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Hi All
As I haven't got around to building the new engine for the Cup Model yet, it's still using the engine from my Fabric Saloon. The weather is getting decidedly wintery now, so I got around to wondering whether anyone has any drawings for the Cup Model hood frame.
I have seen a 'proper' one and it's a reasonably complex affair, but think that it would be worth getting it right.
All the best
Peter
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I can help you with this Peter - give me a bit of time and I will come back to you, if nobody else does so in the meantime.
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Nic Wiggins made me one of these - I understand he can make more and will be in touch here or privately!
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Hi Peter and Ruairidh
As you may know I’m building a Cup as well and
today the Windscreen was delivered from Willie at Austin Reproduction Parts.
Would appreciate any other information that’s available, eg caping stick shape that sits on the
Top of the windscreen..
I’ve got easy access to an excellent source of ash.
Does any of it need steam bent or can you just shape the
half corners?
Lots still to do , but asking Santa for a steel crank for Christmas.
Not sure if I’ve been good enough though!
Kind regards
Bill H
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Many thanks Ruairidh
I think that I should have enough to go on now with the photos that I have.
Will keep you posted on progress!
Peter
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There are further drawings in the pipeline - I am confident we should be able to post them soon...
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My car has plain steel hoops with the correct profile but which do not fold up.
I find that I either leave the hood at home in the garage or if I'm going on a long trip then I have it mounted on the body but sitting flat behind the seats and covered with a full width duck hood bag. There isn't really space in the boot for luggage and the hood so I'm not sure under what circumstances you would actually use the folding mechanism. Although it would obviously be nice to have it to original spec if you have the time to make one up.
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GE Cup photos from John D’s Car
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Based near the Scottish Border,
