21-11-2020, 11:02 PM
Thank you Malcolm, very kind. I plan to make the dash, door cappings and a rail all around the rear bulkhead /parcel shelf to match so I hope it's a big chest of drawers!
I don't have any figures for the weights David but my impression is that it might be a little lighter than a fabric or aluminium saloon and undoubtedly lighter than the Ruby body the chassis probably carried when new! I will weigh the body before it goes together for the last time. The floor and all the metal fittings, small though they are, contribute a significant part of the weight. I've also been working on the bulkhead which will add a bit. Photos later.
I really like the idea of leather straps for the boot lid Mike. I spotted some in Derek's recent post (the lovely little Rosengart camionette commerciale). If one had any intention of using it with the lid down the rear number plate would need to fold - memories of my Mk1 Mini Cooper but I think to do so might just encourage too much use and abuse.
I don't have any figures for the weights David but my impression is that it might be a little lighter than a fabric or aluminium saloon and undoubtedly lighter than the Ruby body the chassis probably carried when new! I will weigh the body before it goes together for the last time. The floor and all the metal fittings, small though they are, contribute a significant part of the weight. I've also been working on the bulkhead which will add a bit. Photos later.
I really like the idea of leather straps for the boot lid Mike. I spotted some in Derek's recent post (the lovely little Rosengart camionette commerciale). If one had any intention of using it with the lid down the rear number plate would need to fold - memories of my Mk1 Mini Cooper but I think to do so might just encourage too much use and abuse.