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« Reply #180 on: October 18, 2014, 12:16:58 PM » |
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Yep they can be refurbished to a degree (pun intended). Yes they work by a bi-metal strip acting on a geared quadrant driving a pinion on the indicator pivot and yes they come apart.
It arrived in the post today and as expected the chrome is not great but I plan on painting the main body and leaving the two bezel rings brass for contrast.
Apart from needing a new seal on one glass (easily done)it needs no other work. Tested in water at 90 C it moves smoothly to normal. Not bad for an Edwardian era instrument.
Looking through some period WB catalogues, shows that chrome plated mascots and instruments were more expensive than silver plated.
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« Reply #181 on: October 18, 2014, 06:07:09 PM » |
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That's really nice Dave.
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« Reply #182 on: October 18, 2014, 10:15:58 PM » |
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That's really nice Dave.
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« Reply #183 on: October 21, 2014, 12:21:54 PM » |
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 This bad back is really holding things up.  Managed to get the rear/side frame covers cut out. These are 1 metre long and will shape the rear end, because they support the tail section are made of 18 swg steel. Just need to fold the top edges over to mount the apron sections on (still to be made) and do cut outs for the rear shackles.
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« Reply #184 on: October 21, 2014, 08:46:25 PM » |
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So they go either side of the boat tail? Hope the back gets better soon mate.
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« Reply #185 on: October 21, 2014, 10:28:36 PM » |
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Thanks Andy. Spent part of the afternoon having X-rays and blood tests  Yep either side of the chassis and sheet metal going across the back to support the boat tail at the right height. Well that is if it works out. |
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« Reply #186 on: October 22, 2014, 08:16:07 AM » |
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I'm sure it will
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« Reply #187 on: October 22, 2014, 02:11:42 PM » |
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Think it might at that. Managed to get one side pretty much done and in place. Looks a bit bulky, so will have to think about a swage line or hammering in some sort of design to break up the flat side.
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« Reply #188 on: October 22, 2014, 05:13:12 PM » |
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That's really nice Dave. Mount the rear lights off the flat sides to break them up a bit?
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« Reply #189 on: October 22, 2014, 10:45:17 PM » |
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Most of the flat section will be behind the Brooklands/Velocette style silencer I plan on fitting each side.
Thinking of using a modified 3 into 2 LCB exhaust manifold with cylinders 1 & 4 exiting left hand side, 2 & 3 coming out on the drivers side. Should give an alternating beat each side. Any ideas on this ? Performance not being an issue.
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« Reply #190 on: October 24, 2014, 03:26:11 PM » |
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Rear body cross member panel (valance). Rather than a straight panel, I decided to follow the lines of the modified bonnet so it's slightly pointed in the centre. The top edge has also been shaped to fit as it's easier than reshaping the rear ( front ) of edge of afore mentioned bonnet. Next on the list will be the triangular infill sections.
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« Reply #191 on: October 24, 2014, 07:22:00 PM » |
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That really does look rather nice Dave.
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« Reply #192 on: October 25, 2014, 10:21:58 AM » |
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Thanks. All looks a bit of a mess at the moment, but should look OK once finished (I hope).
Infill sections just about done. Not quite a perfect fit, but close. Stepping the edge for the sides of the tail to sit in towards the rear, is awkward because of the curvature. Nearly ready to weld and rivet it all together, then I can concentrate on the inner bracing and rear pivots.
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« Reply #193 on: October 25, 2014, 02:28:30 PM » |
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I hate when people compare Lemmy with God, i know he is great but he is not gonna be Lemmy, ever If your Dad hasnt got a beard, you've got two Mums there's no point it lookin' pretty if we can't drive it.
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« Reply #194 on: October 25, 2014, 05:57:33 PM » |
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I'm liking that, a lot
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