Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Zinc Test

These are all old original parts, sandblasted and Hot Zinc Sprayed.
This is actually a back plate Gary discarded.
Gear box front mount visible in foreground.
Nose pan, light sanding visible in top right.
Daylight look is really white with a blue grey hint. Looks strong and honest. Comments please.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Let's have some fun this summer!

The only mass produced 4WD with proper independent drive to each wheel (Add front and rear diff locks and you've got a vehicle that will piss over any modern Chelsea Tractor!)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Syncro

Darren is interested in this Syncro. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200587778637&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_944wt_1139 This one Neil and I have been looking at.....Its on Southwestsplitz site.









Neil and I think this is also very good. It has a 2.1 engine.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The three laws of Engineering

The three laws of (not) Engineering:


1. Always use the right tool for the job.

2. A hammer is the right tool for any job.

3. Anything can be used as a hammer.



Aforementioned holes in chassis


Rust in chassis not good : (


Shiny shiny

My old case now reconditioned by TES ready for fitting...now all I need to do is overhaul gearbox, brakes, wheel bearings, repair holes in chassis near engine mounts, buy and fit new exhaust, carbs and manifold, coil, leads, electronic ignition, pulley and vbelt.....can't think of anything else just yet!