04-05-2021, 11:57 PM
Like Atho I gained much from knowing Joss who spent the time and effort to try to teach me some of the art of coachbuilding (as well as other things). Starting from no knowledge at all I wouldn't have got anywhere near where I am now with my cars without his help, guidance and encouragement. And he really did teach, he didn't just do things for you. I am proud to say everything on my special I did myself but there is no way at all I could have done anything at all without his help. Or his English Wheel!
I am sure Atho can relate to hours in the shed, a bit of instruction from Joss then off he would go only to come back to check on you later and say 'why did you do it that way, this way is much easier' and he'd show you the much simpler and 'obvious' way to do the thing. And you'd ask yourself why didn't I think of that and realise you've just been taught something you won't forget by a master.
He'll definitely never be forgotten, especially given it's just a 15 minute drive for me now to go see the car Joss (and Ian and Richard) built. Joss selflessly donated the belt he was wearing to provide the bonnet strap. That was definitely a very Joss thing to do!
Hopefully you don't mind me sharing the link Ian, it's a great story about you guys and has some great pictures.
https://www.driven.co.nz/lifestyle/class...st-austin/
Simon
I am sure Atho can relate to hours in the shed, a bit of instruction from Joss then off he would go only to come back to check on you later and say 'why did you do it that way, this way is much easier' and he'd show you the much simpler and 'obvious' way to do the thing. And you'd ask yourself why didn't I think of that and realise you've just been taught something you won't forget by a master.
He'll definitely never be forgotten, especially given it's just a 15 minute drive for me now to go see the car Joss (and Ian and Richard) built. Joss selflessly donated the belt he was wearing to provide the bonnet strap. That was definitely a very Joss thing to do!
Hopefully you don't mind me sharing the link Ian, it's a great story about you guys and has some great pictures.
https://www.driven.co.nz/lifestyle/class...st-austin/
Simon