The Cunning Coupe

[cunningplan]

I also tried (And failed) to make some header flanges, I punched them out at my mates place but was not too happy with them, so I bought a pair which still needs a little work, but not as much as the one I made would.

[tbone]

I think yours looks better Tony 

[Manky Monkey]

Remind me of those paper cut-out people we used to make as kids.

[cunningplan]

I think yours looks better Tony 

Mine is the bottom one 

[brock]

   "Reminds me of those paper cut-out people we used to make as kids."

        He does me too

[cunningplan]

   "Reminds me of those paper cut-out people we used to make as kids."

        He does me too

All I got to make was paper chains for Christmas 

All bar a couple of photos posted by Brock (Which I hope he will be able to link for me when I know what photos they were) I have linked all of mine to my website photos so you are now able to see them.

[Manky Monkey]

Thanks for that Tony. 
After we were hacked recently & had to re-load the forum, we lost some photos from a few threads. If anyone's posted piccies on the forum & noticed they're no longer there, please re-post them in the appropriate places if you still have them.

[cunningplan]

After telling a few other people that I was (and still will be) going to Steve's shed next weekend, I was surprised to receive some photos from Steve & Lesley when I got home tonight.
Looks like they have both been busy with not only the bottom rail being laid out, but also the back braces and axle put in position.
Thanks both.

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I also have another couple of parts on the way from the States, these are a head stud kit and sfi flexyplate and ballancer. All I need now is a complete gasket set and a few odds "n" sods

Also there is a 800 double pumper coming from down south which I bought for a good price.

(Its no good looking for updates on my site for a couple of days, I have to use my old laptop and have not got access to it until I can borrow it back off Mrs Plan.)

[Manky Monkey]

Nice Tony.
I'm sure Steve's told me before, but why are the bottom rails cut off at an angle like that? Is there another smaller tube that slots up inside those ones to complete the bottom rail? Is that for added strength, or something cleverer?

[cunningplan]

Nice Tony.
I'm sure Steve's told me before, but why are the bottom rails cut off at an angle like that? Is there another smaller tube that slots up inside those ones to complete the bottom rail? Is that for added strength, or something cleverer?

The front rails will slot into them, due to the angle it makes a stronger joint (they will also have rose weld just behind the joint) as in this photos of the Black Pig Too

[cunningplan]

I went to the shed as planned on the weekend with Saturday being a very fruitfull day, we got a lot more done than we thought we would.
We were using the altered top tube and set it up upside down in the jig, we worked out what bends we needed to make it fit and Steve plotted it on the plan on the wall. I looked OK but there was something wrong about it with the last of the two bends being just behind the engine plate.
So it was turned over, worked it with the new bend behind the old one and again it was plotted on the plan, this time it looked much better, so the tube was bent and setup ready for tack welding.

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The main uprights were cut and tacked in place.

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Then it was time for the seat and kidney bars at the back (At the back of the chassis where the seat fits, you have to be able to run a straight edge up and down the up rights and not be able to touch the seat, these are the kidney bars.)

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[tbone]

Thats starting to take shape nicely.

[Manky Monkey]

Looking great Tony. Shame my brother's talent didn't stretch as far as me. 

[cunningplan]

Thanks both, the I don't think there is much Steve cant put his hand to.
Anyway, Sunday turned out very differently with me having a phone call at 7.30 to say me mum has been rushed into hospital in Eastbourne and they would keep me informed.
After one or Lesley's famous breakfasts we made our way to the shed, stopping of for a second to take a photo of a combind in work.

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The plan was to set up the gearbox & floor bars and put the seat in. The gearbox bar went in no problem as also the seat,

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but as we were getting ready to do the rest, I had a phone call suggesting to get down to Eastbourne ASAP.
My daughter also phoned and said she was on her way to pick up Mrs plan and they would be on their way.
It was a quick wash and 3 hours later I was sitting next to my mum, while she is quite ill, she had improved a lot since the morning.
As I will be down here until tomorrow, I will be unable to update my site until I get home.

[tbone]

Best wishes from me Tony.