It's always a relief when things go well too. I should probably go around and make sure all the bolls are tight still but it all has to come apart at some point for painting of course.
That's the best thing about TH-cam, seeing other peoples projects and their progress and being inspired by them. Especially the 'real' projects not the ones just done for TH-cam I mean.
I don't tend to want to be in my own films. But there wasn't really any way to avoid it in this one! Should have worn my hat to hide the bald spot though! I just tell everyone that's just a symptom of always driving topless cars top down everywhere, it's all that exposure to nature!
It was actually useful seeing how much movement there was on the springs and chassis. I should try that again with my little camera in different spots. It was held in place by blu-tack! Nothing was hitting or rubbing as far as I could see which was good.
Congratulations and well done it to a rolling chaise, a mile stone moment in the build. Frist outing for the car and the first time e get to see the maker. Well done mate.
@@asciimation Hi Simon this just popped up, and I thought you might be interested in what they might have . The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum have just acquired a 1928 Brooklands Riley 9. They only show it arriving but may be one to watch in the future.
That gear shifter is really nice to use. Very short and very direct and you could hear the 'clonk' in it as it goes into gear. A lot of the noise will have been from sticking the little camera directly on top of the diff. When it's on the road it will be interesting to see exactly how 'silent' that silent third gear is.
That's good to know since I have never really heard one before or at least not paid attention to them. I am glad is isn't too loud with that Brooklands style muffler on it.
It wasn't anywhere near as hard to drive as I thought but that could be because I have been anticipating it so long and had a fair idea what to expect.
Holy cow that was exciting!! It sounds great and looks superb racing by. Now you can enjoy the fact that she is a real living breathing car. Now if you can only convince the authorities of that fact, you'll be all set. Are there any Brooklands style events you can go to in New Zealand?
The branch of the car club I am in does some events. One is a mid winter drive only for topless vintage cars that goes all over the back roads to a mystery location. The rules say you can not put the top up. I've been on it once as a passenger and it was great fun. And there was almost a yearly racing event that didn't quite take off but I think there is still a remnant of it each year but instead of being fully vintage it has other eras of cars. We are too small here in NZ to have enough cars to have single era events I think so combining is sensible plus you get to see more cars! The local car museum does do a monthly coffee and cars even over summer months but you rarely see pre war cars at that. I don't want to race it but I would like to take it on a track at some point just to see how it goes.
Seeing your first drive inspired me to just do mine. There hasn't really been a reason not to for a while now. Will your car be able to be driven on the roads there?
@@MacroMachines That will be really cool to see. Be interesting to see how the process for you varies to what we have to do here (jump through flaming hoops basically).
It's close! I know I have been saying that for months sorry. I need to remachine the main shaft the rotors run on and reprint the reflector so I can add shims to adjust the total pressure on the pins.
I've actually bee close to driving it ever since I got the engine running so it was really a bit slack of me waiting so long. I was pretty confident it would go. This is the third car engine I have rebuilt and the second vintage car so having that experience with the Austin 7 taught me a lot what to expect from a pre-war car.
Well done, another milestone passed! Just to show it's not just you and Macromachines, here's a short video from the other week, of our late dad's '34 Morris Minor having it's first drive in about 60 years. th-cam.com/users/shortsK3F6uIv72uo
Even just a short drive tells you so much about if everything is working or not. I just went for the full round the flower beds. I'd not even actually checked the clutch before. Given that was a bit of a mix and match job I am pleased it worked!
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Always nice when you get a taster of what the end result will drive like - well done Simon.
It definitely makes me want to hurry up and finish the rest!
Awesome! Very well done. Always a special moment when you do the first drive. Great work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's always a relief when things go well too. I should probably go around and make sure all the bolls are tight still but it all has to come apart at some point for painting of course.
@@asciimation you probably didn’t run it long enough for things to vibrate loose that much lol. Looking forward to seeing the body take shape now 👍🏻
Great channel well done sir nothing like it from a old vintage austin man
Thanks, I am getting there. Very, very slowly it seems!
Macromachines was just amazing. What a great build. First drive joy in his face and his mum and dads was priceless.
I figured if he could do it after rebuilding that engine I had no excuse really!
Not gonna lie Simon this put a smile on my face and got me to go out and work on my 240z.
That's the best thing about TH-cam, seeing other peoples projects and their progress and being inspired by them. Especially the 'real' projects not the ones just done for TH-cam I mean.
Well done Simon, a great milestone in the re-creation ! Also first time we've seen anything of you except your left arm !
I don't tend to want to be in my own films. But there wasn't really any way to avoid it in this one! Should have worn my hat to hide the bald spot though! I just tell everyone that's just a symptom of always driving topless cars top down everywhere, it's all that exposure to nature!
Fantastic to see and hear her run. Good bounce on those springs and the Riley exhaust note and gearbox noise. You must be thrilled.
It was actually useful seeing how much movement there was on the springs and chassis. I should try that again with my little camera in different spots. It was held in place by blu-tack! Nothing was hitting or rubbing as far as I could see which was good.
All that work!
Congratulations and well done it to a rolling chaise, a mile stone moment in the build. Frist outing for the car and the first time e get to see the maker. Well done mate.
I usually try to keep out of my own films but that was hard to avoid in this case. I tried to get Milo to drive but his paws don't reach the pedals...
@@asciimation Hi Simon this just popped up, and I thought you might be interested in what they might have . The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum have just acquired a 1928 Brooklands Riley 9. They only show it arriving but may be one to watch in the future.
First drive is always a thrill, a real milestone , the silent third gearbox is a delight to use , well done .
That gear shifter is really nice to use. Very short and very direct and you could hear the 'clonk' in it as it goes into gear. A lot of the noise will have been from sticking the little camera directly on top of the diff. When it's on the road it will be interesting to see exactly how 'silent' that silent third gear is.
Congratulations Simon! Sounds just like a Riley 9 too!
That's good to know since I have never really heard one before or at least not paid attention to them. I am glad is isn't too loud with that Brooklands style muffler on it.
Congrats Simon - That was fantastic!
Been a long time coming and I think that first drive always gives you that last little push to just get the car finished!
Well done, has all the correct sounds and you are controlling it well!
It wasn't anywhere near as hard to drive as I thought but that could be because I have been anticipating it so long and had a fair idea what to expect.
Absolutely brilliant Simon - you need to drift in the bends !
If the grass was any wetter I would have been, especially on the off camber corner leading into the neighbours field!
glad to see it running. hope Tweed sees this and gets inspired.
Yes, definitely, we need to see his car on the road!
terrific progress. congratulations
Thanks! Been a while coming but so worth it. First real drive on the road will be fun I think!
Outstanding what a m/c
Well done ! Such an achievement .
It always takes longer than you think, especially these 'real' projects done for the project itself, not for TH-cam or TV.
Holy cow that was exciting!! It sounds great and looks superb racing by. Now you can enjoy the fact that she is a real living breathing car. Now if you can only convince the authorities of that fact, you'll be all set. Are there any Brooklands style events you can go to in New Zealand?
The branch of the car club I am in does some events. One is a mid winter drive only for topless vintage cars that goes all over the back roads to a mystery location. The rules say you can not put the top up. I've been on it once as a passenger and it was great fun. And there was almost a yearly racing event that didn't quite take off but I think there is still a remnant of it each year but instead of being fully vintage it has other eras of cars. We are too small here in NZ to have enough cars to have single era events I think so combining is sensible plus you get to see more cars! The local car museum does do a monthly coffee and cars even over summer months but you rarely see pre war cars at that. I don't want to race it but I would like to take it on a track at some point just to see how it goes.
Awesome job!
Seeing your first drive inspired me to just do mine. There hasn't really been a reason not to for a while now. Will your car be able to be driven on the roads there?
@@asciimation Road legal is the ultimate goal, yes
@@MacroMachines That will be really cool to see. Be interesting to see how the process for you varies to what we have to do here (jump through flaming hoops basically).
Brilliant!
I want to see an enigma machine update!!! and perhaps the enigma machine done!
It's close! I know I have been saying that for months sorry. I need to remachine the main shaft the rotors run on and reprint the reflector so I can add shims to adjust the total pressure on the pins.
Well done very satisfying for you
All I have to do now is finish the body!
It lives!
I've actually bee close to driving it ever since I got the engine running so it was really a bit slack of me waiting so long. I was pretty confident it would go. This is the third car engine I have rebuilt and the second vintage car so having that experience with the Austin 7 taught me a lot what to expect from a pre-war car.
Well done, another milestone passed! Just to show it's not just you and Macromachines, here's a short video from the other week, of our late dad's '34 Morris Minor having it's first drive in about 60 years. th-cam.com/users/shortsK3F6uIv72uo
Even just a short drive tells you so much about if everything is working or not. I just went for the full round the flower beds. I'd not even actually checked the clutch before. Given that was a bit of a mix and match job I am pleased it worked!
Under no circumstances whatsoever let that little chihuahua get a flat cap or you have lost you car
Yes, he's already a little big for his paws at times!