Throughout October 2009 as well as November 2009 there has been very little progress. Michael has avoided taking the car to make and fit the tonneau, his ‘key note’ speaking obligations consuming his waking hours. I have been in France for four and two weeks respectively: mainly to tidy some loose ends but also to put in place the building programme for 2010. The Burlington still requires all those vital finishing touches that only road tests can reveal. Unfortunately I have not really been able to drive the car. A combination of other commitments plus the weather has been the principal cause.
Significantly during October, Haydn Davies has requested permission to send the ‘insurance photos’ to a journalist who is compiling a book that chronicles the historical growth of ‘kitcars’. I have suggested that if he wanted further information regarding the entire project, particularly for his ‘magazine’, then I would be more than prepared to assist. So far I have not had a response.
Tues.08.12.09. On a rare outing the electric fan has failed to kick in causing the reoccurrence of the dreaded ‘overheating’ problem. I managed to limp back to my garage in Marylebone to store the vehicle overnight. The following day with a full radiator of water the car was nursed to Coppull to the workshop of Kevin. Originally the purpose of the visit was principally to undergo the ‘corner weight’ procedure to establish the true balance of the suspension but the failure of the fan has become a priority. Should the fan be totally irreparable the entire front end needs to be removed: yet another major piece of work?
Tues.14.12.09. We have not been able to pin Kevin down as to when it would be convenient to carry out the modifications. Michael remains on Mars visiting his relatives.
Mon.21.12.09. It is now apparent that it will be the ‘New Year’ before any work on the car can be started.
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