty decisions. As for Dave, his best decisions are made in haste, or with a pint in his hand :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 After my exploits getting the spit on the 10CR last year I feel for them all !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimEB Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I hope he gets that spanner out of the works... :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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