Rupert's Restoration.....

Hello all...

Here are some pics to update you on the status of my Elf... These were taken today, but the plan is he will be at Brooklands on the 28th!...... Strewth!!!
















New Heritage Panel floor

Jase

So, nearly ready then!

It would be great to see you guys at Brooklands, I really hope he is finished in time.

It's well on the way and looking good. I didn't realise the floor needed replacing, quite a big job. Hope to catch up later in the year.

fingers crossed.....

looking good!

best of luck to keep on time with it...

Here's the latest update....


Last bit before primer...


Protector coat


Primer


Primer

It's starting to look like a contender for competition with my Elf (meaning of course it's looking great!)

Looks like our cars could be the same! This was mine earlier this week (since then has the roof done and another primer)

Both looking really good!
(dynorod, i will hopefully get the cable finished over the weekend!)..

Have to agree with nick b The primer jobs look ace!

TONYELF, i have had cars with a worse top coat finish!!

Thats very clean work mine is miles away from that stage, the way you have covered up the engine is that because the bay is also getting done? Is it possible to get into the cravices of the bay to give it a full respray without removing the engine? Also did you have to peel back all the black paint on the new flooring and prep like youve done with the body?

The floor was flatted back first and then sprayed. The engine bay was done by hand last year hence the protection, but most of the big stuff, rad, air filter, dynamo etc has been removed to get to the sides and bulkhead as much as possible. The race sure is on to get him at Brooklands!

I'll be there no matter what, but I sure won't be happy if I'm there without the Elf!

Jase

With mine the engine is out, I used POR15 paint for the engine bay and then sprayed that myself so I could get some of the brake and suspension parts inplace and get it rolling before it went for the proper job - so its only covered as its already been painted and has a few components in.

As I said, my engine bay was done last year, so didn't see the point in going mad with that again.

Latest Update.... (as of today 22.3.10)

We have colour!!!!! (I've been like an expectant Father all day!!!!)







What does everyone think?

Jase

It looks great, and will look different in natural light.I sure have competition now

Love the paintwork and the way it looks with those wheels.

oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh baby, now dat's shiny

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally called it a night at midnight.... still going to Brooklands! That's the plan!!!!



Interior taking shape...



...loving my new seats!!!!


....new halogen (period looking) headlights, engine back together and wired, and shiny bits starting to go back on....

Jase

Although looking at the fabulous British Weather forecast for this weekend, I seriously wonder why I am bothering!!

Sodding rain!

At least You can work undisturbed .

By the way: WATTAFANTASTICAR!!!!

Khm... errrrm... I wanted to say... well... um... realy nice work, and... let me say... congratulations!...

CamelotR wrote:.. realy nice work, and... let me say... congratulations!...

Thank you!

All of the hard graft has been done by my good friend Alex Playle, I'm just helping with the final stages and putting back together. Will probably have to pull an "all nighter" on Friday to even have a prayer of a chance of getting to Brooklands at the weekend

Doing all we can though!!!

Jase

keep up the good work dear chap - see you sunday and please try and bring the sun