5 Dec 2011, 9:42pm
Very smart, well done!!
Latest progress on the Gooster
5 Dec 2011, 10:05pm
Thanks guys. Now I have to modify the second mirror into my iGOO iPhone iMount 
5 Dec 2011, 10:19pm
Thanks guys. Now I have to modify the second mirror into my iGOO iPhone iMount
I love the idea.
5 Dec 2011, 10:20pm
Thanks guys. Now I have to modify the second mirror into my iGOO iPhone iMount
Just hope you don't get stopped by the iplod!
24 Dec 2011, 1:06pm
The iGOO iPhone iMount takes shape!
I've cut a 3mm thick blank of aluminium the same shape as the mirror that was in the casing, and riveted a L shaped extrusion through a slot I cut in the plate. for the phone to sit on.
The plate is held in via an M4 screw from the pack of the casing, and 8 holes have been drilled (4 each side, 2 front, 2 back) for some 3mm black elasticated cord I've got.
The front face and the top of the shelf will get some of that grippy rubber stuff they sell for phones on your dashboard. All the exposed edges not covered in rubber have been polished, as has the M6 coach bolt that's had it's head ground to an appropriate diameter. I reused one of the black plastic knobs that used to be on the windscreen to tighten it up, as it'll be easier to get off the windscreen rod when I'm not using it.
By happy coincidence, if the phone is the right way up, the camera lens clears the top of the casing. On the move videos!
I've cut a 3mm thick blank of aluminium the same shape as the mirror that was in the casing, and riveted a L shaped extrusion through a slot I cut in the plate. for the phone to sit on.
The plate is held in via an M4 screw from the pack of the casing, and 8 holes have been drilled (4 each side, 2 front, 2 back) for some 3mm black elasticated cord I've got.
The front face and the top of the shelf will get some of that grippy rubber stuff they sell for phones on your dashboard. All the exposed edges not covered in rubber have been polished, as has the M6 coach bolt that's had it's head ground to an appropriate diameter. I reused one of the black plastic knobs that used to be on the windscreen to tighten it up, as it'll be easier to get off the windscreen rod when I'm not using it.
By happy coincidence, if the phone is the right way up, the camera lens clears the top of the casing. On the move videos!
31 Dec 2011, 3:51pm
All finished - foam / rubber backing and elasticated cord in place, and holding an iPhone nice and secure:
The cord is just double knotted through, with some slack after the knot to allow for future adjustment. The rubber is just evosticked on.
The cord is just double knotted through, with some slack after the knot to allow for future adjustment. The rubber is just evosticked on.
1 Jan 2012, 1:16pm
Isn't an Iphone going to be a bit out of place with all the other retro finishes? Can you put it in some kind of wooden cabinet? 
1 Jan 2012, 1:51pm
What, like this:
https://www.miniot.com/webshop/
The iPhone mount won't be attached to the screen all the time... Only when I need it for stuff like the navigation app. The rest of the time the phone will be in my pocket.
https://www.miniot.com/webshop/
The iPhone mount won't be attached to the screen all the time... Only when I need it for stuff like the navigation app. The rest of the time the phone will be in my pocket.
3 Jan 2012, 6:07pm
That will do nicely sir!
18 Jan 2012, 10:09pm
Today I have mostly been mounting the new heater valve, recovering the centre console and mounting the new switch plate:
I think it looks spiffing. Of course, you can't bloody well see the Marlin logo when you're sat behind the wheel due to the line of the dash... Ooops.
The starter button works great. I've modified the ignition switch so that it's no longer spring loaded, and won't advance to the start position - it just rotates from off to aux to run. To start her now, I put the key in the ignition (which still works the steering lock), rotate it round to start and then press the loud button.
I think it looks spiffing. Of course, you can't bloody well see the Marlin logo when you're sat behind the wheel due to the line of the dash... Ooops.
The starter button works great. I've modified the ignition switch so that it's no longer spring loaded, and won't advance to the start position - it just rotates from off to aux to run. To start her now, I put the key in the ignition (which still works the steering lock), rotate it round to start and then press the loud button.
18 Jan 2012, 10:19pm
Spiffing is the word, but I bet you any money one day you will get in the car to start it and turn the key and wonder why it does not start............then you remember the start button.
I have the same arrangement and still forget occasionally because your everyday runaround starts on the key.
Thinking about it a lot of new cars are like that now though.
I have the same arrangement and still forget occasionally because your everyday runaround starts on the key.
Thinking about it a lot of new cars are like that now though.
18 Jan 2012, 10:36pm
Water heater valve?
Goo
The back plate looks spot on. A very nice finishing touch.
I am interested why you have decided to retrofit a water valve. I thought about this, but you and Patrick had not bothered so I thought it was not necessary - now you have decided to retro fit one!! Why?
Do you get too hot in summer from heat escaping from the internal radiator?
Mike
Goo
The back plate looks spot on. A very nice finishing touch.
I am interested why you have decided to retrofit a water valve. I thought about this, but you and Patrick had not bothered so I thought it was not necessary - now you have decided to retro fit one!! Why?
Do you get too hot in summer from heat escaping from the internal radiator?
Mike
Today I have mostly been mounting the new heater valve, recovering the centre console and mounting the new switch plate:
I think it looks spiffing. Of course, you can't bloody well see the Marlin logo when you're sat behind the wheel due to the line of the dash... Ooops.
The starter button works great. I've modified the ignition switch so that it's no longer spring loaded, and won't advance to the start position - it just rotates from off to aux to run. To start her now, I put the key in the ignition (which still works the steering lock), rotate it round to start and then press the loud button.
I think it looks spiffing. Of course, you can't bloody well see the Marlin logo when you're sat behind the wheel due to the line of the dash... Ooops.
The starter button works great. I've modified the ignition switch so that it's no longer spring loaded, and won't advance to the start position - it just rotates from off to aux to run. To start her now, I put the key in the ignition (which still works the steering lock), rotate it round to start and then press the loud button.
18 Jan 2012, 10:57pm
Mike - I always had a valve, but it was cable operated with a slider, and not very good. I don't think it ever fully opened or closed, and the control cable was a pain in the ass to fit or remove if you wanted to take out the console.
This one is a direct action one, so I know when it off or fully on, and all I need do is remove the knob if I want to take the console out now.
This one is a direct action one, so I know when it off or fully on, and all I need do is remove the knob if I want to take the console out now.
18 Jan 2012, 11:03pm
Looks great,very professional! Goo, sent a p.m. Jeremy
18 Jan 2012, 11:16pm
You got PM back
24 Jan 2012, 11:27am
Nothing you haven't already seen, but here's the latest update:
http://www.greatoldone.co.uk/blog/2012/1/23/would-you-like-to-see-my-etchings.html
As I state at the end of this entry, I have now posted up the low fuel program for the arduino based fuel lights, along with spreadsheets to allow you to calculate your own tank and gauge maps if you want to make your own.
http://www.greatoldone.co.uk/blog/2012/1/23/would-you-like-to-see-my-etchings.html
As I state at the end of this entry, I have now posted up the low fuel program for the arduino based fuel lights, along with spreadsheets to allow you to calculate your own tank and gauge maps if you want to make your own.
8 Mar 2012, 11:40am
Started stripping down the body work ready to go off to the painter last night.
Why oh why oh why did I use so many fixings on the bonnet hinge!
Why oh why oh why did I use so many fixings on the bonnet hinge!
8 Mar 2012, 12:50pm
Dunno, I did the same. Took nearly a week to get the bonnet off 
8 Mar 2012, 1:25pm
Started stripping down the body work ready to go off to the painter last night.
Why oh why oh why did I use so many fixings on the bonnet hinge!
Why oh why oh why did I use so many fixings on the bonnet hinge!
Wait 'till you have to put them all back in again - without scratching the paint....
8 Mar 2012, 2:21pm
I know....
8 Mar 2012, 8:05pm
Wait 'till you have to put them all back in again - without scratching the paint....
I still remember my back ache 
15 Mar 2012, 7:42pm
Vikki is now topless.
She's still got her knickers on though (rear tub), but I'll divest her of those on Saturday.
Ooo matron!
She's still got her knickers on though (rear tub), but I'll divest her of those on Saturday.
Ooo matron!
15 Mar 2012, 8:23pm
Let the painting begin............
Just a little tip is to mark up the panels that you want painted and finished both sides. Whilst my painter did an excellent job and he saw the car fully assembled on a couple of occasions, by the time he got the pile of panels he had forgotten what it looked like! (not surprising really)
You'll want all your bonnet panels painted both sides, doors painted inside and out, inside edges of the rear tub, etc.
And this little piece shows a bit on the inside if not painted both sides.
'A' panel fitted by marlinpeter, on Flickr
My chap did them all without extra charge but it meant a couple of goes on some panels which wasn't ideal.(for him or me)
Just a little tip is to mark up the panels that you want painted and finished both sides. Whilst my painter did an excellent job and he saw the car fully assembled on a couple of occasions, by the time he got the pile of panels he had forgotten what it looked like! (not surprising really)
You'll want all your bonnet panels painted both sides, doors painted inside and out, inside edges of the rear tub, etc.
And this little piece shows a bit on the inside if not painted both sides.
'A' panel fitted by marlinpeter, on Flickr
My chap did them all without extra charge but it meant a couple of goes on some panels which wasn't ideal.(for him or me)
17 Mar 2012, 5:45pm
Vikki! Hide your shame!
All the bodywork is off, labeled up as to what I want doing and ready for pick up on Monday.
All the bodywork is off, labeled up as to what I want doing and ready for pick up on Monday.
19 Mar 2012, 12:20pm
No going back now. Normandale's just picked the bodywork up.
It's sooooo exciting!
It's sooooo exciting!