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I’d get the correct bolts from the propshaft shop/people … ps what does the floor polish do to the badges ? 🤔 Yes, correct bolts, if they have some, seems they come in a kit. Polish does what polish does….. makes them shiny. I was hoping for some infill but the paint will be covered at least. I'll always risk a look in  Good man. Thanks. If JWE have the bolts for £2 each, why did you even mention them here?? They were a bit strange, like it was a golden egg, so hoped someone knew a different source. I will pay the £8.00 if they are prepared to sell me a set.  Waiting for the first horn beep and wild gesticulating. it will almost certainly.... cause a few raised eyebrows have people saying / shouting "look that idiot has left his spanner / wrench on the back of his car" scare people I'll just make one small suggestion, paint it orange  Problem with orange is making it too obvious. At this point, it is fixed in place, CBA to go remove it again. If JWE have the bolts for £2 each, why did you even mention them here?? you know Grizz better than most of us , he just likes to share things with us LOL, Nail/Head interface.✅ They did, thanks to peteh1969 x2 A number of years ago, a friend of mine had a tea mug, securely fixed, to the passenger front wing top of his Land-Rover. It did raise lots of smiles, comments and frantic hand-waving. He tired of it though, after being stopped by the fuzz for the umpteenth time. I suspect it will be a similar situation, but like the wasps last year, I struggle to learn good lessons. I'll be interested in how you get on with this, I'm wondering if I could use one for the back of my MG Midget until funds allow for a full SS system. It is a beautifully made piece to be honest. I do hope it works well at the end of that straight pipe. Must read properly in future! I read this as "badgers came out great"  Badgers are cool. Must read properly in future! I read this as "badgers came out great"   Badges are neat 😉 |
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Burtons list the bolts for £1.25 each. Which isn't a saving compared to getting them with the prop. And their service is curse word for small purchases
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Must read properly in future! I read this as "badgers came out great" That's the logo for the next car sorted. And the colour choice  |
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Apr 22, 2022 17:15:03 GMT
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Burtons list the bolts for £1.25 each. Which isn't a saving compared to getting them with the prop. And their service is curse word for small purchases Excellent. Paid £5.00 for the bolts after I consulted with two of the staff there on cancer and cancer drugs, as well as steroid use and side effects. Knew my day job would pay off one day. |
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Apr 22, 2022 17:53:23 GMT
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Small parcel in the mail yesterday. Thanks again peteh1969 for making the effort for a total stranger. I suspect many of you can guess where the name badge is headed. The RocketPigs are actually left handers, or mirror images of the ones I painted before. My mild OCD asked for them to all be pointing forward and Pete was kind enough to print off a new set. Also included was the cars name.  I managed to snap one on trying to straighten it out gently, so added automotive double sided tape to fix it to the toolbox on tje rear. Than followed up with black paint all over.  Then 4 very light coatings of silver chrome paint.  Once fitted to the rear of the Rezin Rockit they will be fixed to it. But before that I need to paint the background out in black to allow the letters to “pop”  While I was down there, I decided to give vinyl covering the first kick panel a go. Contact adhesive, light pressure, new Stanley knife blade and away we go. Curve done first, many cuts to allow the best stretching and shaping on the curve.   Job completed, well, first panel done.  And fitted. Yes, I know…... Loads more to get done.  If the rest of the vinyl comes out this well, I will be very pleased. Weekend tomorrow. Lots to do. |
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Apr 22, 2022 18:43:27 GMT
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And then mate Fil, “Sparkplug” goes and does a quick photoshop.  Getting to look even better. |
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brachunky
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Apr 22, 2022 19:59:08 GMT
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Really looking forward to see this belting down the motorway!
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Really looking forward to see this belting down the motorway! Loads to still get done. But so are we |
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WHEN YOU CAN SMELL A PICTURE.  Don’t you just love a 48 hour turnaround. Called in at JWE Engineering JWE EngineeringDropped off my two prop-shafts and measurements and less than 48 hrs later they called me back to say I can come collect. £200.00 including the four special M10x1 18mm shouldered bolts later and I was on my way to a work meeting. Great to get it on a Friday so nickwheeler and I can have a test fit later today.  Back home I had a chance to take a look.  Happy with that. Black, new parts. Shiny. |
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WHEN YOU CAN SMELL A PICTURE. Back home I had a chance to take a look. Happy with that. Black, new parts. Shiny. nice work and turnround time that should be a great start for this weekends tasks have a good weekend guys |
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jamesd1972
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Apr 23, 2022 16:19:05 GMT
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I can see this becoming the latest trend / must have accessory |
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Apr 23, 2022 16:20:20 GMT
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Looking forward to today's update and set of pics |
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Apr 23, 2022 16:25:22 GMT
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I can see this becoming the latest trend / must have accessory  *Goes into garage, looks under Midas and can't quite figure out where to put it. Starts plotting...*  |
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Apr 23, 2022 19:56:00 GMT
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WHEN YOU CAN SMELL A PICTURE. Back home I had a chance to take a look. Happy with that. Black, new parts. Shiny. nice work and turnround time that should be a great start for this weekends tasks have a good weekend guys Weird point in the build now. Less to show for more time spent. Evening James, I did not think I was. I can see this becoming the latest trend / must have accessory I honestly hope not. It would be the perfect time to remove mine. Looking forward to today's update and set of pics There was a few pics taken. I can see this becoming the latest trend / must have accessory *Goes into garage, looks under Midas and can't quite figure out where to put it. Starts plotting...* Needs to be stepped up….. Figure something different to add in. Like a denim leg, and shoe and pretend leg, hanging and dragging behing from underneath. |
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Apr 23, 2022 20:15:18 GMT
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Small jobs.     And then also painted the three new pigs.  While nickwheeler crawled around, I made a splash apron for the filler neck.  Followed by a tacked in brace to keep the toolbox in place.  What it will look like. Later.  And the highlight of my day. No words needed.   Gutted and super angry with allowing myself to get distracted like this. The instructions were so clearly written on both sides. I guess happens to some of us. I did laugh and laugh. Tired tonight. |
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Last Edit: Apr 23, 2022 20:18:34 GMT by grizz
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Apr 23, 2022 20:54:03 GMT
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Don't feel bad about that! Easily done.
First time I tried laying a house carpet was my bedroom when I still lived at home. The room had a central heating cupboard in one corner, I put the old carpet against the new one to use as a template, got them back to back and voila! Knackered!
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Apr 23, 2022 21:07:09 GMT
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No words needed. Gutted and super angry with allowing myself to get distracted like this. The instructions were so clearly written on both sides. I guess happens to some of us. I did laugh and laugh. Tired tonight. like you say no words needed, the look on your face says it all |
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No words needed. Gutted and super angry with allowing myself to get distracted like this. The instructions were so clearly written on both sides. I guess happens to some of us. I did laugh and laugh. Tired tonight. like you say no words needed, the look on your face says it all Spectacular self directed anger and frustration. Not a fan of screwing up. |
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jamesd1972
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We’ve all been there ! If nothing else take heart that your honesty made me smile that it’s not just me !
Onwards.
James
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