craigdiver
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| posted on 5/4/19 at 02:07 PM |
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Well that wasn't too bad, bracket off and on a dozen times but looking and sitting not too bad. Now the other side to do. Need to drill holes to
mount side repeaters then remove them to paint brackets and wheel arches black.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 6/4/19 at 02:12 PM |
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Was nothing to worry about at all, relatively straightforward, however, don't think I should give up my day job to become a metal-worker! Going
to remove them now and paint brackets and arches black.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 19/4/19 at 11:28 AM |
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Making the most of the warmer weather and getting my cycle wing stays and wings sanded and primed
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 19/5/19 at 02:27 PM |
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Wiring complete - happy days
Finished the last wiring job today - wiring up O/S headlight unit and fitting and wiring both front indicators and side repeaters. Really pleased with
the results and within dimensional spec. for IVA.
(Indicator extensions will most definitely fall off after IVA!)
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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CTLeeds
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| posted on 22/5/19 at 03:36 PM |
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Well done Craig, it's really coming along.
How far away from IVA do you think you are? I only ask as if you're getting close it might be worth putting a call into the DVSA to see what the
current lead time is at your nearest centre. In March at Beverley (my nearest test centre) the guys said after April lead times for appointments
started creeping up to nearly 6 - 8 weeks!
Keep up the good work!
Regards
Chris
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craigdiver
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| posted on 27/5/19 at 10:57 AM |
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Hi Chris, sorry never seen your reply earlier. Great advice, I live in Fife, Scotland and have no idea yet where my nearest IVA centre is! I work away
from home and have to do bits and pieces when I get the opportunity. In no real rush, would like to get it on the road but probably going to be later
on in the year and having it ready to go for next summer.
Cheers
Craig
quote:
Originally posted by CTLeeds
Well done Craig, it's really coming along.
How far away from IVA do you think you are? I only ask as if you're getting close it might be worth putting a call into the DVSA to see what the
current lead time is at your nearest centre. In March at Beverley (my nearest test centre) the guys said after April lead times for appointments
started creeping up to nearly 6 - 8 weeks!
Keep up the good work!
Regards
Chris
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 27/5/19 at 11:03 AM |
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Starting bonnet
Electrics done and now onto bonnet. Roughly have an idea how this will go together but will definitely be making it up as I go along! Firstly as
neither my nose cone or scuttle has and bonnet support lips I am having to fabricate something myself. I have cut aluminium supports slightly smaller
than the profiles on the nose cone and scuttle. I then cut some rubber and sandwiched it. Nose cone done and pleased with the result. Scuttle next
which will be trickier as the majority of my wiring is under there. Once that is done I'll make a bonnet template using polythene and cut out of
sheet aluminium.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 05:56 PM |
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Bonnet getting closer
Bit more work this afternoon on sorting out a custom aluminium bonnet. Support made from aluminium and rubber and fixed onto scuttle.
Got polythene sheet to use to make a template for cutting the aluminium to size prior to bending it into shape.
Got a concern about the wiring for the side repeaters on my cycle wings. Run it through kopex trunking and cable tied onto wishbones. Not sure Mr IVA
will like this but cannot see any other way to do it. Any suggestions? Or should that be ok?
[Edited on 27/6/19 by craigdiver]
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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big_wasa
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 06:34 PM |
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How did you go about bending the wing stays please ? I am looking at mine and they must be 20mm x 4mm+ thick
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craigdiver
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| posted on 28/6/19 at 11:58 AM |
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Nothing technical, vice and a heavy rubber mallet. Mine were quite tough too. (I bought them ready made, just needed slight alteration)
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
How did you go about bending the wing stays please ? I am looking at mine and they must be 20mm x 4mm+ thick
[Edited on 28/6/19 by craigdiver]
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 28/6/19 at 03:19 PM |
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If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 29/6/19 at 10:35 AM |
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Bonnet taking shape
Bonnet taking shape but will need to leave it like this for the moment until I can get another pair of hands.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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Epic day :-)
Great day, with the help of my son Matthew we managed to get the aluminium bonnet formed and IVA friendly rubber bonnet catches fitted. Involved a
great deal of fettling but got there in the end and really pleased with the result. Just need to paint it now.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 10/8/19 at 03:22 PM |
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Slow but steady - bonnet etch primed
Just moved house so this is the first opportunity to start painting my newly fabricated bonnet. Had to do some research as been ages since painting
the body. Prepped bonnet by degreasing then roughing up with 800 grit, degreasing again then a thin coat of 1k etch primer. Went on ok.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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J666AYP
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| posted on 10/8/19 at 03:33 PM |
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Bloody love that car!
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starterman
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| posted on 10/8/19 at 06:28 PM |
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I might be wrong but I beleive that for IVA the edges of aluminium panels need to be rolled.
Cheers
Mike
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/9/19 at 05:59 PM |
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Thank you.
quote:
Originally posted by J666AYP
Bloody love that car!
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/9/19 at 06:03 PM |
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Thanks for the advice Mike, promise you it's much appreciated. Its not finished yet, I've got rubber profile to bond on which will bridge
between the bonnet and nose cone / scuttle which will protect from sharp edges. Also got safe-edge profile to go on the rest.
quote:
Originally posted by starterman
I might be wrong but I beleive that for IVA the edges of aluminium panels need to be rolled.
Cheers
Mike
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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starterman
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| posted on 9/9/19 at 06:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by J666AYP
Bloody love that car!
Gets my vote as well. Need more pictures though lol.
Cheers
Mike
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craigdiver
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| posted on 2/11/19 at 06:58 PM |
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Bonnet finished and interior started
Finally got rubber seals bonded onto my bonnet and safe-edge on sides. Looking good (don't look too closely at the paint job!).
My son, Matthew, gave me a hand today to start the dashboard. Went very well. Fabricated aluminium pieces to cover tapered front section of
transmission tunnel, centre dashboard panel and passenger side dashboard piece.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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big_wasa
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| posted on 2/11/19 at 08:17 PM |
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I do like the nose on that.
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/1/20 at 10:28 AM |
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Hi all, had problems with photos so have created a shared Google album that should stay put!
I do apologise for duplicate photos / lots of photos of what appears to be the same thing. The whole build has been a huge learning curve and I like
to take photos so I know where things should be before dismantling!
Link to album.....
https://photos.app.goo.gl/inp5ryguhkBUpbpe6
Craig's Haynes Roadster build
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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big_wasa
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| posted on 5/1/20 at 10:51 AM |
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Photobucket screwed a lot of people over  I’ve since deleted them all on there.
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craigdiver
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| posted on 5/1/20 at 11:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Photobucket screwed a lot of people over I’ve since deleted them all on there.
That's who I started with them went to postimg who now appear to have gone the same way! I would have been happy for photobucket / postimg to
use the links to advertise and gain revenue through that channel.
Just a shame anyone scrolling through our build diaries cannot see the associated photos.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 23/2/20 at 04:38 PM |
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Productive weekend
Had a busy weekend. Dashboard and interior. While dashboard was out fitted OBD socket to bulkhead. Also fabricated base for handbrake gaitor and got
it undercoated. Found out my nearest IVA centre is Livingston. Will aim to book it in October time so if it needs retest I will have until March next
year to fix.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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