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« Reply #9045 on: November 19, 2016, 08:03:32 PM » |
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 When Loon & I took it to Holland back in 2013 those bottom edges were just cut off roughly to shape with an angle grinder, (the cab corners are made from a pair of Mini front wings stood on end). At motorway speeds the vibration made them buzz, which got really annoying after a couple of hundred miles. Loon ended up stuffing his jacket down into the corner of the cab to quieten it down. The corners were open to the tarmac, no closing panel, so he was lucky not to lose his coat out onto the road. I've since welded a length of 8mm round bar around the bottom edges to stiffen the panels up. That's the bit I had to cut through with a hacksaw blade recently after I spotted I'd accidentally welded one to the chassis, meaning the cab couldn't be separated from the frame. The cut out's where the exhaust will come up from under the cab & run along the outside of the chassis, then tuck under it to hook up to the rear silencers.
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« Reply #9046 on: November 19, 2016, 08:29:36 PM » |
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Looking good mr M..
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« Reply #9047 on: November 19, 2016, 08:37:04 PM » |
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« Reply #9048 on: November 19, 2016, 11:38:25 PM » |
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He.he..it's all that pushing bikes around Basingstoke mate ?
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« Reply #9049 on: November 21, 2016, 11:23:43 PM » |
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No progress today due to absolutely torrential rain.
Had a message from Remi, the organiser of the French show, asking for photos of the Pop, (it's pre entry only), & saying they don't accept bikes, only cars. He actually said they're not allowed to accept them, so no idea why. May just be his French/English. Back patch clubs maybe? No matter. Just means my mate & I will both have to go in the Pop. He's a big, broad shouldered bloke though, so I've told him he'll have to come round for a fitting to make sure we can both get in it!
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« Reply #9050 on: November 22, 2016, 07:53:43 AM » |
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No progress today due to absolutely torrential rain.
Had a message from Remi, the organiser of the French show, asking for photos of the Pop, (it's pre entry only), & saying they don't accept bikes, only cars. He actually said they're not allowed to accept them, so no idea why. Back patch clubs maybe? No matter. Just means my mate & I will both have to go in the Pop. He's a big, broad shouldered bloke though, so I've told him he'll have to come round for a fitting to make sure we can both get in it!
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« Reply #9051 on: November 22, 2016, 07:59:59 AM » |
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Make him ride side saddle ,it's only a short drive ? |
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« Reply #9052 on: November 22, 2016, 10:05:08 AM » |
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Yeah, only 400 miles.
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« Reply #9053 on: November 22, 2016, 10:49:39 AM » |
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take seat out and give him a cushion!!!! lol
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« Reply #9054 on: November 22, 2016, 06:29:58 PM » |
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Tell him to make his own way & I'll see him there! Waiting to hear if the Pop's accepted before worrying too much about it. Rain. Rain stopped, pushed the Pop outside, started rubbing filler down. Rain. Pushed Pop back in. Rain stopped, pushed the Pop outside. Rain. Worked inside for a while, filling the garage with filler dust. BayChimp arrived. Chatted for an hour. Rain. Started rubbing down again. Work lamp ran out of charge. Went home. |
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« Reply #9055 on: November 22, 2016, 07:49:10 PM » |
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The rain never stopped here , they dont allow bikes to be on show ,but surely people can use them as transport to get to there show
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« Reply #9056 on: November 22, 2016, 08:37:37 PM » |
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I guess so, but if my mate took his 1920s Indian, I doubt he'd want to leave it in the carpark. He's quite happy to go in the Pop, so not a problem. Of course, it's all academic if I don't get the damn thing finished -as Kev has frequently pointed out  but gives me something to look forward to. Had a quick scan through a couple of YouTube videos from last year & must admit, can't see any bikes. Pre '65 cars only. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLJAU98CzNo&t=4shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lno2rPFTc2Y&t=25s |
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« Reply #9057 on: November 22, 2016, 09:28:33 PM » |
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« Reply #9058 on: November 23, 2016, 11:06:31 PM » |
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Some errands to run today, plus a job to do on my motorcycle, so just a quick bit of rubbing down on the Pop cab & another skim of filler.
4.30 this afternoon & it was already pitch black.
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« Reply #9059 on: November 24, 2016, 10:12:17 AM » |
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The photo looks like one of those cleverly painted garage doors!
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
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"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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