Chrome Bits

 The first two shots are of a bunch of chrome bits that have returned from the rechroming shop.  These were done by South Shore Plating and look great.  Mostly these pieces are the convertible top frame and the windshield frame with a couple odds and ends.

The third and forth shots are of the grill with the chrome removed.  I am going to try to repair this believe it or not.

The fifth photo is of a pattern that I made out of 1/8" steel.  It has a radius of 22.5" and the notches that are on either side are to allow clamps to hold down a piece of 1/32" x 1-3/4"x 24" flat brass.  The brass is annealed then folded over and hammered flat on the sides.  This was my trial run and was giving me so much trouble prior to the annealing that I was ready to give up.  After the annealing, it formed very quickly although I was too aggressive and made dents in the sides that are hard to smooth over.  This was practice, but I think the process will work.  O down and nine to go.

Body Jig Continued

 This should help explain a few of the things referenced in the last post.  The body jig is pretty much done now except for the front vertical supports.  I need to make a few measurements on the frame that is currently away at camp to finish those.  The way the fittings work, both the horizontal and vertical tubes can slide allowing a great variety of possible attachment points on different cars as well as different heights.  At the lowest setting, the bottom of the xk120 body will be at about 20 inches off the floor and the adjustment to the verticals will allow it to be moved up by 9 inches.   The whole assembly is quite rigid and should work well.  Now if I can just get the body back.

Body Jig

On XKlovers, in the library section,  there is body jig diagram that looks very well designed.  It was constructed of a bunch of 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 3/16" TS fittings that were adjustable over a set of TS2x2x3/16" runners ,cross rails, and uprights.  I started with that design and to make it even more adjustable, I used the same type of adjustable fittings to support the 8" casters which will allow them to slide on the long rails.  Then (I don't have the TS2x2x3/16" stock yet) I intend to make the uprights also able to slide vertically so it will fit the Jag but should also be adaptable easily to about any car body.  I will explain more of this when I get the 2x2 stock.

My welding is getting a bit better.  Still looks bad but is holding well.