Here is the email I sent to our Sunbeam club today, hope the images work.
Oops bugger they don't
Thanks to the willing Chaps who helped raise the Tiger up to the vertical on the rotisserie while we had a very nice BBQ at Slacks Creek.
Oh by the way, the welcome is extended into 2012 for all club members, date to be advised. On advise from a few chaps I did some more study of the workings of a rotisserie and how pivoting a large mass occurs. I realized I had the centre of the car away from the centre line of the pivot, so with some serious adjustment ( were talking about a complete car body suspended about 3 ft from the floor) I finally had the Tiger body such that I man can rotate it.
The next job was to complete the removal of the right rear guard. Mission accomplished. Same as the front guard, the remaining parts of them are so good, no rust at all that I will be keeping them (space, where?) for other’s needs. The last week or so, besides the part time work getting very busy. I have found a few hours here and there to use a heat gun and scrapers with a stainless steel pot scrubber to start the complete removal of the black sealer applied over the primer on the underneath of the Alpines & Tigers. Here are some piccie’s. I am very happy overall, the floors are pristine showing every spot weld and seam. They is also clear indication where the car body went to Jensen to be modified for the Tiger. Where they added or cut parts there is NO dark red primer left. The black goop was applied straight to the bare metal.
While this is happening I am waiting for a few parts. The doner front and rear guards have been taken to a panel shop to get a few dents fixed before they are welded back on. The new LAT bonnets are on their way from England, there are 2 other chaps in the club awaiting this arrival as well.
Also on the body side, the replacement front valance, centre console are finally on their way from California hopefully I can pick them up in the new year.
When I have the body the way I like, the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes and interior to be done.
With regards to future items, the car will have rear discs the front disc setup fully rebuilt. The engine will have a minimum of new alloy heads, alloy inlet manifold and new carby, water pump, oil pump etc. The suspension will have new ball joints and all bushes replaced.
Will keep you all advised.
Steven