Duplicating the forward chassis was not complicated but was very time consuming. Tight weld joints make for easy, clean work when the welding begins. I worked on this assembly for many, many, many hours:
In the morning I would set a cup of coffee on the assembly and ask “How am I going to do this?” After the day’s work had concluded I ‘d set a cold can of beer on the frame and congratulate myself:
Behold the interlocking rings of Cogitation & Self Congratulation!
Tags: auto restoration, automobiles, autos, British sports cars, cars, classic cars, Frame repair, Jaguar, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XK restoration, jaguar XK120, Jaguar XK140, Jaguar XK150, welding
Car in Tow 
March 29, 2020 at 9:11 pm |
If y’gotta interlock stuff, cogitation and self congratulations aren’t the worst to pair up. Nice work!
April 14, 2020 at 12:53 pm |
Thanks RF. Leave it to the Master of Miniaturization himself to apprehend the Big Picture!
April 14, 2020 at 1:18 pm
“Master.” THAT’S funny! When I win Best of Show at some IPMSA major competition I’d accept “Journeyman.” “Master”? BWA hah hah hah…