jonomisfit
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May 28, 2016 17:15:27 GMT
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I was going to paint the floor, and even bought the stuff, but i got distracted by the morris. after much measuring and adjusting, including setting the back of the wing further over  I re-marked out the arch cut line  and started making the arch lip    trimmed and welded the two halves together  All ready to weld onto the wing. Decided the wing needed to be mounted securely before cutting the arch line back. So patch time  As its going to be filled suitably to make a buck for composite wings I decided to use up lots of bits of offcuts rather than cut up some new sheet. This was in no way influenced by me almost being out of suitable sheet.   just got to make up a lower returned support for the front to hold it at the correct angle.  Hopefully get the arch on tomorrow. I've probably got another couple of weeks with chance to work on the morris, but its likely to get mothballed very soon for a 6 - 12 month period. Mrs_Misfit and I are going to be relocating elsewhere in the UK, which will likely involve rented storage, and at least a couple of moves before a house is bought. I think its unlikely i'll have space or proper access to the morris until its all done. I better make the most of my remaining time! Its at time like this that I wish I picked a slightly smaller project... 4 years and counting since I got it. How time flys. |
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As long as you're determined to get to the end. Car is looking awesome.  |
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vulgalour
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May 29, 2016 11:06:48 GMT
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The proportions on the front end are looking very appealing in this update. Good luck with the moving about shenanigans!
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May 29, 2016 11:10:12 GMT
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Just found this. Wow! Great work. Bookmarked.
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jonomisfit
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May 29, 2016 17:36:37 GMT
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trimmed back and cleaned up the arch area  then started shrinking the lip so it conforms to the shape of the wing  fairly slight on the rear, but a 90 deg turn to the front  clamped up into position  i then put a couple of tacks in and kept adjusting it to the template ended up like this  the angle i've taken the shot at makes it look too low (the string line should be in about the centre of the wheel), but its just my poor photography. Its sitting right with about a fingers width clearance all round, as per the other side.  the back of the arch was sticking out to far (by about 15mm)  so re-made the lower rear lip to pull it back in  and tacked on the front reinforcing lip    as far as I can tell the headlamps etc are in the same position side to side as it all measures up to within a mm or two. That was enough for today as its felt about 40deg in the workshop (grinding lots so door were shut) and i'm absolutely knacked. will see what I do tomorrow. It'll either be onto the rear of the car, or it'll be re-painting the floor. |
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vulgalour
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May 29, 2016 19:52:11 GMT
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Excellent stuff. To show the arch gap you need the centre of the image to be in line with the centre of the wheel, some cameras have a little viewfinder that helps you do this, some don't. It does look about right all the same, I can't get over how right the front looks for having the arches widened like that.
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May 29, 2016 23:23:50 GMT
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Phew. Ive just finished reading the whole thread.... what a great read - thanks for taking the time to post it! I'm loving how this is turning out - I have to admit I was attracted by the Morris 8 bit initially, rather than the space frame bit - but the whole thing is great!
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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May 31, 2016 12:46:14 GMT
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i think i speak for most of us that the amount of effort and quality put into those wings, you could almost use the steel versions as final product !
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May 31, 2016 13:00:52 GMT
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i think i speak for most of us that the amount of effort and quality put into those wings, you could almost use the steel versions as final product ! +1 on this. Now get on with this move so we can get back to the build! |
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v8ian
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May 31, 2016 13:17:35 GMT
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Last Edit: May 31, 2016 13:42:31 GMT by v8ian
Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style.
Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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vulgalour
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May 31, 2016 15:56:20 GMT
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That link is worth checking out, some really interesting images of an interesting car.  |
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tonup
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May 31, 2016 18:09:23 GMT
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Thats Geoff Kramers Berpop, amazing car!
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Last Edit: May 31, 2016 18:10:18 GMT by tonup
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jonomisfit
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May 31, 2016 20:51:38 GMT
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I do quite like the raw look, just not so sure mister IVA man will like it. There are some razor sharp edges about it.
Berpop is quite an interesting beast. It undeniably ugly but i rather like it and think it looks good, in the same way i think Metro 6R4's look good.
Thanks for the nice words. :-)
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jonomisfit
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Jun 13, 2016 19:55:40 GMT
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So the move is definitely going ahead. house went on the market on Friday. Will see how long it takes to sell. I took today off to relax, and get some work done on the car. Instead I spent nearly 8 hours trying to get my boiler sorted as it decided to stop functioning, pretty much in revenge for the house going on the market I suspect. Anyway, after a frustrating day I got about 1.5hrs on the car. Floor is painted, workshop now looks mahoosive, or car looks tiny. Cant decide which!  started on the wing supports  black / blue lines are where the wing should line up to, to be equal with the other side.   rough cut and arch into position  clamp to tack it  starting on the arch lip  much shinking / stretching   welded two halves together and cleaned up  final trim the arch line  roughly in position.  That was as far as I got. hopefully some more progress soon.  there's also quite a lot of repairs to do to the back corner of this wing.  appears to be nearly 10mm thick in lead!  |
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Last Edit: Jun 13, 2016 19:58:31 GMT by jonomisfit
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dikkehemaworst
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Jun 14, 2016 11:14:25 GMT
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you can take another 4 years to finish , we don't mind. as long as you keep us updated with bucketloads of pictures.
Excellent work again. iḿ jealous of your skills.
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Jun 14, 2016 11:49:33 GMT
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It's projects like these that make me wish you had two cars. One to do all the work on first, get all the testing done, but leave it with all the scars to show the effort, and one to finish to a high degree. Can look at both with pride, but for the same and different reasons. Also, I know you're going to glass your arches, but think of the weight saving removing all that lead!  |
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jonomisfit
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Jun 14, 2016 16:58:32 GMT
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After a few hours today i now have hot water again. Seized diverter valve and pump! It would be nice to have two so i can practice on the first and get it perfect on the second. I also keep thinking it'd be nice to start another project that was quicker to do just so i feel as if i've completed something :-) very messy end to the wing, but tacked together  then trimmed back the lead / rust combination  small hole to patch  The lower section of the wing wasnt the right shape compared to the other side, there was much more of a curve to it, the other side is fairly square. I cant tell if i've got wings from different years, if was was twisted out of shape, or if they're always like that. Started trying to pull it to the required shape  Had to relief cut the wing to get it to move right as well  how i need it to look  adjust  tack back together  nicely moved to the right shape / angle  tacked the lip in to the template   sitting slightly too far forward, so massaged back  filling in the gap at the front  filling the casm at the rear   that was it for today. Got to get the hose ready for a viewing plus need to get my ass back to manchester ready for work tomorrow. |
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Jun 14, 2016 18:24:49 GMT
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ALL CAPS, YES ALL CAPS...THAT IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING METAL WORK.....the extensions happening from the body as opposed to giant fender flares is nothing short of genius...the shapes are poetic and have a very smooth flow both around the tires and across the body...
awesome!
It also borders on steam punk with all the patinas mixing and melding together....
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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jonomisfit
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Jun 14, 2016 21:02:39 GMT
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glad you like it.
I'm just glad it worked out ok.
Just needs some brass and steam hoses on it for steam punk :-)
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Jun 14, 2016 23:10:39 GMT
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Giant cogs for rims. Maybe some of those Porsche 3 pieces with brass coloured centres? |
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