Mk 1 nose top didn't go too well, so today was the turn of Mk 2.

I know the pointy front won't be to every ones liking but at least it will be different.

Tomorrow, the sides.


Paul G
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So far so good Paul.

I think it will look the dogs whatsnames!
Go for it.

Looks very promising to me, will make for a nicely unique car

Coming on well Paul. It looks like you have the use of a wheeling machine. Have you decided to TIG weld all of it?

Hope you keep us posted with progress.

John

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Coming on well Paul. It looks like you have the use of a wheeling machine. Have you decided to TIG weld all of it?

Hope you keep us posted with progress.

John

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Paul, I take my hat off to you. You have made such a professional job of your wheeling machine I am so impressed.

I'm sure gas welding is well within your grasp. I actually find TIG more difficult than gas because I've got a shakey hand whereas with gas moving the torch is all part of the process.

Best of luck with the sides.

Regards

John

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Originally posted by John Bonnett
I actually find TIG more difficult than gas because I've got a shakey hand whereas with gas moving the torch is all part of the process.

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Fantastic work as ever Paul.

Can't wait to see the finished car.

Cheers,
James

rremind me not to stand next to you when you go for a wee

It's only a 3mm shake!

Thanks for the encouragement chaps.


I've got the sides part done today. I'll roll the front edges round tomorrow.

Not looking forward to filling in those corners.



Where does the time go?


Paul G
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Nice work Paul, looks superb at the moment. Ah, the magic of a garage holiday.

Hi Paul looks like you'll have that done for Saturday morning! When I get there I will give you a hand to polish it. I will give you a ring with an estimated time of arrival if Sat is still ok? Keep up the good work.
It brings back memories


regards Trev

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Originally posted by Trev D
Hi Paul looks like you'll have that done for Saturday morning! When I get there I will give you a hand to polish it. I will give you a ring with an estimated time of arrival if Sat is still ok? Keep up the good work.
It brings back memories


regards Trev

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That's gonna look amazing Paul.

I'm thinking of putting a vertical crease in the bottom front, to match the top edge...

but would a number plate with a bend in it be an issue with the powers that be?


Corners tomorrow.

Paul G
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I always thought that a number plate had to be vertical and flat but i can find nothing to confirm that in
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/regmarks/reg_marks_current_requirements.htm#after2001

I wondered how Jaguar got away with a number plate on the bonnet but I think manufacturers are above the law particularly with space saver wheels.

Anyway, Paul, I reckon you may be okay because it will still be vertical and easy to read.

John

hey,
that nose looks fantastic. I love the stainless steel nose cones and the point looks great.
keep up the good work

I've had a U2U and two phone calls today, all three from people I hold in high esteem.

Comments varied from ultra polite to fairly polite, so I think a day off and a rethink is in order.

I think I'll go and buy some ply. I feel a Mk3 coming on.

Paul G

Actually, with the corners filled in nicely and the bottom cut off, it'll be very much like the Toniq-R nose.

Could be quite interesting!

So would you make them for other people? I would certainly be interested.

Now there's an unopened can of worms.

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If at first you don't succeed, find a bigger brown paper bag for next time

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If at first you don't succeed, find a bigger brown paper bag for next time

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