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G-46 on the road!!!!

micky1mo 4 Jun 2013, 3:56pm
Hi, has anybody actually finished a G-46 and got it on road?
I only ask as mine should be ready for MOT next week!
I'll be driving it in "rustic" mode as I have yet to find some body who will take on the paint work and more importantly the body work for less than the cost of a mortgage.
Still, the gaps around the badly fitting doors will help keep me cool, just have to be careful nothing falls out:lol:
Mike
oxford1360 4 Jun 2013, 4:03pm
It's not April 1st, so this has to be for real. A G46 on the road must signal a cold day in hell. Can we see some pictures, please.
Viatron 4 Jun 2013, 4:22pm
Sorry i dont believe it, only on production of pics of an mot certificate and a tax disc will i find the idea even remotely plausable..... :-)
WorldClassAccident 4 Jun 2013, 4:59pm
I sold him that car so I know just how close to perfection and completion it really was...

...and I don't believe him either!!!

PHOTOS

PS Does this mean you don't need the spare engine now?
micky1mo 4 Jun 2013, 6:20pm
Hi Nick, like a good paint job the secret in the preperation and thats all down to you, well done!

I just bolted or should I say, bolted, re-bolted, tried, re-tried, fixed, re-fixed, throw away, started again and so on until all the big bits looked like they belonged to the same car:eusa_wall:

Found a set of nice seats, then chopped the rear humps by 4" so both them and me could fit in the car.
Fitted a center bar ready for the hard passenger side tonnue cover.
Re-fitted, re-fitted, re-fitted the dash, consel and all the original clocks.
I just need to fit the lights, make the loom, (fit and test), bolt in the seats and harnesses, bleed the systems and were away!!
Only about a week work and it's drivable/MOTable.
SIMPLE:drum:
Spoke to Andy today regards the screen and light covers, all good!!!

WHATCH THIS SPACE:horn:
phil9 4 Jun 2013, 6:21pm
looking forward too seeing one on the road its been a long time coming ....good luck with mot and keeping all your bits in side it :icon_smile:
AndyP57 5 Jun 2013, 10:45am
Great to chat Mike. I'll let you know when the screen bits are ready for collection. On another point, and one that will be of interest to all here. I do like your idea of using 2CV door hinges. I've played with them here too and they seem to solve most of the problems caused by curved doors and mini hinges. Any photos of your installation would be great to see here :biggrin:
WorldClassAccident 5 Jun 2013, 11:49am
He has sent me some which I shall try to post up this evening
Viatron 5 Jun 2013, 12:25pm
its either great minds think alike or fools never differ, take your pick but have also been looking at this type of hinge, like the fact it can be hidden as well
Viatron 5 Jun 2013, 4:53pm
Tease!
oxford1360 5 Jun 2013, 5:11pm
WorldClassAccident wrote:
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That must be a big file!
micky1mo 5 Jun 2013, 6:32pm
The hinges are not perfect and the doors still fouls the body work when opening but it was a very long day :rant:
To hide the cap between the bonnet and schuttle panel I am going to make an air vent as per the period cars:icon_wink:
What do you think of the dash?
Mike
Viatron 5 Jun 2013, 6:50pm
Liking the dash, are you going to leave the coach bolt heads showing or glass over them?
micky1mo 5 Jun 2013, 7:21pm
I think because of the amount of filler required to fill the gaps around the doors the heads will be covered over.
davecymru 5 Jun 2013, 8:26pm
A G46..... on the road..... :pound: oh that's made my day.... :der:




Just kidding matey, best of luck! ;)
micky1mo 6 Jun 2013, 7:29pm
Waiting for the wire for my loom, but I think I'm still on track for the end of the week:nod:

Could anybody tell me the production number of my G-46?
WCA says it's the first "round arch" one.

Regards
Mike
Paul L 7 Jun 2013, 9:04pm
Mike - If it makes you feel any better, there isn't a single Cordite/Navigator on the road yet either. :rolleyes:
( As far as I know. )

If you were able to describe some of your work / mods along with the photos that would be a good read.

In the mean time here are a few of your photos...











Good luck, Paul. :)
HouseMartin 8 Jun 2013, 6:28pm
tax disc

Viatron wrote:
Sorry i dont believe it, only on production of pics of an mot certificate and a tax disc will i find the idea even remotely plausable..... :-)


I have a valid tax disc and if I push it out on to the road does that count?
Viatron 8 Jun 2013, 8:29pm
Sorry no pushing allowed :-)
phil9 13 Jun 2013, 8:22am
so ....weekend has gone is the g46 on the road...
micky1mo 13 Jun 2013, 8:34am
It's Thursday!! The weekend starts on Saturday!!!
Yes, still on track but awaiting some electrical components.
oxford1360 13 Jun 2013, 8:41am
micky1mo wrote:
It's Thursday!! The weekend starts on Saturday!!!
Yes, still on track but awaiting some electrical components.


Ah, I see. The weekend in question wasn't actually specified. In that case, mine will also be finished at the weekend. :icon_wink:
phil9 13 Jun 2013, 8:51am
ok i see how it work's now... its a bit of a phoenix , looking too sat then.. but what one.......anyway i hope all go's well for u with it...