A1 Commuting

Normally the drive up the A1 is full of boring rep mobiles. Just once in a while I see an interesting car like this Camaro.

Springs and things

Mostly worked on the Audi Quattro on long term loan from Will Holman of Practical Performance Car magazine.  Today we looking at Springs and dampers so set about getting the uprights off.

The blue Mini came in with a knocking noise at the back.  We also found a fault on front driver side.

brake test

Brake test sheet

We used the rollers to do a brake test today.  I was surprised that the MOT tests for front wheel balance only.  Rear wheels out of balance can pass as long as the total braking effort is high enough.

Jowett comes home

 

Today we unloaded the Jowett Javelin from the trailer it had ridden on back from the NEC Classic Car Show.

NEC Classic Car Show

Lea Francis Lynx

The college do the restoration theatre at the Footman James Classic Car Show.  As a student I got a free ticket great! I went to the show on Friday 16 November.  Bought a welding helmet and a tub of red rubber grease.

DKW

Painting

Today got to do some real spraying.  Having last week sprayed water based paint onto cardboard this week moved up a gear to use proper mask with an air supply and to spray etch primer followed by, after lunch, 2 coats of primer.  Wonder what it will look like in a couple of weeks when I get back after half term?

Subjects covered: How to mix paint.  Cleaning a spray gun.  

Welding

Today got hands on with the college MIG welding gear.  Big machines used in purpose build booths.  Must get some TIG gloves.  Have got some ordinary chrome leather welding gauntlets at home but the TIG ones are better having thinner leather of the hands and fingers makes holding stuff much easier.