rob jones build thread

[H-L-Smith]

Yes, your work is very impressive. The shop in the background of these latest photos hints at some involvement with sculpture, which would be a confidence builder. Even so, those clamshell shapes are a complex and sophisticated 3D shape, and your work looks excellent. They are quite an accomplishment.

[robj]

Evening everybody, it's been a while since my last post so I thought I'd give you all an update.

managed to get the rear arch metal work finished.


Built a new exhaust

put a bracket for the headlight front indicators together just need to make the bracket that attaches to the clamshell wings.

[robj]

Thought I'd start on the trans tunnel cover.

[robj]

Start off by making a foam pattern then moulding it.I then produced a wax from the mould and got it cast at work, then a lot of sanding later got the metalwork finished just need to make some gaiters the handbrake and gear lever.

[robj]

started to rough out the dash but still need to do some more work on that so will need to do another update when it's finished

[robj]

Started work on the inlet manifold as well, using a set of triumph speed four throttle bodies hope they work out ok I've spent a while putting these together.

[twinturbo]

Some amazing work there, really true craftmanship.

TT

[robj]

Thanks twin turbo. Trying to make the most of the lock down and get a good bit done.

[jps]

Amazing work. I would say it's inspiring, but i'm just off to the garage to start chopping my car up with the hacksaw....

[robj]

evening all bit more of an update managed to get chance to start work on a rear diffuser still got to work out the fixing points but it's a start.


Also managed to get some brackets made for the seats. They're 3rd row seats out of a volvo XC90 not a bad fit.