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Forum: Automotive Projects 02-10-2019, 03:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,137
Posted By Cardiffrob
Chris. Yes, it is Mist Green. We bought it...

Chris. Yes, it is Mist Green. We bought it direct from ICI paints in the UK since they formulated and supplied to Morris.


The Morris club in the UK has a good useful website. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-03-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,137
Posted By Cardiffrob
Here is mine, a 1949 car, so slightly different...

Here is mine, a 1949 car, so slightly different floor panels round the edges.

The floor wasn't bad so I didn't need much bracing but running a cross over the 4 corners of the door hole would be a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-03-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 521,027
Posted By Cardiffrob
Was in Kenya a few years ago. Was asked if I had...

Was in Kenya a few years ago. Was asked if I had ever eaten Elephant. It seems that they offer tourists/aircrew the chance to eat Elephant trunk and then tell you it is real trunk, not the 'other...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-19-2018, 04:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,605
Posted By Cardiffrob
Possibly a dumb question...what is the streaked...

Possibly a dumb question...what is the streaked pattern on the metal in the 3rd from last picture?
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,644
Posted By Cardiffrob
The 'lettering' comes ready stuck to a sheet of...

The 'lettering' comes ready stuck to a sheet of sticky stuff so that all you need to do is remove the backing, place it onto the surface, press it down and then remove the sticky stuff sheet. A bit...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2018, 06:24 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,644
Posted By Cardiffrob
I'm not sure if this is of any interest but when...

I'm not sure if this is of any interest but when I needed to fabricate a valve cover for a rare 1950s British engine I etched the design onto the ali with Ferric Chloride using a design that was...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-18-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 127,698
Posted By Cardiffrob
Ira. Great photos and a great project! I...

Ira. Great photos and a great project!

I was wondering if you might be able to get some photos of the white Coupe next to the red Cobra and also the wire wheeled single-seater chassis with the...
Forum: General Discussion 08-17-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,647
Posted By Cardiffrob
Just spent an hour and 6 minutes watching that...

Just spent an hour and 6 minutes watching that Video. Sunny days are rare over here but I'm glad I stayed in. :)

Fantastic source of info, clearly presented. I did have a little trouble...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-13-2015, 05:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,826
Posted By Cardiffrob
Jazz. Spinal Fusion...been there...done that...

Jazz. Spinal Fusion...been there...done that (L4-L5-S1) :D

I wasn't permitted back into the workshop for nearly 6 months and even then I wasn't able to do much. Take it slow, if possible!

If...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-24-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,932
Posted By Cardiffrob
How about using a Bowling Ball and a small...

How about using a Bowling Ball and a small Cannon? Be sure to upload to Youtube.


Alternatively, how about splitting a piece of steel pipe, removing about 20% off of each side and welding a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-26-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/wing1.jpg

Front panels under construction. The biggest hurdle at the moment is my lack of experience. I found it hard to keep the rolled...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,171
Posted By Cardiffrob
This may seem a dumb question, but does a magnet...

This may seem a dumb question, but does a magnet affect the welding in MIG or TIG? I've never tried holding a patch in place with a magnet but it would be a lot easier than making up a clamp.

...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-08-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/bonnet1.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/bonnet2.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/bonnet3.jpg
...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-01-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,108
Posted By Cardiffrob
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/fin2.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/IMG_0017.jpg

I'm new at metal bashing. I needed to copy this exhaust...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-14-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
I just asked one of the nurses to take a couple...

I just asked one of the nurses to take a couple of dozen shots for me. Much fewer worries about 'Liability' over here so they were happy to oblige. They even posed for a group photo at the end (at...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-14-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
Alive! After some good repair work I'm out of...

Alive! After some good repair work I'm out of hospital and getting better. Managed to walk down the garden today, maybe 20 yards each way!
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-03-2014, 05:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/flitch3.jpg

These, evidently, are called 'flitch panels. I had previously fitted the radiator shell directly to the chassis and the chassis twist...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-31-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/foggythomas/roach7.jpg

Inner structure all screwed into place and wings (fenders) screwed on and lined up. A little trimming required at the front edge...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-29-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
Rear wings (fenders?) arrived today. Glad I...

Rear wings (fenders?) arrived today. Glad I didn't buy a sheet of ali to have a go at it myself. Less than the cost of a tyre for the pair of these!

...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-26-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
Thanks, guys. I think I'm too late to...

Thanks, guys.

I think I'm too late to rebuild the whole scuttle area. I'd need to remove lots of screws and nails to get that section off. I might just have to leave it for now and hope it comes...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-26-2014, 03:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
I may have screwed up the design a bit. I hadn't...

I may have screwed up the design a bit. I hadn't thought about the aesthetics of the curve where the bonnet (hood?) drops down round the rad shell and the top of the dashboard. The orange lines are...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-20-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
Couple of things that I could do without hurting...

Couple of things that I could do without hurting my back.
First was to cut and file some ali extrusions to finish the bottom edge of the dashboard. A little piece of Oak hold the dash in place and...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-17-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
thanks for the support, guys. I've been...

thanks for the support, guys.

I've been living with this problem for 3 years and it has slowly become more of a problem. I'm used to dealing with the back ache and meds along with dozens of...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-14-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
Bugger! Boths discs in my lower back are...

Bugger!

Boths discs in my lower back are now sticking right out. Surgery booked for 5th August. Anyone want to buy an Austin Seven? :(

...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-14-2014, 04:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,633
Posted By Cardiffrob
Thanks for that info, Zollis. It looks like...

Thanks for that info, Zollis. It looks like multiple layers of thin ply will be best for me, then. I'll look around for some thinner stuff than the 5mm they have offered me locally. The latest...
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