Tuesday, 12 June 2007
On the Works front
We are currently trying to work out how to put 2 blog sites onto the web page. This one will be used for the developments to the build as they take place. The 'other' new one, when I can sort it, will be used to show pictures and prices of all the second hand parts we have available.
The start of the London to Brighton 2007
Hampton Court Palace
Cliff takes a quick look at the route for the run as we wait for our start time
Sometimes you just have to have fun!
Yes I know I should be busy working on the new car, but, well occasionally you have to take some time off.
Together with Register chairman Cliff and his wife Gill we travelled down to Weybridge on Saturday evening so we were close to Hampton Court Palace for the start of the London to Brighton run on Sunday morning. Glorious weather all the way down, not a cloud in sight.
Early start Sunday leave the hotel and arrive at Hampton Court Palace in time for our start at 09.07am.
Wonderful journey through some outstanding places/views although occasionally it was a little like taking part in one of the mountain sections of the Tour of France with cyclists charging down hill using all the road!
Quick break at Standen Hall and off again on the final push to Brighton. Weather clouded over a little at one point and it looked like we may get wet, but in the end it did hold off and the lid stayed down all day.
Stayed close to Brighton Sunday night and took a scenic route home on Monday.
Journey down was about 150 miles, the run itself was just over 91, route back nearer 200 miles. All completed with the roof down.
An excellent weekend break, highly recommended to anyone who wants to try it next year.
Together with Register chairman Cliff and his wife Gill we travelled down to Weybridge on Saturday evening so we were close to Hampton Court Palace for the start of the London to Brighton run on Sunday morning. Glorious weather all the way down, not a cloud in sight.
Early start Sunday leave the hotel and arrive at Hampton Court Palace in time for our start at 09.07am.
Wonderful journey through some outstanding places/views although occasionally it was a little like taking part in one of the mountain sections of the Tour of France with cyclists charging down hill using all the road!
Quick break at Standen Hall and off again on the final push to Brighton. Weather clouded over a little at one point and it looked like we may get wet, but in the end it did hold off and the lid stayed down all day.
Stayed close to Brighton Sunday night and took a scenic route home on Monday.
Journey down was about 150 miles, the run itself was just over 91, route back nearer 200 miles. All completed with the roof down.
An excellent weekend break, highly recommended to anyone who wants to try it next year.
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
May Update
Hi Everyone
It seems ages since I last provided any update on this page. We have just finished a weekend at the Kit car show at Stoneleigh and we came away very happy having won the Vince French trophy for our car and Ellen and I have won members of the year as well, so it was a very special weekend for us. Thanks to all those who voted for us. Photos of us and the trophies may appear here in the next few days if the weather clears up for long enough for us to take a photo.
We had the opportunity to chat with many 'new' owners and hopefully we have filled them full of renewed enthusiasm to carry on building!
As I told many of you over the weekend, I check emails in the morning and then again during the evening. If you need to speak to me via the phone the best time is between 5.30pm and 7pm.
By then I have come out of the workshop and can very often be found at the desk checking emails. Don't woryy about it being too late, dinner is normally at 7'ish. After that time I won't answer the works phone until 9am the next morning!
I promised Ellen I would finish the kitchen before any major car building takes place and so that is what I shall be doing for the next few weeks.
Whilst at Stoneleigh I made contact with a supplier of various Gentry parts from bumpers to torpedo lights etc and have emailed them today to see if they can forward me a full list of items available and a price list. Once I have the list I will put it on the Blog page.
Thats about all I have this time. Will be back as soon as there are more developments.
Geoff
It seems ages since I last provided any update on this page. We have just finished a weekend at the Kit car show at Stoneleigh and we came away very happy having won the Vince French trophy for our car and Ellen and I have won members of the year as well, so it was a very special weekend for us. Thanks to all those who voted for us. Photos of us and the trophies may appear here in the next few days if the weather clears up for long enough for us to take a photo.
We had the opportunity to chat with many 'new' owners and hopefully we have filled them full of renewed enthusiasm to carry on building!
As I told many of you over the weekend, I check emails in the morning and then again during the evening. If you need to speak to me via the phone the best time is between 5.30pm and 7pm.
By then I have come out of the workshop and can very often be found at the desk checking emails. Don't woryy about it being too late, dinner is normally at 7'ish. After that time I won't answer the works phone until 9am the next morning!
I promised Ellen I would finish the kitchen before any major car building takes place and so that is what I shall be doing for the next few weeks.
Whilst at Stoneleigh I made contact with a supplier of various Gentry parts from bumpers to torpedo lights etc and have emailed them today to see if they can forward me a full list of items available and a price list. Once I have the list I will put it on the Blog page.
Thats about all I have this time. Will be back as soon as there are more developments.
Geoff
Monday, 19 March 2007
Business Making Progress
I don't have any photos of our progress yet as we are still trying to sort everything behind the scenes to ensure that once we start building it all goes smoothly!
The premises hunt continues as the last chain collapsed leaving us stuck where we are at present. There is a fall back plan, but that will require some building alterations, which if we don't find suitable premises very soon, will have to start.
We anticipate that work on the chassis is very imminent and so hopefully we will have some photos to show you exactly what's happening.
Be back soon
Geoff
The premises hunt continues as the last chain collapsed leaving us stuck where we are at present. There is a fall back plan, but that will require some building alterations, which if we don't find suitable premises very soon, will have to start.
We anticipate that work on the chassis is very imminent and so hopefully we will have some photos to show you exactly what's happening.
Be back soon
Geoff
Competion Winner
Hi Everyone
Just a quick update on the last competion as the result didn't make it into the Journal. The picture was on the right hand side of the Gentry Register Grille badge. Some of you have already entered the next competion. This time the winner will receive a £20 voucher for Threshers etc so you can chose your own tipple rather than us dictating what you should drink!
Geoff & Ellen
Monday, 5 February 2007
Meeting with the SVA man (A very nice man)
I have had a very productive meeting with the man at Birmingham who actually does the SVA tests. He was very helpful, informative and put paid to several myths that exist in the kit car world.
The first thing we clarified was in relation to what does and what does not require an SVA? His answer was simple, If you change or modify the chassis it will require an SVA, if it is merely a body change and the chassis is not modified or a new 'different' chassis isn't used then it does not require a test.
We went all through the issues we believed may cause concern at test stage and some of the solutions we had considered and then went out to look at a 'pre' SVA car. He indicated some areas that we hadn't considered that would now require modification for the test, but generally he was of the opinion that we would be able to retain the majority of the features we wanted and still pass the test.
It proved to be a very valuable meeting that has given me a clearer insight into the mystical world of SVA and I am very grateful to David for spending the time going through my concerns with me.
I have just completed a weekends course on mould making and resin casting with Steve at Articole Studios. A very interesting course that has suggested one or two different ideas for the future and I look forward to putting ito practice some of the new skills learnt over the weekend and would want to thank both Steve and Sam for their effort over the weekend.
The first thing we clarified was in relation to what does and what does not require an SVA? His answer was simple, If you change or modify the chassis it will require an SVA, if it is merely a body change and the chassis is not modified or a new 'different' chassis isn't used then it does not require a test.
We went all through the issues we believed may cause concern at test stage and some of the solutions we had considered and then went out to look at a 'pre' SVA car. He indicated some areas that we hadn't considered that would now require modification for the test, but generally he was of the opinion that we would be able to retain the majority of the features we wanted and still pass the test.
It proved to be a very valuable meeting that has given me a clearer insight into the mystical world of SVA and I am very grateful to David for spending the time going through my concerns with me.
I have just completed a weekends course on mould making and resin casting with Steve at Articole Studios. A very interesting course that has suggested one or two different ideas for the future and I look forward to putting ito practice some of the new skills learnt over the weekend and would want to thank both Steve and Sam for their effort over the weekend.
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