Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Skills portfolio evidence paperwork

I have just gone through the paperwork needed to evidence the skills learned as part of the Classic Car restoration course.  Have sent a copy of it all by email to all my fellow students. Will try to find some time to add in my photos.

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Spitfire build up - a rolling chassis


Now the Triumph Spitfire is being reassembled. Still needs a cooling system, fuel supply, brakes and a seat before we can think of running it on the football pitch out back of the college.

Monday, 29 April 2013

Old Escorts


Stopped off at the Ferrybridge services on my way to college this am. Saw these two rally car Ford Escorts both were covered in mud - somebody had had a good time over the weekend.

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

taking it to pieces

Today spent half a day working with Dave and Mush removing and refitting parts of the body and trim on a Fiat seicentio. Took plenty of photos for our evidence portfolios.

Monday, 22 April 2013

Engine strip down

Spent today taking an old Ford engine to bits. Here is the evidence a full collection of parts.  The crankshaft shows little wear as do the other engine components. 

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Metalic paint

This is my test panel covered in blue metallic paint. We first sprayed the panel then did a repair. The section below the swage has been repaired and lacquered.

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Body Repair Assessment Record

To show practical attainment of various MAG welding skills I produced a number of test pieces which I will now photograph.The image above is an example of the first page of the body repair assessment record.

Link to word version of MAG welding test document.