To all those of you who return to the Blog for regular updates then I can only apologise for my lack of update last Friday. I have been trying to keep the wife happy.....by finishing her long awaited kitchen. I felt that as she had been very patient it was only fair that I made the extra effort and pushed on with it before Christmas. We have made quite some progress but have to now return to the workshop to finish off some orders before Christmas and then prepare for a full build from the first week of January 2009.
Our order books are looking good considering the issues that many are facing. The build we are about to commence is for a customer and hopefully as it develops we will provide the normal fortnightly updates with some photos thrown in for good measure.
The intention with this one is for a Triumph 1500 engine with Ford type 9 gearbox. Interior will have 2 separate seats, in cream leather, dash like the demonstrator and a few other 'extras' as we go along.
This of course means that the replica police TF will have to sit and wait for any significant developments, but as and when we get the usual hold ups I'm sure we'll be able to wheel it into the workshop for some work.
If I forget to provide an update before Christmas then all have a good one and I'll be back in the new year.
Geoff
Saturday, 13 December 2008
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Update Saturday 22nd November 2008
Hi Folks
Things are very busy around here after Exeter. We were once again mobbed on the stand by people who loved the car. I think it would be fair to say that we were one of the busiest stands.
Our best compliment came from two brothers who have just finished rebuilding their MG TD. It has taken them 8 years to do and both agreed that after all that time and effort it nearly looked as good as our Gentry!
Anyway, a good show with plenty of work as a result.
We are due to start fabricating the next round of chassis just before Christmas and then the next body tub will commence very early into the new year.
That does mean that our replica police car will have to wait for some gaps in the work and so progress gets slowed again! Still always a good option to put work before play.
For everyone who continues to read, Thank you for your continued support and remember that Christmas is only just around the corner.
See you in a fortnight
Geoff
Things are very busy around here after Exeter. We were once again mobbed on the stand by people who loved the car. I think it would be fair to say that we were one of the busiest stands.
Our best compliment came from two brothers who have just finished rebuilding their MG TD. It has taken them 8 years to do and both agreed that after all that time and effort it nearly looked as good as our Gentry!
Anyway, a good show with plenty of work as a result.
We are due to start fabricating the next round of chassis just before Christmas and then the next body tub will commence very early into the new year.
That does mean that our replica police car will have to wait for some gaps in the work and so progress gets slowed again! Still always a good option to put work before play.
For everyone who continues to read, Thank you for your continued support and remember that Christmas is only just around the corner.
See you in a fortnight
Geoff
Monday, 10 November 2008
Late Update Monday 10th November
Sorry for the delay. The reminder popped up and I deleted it fully intending to do the update that day. Then something else happened and I forgot!!
Anyway, we have been very busy finishing off an order and preparing for Exeter.
I have also been looking at radiator caps, grilles and seats for the rear of the Gentry. I did speak to someone about a third seat in the Gentry and have received the information I required from VOSA, BUT, in the move of my office to its new location I have mislaid the contact sheet. So if you are that person who I spoke to about a third seat then please give me another call or drop me an email and I'll give you the update.
Hope to see you all at Exeter.
Geoff
Anyway, we have been very busy finishing off an order and preparing for Exeter.
I have also been looking at radiator caps, grilles and seats for the rear of the Gentry. I did speak to someone about a third seat in the Gentry and have received the information I required from VOSA, BUT, in the move of my office to its new location I have mislaid the contact sheet. So if you are that person who I spoke to about a third seat then please give me another call or drop me an email and I'll give you the update.
Hope to see you all at Exeter.
Geoff
Saturday, 25 October 2008
Update 25th October 2008
Hi Folks
Okay having some time off is a good idea but the trouble is that the work just piles up whilst you are away and then there's more to do once you get back!
We are busy fabricating chassis and various body panels to keep our customers happy with our service and delivery times, and given the current climate that has to be good news for us.
As well as keeping the orders flowing we are also busy ensuring that the car is ready for the last show of the year at Exeter in November. There are some changes I would like to make but they will have to wait until after the show.
When we get a few spare moments we are also stripping out a body etc in order to prepare the next car for us, but that has to keep taking second place in the pecking order and so progress is slow.
Back in a fortnight to give another update
Geoff
Okay having some time off is a good idea but the trouble is that the work just piles up whilst you are away and then there's more to do once you get back!
We are busy fabricating chassis and various body panels to keep our customers happy with our service and delivery times, and given the current climate that has to be good news for us.
As well as keeping the orders flowing we are also busy ensuring that the car is ready for the last show of the year at Exeter in November. There are some changes I would like to make but they will have to wait until after the show.
When we get a few spare moments we are also stripping out a body etc in order to prepare the next car for us, but that has to keep taking second place in the pecking order and so progress is slow.
Back in a fortnight to give another update
Geoff
Friday, 10 October 2008
Update Fri 10th October
Hi Folks
Not much of an update available tonight as we have seized the opportunity to take some time off. We were advised by almost everyone we know that if we found time we should make sure that we took some time out fore ourselves and so we did.
We have just both completed our beginners archery course and so now when we gt a moment of spare time we can go to our local club and enjoy some relaxing time away from cars!!
We have therefore been away from our base and although able to read emails have not been able to act on many of them. For anyone who is awaiting a reply I will get back to you asap, probably Sunday or Monday morning.
Geoff
Not much of an update available tonight as we have seized the opportunity to take some time off. We were advised by almost everyone we know that if we found time we should make sure that we took some time out fore ourselves and so we did.
We have just both completed our beginners archery course and so now when we gt a moment of spare time we can go to our local club and enjoy some relaxing time away from cars!!
We have therefore been away from our base and although able to read emails have not been able to act on many of them. For anyone who is awaiting a reply I will get back to you asap, probably Sunday or Monday morning.
Geoff
Monday, 29 September 2008
Update Monday 29th September
Thought I'd better sneak the update in before the end of September.
Things are just a little hectic at the moment, not as bad as when we were building the demonstrator, but more than enough to keep us very busy, thus the reason for forgetting about the Blog update!
Not a great deal of exciting news I can ad this week about developments and progress in a general sense. Digby has been delivered to Sweden and Elwyn, the new owner, is having fun before the winter sets in. He has just discovered that owning and driving a Gentry makes you new friends every time you take the car out.
Managing to pick up a few little bits and pieces for the 'police' car special and when we do get a few hours spare I have started the task of stripping the donor that will be used for it.
Now all I need is a little bit more space, a few more hours each day and a few extra days in the week and I could get done everything I need to.
See you in just under a fortnight
Geoff
Things are just a little hectic at the moment, not as bad as when we were building the demonstrator, but more than enough to keep us very busy, thus the reason for forgetting about the Blog update!
Not a great deal of exciting news I can ad this week about developments and progress in a general sense. Digby has been delivered to Sweden and Elwyn, the new owner, is having fun before the winter sets in. He has just discovered that owning and driving a Gentry makes you new friends every time you take the car out.
Managing to pick up a few little bits and pieces for the 'police' car special and when we do get a few hours spare I have started the task of stripping the donor that will be used for it.
Now all I need is a little bit more space, a few more hours each day and a few extra days in the week and I could get done everything I need to.
See you in just under a fortnight
Geoff
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Update Sunday 14th September
Hi Folks
Sorry I missed Friday I hope you've all come back again to see if there has been an update.
We have been busy over the last few weeks trying to prepare one of our 'older' cars for export to Sweden. It's amazing how the time flies when you have several jobs on the go at the same time!
We have a steady order of events between now and Christmas, which is good for business, but not so good for my next Gentry, the replica police car.
We have several ideas for further development and are currently looking at an adaptor plate for the type 9 gearbox to a Triumph engine. This avoids the need for the remote gearbox extension and provides a five speed box that has always been considered to be a better option than the Triumph box. Although these are already made by some firms we are looking at several options to see who can provide the best service for us.
So development continues, when we get the chance, and things are moving along very nicely. I'll be back in a fortnight to see if we can maintain this momentum towards Christmas!
Geoff
Sorry I missed Friday I hope you've all come back again to see if there has been an update.
We have been busy over the last few weeks trying to prepare one of our 'older' cars for export to Sweden. It's amazing how the time flies when you have several jobs on the go at the same time!
We have a steady order of events between now and Christmas, which is good for business, but not so good for my next Gentry, the replica police car.
We have several ideas for further development and are currently looking at an adaptor plate for the type 9 gearbox to a Triumph engine. This avoids the need for the remote gearbox extension and provides a five speed box that has always been considered to be a better option than the Triumph box. Although these are already made by some firms we are looking at several options to see who can provide the best service for us.
So development continues, when we get the chance, and things are moving along very nicely. I'll be back in a fortnight to see if we can maintain this momentum towards Christmas!
Geoff
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