13 Oct 2013, 5:51pm
That was the CSM - chopped quite small. The bigger the area that needs to be filled, the bigger the pieces can be.
Oxford build
13 Oct 2013, 7:43pm
Sorry, I mist that one. 
So CSM eaqals chopped fibre glass!
Michiel
So CSM eaqals chopped fibre glass!
Michiel
13 Oct 2013, 8:03pm
Sorry, yes, it's Chopped Strand Mat. I have been learning these acronyms and abbreviations recently. I'm learning as I go!
14 Oct 2013, 4:19pm
Oxford - Thanks again for your step by step guides they are really helpful. 
Good luck with the rest of it, Paul.
Good luck with the rest of it, Paul.
19 Oct 2013, 7:04pm
Another few hours down at The Glade. It was quite fun to lay the first proper filler on. This may seem a bit premature given the state of everything else but I need to get the rear deck there or thereabouts before sitting it on the frame.
I made progress on the removed hump. I'm preparing it as a plug for a mould. I shall grab some pics tomorrow.
I made progress on the removed hump. I'm preparing it as a plug for a mould. I shall grab some pics tomorrow.
20 Oct 2013, 8:28pm
A bit more
As I mentioned earlier, I'm using the cut-off hump to produce a buck to produce left and right humps. The original hump is not symmetrical - the outer side (next to the rear wheelarch) extends lower because of the curve of the rear deck. Hence, I need to extend the shallower side so that I can produce two and then trim so that they are mirrors of each other. I've just read this and it isn't exactly clear.
I attached a well-waxed former -
A bit of gel coat -
Some mat -
Left it for a while and then removed the former. The blue is the release agent.
As I mentioned earlier, I'm using the cut-off hump to produce a buck to produce left and right humps. The original hump is not symmetrical - the outer side (next to the rear wheelarch) extends lower because of the curve of the rear deck. Hence, I need to extend the shallower side so that I can produce two and then trim so that they are mirrors of each other. I've just read this and it isn't exactly clear.
I attached a well-waxed former -
A bit of gel coat -
Some mat -
Left it for a while and then removed the former. The blue is the release agent.
20 Oct 2013, 9:19pm
... I've just read this and it isn't exactly clear...
If it helps, here are some photos I prepared earlier...
Driver's side hump - Deeper on the right than the left.
A driver's side specific hump, will not not work on the passenger side as the deeper side needs to be on the left.
Oxford - Obviously I am following your progress with great interest.
Good luck, Paul.
20 Oct 2013, 9:24pm
Also following your progress (with trepidation as per G46 'fault' areas)...and look forward to next instalment!
28 Oct 2013, 9:09pm
I would love to do my doors like this, but I think they would be a tad vulnerable.
I also need to find a pic of the same car with the door shut.
I also need to find a pic of the same car with the door shut.
30 Oct 2013, 9:07am
Go for it 
Piano hinge & a couple of slide bolts ... Robert is your mother's brother 
Keep up the good work
Slarti
Piano hinge & a couple of slide bolts ... Robert is your mother's brother Keep up the good work
Slarti
30 Oct 2013, 9:16am
Any open door is vulnerable, O. It would be different to have these and i think easier to align and fit.
30 Oct 2013, 9:43am
Go for it Piano hinge & a couple of slide bolts ... Robert is your mother's brother
Keep up the good work
Slarti
Piano hinge & a couple of slide bolts ... Robert is your mother's brother Keep up the good work
Slarti
Yep, I like those drop down doors too. Wouldn't be any more vulnerable to damage than a conventional kit car door either imho. Not keen on the hump though...
30 Oct 2013, 10:38am
I belive these are called "Spitfire doors" as used on the original Supermarine Spitfire.
I thought about a similar fit to my G-46 but was unsure how they would look, but now I'v seen them fitted to a body
I thought about a similar fit to my G-46 but was unsure how they would look, but now I'v seen them fitted to a body
30 Oct 2013, 10:44am
Thanks for positive comments. I just imagine some mug (me most likely) snapping the bloody thing off with a clumsy foot.
I agree that the hump is fugly.
I am sure I can sort out the hinge. I just need an elegant method to prevent the open door rubbing the body....or do I. How often is a door open, and how will it rub? And, I am not going for concourse. I want it to look old. Hmmm, looks like the decision is made.
I can line the door with ally and put a tube frame around them to give a bit of rigidity. A plan is coming together. That's the value of this forum.
One question.......from the photo, I cannot see where the driver's legs can go. The gap between tunnel and side looks about 20cm wide. Must be the picture. I quite like the big backbone down the middle.
Just realised - the door opens the length of the cabin and the front bulkhead is vertical. Pedals will be at the foot of this! Doh!
I agree that the hump is fugly.
I am sure I can sort out the hinge. I just need an elegant method to prevent the open door rubbing the body....or do I. How often is a door open, and how will it rub? And, I am not going for concourse. I want it to look old. Hmmm, looks like the decision is made.
I can line the door with ally and put a tube frame around them to give a bit of rigidity. A plan is coming together. That's the value of this forum.
One question.......from the photo, I cannot see where the driver's legs can go. The gap between tunnel and side looks about 20cm wide. Must be the picture. I quite like the big backbone down the middle.
Just realised - the door opens the length of the cabin and the front bulkhead is vertical. Pedals will be at the foot of this! Doh!
30 Oct 2013, 4:48pm
You can rest your arm on the tunnel.
22 Jan 2014, 11:49am
Nothing much too add on my build for the last three months due to work and home commitments, but I am back on it now. I'm making the frame and, as I have seen discussions on this subject, and I have shared Paul's pain as he battles with his bulkhead, I thought I would suggest these as alternatives to (the fiddly and time consuming task of) welding up the ends of box section.
They are cheap and neat. Squirt in some Waxoyl and pop them on. Lovely.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271203314012?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I hope to be back soon!
They are cheap and neat. Squirt in some Waxoyl and pop them on. Lovely.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271203314012?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I hope to be back soon!
22 Jan 2014, 11:55am
I'm sure you could muster up some photos... whatever you are upto at the moment will be interesting. Hows the dog?
22 Jan 2014, 11:59am
I shall get the photo-mill rolling again soon. The three months haven't been wasted as I have put a lot of thought into how to integrate the Spitfire (Supermarine, for those not keeping up) doors and bulkheads as elegantly as possible within the frame, e.g. if I am going to run box section along the side, it might as well be at exactly (ha ha) the right height for the door hinging, rather than adding packing etc.. I've also bought lots of nice bits with Air Ministry markings - hinges and more switches.
Dog is brilliant, but rubbish with a spanner and a welder.
Dog is brilliant, but rubbish with a spanner and a welder.
22 Jan 2014, 4:57pm
Oxford - Funny you should post that link to the plastic end caps.
My "To Do" list includes measuring and counting all the end caps I need for my kit frame work.
It definitely looks a much easier job that welding small bits of metal on.
I look forward to your build update.
Good luck, Paul.
My "To Do" list includes measuring and counting all the end caps I need for my kit frame work.
It definitely looks a much easier job that welding small bits of metal on.
I look forward to your build update.
Good luck, Paul.
22 Jan 2014, 5:14pm
skoda made a car like that in 1958 see if i can find a pic
22 Jan 2014, 5:17pm
22 Jan 2014, 5:31pm
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=skoda+racing+cars&espv=210&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=r_zfUqyOIKX60gW39oG4BQ&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=1422&bih=718&dpr=0.9#facrc=_&imgdii=fRfOCygjJl-8YM%3A%3BF5kV-e1-7-QB-M%3BfRfOCygjJl-8YM%3A&imgrc=fRfOCygjJl-8YM%253A%3B92v5GOZTChnjOM%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fmedia.skoda-auto.com%252FPictures%252FHistory%252F_w%252FOHC_081_JPG.jpg%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fmedia.skoda-auto.com%252Fen%252F_layouts%252FSkoda.PRPortal%252Fpressrelease.aspx%253FID%253D554%3B640%3B426
nice little car but not your one .....like it in red better then gold it was a very little car ...have a look at osca...siata...cisitalia ....giaur ... they are all small italian racing cars from 50s
nice little car but not your one .....like it in red better then gold it was a very little car ...have a look at osca...siata...cisitalia ....giaur ... they are all small italian racing cars from 50s
6 Mar 2014, 2:18pm
I am restarting work on the green machine as time is becoming available again.
It's strange, yesterday at 4pm I had no intention of owning a Morris Minor, and now I do. Sometimes, a deal is too good to ignore.
It won't interfere with the real build.
It's strange, yesterday at 4pm I had no intention of owning a Morris Minor, and now I do. Sometimes, a deal is too good to ignore.
It won't interfere with the real build.
6 Mar 2014, 6:57pm
Oxford - I'm looking forward to some updates from "the woods".
Although I think I would be a dead man if I came home with another car, no matter what a good deal it was!!
Good luck, Paul.
Although I think I would be a dead man if I came home with another car, no matter what a good deal it was!!
Good luck, Paul.
6 Mar 2014, 7:01pm
Welcome to the mad house of Morris Minor Owners 
Meet Muriel .. she takes up some of my time when I could be working on the Sammio. Just seems such a long time since I was out in the carport tinkering.
Have fun
Slarti
Meet Muriel .. she takes up some of my time when I could be working on the Sammio. Just seems such a long time since I was out in the carport tinkering.
Have fun
Slarti