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Post by biggles1 on Jan 7, 2014 8:17:19 GMT
I have heard it's extremely expensive to use the Newark showground. Even the "Americana" festival, (which has been at Newark for donkeys years), has moved this year. It's now at Prestwold Hall, near Loughborough. This looks like a really good venue and includes a race / test track. Would probably be great for a kit car event.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Jan 7, 2014 8:08:27 GMT
Hi Terry. It looks like it's been scrapped. I've had a look through a lot of other Kit Car club forums and they are all asking the same question. Also, it doesn't appear on any of the magazine "What's On" calenders for 2014. Big shame. I guess they were losing money.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 30, 2013 20:19:08 GMT
Well, I actually started my old RV up and drove it out of the barn today. I put a good set of jump leads on and connected it to my van. It took a while to crank up the fuel but it started pretty easily and, apart from a cloud of blue smoke, (it needs valve stem seals), it idled and ran really well. I had a good look over it and it looks like my next job will be to attack the windscreen frame with a mini grinder to remove it from the body tub. The fixing bolts are totally rusted and it looks like the frame has had a hefty piece of angle iron bonded into each end and fitted through the top of the tub and glass matted in. I have to remove the frame to angle it correctly for the hard top to fit. I'm actually considering making up a tubular frame and bonding it inside the fibreglass frame and hinging the screen similar to a Wrangler or CJ. Has anyone attempted this? I feel my enthusiasm has returned a little now and hope to get on with a few jobs in the next couple of weeks. Now I've completed and sold my BSA Thunderbolt project, I have a little spare cash and a lot more time so hopefully I might get a bit done.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 30, 2013 12:42:09 GMT
On my last RV the striker plate for the hard doors was welded to the roll cage. Seemed like a good idea and worked well. It's probably what I'll do when I convert my current one from soft to hard doors.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 19, 2013 8:20:29 GMT
Well, it looks all there and tidy too. Very nice. Shouldn't take too much to get it useable. Look forward to seeing it take shape. As far as value goes, it's a tough one. They never sell for what they are worth in my opinion.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 16, 2013 9:05:03 GMT
Glad you've got it at last. Look forward to seeing the picture.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 8, 2013 10:48:57 GMT
Good work Peter. Those doors look as if they work great. Nice and smooth. I need to get myself motivated to do some more to the RV. I've just finished restoring a BSA Thunderbolt and it's now up for sale, so hopefully, I can get going on the Eagle again. I've not touched it for over a year.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Oct 22, 2013 18:39:57 GMT
Welcome! Bought from Norfolk hey? I thought I had the only one in these here parts!
John
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Post by biggles1 on Sept 18, 2013 9:17:23 GMT
My RV is tucked away in my barn. It's ideal, good lighting, power, no more than 20 yards from the house. . . . it's perfect. So why have I stuffed the place so full of crap that I can't even see the Eagle, let alone work on it? I need to take a serious look at myself! John
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 20, 2013 9:59:12 GMT
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 12, 2013 8:39:40 GMT
Ok, Terry, see you on Sunday.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 11, 2013 6:36:45 GMT
I'll be coming in the Mustang but will definitely come and say hello and have a chat.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 7, 2013 22:45:15 GMT
I try and visit the forum every day and still have the RV. To be honest, I've not touched the old thing for 7 or 8 months. My Mustang takes priority if I have any spare time. I just fitted a new cruise control module, uprated O/D servo in the auto box, re-painted all the black body mouldings, fitted a Magnaflow cat back exhaust, a new battery and starter motor.
I did buy some windscreen de-mist vents for the RV a couple of weeks back and hope to do a bit more to it soon. Meantime, I'll be coming to Newark on the Sunday, but in the Mustang. I'll pop along to the club stand and have a chat same as last year.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Apr 19, 2013 17:40:35 GMT
Same with hard tops. I couldn't even give one away for free a couple of years back. Just as well really because it will be going on my current RV now.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Mar 23, 2013 15:30:30 GMT
Well, I should be having a crack at making up a pair of doors soon. . . BUT. . unless this poxy weather improves, the Eagle project will remain a project for another 12 months at least. I have other vehicles that need completing and they have to be kept in the workshop. This weather means the RV is parked up, outside on blocks and covered with two weatherproof covers. Until I can move one of the other cars out, there will be no work done on the RV. When I get round to it, I will post up the build.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Mar 18, 2013 8:02:08 GMT
Good news! Better post up some pictures. We all need a shot of enthusiasm!
John
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Post by biggles1 on Jan 6, 2013 17:24:36 GMT
Looks like someone snapped it up Peter.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Jan 3, 2013 19:33:14 GMT
Looks good Peter. Glad someone is getting things done. I must admit, I haven't laid a hand on the RV for around six weeks. Not good!
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 31, 2012 17:11:44 GMT
Happy new year to Eagle owners everywhere. Look forward to meeting up at a show somewhere in 2013.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 23, 2012 15:45:26 GMT
Yes, Happy Christmas to you too Peter and, Eagle enthusiasts everywhere. John
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Post by biggles1 on Dec 12, 2012 7:15:03 GMT
I reckon after all the work making the moulds then producing the doors and top, sourcing the glass, rubber seals and hardware you'd probably be looking at at least £1200 for a set (if you had 10 sets made). This is only an educated guess based on what it cost me to have a couple of Harley Davidson XR750 seats made. Seriously, who would pay that sort of money for doors and top (and are there even 10 people in the world who want them)?
It's a sad situation really. I think for doors, I'm going to try and make some metal tube frames and then skin them with alloy. Not sure if it will work but worth a go.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Nov 28, 2012 12:01:34 GMT
It's a question of cost Peter. Demand is never going to be more than around 15 units in total and that would probably be spread over a number of years. It would be impossible to break even. On the other hand, if somebody would like to borrow mine, do the work and fund the project I might consider it (as long as I had a large returnable deposit up front).
John
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Post by biggles1 on Nov 28, 2012 10:09:18 GMT
Quite rare now. Hope you manage to sell it and it goes to a good home. Post some photo's here on the forum.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Nov 28, 2012 9:59:00 GMT
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Post by biggles1 on Nov 15, 2012 8:44:06 GMT
My other car club now has a record number of paid up members but the activity on the forum is much less than it used to be. I just think that everyone has a lot on their plate at the moment and the cars are being pushed down the priority list. Also, the crap weather we had last summer didn't help to fire the enthusiasm. I'm sure things will improve once we get past Christmas.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Nov 2, 2012 19:43:56 GMT
what doors are you using? I currently have soft doors but I won't be using them. I'd like to get hold of a pair of early hard doors (sliding window type), but if I can't find any at a sensible price, I'll be having a crack at making some. John
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Post by biggles1 on Oct 21, 2012 20:03:15 GMT
I'd like to Terry but if I remember right, the Stoneliegh date clashed with a Mustang Club event this year. That may not be the case next year though. . . (with a bit of luck) I drove a 300 mile round trip today in my (t)rusty Transit to collect a £20 part for the RV project. I'm slowly getting all the bits together, just a matter of time now before I can start bodging it all together. ;D John
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Post by biggles1 on Oct 20, 2012 9:46:09 GMT
That's handy Terry. Great result! I'm still accumulating lot's of bits and pieces for my RV while I still have a little cash. I think I have just about everything I need now to make a start. As soon as work goes quiet again (which it will ), I'll get a bit more done. The objective is to have it up and running a couple of weeks before Newark, or earlier if possible. John
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Post by biggles1 on Oct 18, 2012 20:47:44 GMT
Mine is off the RV at the moment. If nobody comes forward by Saturday, I will measure it up and post a couple of pictures for you.
John
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Post by biggles1 on Oct 14, 2012 14:16:28 GMT
Had to use my demister this morning... the towel and open windows worked as well as ever, very reliable :-) Yep, that sounds just like my 3 previous RV's. Even my Wrangler suffered bad misting problems in the winter (it was a joy with the roof off though). This time I'm determined to have a good de-mister. I plan on using the Eagle 12 months of there year once it's finished. If this old girl hadn't guzzled so much unleaded, I'd still have it today. John
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