In the workshop at present

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Grumpy Northener
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In the workshop at present

#1 Post by Grumpy Northener » Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:51 pm

Well the first few jobs have been in and are now back with their owners:
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1996 Mini Cooper - new nsf wing / front panel repairs & front end repaint
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1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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Re: In the workshop at present

#2 Post by Grumpy Northener » Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:56 pm

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1979 Mercedes CE 230 replace ns door & osf wing + welding repairs to offside sill / A post & paint to new panels
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1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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Re: In the workshop at present

#3 Post by Grumpy Northener » Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:49 pm

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1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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Re: In the workshop at present

#4 Post by Grumpy Northener » Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:37 pm

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Early SWB Defender on a new chassis for complete respray
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Ready for collection & assembly by the client
1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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Re: In the workshop at present

#5 Post by Grumpy Northener » Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:55 pm

Just arrived in today
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1999 Toyota MR2 MK2 (marks on paint in first image is masking tape detailing repair / polishing areas)
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Remarkably straight & clean example but after 50k miles needs paint to front & back bumpers, panel repairs to os door & nsf wing + flat & polish on remaining panels - In the corner is 1948 Vespa that has been in straightening up / welding & paint
1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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Re: In the workshop at present

#6 Post by kevin » Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:20 pm

lovely work Chris and good luck with the new project.
Will need to have a chat with you about the Singer for next year.

Kevin

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Re: In the workshop at present

#7 Post by alabbasi » Thu Nov 10, 2016 5:05 pm

Grumpy Northener wrote:20161004_163921-001.jpg 1979 Mercedes CE 230 replace ns door & osf wing + welding repairs to offside sill / A post & paint to new panels 20161006_155046-001.jpg20161006_155058-001.jpg20161007_110458-001.jpg
230CE.. Millennials :roll:

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#8 Post by Grumpy Northener » Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:33 am

230CE.. Millennials
- Eh ! (or should that be Ce ?)
1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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Re: In the workshop at present

#9 Post by megadethmaniac » Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:07 pm

think he`s suggesting that being 1980`s, its got a dodgy beard and wears its trousers too low...

either that or he`s doubting its cla$$icness

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Re: In the workshop at present

#10 Post by Grumpy Northener » Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:12 pm

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MR 2 completed and delivered back to it's proud owner (couple of weeks ago now)
1937 Jowett 8 - Project - in less pieces than the Jupiter
1943 Jowett Stationary Engine
1952 Jowett Jupiter - In lots of peices http://Jowett.org/
1952 Jowett Javelin - Largely original
1973 Rover P6 V8 - Original / 22,000 miles

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