Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I brought a new project in October as I predicted we were going to have another lockdown! so it arrived mid November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 So, you're expecting lockdown to last for how many years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 it was very solid, and only needed very little welding as you can see by photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Chris A said: So, you're expecting lockdown to last for how many years? It's done!! outside (or in a gazebo) .........in 11 weeks (apart from the roof, which i'm having trouble with supply! more on that later) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Despite outward appearance it looks a remarkably solid body tub ..hopefully a reflection of good chassis condition. hot wired and with fuel from a can - does it run ? I particularly like the tail-seat runners for the mother-in-laws chair. Looking forward to seeing progress & further shots. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 so, to cut a long story short........... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bfg said: Despite outward appearance it looks a remarkably solid body tub ..hopefully a reflection of good chassis condition. hot wired and with fuel from a can - does it run ? I particularly like the tail-seat runners for the mother-in-laws chair. Looking forward to seeing progress & further shots. Pete You're right! I should of left them there for the mother in Law!!😃 Yes, very little welding was needed to the floor or chassis It is now on the road and running great! finished apart from the roof 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Nice work! How did you adapt the 1200 loom for the 13/60 dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Nice work! How did you adapt the 1200 loom for the 13/60 dash? thanks! I fitted a 13/60 loom to the whole front (as the best dashboard I could find for it was a 13/60) so the temperature gauge and everything else is working fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Wow I'm impressed, just 11 weeks and you have a solid and great fun little Herald ..no space left on your driveway but hey I'm sure you have a plan Excellent self motivation Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I’ve been told today that the roof/hood (a red one) is finally on it’s way to me now (I ordered it mid December!) so I’ll keep you posted on when that’s done The old one is only just holding on! Every time I move it it splits more (especially the windows) I believe it’s original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Nice privacy glass, though.... Lovely work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 13 hours ago, Mat said: I’ve been told today that the roof/hood (a red one) is finally on it’s way to me now (I ordered it mid December!) so I’ll keep you posted on when that’s done The old one is only just holding on! Every time I move it it splits more (especially the windows) I believe it’s original! original is good so I keep being told ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Great work! I bet lockdown has passed quickly for you. Did you really manage to paint the car outside, in a gazebo, in winter? Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Nigel Clark said: Great work! I bet lockdown has passed quickly for you. Did you really manage to paint the car outside, in a gazebo, in winter? Nigel Yes, it passed very quickly, I have been flat out on it for 11 weeks solid! Yes, I did! I did most of the painting in November when it was slightly warmer, plus I heated the surfaces and dried the paint as needed I took everything off I could and did it all separately in small stages, then moved the tar polling and painted the rest. here was my “spray booth” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Did you spray with cellulose of 2K ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Paul H said: Did you spray with cellulose of 2K ? Paul Cellulose and a £40 1970s compressor/sprayer I got off eBay! it took quite a bit of flatting back, compound, t cut & polish to get it looking as good as it does now! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Mat, that looks amazing, and all done in 11 weeks! I’m impressed. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 16 hours ago, Mat said: Cellulose and a £40 1970s compressor/sprayer I got off eBay! it took quite a bit of flatting back, compound, t cut & polish to get it looking as good as it does now! RESPECT 🤗 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 17 hours ago, Mat said: Cellulose and a £40 1970s compressor/sprayer I got off eBay! it took quite a bit of flatting back, compound, t cut & polish to get it looking as good as it does now! Very well done, excellent work. Alf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Thanks for your comments! The roof arrived yesterday, so another busy full day, and it’s done!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 That looks spot on! Get a nice warm day and the creases should drop right out. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bordfunker said: That looks spot on! Get a nice warm day and the creases should drop right out. Karl Thanks! That’s good to know😀 (first soft top I’ve fitted) a couple more photos I took today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 Well done, we just need some nice weather now for some top down motoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Mat - Great job. Just out of interest what brand/model of sprayer did you get off fleabay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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