(nearly) new build about to start!

oaktree11 · #1 3rd December 2011, 15:44

OK, tomorrow sees me collect the chassis and other bits that I bought from Phil in Biggar.
I have spent all day clearing out the space I have as you can see (I hope - if the photo displays from Photobucket!) its not ideal but it will do!
http://s1092.photobucket.com/albums/...lin%20related/

oaktree11 · #2 3rd December 2011, 15:50

Mike · #3 3rd December 2011, 15:54

John

This is the blind leading the blind......

I can only do this because Patrick and Peterux keep reminding me!
If you right click on your photo in Photo bucket, then select, "copy image location", you can then use that copy to paste here, by selecting the phot icon above (mountains), and paste in here.
Hope that makes sense.??!!

I'm not sure how you change size in Photo bucket though?

oaktree11 · #4 3rd December 2011, 15:52

oh dear, i need to work on the photo posting....

oaktree11 · #5 3rd December 2011, 15:57

Mike, thank you for that, what didnt I do?

Mike · #6 3rd December 2011, 16:03

Don't know.

Try again.

peterux · #7 3rd December 2011, 16:05

Great news, garage looks good, so keep us posted on progress!!

oaktree11 · #8 3rd December 2011, 16:15

OK, I will try again when I have some pics of my collection! Thanks for all the help...

oaktree11 · #9 3rd December 2011, 16:24

oaktree11 · #10 3rd December 2011, 16:22

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oaktree11 · #11 3rd December 2011, 16:24

HA! got it - sorry to mees you all around!

oaktree11 · #12 4th December 2011, 17:13

Well, today Son in Law, Andy and I left at 6am for an eventful drive to Biggar to collect the bits. Great drive up in about 4.5 hours but the weather closed in on the way back and we were lucky not to get stuck on the A66

oaktree11 · #13 4th December 2011, 17:16

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oaktree11 · #14 4th December 2011, 17:21

However, after a long day we got it loaded:

and unloaded into the garage:

It looks a mess because there are umpteen boxes to be unpacked and sorted but for now thats it!

peterux · #15 4th December 2011, 20:08

Holy snowmobiles, Batman!!
That must have been quite a drive and you must be exhausted!!

The chassis looks pleased to be in it new garage

oaktree11 · #16 7th December 2011, 12:51

Actually, i have room to move right round the thing in my garage. In preparation for this I knocked the end wall down into the shed beyond so that I have a workshop area at the end.
I will post better pics soon but currently the chassis is on a set of cradles made by Phil the previous owner which enable it to be moved quite easily.
Am I right that Saab used to run brake/fuel lines inside the passenger compartment rather that outside? .... now theres a thought!

oaktree11 · #17 7th December 2011, 12:54

You cant see from the pics so far but there is a power hacksaw and a large drill press hidden by the chassis but they are going soon oh yes and a barrel of beer...thats going too....
I rewired the garage prior to this too so plenty of power and sockets!

oaktree11 · #18 7th December 2011, 12:55

"build manual"...hmmm I got a bunch of notes printed on A4 sheets. Actually lots of interesting stuff but very Ford oriented. I see the Marlin Owners Club sell some build notes on a CD?

GreatOldOne · #19 7th December 2011, 13:07

That is the build manual!

I also got a CD full of pics from Terry. To be honest, I didn't read it at all - I just took my lead from other builders (Patrick, Robin, Peter)

There's tons of info and advice on their websites, and I've documented my findings on mine.

oaktree11 · #20 9th December 2011, 20:21

Mike has been good enough to send me some pages from the Cabrio build manual which looks really professional, typed up with photos and everything! Was there anything like this for the Sportster or is it just the handwritten notes? Also has anyone bought the MOC assembly notes disc?
thanks