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27-02-14, 22:55
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Pieter,
Lovely job, I know how much time and effort it takes. I don't actually do facebook, all too much hassle I fear. But I shall keep an eye on your project as its so close to my heart. I've been busy, the roof is finished, apart from a bit of grinding. The rear sun roof took me longer than expected, it never ceases to amaze me how long making all the little bits takes. It now locks, lifts and moves as it should. The front passengers observation hatch is in place and for once this contains some original parts. The inner and outer frames were actually present and usable, as were the hatch catch and strengthening ribs. Alas the actual hatch is long gone and the fabricated replacement was rubbish so a new one had to be made. Obviously and as usual, the only firm information that I have to work with is from the few dimensions and pictures supplied by Robert. As I don't have any original parts to copy this information has proved invaluable. The next job, is the rear wheel arches and guards. As I finish off grinding the roof, my mind has gone on to how to form the guards. Well It gives me something to dream about at night. Regards, Jonathan 
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28-02-14, 15:59
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Wow! can't believe my eyes! Congrats Jonathan!
Better than mine ..which is original! kostas
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1943 CHEV C8A HUW (under restoration). 1943 FORD F15 cab13 (under restoration). 1940 BSA M20 1940 NORTON 16H (project waiting)
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02-03-14, 10:57
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Thanks Kostas and I am glad that you like it. Encouraging comments such as yours, gives one the enthusiasm to continue
 regards, Jonathan
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10-07-16, 22:49
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This mammoth restoration ... erhm ... recreation is still progressing:
http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread...vrolet-CMP-C8a DSC02707.jpg
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Regards, Hanno --------------------------
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12-07-16, 20:40
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Well its been some time but I thought I would give you an update. Firstly thanks to Hanno for posting the last picture. I have finished most of the fabrication so here goes. The rear mud guards and inner mud guards were made using a wooden former. I cut, heated, hammered and welded the steel sheet, its not perfect but its not bad.
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12-07-16, 20:56
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The Three rear doors, hinges and latches are all made and awaiting painting. I was going to buy original door mechanisms from Dirk at LWD parts but as the doors aren't original, I decided to make my own. They are not exactly the same, the springs are different but once they are inside the door you cant tell.
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#8
12-07-16, 21:04
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more door pictures
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#9
12-07-16, 23:02
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The front observation hatch had at some time, been re-made using the original strengthening components and latch but it wasn't very good, so a new one was made again using any original components. The hatch inner and out surrounds were original but all the other associated parts were missing.
When I first started I made the petrol can holder on the passengers side to suit the German 20ltr type cans and then decided that it was wrong so I have altered it and made a new holder for the 1 gallon type containers. Other components completed are, the battery box and lid, rifle clips and but holders, petrol tanks and pretty well any other parts that needed making. There is still a small pile of original components that need stripping and repairing but on the whole everything is there. Apart that is for one thing, the radiator expansion container that is bolted to the front passengers wing. I have never seen one close up and need dimensions, and pictures. How do you gain access inside it? what are the fittings like? infact, any details would be very much appreciated. So the chassis is complete and ready to go into another building while I prepare and spray the body ready for the two to be mated back together.
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12-07-16, 13:02
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Technical questions
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What kind of bearings did you use for the hatch handle to operate? I see that you have added a slight rim to your sunroof was that original? mines just flat with an L-shape profile ( how did you make the rim it looks quite fancy ) What type of rollers did you use to make the roof slide? Do you have any spares  Fantastic work.. I'm just in the middle of mine as you know, but feel a urge to visit you .. and discuss details Greetings Pieter
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02-08-16, 11:55
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Johnathan,
How much overlap does your hatch have versus the hole in the roof? Seems I messed up my measurements.. Quote:
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13-01-18, 14:33
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Hello Jonathan,
I'm also working on the backroof from the HUP. Do you have the measurements on paper! I have to make the roof also complete new. By the way, you did a great job! Greetings from the Netherlands, Erik Nijenhuis
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