Wedge

[graham John]

about time this was sold....................



cheeRS

[Frosticles]

about time this was sold....................



cheeRS

Won't be long G.

Superb as always Paul SON

[Martin]

Agree with Frosty (for a change) ... Superb son

[vinny]

lovely work paul

[SHIFTY]

That is one hell of a wedge

[oggie snr]

Been over the west side today, had a tour round ruddy towers and the TR7/8 1/2 I must say it’s looking that good he may even get a space on the tour next year. Nice to see something different and of course it is up to his usual high standard of workmanship as you would expect nice one Paul time we had a update on here SON !!

[paul spence]

Been over the west side today, had a tour round ruddy towers and the TR7/8 1/2 I must say it’s looking that good he may even get a space on the tour next year.

can i wheel the woody out father?

[RUDDY]

can i wheel the woody out father?

Thought your wood was always out at the tour son

[Martin]

Been over the west side today, had a tour round ruddy towers and the TR7/8 1/2 I must say it’s looking that good he may even get a space on the tour next year. Nice to see something different and of course it is up to his usual high standard of workmanship as you would expect nice one Paul time we had a update on here SON !!

Was there myself today for a visit and M-Sport has nowt on Ruddy Towers

Wasn't allowed to take pics due to a confidentiality contract that is signed before entering the garage

The car as Father says looks stunning and the paint job is unbelievable. Usual attention to detail on all areas and this will be one of the MUST see cars for 2011 or 2012 if he doesn't get his finger out

p.s. no biccies supplied with my cup of tea

[RUDDY]

The car as Father says looks stunning and the paint job is unbelievable. Usual attention to detail on all areas and this will be one of the MUST see cars for 2011 or 2012 if he doesn't get his finger out

p.s. no biccies supplied with my cup of tea

Thanks for the comments son, was good to catch up, will have some Wagon Wheels in stock for your next visit

Son

[graceloc]

getting on well there paul,
awsome paint job, well done.

[dandibo]

A credit to your skill level & sheer determination Paul

Crackin Job

[south west restorations]

hi

comeing on well there m8 be a topper ........

[RUDDY]

What an absolute b#*!ard to get in ...

Bit more dash than an old MK2

[RUDDY]

Well I think I have assembled about as much as I can with the engine on the frame, got the pooder coated sump on yesterday, plan now is to get some oil in and drive the pump via the dizzy hole (as per Pinto) and see if we have oil to the rockers etc before putting it in the car, engine will lift in from underneath and the TR8 xmember picks up on the original mounting holes where the 2.0 engine xmember came out ...........hopefully



As it is very cold in Whitehaven today, as per usual , and my head is banging, I decided a nice warm job indoors was in order.

So had a go at refurbing the rear lights.

This is the starting point, corroded rear assembly, hard knackered gaskets





After stripping backs from lenses and binning the gaskets the backs were left to soak for an hour or two in Altrans, basically a weakish acid that is excellent for aluminium parts, drop them in and let it bubble away.



And they come out looking like this



The reflectors on these lights weren't over shiny so a quick prime and a spray of silver



New 'show use only officer ' coloured bulbs



Lenses scrubbed and polished



New gaskets and fasteners fitted





And back into the shell



Time to lay on the sofa now ...........