Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > Announcements
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 8th November 2012, 09:36 AM
Eddy Eddy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 89
Default

I know who to come to when I need advice then Mark!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 12th November 2012, 10:40 AM
Eddy Eddy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 89
Default Painted!

Spent a few hours yesterday getting a coat of etch primer on the bare steel:









I used Tractol 729 industrial etch primer in grey - It went on quite well by brush and dried very quickly despite the ~10 degree temperature.

Have a few bits to touch up that I missed, but reasonably happy with it as a layer to stop the thing rusting.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 12th November 2012, 12:18 PM
AshG's Avatar
AshG AshG is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rochester
Posts: 1,882
Default

Where in Kent are you eddy? I'm over in rochester and there is a really good local club called southern kitcar club (skcc). If you need a hand with anything let me know. My roadster has been on the road for a few years now so I have ironed out most of the floors
__________________
My Roadster Is Finished NerNer.......
Pigs can fly, you just have to carry them onto the plane.

My Pictures
http://s707.photobucket.com/user/ashgardiner/profile/
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 12th November 2012, 12:59 PM
K4KEV's Avatar
K4KEV K4KEV is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WINGATE CO DURHAM
Posts: 1,511
Default

must be a helluva iron Ash
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 12th November 2012, 01:41 PM
flyerncle flyerncle is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: gateshead,near cobbly bit of A1 North
Posts: 3,188
Default

Industrial me thinks.... My floor is 1.6mm thick.
__________________
Cost : Little as possible.
Thanks : To those who by their generosity my build has progressed.
Its a handmade sports car not a flaming kit car !!!


If at first you dont succeed,avoid skydiving...

No parachute require to freefall,only if you want to do it twice.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 12th November 2012, 06:18 PM
Eddy Eddy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 89
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by AshG View Post
Where in Kent are you eddy? I'm over in rochester and there is a really good local club called southern kitcar club (skcc). If you need a hand with anything let me know. My roadster has been on the road for a few years now so I have ironed out most of the floors
I based in Birchington, near Margate. I work just down the a228 from you in West Malling though.

I'll check out the SKCC website, thanks.

Thanks for the offer of help - Much appreciated
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 12th November 2012, 10:41 PM
AshG's Avatar
AshG AshG is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rochester
Posts: 1,882
Default

Ben Copeland is down in margate also.
__________________
My Roadster Is Finished NerNer.......
Pigs can fly, you just have to carry them onto the plane.

My Pictures
http://s707.photobucket.com/user/ashgardiner/profile/
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 12th November 2012, 10:49 PM
twinturbo's Avatar
twinturbo twinturbo is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 4,393
Default

I spent a year in Rochester, Lived on Kings Avenu...

Sat on the castle lawn for my 21st....
__________________
You only get a woosh with a dump valve

Build Thread


Man Cave Mantiques



Cecil Street Auto Repairs Garage Carlisle




Build Cost £4181.65 - Last - Wheel Cylinders
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 17th November 2012, 06:38 PM
Eddy Eddy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 89
Default

Few bits arrived from Phil during the week - He is sending bits through as they're ready:



Got a coat of anti rust primer on the drums:



Followed by the first top coat:



Then I started looking at the manifold I need to make for the bike carbs:



Not sure if I should re-space the carbs or just go with tubes at an angle - Any opinions?

The tubes in the pic are from some scrap I had lying around - They match the ID of the carb outlet perfectly, but are thin so there is a bit of a gap between the silicone tube. Will this be ok (or even helpful in getting the angles to work) or do I need some thicker tube?

Cheers

Last edited by Eddy : 14th July 2013 at 01:31 PM. Reason: Photo links changed
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 30th January 2013, 10:35 PM
Eddy Eddy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 89
Default

Been doing a bit more painting:








Last edited by Eddy : 14th July 2013 at 01:33 PM. Reason: Photo links changed
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:45 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.