Okay, my mistake. I have been so busy that I forgot to come and look at the blog to see when the update was due. I have resolved the issue now by putting the dates into my outlook calendar so in future there should be not more missed updates as the calendar will remind me.
The current build is going very well. The windscreens are being made in China! it is the only place that will make them at a reasonable cost and waive the 'set up' costs.
We are making some slight alterations during this build so that all the little bits that we feel could be improved upon are sorted. Nothing great or probably noticeable but I feel that they will improve the car further.
The current build will be having a 1500 spitfire engine and Ford type 9 gearbox so it will be very interesting to compare the difference in gearbox performance once it is built. I feel that not having to 'extend' the gearbox remote will be a big advantage. The Ford type 9 places the gear lever exactly where you would want it without the need for any alterations whatsoever.
We are looking at seat designs as the new 'IVA' which replaces the SVA test in April requires headrests to be fitted. We have developed a good design which should make a good strong comfortable seat, be easier for the trimmer to trim and comply with the new regulations.
Still picking up a few pieces here and there for the 'police' replica but the build is not being progressed as work is just too busy.
Next update Friday 20th February and thereafter every 2 weeks!!
Geoff
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Saturday 17th January 2009
Hi Folks
Sorry for the recent lapse in regular updates but due to work and health things seemed to have slipped slightly.
Anyway the health is now sorted and the work is as busy as usual so it should be normal service being resumed.
After recovering from the traditional winter bug over Christmas and New Year and dealing with the 'extra' long shutdown of businesses over the Christmas period we are now back in full swing.
I am currently building a customers car and so work has commenced on his chassis (nearly finished) and very soon we will commence the build of the body tub and then turn it into a car.
That means of course that my 'Police Replica' is pushed to one side whilst we build for a customer.
Many thanks to those of you who have spotted various parts I may require for my car and emailed me with the details. I do try to keep an eye out for them but always manage to miss some of them!
Anyway, as soon as I have cleared it with the customer I will publish some photos of the build as we go and you will be able to follow the progress in the normal way.
Have a good 2009, keep building/restoring your Gentry's and if you know where there are any for sale then let me know as we have received several inquiries in recent weeks for completed 'older' cars.
Geoff
Sorry for the recent lapse in regular updates but due to work and health things seemed to have slipped slightly.
Anyway the health is now sorted and the work is as busy as usual so it should be normal service being resumed.
After recovering from the traditional winter bug over Christmas and New Year and dealing with the 'extra' long shutdown of businesses over the Christmas period we are now back in full swing.
I am currently building a customers car and so work has commenced on his chassis (nearly finished) and very soon we will commence the build of the body tub and then turn it into a car.
That means of course that my 'Police Replica' is pushed to one side whilst we build for a customer.
Many thanks to those of you who have spotted various parts I may require for my car and emailed me with the details. I do try to keep an eye out for them but always manage to miss some of them!
Anyway, as soon as I have cleared it with the customer I will publish some photos of the build as we go and you will be able to follow the progress in the normal way.
Have a good 2009, keep building/restoring your Gentry's and if you know where there are any for sale then let me know as we have received several inquiries in recent weeks for completed 'older' cars.
Geoff
Saturday, 13 December 2008
Late Update
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
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, 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
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