I'd like you to meet... Henry

Henry has been a bit neglected recently in the running repairs department... although he's been driven a lot.
So it's time for a new toy

( wiring yet to be tidied!)

and some new rubber bits and some varnish....



Wood not looking too bad, although the rubber was beginning to let in water on the rear light/brake unit

 

Getting the chrome trim back round the lights is a PITA... only to find one of the indicators wasn't working. (Should've checked ).
Wedged the bulb into the holder as a temporary fix, but I really should get all new ones I think.
ESM are the go-to supplier of bits... and there's no scene tax, which is a refreshing change! 4 new bulb holders for £22 and £3.50 postage. Happy Days.

 

New bulb holders fitted (so the bulbs actually fit and don't wobble!), and new rubber grommets between the body and the bumper irons. Bumper irons painted, along with numberplate lights. Bumpers polished.
Shiny shiny shiny.

 

Making the most of the autumnal sun, and giving Henry's woodwork a coat of varnish. I'd love to get a second coat on tomorrow, but I fear the rain is returning. Who on earth thought it would be a good idea to build a car partially of wood?!

 

If only you had a car port or garage!!!!

oh. You’ve got both.

 

The sun is shining and it's really quite warm here today. I'll bung him back in the garage when it starts to cool off.

 

True, but the garage is so tiny I can barely walk along one side, let alone use a paintbrush. The car port could work, but I think it'll be too damp tomorrow. Ah well, one coat will do for the moment....