Ian_Greenlaw

Hi Tony, I won't be at the swap. But if you see rear tail light lenses for a 34 ring me if thats ok. Have fun Ian

Saw this on the back of an advertising brochure and thought this is fantastic. I had to scan it and post it here for you to see. I love it !!! Firestone.pdf

Hi Tony, Tony Connell in Eltham. Tony has done every Elfin car that was manufactured and he currently has Bernies ( see the My Restoration Projects - from Old Car forum ) Car. I was going to use Grant White but Tony is just around the corner. Oh, I think I've fixed my Avatar.......I'm bigger ! ( if that helps ! )

I agree that this site is for the general preservation as close as you can afford to the original but as you have suggested sometimes bank accounts, time and what you start with also plays an important part. All I can say is do the best you can and we'll all watch with interest. I just love old cars and the range of restorations that take place. I for one will watch with interest with what you do. cheers ian ps.....my avatar is still small !!!!!

Hi Jason, your right there is plenty of clear and I will be able to buff fine lines out. The two scratches I mentioned are quite deep but after talking with my painter he said he could probably fix it. I'm going to see the upholstorer today to see when he can do the roof for me. ian

Hi, I've used Stainless Steel bolts to hold the guards on and to tie it in I'll probably coat them in the same stuff that was used in the underside of the guards and body. I must admit it was interesting trying to get the fender welt to sit properly. I was cutting a rivit off a part and it took off across the garage and put a pin hole mark on the paint. Its in the 4th photo but you can't see it. I also did a bolt up on the front windscreen frame hinge too far and nicked the paint ( but this sits behind the rubber and you dont see it ) but I will still touch it up. Apart from that so far so good. I have the front guards to go yet ! The running boards sit pretty well so next job is the fender welt that sits between them and the valance panel. I'll also start on the luggage rack supports and steering column support bracket. Ian

Very nice original car. I'm sure someone will snap it up ian

Looking good Pat and I like the colour. I don't think I'll ever complain about the cold again !!!!! ian

Hi Guys, Had a good day. After helping paint our sons room ( he's moved out now ) I got to work on the car and fitted the two rear mudguards. Interesting when I go to fit the support bracket, the hole in the chassis is 3/8 and the hole in the bracket is 5/16 so I made a little rubber grommet to fill the hole and I'll finish those on the weekend. Another interesting thing is that the rear mudguards have more bolts holding them in place than the what holds to body to the chassis. Oh well another job done. Cheers Ian

Hi Ken, That would explain why mine has dress rings. I'm fumbling around on my computer at the moment trying to make my Avatar bigger. No luck yet !

Hi Bernie, I too found more enjoyment tinkering with my car than watching horses bolt around a circle. Your car is progressing well. Whats your estimation before you start her up ? Cheers Ian

Hey Steve, Avatar envy huh !!! now thats a new one ! I'd better work this out or be the laughing stock of the forum. Ian

HI Mark, Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see what you come up with Cheers Ian

Nice one Ken. Hmmmm... I'm starting to feel inadequate with my little avatar. I'll have to do something about this ! Ian

HI everyone, Received the chassis back and I must admit it has come up really well. It amazes me how much pitting rust does cause even in a chassis. Given that the chassis is suprisingly light and my brother and I can pick it up quite easily. All the other brackets I sent came up looking really good too ( gearbox crossmember, running board brackets, chassis extension and spare wheen carrier brackets ). I also got the brake drum backing plates done at the same time. I wirebrushed the rear springs and front suspension parts and coated the front suspension parts with POR15. The POR15 does come up a treat on uneven surfaces but you do have to be careful not to have any grease / oil left of th parts otherwise it wont stick at all. Till next posting Ian

Hi Tony, I was hoping by the end of next year. Depends how things go I guess ( finance wise as well !! ). The Dodge 100 year anniversary is in 2014 I think so I'd like to have her completed by then at the latest.

Great work Tony. Glad I could help locate where that bracket went. I've temporarily fitted the fender welt with all the bolts. I'll tack it in place later with glue and then fit the rear fender. I also fitted the door pillar bump stops and the round one as well. A few more things off the list. Cheers Ian

Not sure, I haven't dug down that far yet !

Tony, That would look nice on my car !!

I get my kids to do it otherwise the phone would end up embeded in the wall !!!:mad:

Hi Tony, I've put the fender welt in the back wheel arches and now I have to stick it there then I can bolt the rear guards on. Can you post a pic of the door handle you had made. I think others on the site may find it interesting. Cheers Ian

Hi Pat, I must say its looking good. I think that I make more mistakes being worried I might scratch something than if I just got on with it and didn't care. I was cutting a rivet off the other day ( a good 10 feet from the car ) and it took off and hit the car. First mistake !! I screwed the windscreen hinges in and had to lift the windscreen up to get the other screws in then I realised that when its wound out it won't go up 45 degrees....doh another small scratch !! I think I've got to think ahead a bit more and it should be ok. Look forward to seeing the colour go on. Cheers Ian

Hey all, With the chassis off to the blasters I made a starthaving a good look at the body. The back ( where the luggage rack is or should I say was ) is all bashed in from reversing into anything and everything. The doors look in pretty good shape and as far as rust goes, rear wheel arches, bottom of front cowl and front inside where the timber floors go. So not too bad in that department. I took a few shots inside the car to get an idea of what it looked like and proceeded to rip out the old lining completely. Pulled out the windscreen hinges and rear seat hinges. Found the rear window winder but the other side is ceased up and I may have to rebuild it. Got some good shots of the rear bump stops for the doors too. Cheers Ian

When I had the floor blasted, there were no signes of repair or panel replacement. Unless the floor pan was replaced. Hmmmmm....I keep haveing a look every time I see a 34. Ian

Bernie, Great progress and I too can't wait for the first fire up of the engine ! You mentioned you can't replate the motometer main body as it is very brittle. What about those placed that do the spray chrome. Its suppose to look like chrome and withstand heat. Anyhow I'd just thought i'd throw that idea into the pot ! Cheers Ian IM WITH BERNIE TOO.....ALL YOU GUYS ON THE EAST COAST....LOOK AFTER YOURSELVES !!! ( and your cars ! )