Six Cylinders Motoring Notes - The Italian Job

[Six-cylinder]

It is wet and horrible here but a man has do what a man has to do!

That involves  going to a wind swept wet field to prepare the Carlton for trailering as my generator fails to ramp up quick enough to work a welder. The Carlton has stood for a week and started on the button, drove out of the wet grass without issue. Now on its way for further love.

Both the Carlton and XM are severely lacquer challenged but looked good wet today.

[Andyrew]

Big ol'gurl

 

[Six-cylinder]

10 minutes ago, Andyrew said:

Big ol'gurl

 

About 1300 kg.

 

[Andyrew]

28 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

About 1300 kg.

 

Just big boned then.

[Six-cylinder]

9 minutes ago, Andyrew said:

Just big boned then.

If is was an EV you would never lift it.

[chaseracer]

The GVW of the Zanussi is 2110kg... 😳

[beko1987]

You welded it up yet? 

[Six-cylinder]

35 minutes ago, beko1987 said:

You welded it up yet? 

The boys bought their welders last weekend, but while in theory my generator will run them because at idle the generator has low current it cannot ramp up quick enough to strike an arc.

It has now been moved so the welding can be done along with the exhaust.

[Andyrew]

5 hours ago, beko1987 said:

You welded it up yet? 

Making the exhaust today. 

I cant believe that with a single cut a discovery v8 back box pipe fits perfectly!

[beko1987]

Extra bhp from a side exit too

[Andyrew]

I made things complicated again. . 

So a spare carlton centre section and discovery back box, 

Some chopping and thinking later and the box is in. The bumper is all melted from previous exhaust issues. 

So i cut the bumper to a nice even square but then it ended up massive. And well this happend . . .

Some head scratching and some large ish gaps in the joints were welded but for a first attempt at an exhaust from basically scrap im quite pleased. 

[Crackers]

SPORT.

[Floatylight]

4 minutes ago, Andyrew said:

I made things complicated again. . 

So a spare carlton centre section and discovery back box, 

Some chopping and thinking later and the box is in. The bumper is all melted from previous exhaust issues. 

So i cut the bumper to a nice even square but then it ended up massive. And well this happend . . .

Some head scratching and some large ish gaps in the joints were welded but for a first attempt at an exhaust from basically scrap im quite pleased. 

So chopping the springs and split rims next then..

[Andyrew]

Still sounds awful!

[hairnet]

GSI INNIT M8

[Six-cylinder]

2 minutes ago, hairnet said:

GSI INNIT M8

I do hope he has welded on 2 cylinders!

[hairnet]

have to carry them apples somehow

 

[Andyrew]

30 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I do hope he has welded on 2 cylinders!

That better?

[Six-cylinder]

Just now, Andyrew said:

That better?

No, there is room in there for a V10, the exhausts are going to be fun!

[Talbot]

11 hours ago, Andyrew said:

That better?

 

[Zelandeth]

@Andyrew I really need to have a chat with you at some point about some work I need to get done on the van eventually.  I know doing it anything resembling tidily is well beyond my capabilities!

[Six-cylinder]

I am thinking about the end of May Bank Holiday weekend 29/30/31 May

By then we will be able to host 30 people so a larger gathering than the 6 only we have done so far this year is possible.

Camping/caravan/motorhome/car camping are all welcome and can be extended before or after the bank holiday. You are welcome to bring your family and use us as a base to visit the area for other activities.

What can you do:

Bring your own project car or non-car related projects

Sit around and drink tea

Toledo –paint anti rust primer on open rust wounds

Trevi – last year Zel put rust killer on the worst rust spots but they now need filler/paint on them.

Invacars – inspect all brakes on both cars

Cut the grass with a ride on mower

Condor mower needs starting and adjusting to run well

Garden railway Mrs6C has bought some garden railway track and there is an opportunity to lay some out and scoot on her unpowered trolley.

Campfire in the large chiminea – fun with saws getting ready

There is also the opportunity to pick your own project in advance, if I have a cars that you think I have neglected and want to do something about it subject to me getting the parts required in time then I can bring it to the FoD for you to work on.

Dogs, cats and even horses are welcome.

Our farming neighbour is using the main field so you can’t drive in it.

All weather dependent and I will keep an eye out post updates of the plan.

All equipment is dangerous and you must be responsible for your own well-being.

[hairnet]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

 opportunity to lay some out and scoot on her unpowered trolley. Comedy gold potential?? :D

Dogs, cats and even horses are welcome. But not Beko

 

 

 

 

[Talbot]

3 minutes ago, hairnet said:

But not Beko

Tad harsh, no?  Who else is going to have my car looking showroom fresh?

[LightBulbFun]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

I am thinking about the end of May Bank Holiday weekend 29/30/31 May

By then we will be able to host 30 people so a larger gathering than the 6 only we have done so far this year is possible.

Camping/caravan/motorhome/car camping are all welcome and can be extended before or after the bank holiday. You are welcome to bring your family and use us as a base to visit the area for other activities.

What can you do:

Bring your own project car or non-car related projects

Sit around and drink tea

Toledo –paint anti rust primer on open rust wounds

Trevi – last year Zel put rust killer on the worst rust spots but they now need filler/paint on them.

Invacars – inspect all brakes on both cars

Cut the grass with a ride on mower

Condor mower needs starting and adjusting to run well

Garden railway Mrs6C has bought some garden railway track and there is an opportunity to lay some out and scoot on her unpowered trolley.

Campfire in the large chiminea – fun with saws getting ready

There is also the opportunity to pick your own project in advance, if I have a cars that you think I have neglected and want to do something about it subject to me getting the parts required in time then I can bring it to the FoD for you to work on.

Dogs, cats and even horses are welcome.

Our farming neighbour is using the main field so you can’t drive in it.

All weather dependent and I will keep an eye out post updates of the plan.

All equipment is dangerous and you must be responsible for your own well-being.

Hell yeah! count me in for sure  

wonder if I (read: my back) can manage all 3 days, will have to figure out the logistics  

[hairnet]

46 minutes ago, Talbot said:

Tad harsh, no?  Who else is going to have my car looking showroom fresh?

Me dis him him dis me

[Tadhg Tiogar]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

.... even horses are welcome....

Hmm...

[Heidel_Kakao]

I will swing by in Cedric on the Monday on the way home from Goodwood.

[Crackers]

I might try and come up on the Saturday or Monday if a) there's room and b) I've not got a million late assignments.

1 hour ago, Heidel_Kakao said:

I will swing by in Cedric on the Monday on the way home from Goodwood.

Are you down here all weekend? Give us a buzz if you fancy a brew or something, would be nice to get my eyes on the mighty Datsunissan. Or poss convoy up to the FoD if I go Monday.

[Mrs6C]

3 hours ago, hairnet said:

 opportunity to lay some out and scoot on her unpowered trolley. Comedy gold potential?? :D

Dogs, cats and even horses are welcome. But not Beko

@beko1987's parents have a garden railway, too! Maybe they would like to bring some rolling stock over and have a play? We can offer track in 3.5", 5" and 7.25" gauges...