John Bonnett Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Quoted from BiTurbo228 Again I've missed quite a bit! Nice work on the chassis John, and you're right that fuel tank is a beauty. Are the little tacks for internal gussets or baffles?Can't wait to see it back from the painters. These things look stunning in vibrant colours. I've been nudging at my mate that one of these might be a decent little project car as he was hinting he'd like a classic project... I believe there is at least one for sale at the moment. Certainly a very pretty little car.I think the little spot welds are where the baffles are fixed. I'm twiddling my thumbs at the moment with not much I can do until the shell is back. The chassis is on the rotisserie just waiting for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Nothing much to report. I'm at a standstill waiting for the body to be painted. This whole project has been beset with delays without which the car would be on the road by now. Just a photo of the chassis with part of the front suspension fitted which is as much as I can do until the body is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Within an hour of my last offering, I've heard from the painter that the body will be finished this afternoon. Guess where I'll be headed in the morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That's good news 🙂Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Quoted from Nick Jones That's good news 🙂Nick In part it is good news Nick. The downside is that he has massively exceeded the budget that I gave him. Pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Time to haggle then...... though he would appear to hold more of the cards.....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Had a look at the shell this morning. It has been very nicely done and in the right colour; Porsche Signal Yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 What a splendid choice of colour 😎Looking very good indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Quoted from cliftyhanger What a splendid choice of colour 😎Looking very good indeed I thank you Clive. All being well I'll have it home on Friday and then I'll be able to crack on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.england Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 What an excellent colour choice John - looks great. Something to get on with now. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Wow! That's very yellow 🙂Never a bad thing for small cars to be brightly coloured - helps avoid getting run over!The fun bit starts now then.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2502 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Ooooo, looking good John!Like that a lot, yeah now you get to put all the shiny bits on it! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixer6 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Why was I expecting blue?.A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Looks great. odd thought too. Needs gullwing doors 😎 (just kidding, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Quoted from Fixer6 Why was I expecting blue?.A I have to say it came as quite a surprise to me to see it in the colour I had asked for. The painter seems obsessed with blue because I suspect he has vats of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 For reasons with with I won't bore you, the engine cover hasn't been painted neither has the aluminium bonnet. So I'm going to indulge myself and do what I said I'd do at the very beginning; make one in aluminium. It has been a very long time since I've done any serious metal shaping and gas welding of aluminium and I'm very excited about the prospect. I've always said it should be pretty straightforward to make but now I'm going to have to put my money where my mouth is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Well, it's back and no time was lost in fully bolting the shell onto the chassis. I'm really looking forward after all the delays to finally move the project forward. I have no idea why the first photo is the wrong way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Christmas ....... early......... 🙂Should keep you out of mischief for a few days 🙂Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Quoted from Nick Jones Christmas ....... early......... 🙂Should keep you out of mischief for a few days 🙂Nick Indeed it will Nick. I've had three or four weeks of enforced inactivity due to Triumph knee caused by folding myself up in the footwells when fitting the sound deadening but now being fully fit again and the G15 all ready for me, I'm like a coiled spring. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Back to the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 BTW, that's a thumping great trailer for a little car - I'd have tied it on the roof rack Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 I've made a start on the bit of the restoration that I've been really looking forward to. Bolting all the clean shiny and new bits on. The grille is now in place and the radiator fitted. Indicator lamps and side lights to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Looking good Mr B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 The future's so bright, you gotta wear shades! Badge looks right at homeNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Thanks Chaps. We're marching once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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