DDG 220 C aka "Millie" - MK 1 Singer Chamois

[John A. Ross]

Back out today, car was looking lonely




Even amanged to bribe Helen with some coffee from teh evil empire






One thing I need to do though is get rid of this bloody dash squeak !

Other than that need to look at timing again, lacking a bit at higher rev ranges, will re-visit timing before tweaking carb

[John A. Ross]

Oh, and any suggestions on the dash/front squeek would be cool, certainly sounds internal

[Petowner]

Oh, and any suggestions on the dash/front squeek would be cool, certainly sounds internal

Not something in Helens bag then?

[John A. Ross]

Bob, she was screaming her war cry all way back, "i am gonna die" not sure if it was my driving or just me , she might have had a bat in the bag !

[John A. Ross]

Time to replace the dodgy make-do dash pieces, so spent a little time making these from some scrap material

Was based on originals, came out OK I reckon.

[John A. Ross]

And time to rip out dash,

Glad I fitted those multi plugs



Will have a look for that damn squeak while I am at it.

Of course had to chase the residents away first

[John A. Ross]

Well that was a failure, my straight line must have been as bent as a £3 note, finish on the made pieces was great but I am not spending the time to modify as it will take too long.

So took originals and blocked down with 80 grit, then 120, then 480, nice and smooth and back to ply.




And of course now I have to seal it.

Strangely enough the ply that rootes used was already veneered, loosk like re-cycled, before they added the veneer and varnish

[John A. Ross]

So plan A is available. Needs 3rd guage hole oval out a bit to fit back plate OR the metal ovaled out.

Not by much tho.

Keith how are the ones in the SInger? yours for free if you want theses. lm57krm@gmail.com

[Petowner]

NICE! Good productive day then!

[John A. Ross]

For a change Bob, I have the latest version baking now, so once its baked I will block it flat and add the wrap.

[lm57krm@gmail.com]

Hi John, that's a great offer I may take you up on thanks. It's the cardboard bins that I will want to make or replace tho! I'm getting there with the Chamois but am going into hospital for a bit of surgery that's going to take me out of action for a few weeks. Will let you know when I'm up and running again as long overdue a trip to Bannockburn! Cheers Keith

[John A. Ross]

Keith, I have a couple of sheets of coated (not flocked tho) Millboard here which I used to remake the fuel tank cover, its same stuff as the shelf material.

One project I still have to do is re-make the parcel shelf for the MK 1, but I am stronly considering just taking that apart, taking a steam iron to it and leaving it under weight to see how true it comes out as its a lot of work.

I did re-make the ones on the grteen chammy, turned out well.

Hope the op goes OK !

John

[John A. Ross]

OK, its only gloss vinyl wrap but it looks a lot better now short term.

Thats the stainless trim fitted as well and everything else bolted up.

I really like the chamois trim level

[John A. Ross]

Uncle Henry

Andy I will look out my other set of original capping and see if you can work your magic in new year if you ae still up for it

[Uncle Henry]

Yep. I'm up for it, John. Next year will suit me fine. Rock on.

Cheers Andy