MadaboutKitcars

Absolutely right. You have to adopt a strange stoop so you can see. Since I fitted the smaller steering wheel the indicator warning lights have become invisible but an variation to the mirror stoop and I can just about see.

All will be improved given time and the right parts appearing .


I've got a nice pair of fog lights for the front but probably won't fit them as I don't want the car to look too busy or too like a Ferrari copy.

Cheers, Bob.

If mine looks a fraction as good as the one above I'll be happy. In fact a fraction as good is all I'm after as I want a car I can use in any weather and leave parked without worrying.

Cheers, Bob.

Hi,

If you were more patient than I am then with careful flatting, polishing and the use of stickers over iffy bits, you could get a usable finish.

Cheers, Bob.

They wrote a really nice piece about us (Norfolk Street Cruisers) but I have to say, we do have a great collection of very varied cars.

Cheers, Bob.

Hi folks,

Not much to report at the minute but I have finally sorted the high level light.

I've just filed the slot so far but will screw it on now. The wiring can wait until I get several electrical bits done.

It came from Car Builder Solutions LEDST237 and is a stop and tail light. When we went to Snetterton in the rain a mate said my rear lights weren't easy to see so this should help, along with led bulbs in the rest.



Now I'm making a combined reverse/rear fog light using an old spot light, some led lights, some glittery paper, a piece of bathroom glass, a bit of a plastic sign, (a fairy liquid bottle and a pair of Val's old knickers --a Blue Peter joke that shows my age!). Hopefully it will work out as I've never been keen on the ones I've got fitted at the minute.

Cheers, Bob.

Be careful, you don't want that vision stuck in your head!!!

The bolts have now been welded into the small holes in the wheels and the backs sanded smooth.





The first of the spinner towers and wheels sprayed a flat silver and the Campagnolo sticker fitted. Just need a coat of satin lacquer over them.





3 more to go then get some tyres for them.

I originally thought I'd have them blasted and powder coated but to keep costs down, stick with my 'old race car' plan and mindful of my wife's words "don't build another show car because you won't use it much if you do", paint will be fine.

Cheers, Bob.

New wheels and tyres fitted this morning. A quick ride down the road and nothing has come loose or fallen off so I guess that jobs done.








Cheers, Bob.

Thanks for your comments gents. You're right Geoff, it's the best colour and by coincidence, the same colour as yours!

The wheels have been a big step forward in loosing the modern look. !7" wheels may still not suit everybody but that's the beauty of these cars, they are all being built differently.

My neighbours barely notice my cars as I've owned a variety of weird stuff over the years and this one is very tame in comparison to some.

Cheers, Bob.

It's had a full Spax adjustable lowering kit with new springs & shock absorbers. It sits about 40-50mm lower.
It does need care over some speed humps but is generally fine.

Cheers, Bob.

I'm just back from a long weekend at the Hot Rod Supernationals at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. A fantastic weekend of lovely weather, lovely cars and great company.

Dust was the main issue for those who like to polish but I loved the grubby look so left it on. The reception the car got was amazing. I wasn't sure if hot rodders would poo-poo it but I lost count of the number of times I got stopped and asked about it.

I'd also removed the flash lines and roughly cut out the wing vents last week.

With a couple of club mates cars



Parked up


On the way back


Cheers, Bob.

The event was heaving with probably over 1000 hot rods, customs and classic American cars. Well worth the trip.

One thing I did notice when I got home was that the inside of the boot was very hot (my wife was unimpressed to say the least with my hot dirty socks!) I'll look into either a heat shield on the exhaust or making a vent in the rear panel to dissipate the heat.

Cheers, Bob.

Did nothing on the car this weekend apart from stuff it full of camping gear for a weekend trip to the Street Rod nationals in Ipswich.
The car performed as well as ever, with different days where the air con and the wipers/demisters were needed.

We got 12 club cars in a row on the showfield to show our eclectic mix. Everything from American classics and hot rods, slingshot dragster to VW, and a Waynes World replica to a Fiat 600.

I put a little notice in my window to save answering all the questions. It worked as I'm told the sign was often photographed.

Cheers, Bob.

The Chevette, a very rare 2 door saloon, belongs to Jack, one of our younger club members. He's the son of Keith who has the green/silver '32 coupe (amongst other things) so he's been brought up right.




Dry Friday, hot Saturday, dull but a good walking about temperature on Sunday but horrible for packing up tents and the trip home on Monday. So all in the right order really.

This is Pete's car. Collected last week and his first chance for a little ride. It's Supercharged jaguar powered…and very loud.



Normally he just drives this much more sensible old Morris 14.




Cheers, Bob.

Thanks for that, I'll have a look at the photos.

Cheers, Bob.

Pininfarina badges with side repeaters

I bought these a while ago but will not be using them so they can be sold.

From an Alfa Romeo 164

SOLD

Thanks, Bob.

Not much to report as I've been at the Hot Rod Drags this weekend so don't get round to doing much on the car at the minute.

I've made the boot stay, which works well, using a cut and bent bonnet stay and a few bits I had lying around. Not much to look at but when the boot's all tidied, painted and carpeted it will look fine.




I've bought yet another steering wheel. The first was when I was going for a more modern look, so that was sold again. The one on there now is a nice wood rim but a bit modern looking and being 13" it nicely blocks out the indicator warning lights, which as the boss doesn't self cancel is inconvenient.

This one is an old 15", much more suitable and when I've drilled it for the boss, cleaned and varnished it and made a centre cap, should look fine. Just the sort of small fiddling about job I enjoy.

After a period with little progress, I've moved things on a bit this week.

Yesterday I collected a black dashboard and lower panels and will soon be getting black seats and carpets from the same guy. It's going to be a lot easier than recolouring the beige stuff I have.

He has an M series Z3 which he bought stripped so bought another Z3 for parts for it. Then another, and another. This is just a hobby so he admits he's not the fastest at getting things sent, but he has quite a lot of stuff for sale including a hardtop. He may also be interested in a p/x deal with items we don't need My panels all got sold in one lot but he's doing a deal with my beige interior as I won't want it.
Contact is Les 07768418494. He's near Hunstanton in Norfolk.


I've started restoring the new steering wheel which I hope will look good when done. My original wood rim will be for sale eventually for £30 if anyone's interested.



Today I've been at a mate's (Thanks Graham) having some fibreglass work done. Finishing off with a little filler is still needed but I'm pleased with how it's turned out so far.

The bonnet was fixed in place and adjusted with wooden wedges to get it and the surrounding panels reasonably level. It was then fibreglassed in place from the rear but leaving a groove to give the impression that the bonnet still opens. An idea which came from Andy (Ericholm)





The rear reflectors have been relocated in a cut out next to the rear lights. I hope the new cutout will with flow with the same curves as the original light housings when finished.

A spot light has been set into a mould in the rear panel which will be the new reverse light. (the original rear fog light will later be relocated out of sight).





That's all for now folks.

Cheers, Bob.

I'll tell my wife what you said about her geraniums and tell the blackbirds, that nest in the ivy, about you as well.

Expect a visit!!

Cheers, Bob.

Having a bit of time fiddling about on the car this week.

I've just finished the steering wheel. Not a perfect finish, but I didn't want one as the car is supposed to look like an old road racer with some history.
I've altered the holes in the spokes to loose the small holes where the pads were riveted on. (The shape is nothing to do with any poor measurement when I first drilled them. Oh all right, it is). The centre cap is the surround off an old Lucas rear light lens and a bakalite middle, both of which I found in my auto jumble stock





The new reverse light (an old foglight) is temporarily in and the lip around on the rear panel is built up to suit



This is a racing car wet weather light which was very cheap on ebay (second hand) which I mounted on a bracket which will be fixed across the corner f the roll cage. It will replace the rear fog light. I may fit a cheap hidden swing down one inside the rear panel incase there are issues at MOT time.







I've also started stripping out the inside and will start on the revised centre console when I've read through WCA's thread and borrowed some of his ideas.

Cheers, Bob.