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« Reply #9870 on: October 05, 2017, 09:20:11 AM »

I've got some heavy thick wall 1 3/8" OD steel pipe if you want it Andy, but nothing solid that big.
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« Reply #9871 on: October 05, 2017, 11:38:48 AM »

Thanks Dave but needs to be solid. It's complicated, but the bottom of the hoop was slugged to the box section outriggers on the chassis, (I made it up in the shed at Taz's cottage & wanted something stronger than a butt joint). So the slugs need to step down on one end to fit inside the sleeve inside the tube, if you see what I mean.
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« Reply #9872 on: October 05, 2017, 12:47:28 PM »

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« Reply #9873 on: October 05, 2017, 02:57:13 PM »

Sorted. Went to see Doug the big block Ford engined mk 2 Consul owning engineer. Should be ready next week.
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« Reply #9874 on: October 05, 2017, 04:06:04 PM »

Looks like I've painted the bulkhead with old engine oil, but it's "Fertan" rust killer. I've also done the underside of the gearbox tunnel.
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« Reply #9875 on: October 05, 2017, 04:13:20 PM »

Sorted. Went to see Doug the big block Ford engined mk 2 Consul owning engineer. Should be ready next week.
I was looking at the Consul yesterday while waiting for an MOT. Glad that you have it sorted.
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« Reply #9876 on: October 05, 2017, 08:58:38 PM »

It's actually a Zephyr, (different grille?). We were talking about the new MOT regulations for next year. Doug belongs to the Guzzlers car club & several classic groups, but didn't know much about it all. Bigger engine & Wilwood disc brakes all round & I assume a beefed up chassis/monocoque & different rear axle, but bog standard body. How would he fare under the 8 point rule I wonder?
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« Reply #9877 on: October 06, 2017, 02:23:59 AM »

It's actually a Zephyr, (different grille?).  How would he fare under the 8 point rule I wonder?

Also a slightly longer wheelbase. Depends on if, how, and when the shell has been altered and the bigger engine fitted.
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« Reply #9878 on: October 06, 2017, 01:34:39 PM »

That's what I told him -pre '88 for the 8 point rule.
Another box of powder coated parts collected today, plus a boxful for Tom's motorcycle.
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« Reply #9879 on: October 06, 2017, 01:36:36 PM »

Today's interesting stuff at the coaters - a stack of Jaguar rear axle mounts for a local restorer.
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« Reply #9880 on: October 06, 2017, 01:38:22 PM »

A bicycle frame in the same orange we had Flap's trike coated, plus a couple of cast iron lamp posts.
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« Reply #9881 on: October 06, 2017, 01:40:47 PM »

And a 1950s Austin pedal car.
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« Reply #9882 on: October 06, 2017, 03:05:19 PM »

The rust treatment goes black when it dries. I was going to paint it before I cover it in Dynamat, but don't think I need to.
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« Reply #9883 on: October 07, 2017, 09:12:06 PM »

Nice to see Mr Baychimp at the garage today, although it meant I had to curtail my language -I never swear in public but trying to cut Dynamat soundproofing material to shape & stick it into all the nooks & crannies of the bulkhead was definitely a 4 letter word job.
It only really needs to be in the largest flat areas, to stop the panels drumming, not covering every square inch, but that's how I did the rest of the cab so I'll do this the same.
They've changed the colour from silver to black & printed the logo in random directions, apparently because a lot of car builders leave it on show, at least until they fit carpets & stuff. They prefer black & waste less material trying to keep the logos all the same way up Smiley
Mine looks like a badly wrapped Christmas present. Hopefully finished tomorrow.
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« Reply #9884 on: October 07, 2017, 10:39:02 PM »

I would paint it Andy because if water gets in after three months it will rust again.
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