Introducing my UK Cyclone

[The Transplanter]

Had a bit of a dig about this morning, I could see there was some previous bondo that had lifted, but wasnt expecting it to be as bad as this

I will see if I can beat it out better and lead it, otherwise I will be looking for a section of rear quarter panel to weld in!

[The Transplanter]

Just working on cleaning up the floorpans at the moment so that I can epoxy them and repaint.

When I received the Comet its didnt have a carpet or any sound deadening, I have just noticed some self tapping screws in the front floorpan & toeboards. Were these originally holding the carpet or sound deadener down?

[comethead]

That’s a big affirmative on the screws. I’ve never used them when installing a new molded carpet. Maybe I’ve been lucky on the fit.
Btw RockAuto sells ACC carpet kits and floor mats for a great price.


Joe

[The Transplanter]

That’s a big affirmative on the screws. I’ve never used them when installing a new molded carpet. Maybe I’ve been lucky on the fit.
Btw RockAuto sells ACC carpet kits and floor mats for a great price.


Joe

Thanks Joe

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. I will just weld the holes up then

I already have a full interior ready to go in

[The Transplanter]

Just found a picture from when I pulled the Comet out of storage parked in front of my friends 1960's Chieftain Tank

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[Jims65cyclone]

Probably not a bad thing to have a FRIEND who owns a tank. Just be sure you stay on his friend list.
Jim

[The Transplanter]

HAHA... Yeah you never know when you might need one

He actually has a couple of them

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[Jims65cyclone]

Well, parts for our hobby have GOT to be cheaper than parts for his. I bet we get better mileage, too.
Jim

[lavron]

I have to admit, I don't have any friends with tanks

See Ya,
Mike

[popscomet]

I have to admit, I don't have any friends with tanks

See Ya,
Mike

NOT EVEN A TANK TOP??? .......pop

[lavron]

NOT EVEN A TANK TOP??? .......pop

If you have a tank top (with a pocket) Pops then I have at least one friend with a tank top

See Ya,
Mike

[popscomet]

yep !! got to have a pocket.....pop

[The Transplanter]

Well, parts for our hobby have GOT to be cheaper than parts for his. I bet we get better mileage, too.
Jim

He lucked out on a lot of parts. I was out wheelin in my Wrangler on some military land one day where there were over 20 old tanks scattered about (mostly Chieftains & Centurions) used for target practice or whatever! I spoke to the off roading organiser who gave me a telephone number of the contact at the army base. So when my friend called them, they said come and take what you want as they are about to scrap the lot anyway So a couple of truck loads later he had most of the parts he needed

[The Transplanter]

I have to admit, I don't have any friends with tanks

See Ya,
Mike

NOT EVEN A TANK TOP??? .......pop

I have a feeling that a "tank top" is something completely different in the US to the UK lol

This is what we call a tank top

[lavron]

I have a feeling that a "tank top" is something completely different in the US to the UK lol

Well that is close our's are mostly t-shirts without sleeves, I think we would call that a sweater vest.

See Ya,
Mike