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26th March 2014, 05:07 PM #121GOLD MEMBER
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Hi guys - agree with you - been on the web and no tonneau covers BUT, I have decided I am going to be ahead of the times and invent one myself - similar to what I had on my old AU ute (The FG11 has an elaborate hard lid that has fitted lights and auto locking).
Have made the support stays and will sit the into aluminium brackets I will turn up and fit to inside of tub.
I will sew elastic cord (from Bunnings) inside the hem of the cover so I can stretch them to brackets I will fit on the outside of tub. The cover will be secured at the front by eyelets fitted in the cover and secured over brackets fitted across the tub just behind the fuel tank.
I have fitted the chrome rear bumper. Used domed nuts as I think it adds a bit of something to it. I think I am looking for excuses to add stuff this as I don't want this build to end because I have enjoyed it so much.
Thanks for your support and encouragement.
Keith
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26th March 2014, 07:03 PM #122
You do realize of cause that both you and Repliconics have to have a joint showing of the finished vehicles, ideally at the woodworking shows in the various states.
The person who never made a mistake never made anything
Cheers
Ray
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26th March 2014, 07:55 PM #123
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26th March 2014, 08:54 PM #124GOLD MEMBER
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26th March 2014, 10:02 PM #125
You are too modest....
You, Keith, & Trevor have been sharing an EXTRAORDINARY journey of top craftsmanship, imagination & ingenuity with the rest of us.....
You are too modest....
Lets hope Neil & have seen the threads and posts about "showing off these two extraordinary masterpieces" at,
at least Melbourne & Sydney Wood Shows as part of the WWF stand....
Cheers crowie
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26th March 2014, 10:04 PM #126Skwair2rownd
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I reckon I'd pay to see those two in a show!!!!
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26th March 2014, 11:29 PM #127
Thanks for the kind words about my work Keith.
It's very much appreciated but don't sale yourself to short here!
You may like to call yourself a beginner, but if that's the case it's a very good start.
By the way have you heard we're going to Sydney?
How kool's that!
Trevor (Rep)
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27th March 2014, 08:33 AM #128GOLD MEMBER
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Very KOOL.
I received the plans of Stephenson's Rocket from the UK. They look like original General Assembly drawings of the Rocket - not lots of detail. Now that is going to be a challenging project and very time consuming. Have great day in the shed. We are looking after our 2 year old grandson today.
All the best,
Keith
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29th March 2014, 05:29 PM #129GOLD MEMBER
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Well I have made the tarp. This is new territory for me as I actually hemmed and sewed up the material (and I think it came up alright).
I made a support bracket and fixtues so the tarp wouldn't sag. I connected the tarp at the back (next to fuel tank) by machining aluminium studs and aralditing them in. They are recessed so the eyelets I fitted to the tarp won't slip off. I made up hold down brackets out of extra heavy duty picture hanger clips. I used elastasized rubber cord to connect the tarp to the brackets. his was threaded in hem around perimeter.
You learn new skills every day. (me sewing - never)
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30th March 2014, 06:46 PM #130
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30th March 2014, 09:14 PM #131
Ten out of Ten, Keith..
Ten out of Ten, Keith..
Using the sewing machine is something I too have never used; my darling wife is a wizz on it so I dare not touch it in case I break it...
Your tarp looks good on the back of the tray and for that the whole Ford Model T looks great, very well done sir....
Cheers, crowie
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31st March 2014, 01:44 AM #132
Came out real nice.
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31st March 2014, 04:53 PM #133GOLD MEMBER
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Hi All,
The Model T Ford Ute finally comes to completion. It has taken 6 months since starting but a lot of that time was taken up with lawn bowls, Christmas and some fishing. I estimate it took about 300 hours work to complete. The paint scheme was brushed on flat matt black and when dry spray painted with high gloss enamel. All "chromed" components were painted high gloss chrome spray paint. Seats were actually upholstered with "leather" vinyl. The speedo was printed off the web, laminated and then fitted to a cowl. The windscreen is Perspex fitted into rebates in the windscreen frame. The 4 cylinder motor as shown in "finished5" photo was assembled from a kit I purchased from Australia Post shop. I think all the other major details I have relayed via previous posts I have made. I would like to thank everyone who has made positive comments about this build. It has been a big learning curve for me. The skills of your work out there is unbelievable and for you to make good comments about mine makes me feel great - thanks. Thanks for the research you have done for me - special thanks to Trevor.
I have changed my mind on my next project. It won't be Stephenson's Rocket. I have had a great deal of difficulty getting detailed information for an accurate build. Even the plans purchased from the UK were only General Assembly with not a lot of detail. I will instead be building Richard Trevithick's Peny-Darren - the first Steam locomotive - built in 1804. I came across a lot of detail which will help with accuracy of the build. I will be building 1/5th scale. I will add the new thread tomorrow. Again thanks for all your great feedback - It is most appreciated.
Keith.
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31st March 2014, 06:07 PM #134
Well done Keith you've made a real ripper of a T Model there.
It's been great watching the build come together.
I'm really looking forward to your next.
The Peny-Darren is a truly wonderful contraption.
I'm sure you'll do it justice.
Congratulations again on the T Model "great stuff mate".
Trevor.
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Trevor, Thanks for your kind words and support. Yes the Peny-Darren is indeed intriguing. I am looking forward to the gear cutting on all the drive wheels, I intend doing every gear tooth using a coping saw. I will photograph some of the plans I have prepared and put them on the new thread tomorrow. Again Thanks.
Keith
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