Ready for primer
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:09 pm
It's been a long journey but finally starting to get things together now. All metal work is finished - all the old bits of biscuits tins,tin foil, paper and god knows what else has been removed, new front end from Trevors Hammer works was awesome, most patern parts were useless and had to be trashed and new parts fabricated from scratch - the body guys have done some amazing work and the gaps on the trial fittings look great. Now it goes into primer, one more trial fit and then paint.......
Meanwhile I am in conversation on the engine, but looks most likely like a VW Type 1 2160 based on a CB case and crank but this changes daily and may just end up with a rebuild of the original unit.
I think I'll keep the fuchs on it for the time being, although I think the BRM's look very cool as well as do painted, widened stock units, no caps and polished drums.
I am meeting the stitch up merchants on Sunday to go over the interior which will remain stock for now but with Simpson race harnesses fitted.
I am toying with the idea of driving the car back to the UK in Spring '07. It hits its' 50th "Birthday" then and I thought it would be a great way to celebrate by driving to 356 International meet in Barcelona then on to Stuttgart and finally on to the UK. At the moment it's just a dream but I reckon by driving across Saudi, ferry up to Cairo, ferry to Turkey then driving it could be done in a month.
Meanwhile I am in conversation on the engine, but looks most likely like a VW Type 1 2160 based on a CB case and crank but this changes daily and may just end up with a rebuild of the original unit.
I think I'll keep the fuchs on it for the time being, although I think the BRM's look very cool as well as do painted, widened stock units, no caps and polished drums.
I am meeting the stitch up merchants on Sunday to go over the interior which will remain stock for now but with Simpson race harnesses fitted.
I am toying with the idea of driving the car back to the UK in Spring '07. It hits its' 50th "Birthday" then and I thought it would be a great way to celebrate by driving to 356 International meet in Barcelona then on to Stuttgart and finally on to the UK. At the moment it's just a dream but I reckon by driving across Saudi, ferry up to Cairo, ferry to Turkey then driving it could be done in a month.
