Initiative

Weds.05.09.07. A sleepless night but renewed determination has taken me to Michaels workshop to exchange miserable stories about ‘dealing with the public’, ‘being let down’ but how thoroughly pleasant it is ‘working on your own’. We chatted on about the combination of ‘greens’ that I have been considering for the final colour mixture so given our recent mutual demise it wasn’t long before we both agreed upon Sage green leather matched by British racing green for the carpets. Job done, leather ordered; the seats will be covered by the 25th.of September. Bye, bye Michael and on to Nigel of Penk Autos of Standish. I had approached Nigel, Young Danny’s boss, three weeks ago with the suggestion of painting the car. Luckily, he is still interested in the work proposing that it would be much more sensible to paint the tub and engine panels first followed by the wings; this would ensure that the peripheral panels would have a better chance of remaining unmarked before assembly. Although a much more logical ‘modus operandi’ this is not how Chris and Colin perceive the task being completed, in fact their approach is quite the opposite. Sorry boys, the worm has turned, we shall follow the advice of Nigel and Nigel, tub first, wings later’, end of.

By lunchtime I had been to Richie’s workshop to cut the basic form for the door side panels and another simple dash outline. Within his workshop there are robust, power tools, in particular a rotary, belt sander, a 1200 watt band saw and a wonderful bobbin sander: all of which facilitate the procedures that I would find difficult in my cellar. As is the case with the under trim which recently has taken quite a battering with the constant changes. It has subsequently become very flimsy but worse still has developed into an undesirable end product. It is time for a fresh view and the component must be re-modelled.
I have personally, felt encouraged by the day. The interior is being realised, we have hopefully discovered a reliable, talented painter. Plait that.