Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[alastairq]

On the topic of records of entry?

Several scenarios come to mind, so the presence of UW 5990 entering a section on the Bisley event could be from a competitive point of view..?

Or even, an organisational viewpoint?

Entrants into such events could find they have had a change of vehicle, after the entry lists have been printed, for example.

Or, even, an entry submitted , but accepted, too late to be included in the published entry list itself?

Or, if the driver & car were part of the organisational team, and the car was a 'section or course' opener?

On the bigger trials of late [Pre-online entry systems] actually getting an entry could be a bigger challenge than the trial itself....entry opened, completed entry forms posted back, sometimes with recorded delivery if desperate..with entries 'closed sometimes a day or so after being opened, such was their popularity amongst grass roots sporting drivers.

I have experienced posting an entry form back a couple of days after the opening date, to find my self on the 'reserve' list! Anxiously awaiting a full entrant to prematurely drop out...As frequently happened, when poorly machines, or poorly drivers struck....or even, passengers being reluctant to come forwards.
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

[Ray White]

Hi Alastair. The VSCC (who organised the event) have a library of Motoring history. They been very helpful with research but have no definitive answer for why UW 5990 was not recorded. As you have suggested, there are several possibilities.

For what it's worth back in 1950 events such as this were a far more relaxed affair.

[alastairq]

[Ray White]

I have been looking to finish the side screens but getting the frames and covers in the best position against the hood is tricky.

Eventually I decided to hold everything in place with masking tape, then, when aligned, I marked with a pen through the bolt hoes where the fixings need to go.

In total there are 62 x 3BA special oval head screws that are designed to slide and lock into the back of the chrome trim strips that finish the edges of the windows.
The screws then pass through the fabric and holes in the frame, where they are attached on the inside of the car.



However, before I can fit the trim, each piece (which is of a different length and with different angles) needs to be mitred. To do this the trim sections will need to be 'dry run' fitted to the frames. For this I will need sufficient 3 BA nuts.


I thought I had enough 3BA nuts for the job ...but then realised that those I have are 2 BA. This has meant ordering a supply. Unable to find 3BA nuts in stainless steel, I have chosen plated ones in an attempt to keep the rust at bay.

To avoid any confusion about which of the corner fillets go where, I have stuck them to the fitting instruction sheet in the positions they will be in when installed into the trim pieces.

[Ray White]

So...the original used TC side screen trims are something of a curate's egg; ie. good in parts.

Unfortunately, someone has mitred them incorrectly.

They should obviously look more like this:

[Ray White]

After what seems like an age, I have finished making up the side screens. The smaller, rear screens are seen here fitted to the body tub. Note the rectangular chrome plate attached by four raised c/s wood screws is let into the hidem banding. (I needed to cut out a small section of banding so that the plate would sit flat on the panel) The side screen front leg has a forked end that slots onto a stud protruding from the plate held firm by a wing nut.





Unfortunately, the legs of the front screens are not long enough to reach their securing plates. I had forgotten about this and it means they will need a 3cm piece welded in.

[JC T ONE]

Your car has the same colour as Mr Brandt & Jaguar House of Copenhagen ordered for the Wood & Pickett Margrave Elite, in 1973.

Love your matching seatbelts

Will you do the 3cm extension welds your self ?
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[Ray White]

[alastairq]

Hobbyweld??
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

[Ray White]

[alastairq]

It is a one-off payment...you only pay for the gas subsequently. It's a big bottle as well...proper stuff.
Provide your own pressure gauges etc though.

Cheaper than Energas or subscriptions...

Probably the cheapest way to go if only welding sporadically....In other words, the gas is always there when you need it.
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

[Ray White]

I am going to try my hand with brazing again. Last time I couldn't get enough heat into it. I now have a better blow torch and more suitable gas. It is something I have always wanted to do but never achieved.

Just one of those things I wish my Dad had taught me.

[Ray White]

So...The new fan is fitted and works O.K.

Before fitting the rad shell I re-painted the top of the radiator where the black paint had become scratched. The bonnet is back on (with bit of a struggle) and the radiator shell is also back on (again a struggle) and the headlight brackets are screwed back on, although one of the threads has stripped with no effort.

I re-painted the headlamp retaining nuts and secured them to their supports. The wires were inserted from underneath and connected to the reflectors; making sure the earth wires were tight.

Unfortunately, the lights don't work properly.

Either one of the bulbs has a poor holder connection ...or it is a faulty bulb. I have had problems with these bulbs before.

[bjacko]

Modern bolts, screws and nails seem to be made of poor quality steel these days. Threads strip too easily heads break off and nails bend like rubber.
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1938 Morris 8 Ser II Coupe Utility (Pickup)
1985 Rover SD1 VDP

[JC T ONE]