KugaWestie Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Here is the rough top hat housing I trimmed it to the size I wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 I slotted in the box section steel I applied a load of carbond all over the steel and underside of the housing, and then positioned and clamped it. Hopefully that will be up to the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Love a bit of precision hammer engineering! Coming along nicely now Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Bonnet now hinged. The hinges are only tack welded so need completing, then cleaning and painting. It’s taken me a few hours to sort it out as the bonnet front edge kept binding on the nose. I got there in the end though The panel gaps need some attention but at least it hinges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 A few months ago I managed to get my hands on a cheap set of second hand Halibrand replica wheels. They were cheap for a reason though.......... Two damaged wheels and all four in need of some proper TLC I could could not resist seeing what the future might hold though They were a bit of a gamble really, but I am glad I was brave enough to take a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 The first job was to get the tyres off them and see if I could get the two damaged Rims straightened out. This was pretty successful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 I split the rims from the centres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 And now I am not being allowed to upload any more photos ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 hours ago, KugaWestie said: And now I am not being allowed to upload any more photos ☹️ I've just uploaded an image to your thread OK so it must be a personal limit. Maybe try again today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said: I've just uploaded an image to your thread OK so it must be a personal limit. Maybe try again today? Yes he’s been a naughty boy. But I’ve just upped the limit 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO said: Yes he’s been a naughty boy. But I’ve just upped the limit 👍 Good good, now we can see the results of the wheel refurb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said: Good good, now we can see the results of the wheel refurb. It’s on facetube if you’re desperate 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 28/09/2019 at 09:09, Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO said: Yes he’s been a naughty boy. But I’ve just upped the limit 👍 Thank you kind sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 With the wheels all split, I spent a fair while getting the worst of the grime off the rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Once they were all cleaned off, I gave them to a wheel refurb specialist local to where I work to do their magic. I supplied them with new bolts and nuts as well. I called in to see how progress was going, and the centres had been dipped, blasted and powder coated. Whilst there we discussed tyres and I said no problem I will get some fitted once the wheels are done. The specialist pulled a face at me and said they would rather fit them, so I ordered some tyres and dropped them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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