Manky Monkey Motors

Welcome to 2014!
Anyone got a new build planned for this year? Or a rebuild of an old one?
It's my day off today, so I'm just nipping up to Colnbrook, near Heathrow, to pick up some new stainless steel Cherry Bomb exhaust silencers for my truck. It's officially off the road now for the next 3 months for a bit of a spruce up, but got to be MOT'd & back on the streets for early April for a trip to Belgium.
So what are you doing in your shed over the Winter? Or are you mad, brave enough to carry on riding/driving through the snow & rain?

cuold be a flat head hotrod-ish pickup entering the build pipeline  ::) ::) ===someting that may turn out a little differant or just ,,ODD,,, :-\

Nothing certain yet but I'm looking into a couple of possibilities.

Just about to use the A pick up to collect metal for a chassis ...so yes to both questions ! :)

NO LAUGHING ;D First, I'm hoping to rebuild my garage! Then get the 2 kits finished, Then enjoy them, Deadline Easter ::) Go on, which Easter! Tried to post piccies, damn things wont go down small enough and I'm losing patience with the computer and its only the 2nd. January. Do as I tell you, reduce the bloody pictures, ARRRgh.

that,ll teach you to play with ,duttons,,, :D :D :D :D :D




ps.. iv,e only got three left  ;D

thanks for those words of encouragement. I got it running today, going well until the brakes leaked, oops.

mustang to be sold, then on look out for a project. but what?

Still using the gs as much as I can just for the commute to work. I just gotta start on the divvy bobber thingy asap

Finishing off the Phaeton S2 for the National Kit Car show at Stoneleigh in May, then on with one of the trike builds, cant make up my mind which to do first ..... the Goldwing powered one or the AMC V8 one,  decisions, decisions  :-\   ;D ;D ;D

What would you LIKE to do ? What criteria does it have to meet ie 4 seater with roof and economical or open top and rarely used.

get the trike painted deadline 6 weeks from now...just cause,we'll see if it happens

get a30 home and decide what route to take,repair body refit mg midget engine....or....

build a chassis and go for some BHP

Bars and dropouts bought today :D

Whats a "dropout"?? other than some guy, sleeping rough in the New Forest!! ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

Where the rear wheel drops out - dropout - axle plates

For me the number one priority this year I'll be building my new business.
Assuming I get time, I'll be getting my 68 Mustang back in one piece and on the road.  :)

Nathan

4 seater with a roof, economical (ish!!!)  think i'll start a new thread.

Got some ideas concerning me TL thou motor & 3 wheels!!

Whats a "dropout"??
-it's what the kiddies, young chaps call an axle plate Morrag. Refers to their bicycles.

or open top and rarely used.
-erm, the next Loony/Manky joint project's an open top 2 seater! Come to think of it, your new un's roofless too!

To be honest i've lost my mojo,couple of simple things to sort out on the Chevy but just can't be bothered  :-[
Used to be fun when i had a few mates helping/to help but they've all moved away from it now.Maybe when the season starts it'll change.

Anything I can help with Neil?

Yep Andy,come round and finish it for me  ;D
Did'nt mean it to sound so gloomy lol.Just a bit of a dip in enthusiasm!!
I think when you meet up with like minded people again it gives you a needed kick up the arse.

Well it's not my workshop, but I'm sure Loony would make you a coffee if you want to call in for that much needed boot up the botty.  ;)

Cheers Andy,might take you up on that offer,although i'm quite good at getting in the way  ;)

I didn't say that it would be rarely used if I owned it ;) Lake District and Lands End with my old POS :)  Which new one Andy, you're not keeping up are you ? LOL

Give me a call for directions when you want to come over Neil. Like I said, not my place, but I'm sure Mr Loon would be pleased to see you. I'm there most afternoons after work.
Kev, I'm losing track of your projects now!

You're not the only one Andy  :o

I will finally finish this first build this year. Looking forward to tootling down the road on my home made trike. Then i can start planning the next one.

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that,ll teach you to play with ,duttons,,, :D :D :D :D :D




ps.. iv,e only got three left  ;D
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My daily driver Duttons no trouble at all, don't know what your getting at Mike.                                                       
On the other hand the free 2.0l zetec i was promised aint going to happen now so the Herald will remain unmodded for the forseeble future.

that,ll teach you to play with ,duttons,,, :D :D :D :D :D




ps.. iv,e only got three left  ;D
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My daily driver Duttons no trouble at all, don't know what your getting at Mike.                                                       
On the other hand the free 2.0l zetec i was promised aint going to happen now so the Herald will remain unmodded for the forseeble future.
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i might even get one on the road this summer ,,, ;)

Does finishing me XS count? (the 1 I started almost 2 years ago)

if the Pendine bike event happens again in 2014 then a freshen up of the Saltster, do what is needed to get Bill the T coupe up and running and make a big dent in the 26T/ model A hotrod and if all that happens then get the Pop back into the workshop and start to finish her!!!!

So, not a lot then  ;)

DO-ABLE! ;D

got to plan big  ;D makes failure easier to accept  :-*

great reply ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

im stuck ,iv got a 1600 pinto and box also a back diff and subfram from bmw, forks and cant make my mind up were to got ,trike or locost car or hot rod???

Go drag racing! (Scottie's Pinto powered "Tiki Munki" coupe).

very nice ;D

low buck T  bucket  8)

iv decided its to be a trike with hub steer, however the next  one is hot rod 2015 so were do i get a grp body from as i suspect a tin tub would be  out of the question  and id have a problem messing up a 80 something year old car.

What bodyshell are you after?
Pro Laminates do model T Fords, (turtle deck & touring), model As, model Bs, Austin Devons & a few others. Good quality but pricey.

http://www.pro-laminates.co.uk/fibre-glass-for-hot-rods-and-classic-cars.html

Pop Browns do model Ts, as well as lots of panels for Ford Pops. Also quite expensive.

http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/

Or my model T body came from Karma Kustoms, (I bought it 2nd hand).

http://karma-kustoms.blogspot.co.uk/

I'd also suggest taking a wadge of cash along to the NSRA, (National Street Rod Association), swapmeet at Essex Arena, Purfleet, on the 2nd March '14 as there'll be several 2nd hand bodies/project cars there. Pro Laminates also have a stand there.
Sunday 2nd March 2014

Arena Essex Raceway
A1306 Arterial Road
Purfleet
Essex
RM19 1AE
http://www.arenaessex.com

http://www.nsra.org.uk/index.php/j-elements-mainmenu-26/southern-swapmeet-

thanks this is very intresting stuff, i did a goggle search  a month or to came up with nothing. so very useful thanks.

I'll be at the swapmeet, looking for parts for my own projects.

Keep your eye on evilbay. Not only for second hand ones but there is a firm in N Wales that puts up bodies occasionally, cheaper than Pro Laminates. Cant remember their name, sorry. Also perhaps,  build your own.

i was thinking that my self building my own interpreting but not a  skilled body roller / builder so not sure if this is pos for me,

monkey I'm a bit skint for now and i think its going to be well in to Feb when i may  start to look in to this but based on that youtub clip  on your build thread  its got me thinking that most parts i should be able to find at a breakers i go to that deals in  commercials, my thinking is the axles.. OK i think i need to start a new thread as have a shed lode of stuff to ask. im hooked ::)..lol

Which You Toob clip mate?

the one made from tractor parts and truck parts he has a  engine that's only done 1 mill miles or kilometers in case i Miss herd lol. ratty stuff i love it don't have to fret over getting it dirty or riding in the wet..

I've got a tractor steering wheel in my truck.  :)
The model T roadster that Loony & I plan to build will live outside in all weathers & have drainage holes in the floor to let the rain water out!

and deep puddle,s in  :D :D :D

Finish the 535 that i started before the weather went to pot.
Lights, mud guards, 4 way flasher, bleed the back brakes, reflectors, handbrake. A few other odds and sods. I have no elektrikery in the garage (and not much room either) so have to use a 65 foot extension lead, so dont put the lead out if its raining. I heard that elektrikery and water dont mix.  :'(
Just need some dry weather.
I think meself lucky that i dont live in the areas that have been flooded, so waiting a bit longer is nothing compared to what some folk have to put up with.
 

Very true mate.

I use a long lead to put power in my garage - the last one lasted about 10 years!  Out in all weathers!

Hi Bobbi, not worried about how long the lead will last just dont like to take the risk of getting elektikified  :o
Some risks ( bikes, trikes etc) are worth taking some not.
Imknow....i'm a wimp :'(  
I cant leave the lead out all the time as the garage is away from the house a bit and i have to run it across a footpath at the bottom of our steps. Having to get it out and put it away in the rain is not a good idea. Maybe one day i'll have a house with a garage and proper elektrikery in it. ( and a kettle, television, sky, fridge for the milk, a dvd player...............maybe not coz i wont get anything done)

Penguin speed shop maybe?? also hardy County hotrods, I think young mr Kapri has dealt with them. also just to add a little fuel to the fire... just been quoted $175 for a genuine 26/7 T cowl from T Haven in the states.. probably get it into the country for around £50 via Tuckett brothers... worth a thought folks.. real steel at almost a give away price  ;)

Tucketts often have T bits and pieces in stock as well. Anyway , you don't want rusty old steel when you can buy shiny new non rusting grp ;)

Yup, used Hardy County and got my moneys worth ie you tend to get what you pay for and it was in my budget and a good base but ( obviously) requires a fair bit of fettling.

I've still got a Model A GRP bulkhead here that could form the base of a cheap Speedster body.