jollygreengiant
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 05:40 PM |
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Best Get My Finger OUT Then. updated (10/03/09)
I have been in the garage again today and I came out about an hour ago for dinner and socialising with the family (although the kids have gone out).
But while browsing here I thought I would make a to do list for finishing the car and to give myself some targets.
This is what I came up with. :-
Adjust tracking.
Trim out cockpit. (In hand)
Trim out for SVA (23/03/2009).
Its all in no particular order, apart from the last item. So yes David you are right, very nearly there. Oh and no I haven't forgotten about the
carpets. 
What I think I shall do is as I get each job finished I shall come on here and remove that job from the list. This will give me a bit of incentive and
people can nag me by U2U if I'm not getting the jobs done quickly enough for them. (doesn't mean I take any notice tho' )
After SVA
Paint wheels.
[Edited on 10/3/09 by jollygreengiant]
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 05:47 PM |
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I wrote my `to do` list on the garage wall , then just crossed job's off as they were completed .
I found myself adding thing's to the list as fast as I was crossing stuff off as well 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 06:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
I wrote my `to do` list on the garage wall , then just crossed job's off as they were completed .
I found myself adding thing's to the list as fast as I was crossing stuff off as well
Yep got the list prominently displayed on the fridge so the kids/wife can give me grief to finish it as well.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Howlor
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 07:52 PM |
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A weekends work there, crack on!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 08:02 PM |
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I have alist on the garage wall. Iv crossed off 3 and added 6 so far.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 08:06 PM |
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These lists start to get stressful especially once you have a date for the SVA…
Paul
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wilkingj
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 09:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
I wrote my `to do` list on the garage wall , then just crossed job's off as they were completed .
I found myself adding thing's to the list as fast as I was crossing stuff off as well
I got an old secondary glazing unit. Painted one side with white paint.
Reversed it and fixed it to the wall.
Instant cheapo whiteboard.
Just use marker board pens and brake cleaner to wipe off! (or a damp cloth)
They are still there 4 years on and I still use them for doing odd bits of maths, and measuring, Oh... and the odd reminder to buy or do
something.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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MautoK
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| posted on 21/9/08 at 10:41 PM |
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...so that's the morning taken care of!
I'm just about to do your para 12:
'Adjust front wing stays, trial fit front wings, remove & paint. Final fit front wing stays & front wheel wings.'
If I get that done this week I'll be lucky!
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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wilkingj
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| posted on 22/9/08 at 07:06 AM |
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It took me a whole day to fit each front mudguard. (Early Luego design)
They only just fit over a 205 tyre with about 0.5mm clearance (for SVA).
With Hindsight I would use the MK Indy ones.
They are not quite so stylish, (lumps in the side for the brackets) But they look a damn sight easier to fit.
ie the Bracket is a Single 90 degree bend over the wheel and not a progressive bend as with the curved guards.
They have to be easier to fit, then get straight and correctly positioned.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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richard thomas
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| posted on 25/9/08 at 06:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jollygreengiant
What I think I shall do is as I get each job finished I shall come on here and remove that job from the list. This will give me a bit of incentive and
people can nag me by U2U if I'm not getting the jobs done quickly enough for them. (doesn't mean I take any notice tho' )
Come on Clive - how's it coming on??
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 25/9/08 at 05:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richard thomas
quote:
Originally posted by jollygreengiant
What I think I shall do is as I get each job finished I shall come on here and remove that job from the list. This will give me a bit of incentive and
people can nag me by U2U if I'm not getting the jobs done quickly enough for them. (doesn't mean I take any notice tho' )
Come on Clive - how's it coming on??
THHHneeeze hak kaack Thneethe Thneeethe thneeetheee hack hack..............
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Dave J
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 10:11 AM |
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C'mon Clive get yoooooor digit oooot
Cheers.....NagNagNagNagNagNagNag
Dave
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 17/11/08 at 08:32 PM |
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Updated today, photo's to follow towards the end of the week as I get more finished and maybe take it for a short test drive between the garage
and the foot path (allegedly). Honest.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 12:25 PM |
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RIP.
It is with deep regret that I announce today the death of a dear family friend. At about 11:50am whilst working hard in the garage my good friend and
trusted servant Angle Grinder died. I had hoped that it would see me through to the end, but alas it was not to be, with only one cut left to make to
complete the exhaust it died.
The funeral will be some time this afternoon with full cutting, grinding and welding honours.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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richard thomas
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 11:46 PM |
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Hope you didn't try to give it the kiss of life.......
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 06:58 PM |
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Ok here are some piccies as promised.
Nose cone Work in progress.
 
nose cone WIP
Nose cone fitted (final)
 
nose cone fitted
Indicator bar nearside (final)
 
indicator bar finished
Scuttle fitted (final)
 
scuttle final fit
Passenger seat going in.
 
passenger seat going in
and exhaust finished and functional (pics 1 & 2)
 
exhaust finished 1
 
exhaust finished 2
That just leaves me the items left on the front page to complete over the next couple of weeks and then in the new year give her the once (or twice or
three times ) over for SVA prep.
ho hum better get busy.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 08:10 PM |
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Doubt that exhaust clamp will pass SVA Clive have a look at VW or Audi clamps , may be more suitable. Looking good .
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richard thomas
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| posted on 24/11/08 at 10:33 AM |
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Looks well Clive, keep it up!!
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 25/1/09 at 02:19 PM |
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Bump to top.
Well I have been cracking on and it is mostly coming together. I have been thinking of one or two ideas whilst working away, as in plan, test,
implement and do the job once.
Most of it has gone quite smoothly, in view of the fact that in reality I only have limited time on Saturdays and Sundays to actually get work
done.
The sort of good news today is that I (think) have just done the last bit of welding today and thankfully the gas bottle lasted as it is very nearly
empty (the gauge shows nowt but it is still supplying gas, just). Still no more until the next thing to do, what ever that might be.
A quick spray of paint, drill some holes and the seats can go in. Then trim up the tunnel top and that can go in finally.
Mark out the engine bay top rails drill holes and the bonnet will be fitted (apart from gluing on trim).
Also currently doing final fit on boot lid, getting the latches to fit nice and snug.
Looks like I had better start filling out paper work.
Oh yes, now all I need is a reliable source of Alley and some one who can fold it up for me to make the engine bay column/accelerator pedal cover and
the duct/heat shield around the exhaust manifold in the engine bay. Plus a heat shield /sharp edge cover around the exhaust box. Any one know off
access to these requirements around northamptonshire?
One other thing, any one locally got a set of punches suitably for chassis number stamping?
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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kelloggs
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| posted on 25/1/09 at 06:35 PM |
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Hi clive I can help you with the number stamps will bring to the next northampton meeting if thats ok
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 08:00 PM |
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This last week has been a bit stressful. I had a problem (manufacturing fault with my drivers seat, see post in anything else about manufacturer going
the extra mile) so whilst I waited for them to sort out the problem I got on with finishing the prop tunnel cover (will post pics when fitted).
However I got the drivers seat back today, so I got on with fitting it (just had 2 holes to drill and bolt it in. I wish I had a bigger garage, as
there is not a lot of room on the drivers side). So here are the photo's of the finished fitting seats. I have tried out the seating position and
it is ok (could have done with a couple of inches extra leg room but it is not bad.
Drivers seat
 
Drivers seat
Both seats
 
Both fitted
And a test fitting of the most important vehicle part
 
Important part test fitted
I am looking now to probably send off my SVA application sometime next week.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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DanP
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 11:15 PM |
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Those seats look smart! my girlfriend got a bit upset when she tried her seat out because there was a slight bum/seat size mismatch
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 05:24 PM |
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Well as today I went home from work early, due to excessive snow and plonkers on the road, I made the most of it in the Garage. I fitted the prop
shaft tunnel covers and made the lower dash stabiliser and fitted it. All this while my son was playing in the back garden (picture else where in the
snowman thread).
So here is the tunnel cover
 
Tunnel cover 1
and
 
Tunnel cover 2
Just got to sort out gaiters now.
[Edited on 5/2/09 by jollygreengiant]
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Steve Lovelock
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 07:11 PM |
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Send the SVA forms in and get it over with.
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 07:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Lovelock
Send the SVA forms in and get it over with.
Requisite ££££££££'s are being accumulated as we speak. Except there was no work today.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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