POST 14 - SEPT 15th - PROGRESS SLOWS

Interesting series of photos occupying around five months in time.  Progress has slowed somewhat lately as my business partner Andy, disappeared in August to ride his motor bike from Alaska to Argentina. http://andy-varga.blogspot.com/   Consequently, my previous 3 day week is now back to 5 and will continue so until he returns in January next year.  This was factored in at the outset so should not alter my June 16th 2013 completion date.

May 2011

July 2011

August 2011

September 2011
Empty floor space but full shelves



Chassis after media blasting and etch priming as delivered to Auto Bodycraft
and in unbelievable condition with only one very small area of corrosion on
the top of the rear most nearside box section.  Will be cut out and new metal let in.
Silver tongued Alex has convinced me that the chassis should be finished to
the same standard as the body.  I suppose it would be a shame not to.

 I guess I'm so used to producing plans and schedules (didn't get the "Fat Controller" nickname for nothing) that it seemed natural to create one for the 120 restoration.  Confusing I know but GRE (see boxes below left) is my usual work appendage.  Christenend George Robert but generally known as Bob except in Newcastle where George was the norm.  My wife Angie calls me Rob usually and Robert when I'm in trouble, my Grandchildren call me Bobsy and my dad always called me Jim - no idea why.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE  2011 2012 2013 GRE Pre Start Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Alex Other outside Contract KPI / Target date Establish missing parts and start searches START  APRIL 2nd Establish Body work requirements & source parts Split body, remove, blast, etch prime, repair doors All Body Parts to Alex Chassis  -  Strip  - Sand Blast - Etch Prime - Repair Rear Springs to Brost Forge for re-set & Temper Bare Chassis to Alex Alex - Build body on chassis, align, brace, repair and start prep Strip Engine and establish exact requirements Rear Axle refurb  - Eric Batelle Cyliner Head to Dan with Engine parts list required Engine Rebuild - Ongoing - Allow 6 Months All remaining Chrome to STD Bristol Front & Rear suspension build up. Steering Box build All other chassis bits re-cond. Swap chassis with wood frame and return to W-shop Alex - Continue Prep on Wood Frame Gearbox - Decision, re-con or order 5 speed Engine & Head Complete / reassembled Chassis - Paint in POR15 Build up Chassis, Engine, Transmission, Suspension, Steering,  Engineer new Cooling System Engine Run up  Engineer new Braking system Wire Weel Conversion & Rear Shock Mod Rolling Chassis Test Drive  Built up Chassis back to Alex Alex-  Fit body to chasis, mask up and Paint Alex - Finish - All back to Bobs W'shop Make up interior trim panels / re-con other interior parts Decide on seats / trimmer / contract out upholstry - TBA Decide electrical mods and Install new wiring loom All other electrical bits / Dash board / Instruments ICE / Speakers /Phone / IPOD as req. Fit up - Lights, Chrome, Handles, Catches etc Sort Tools / Spares / Jack etc Initial Shakedown run / MOT Completion  end