I’m sorry Onno, I seemed to have missed your comment for some reason - anyway, thank you once again mate and as always, it’s greatly appreciated. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………. Graham
Hi Graham, looking very, very good. It's fun following this build with you, almost like a gigantic model which you are meticulously putting together. That TD windscreen is going to look sensational on the car and the mocked-up panel is perfect. Thanks for the video regards Paul
Thank you for those kind words Paul and they are greatly appreciated too. 👍🏻. So pleased that you are enjoying the build, I’m really having fun doing this project, probably because I’m treating it as a hobby and so none of it is a chore - even cleaning all the grubby bits! I’m hoping to find more original TD/TF parts for it just to make the difference. The engine is now out for a rebore and the body shouldn’t be too long now before it’s delivered so exciting times in about two to three weeks I would think. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………. Graham
Thank you for that kind comment Steve, much appreciated. I have dropped the cylinder block and crankshaft off today to the rebuilder for a rebore, new pistons etc etc and should have it back in two to three weeks, I should hopefully also have the body arriving at about the same time so all exciting stuff happening soon. Cheers for now mate. …………..Graham
Hi Wally and thanks for the comment mate, I can’t wait to see how the body sits either but I don’t think it’s going to be too long now, the company is going to be contacting later on this afternoon to let me know the score so I think it’s imminent now - within 1 or 2 weeks I think which is great news! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Hi ya Graham. Spring has sprung, and Graham’s in his garage. Thanks for the review and update. All seems to be falling into place. I look forward to your updates. See ya next time.
Hi Norman and many thanks for the comment, yes I’m pleased with what I’ve done over the last month or so and hopefully there will be a lot of progress before next winter sets in! Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Great to see you are back on your Gentry build Graham. Some good progress too it seems over the last weeks. You certainly keep busy between this & the railway room. 👍👍
Hi David and thanks for the comment, yes I seem to be cracking on slowly but surely so as long as I keep progressing then that’s fine. Work on this plus the railway certainly keeps me occupied in my retirement plus all the other jobs I need to do around the house - I think I need to go back to work for a rest! 😂😂. Cheers for now mate. …………. Graham
Welcome back Graham. Very nice video. It all seems to be going well, and most of all you are obviously enjoying it. Just at the end of the video I see something nasty under the car which I hope has nothing to do with you !!!!! Keep well and looking forward ton the next one. Cheers, Bob
Hi Bob and thanks for the comment, it’s good to get back to the Gentry again, I’ve missed over these last months and I’ve done quite a bit in these last 4-5 weeks although it probably doesn’t look it in comparison to the last video. I have looked twice now and I can’t see that ‘nasty’ thing you mentioned - got me worried now! 😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Absolutely Paul, no question about that, it was just the winter to get through and then I could start on it again, you should see a lot of progression from now until it starts getting much colder again. 👍🏻👍🏻
Must be spring, the show is back! Some big changes for not having uploaded in 6 months. Nice changes and adjustments, which I am sure you are much happier with. I definitely see why you are not keen on the brakeline to the back... Hard metal line and coming around the chassis where it does - add vibration, and eventually, it could crack it. Brilliant work. You just amaze with trains and cars. Of course, I only ran brake lines with all the stuff int he way... lol Cheers!
Hi Anthony and thank you for the kind comment my friend, those rear brake lines are already changed, they were playing on my mind after making the video so I went back outside and changed the route of them, much better now and all clipped to the chassis, I will show that on the next update. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Good video Graham ! was amusing to hear you talk about the cold garage wearing T-shirt ,long sleeve shirt and warm sweater! Can’t be that warm in England yet! You have accomplished quite a bit on the car and the videos are very interesting.Cheers
I feel the cold so badly, my wife is always saying to me aren’t you hot in that and I always reply no! 😂😂. It’s actually quite pleasant out there but yes, I’m still wearing a sweater and no, I’m not hot in that! 😂. I’m pleased with what I’ve accomplished so far on it, I look at it and I think I haven’t done much but of course I have - it just doesn’t seem like it now. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Thanks Martin, I’m trying to get the period things that I want on the car, semaphores but with a flashing LED in the arm and a good condition chrome, swivel type ashtray, plenty about but mostly in poor condition - it’s coming together nicely though. Cheers for now mate. Graham
Welcome back Graham, I was getting concerned 😉. The rolling chassis is looking great and the photos at the end give a taste of how fantastic the end result is going to be. Looking forward to more updates as you progress the build. By the way, I agree about working in the cold weather, I don’t have a garage, only a small shed and decided to sell my project Spartan when the weather turned cold and wet - the car and I were rapidly deteriorating in the damp! I am back to a motorbike that fits in my shed now 😊
Hi Peter and thanks for the comment, I don’t blame you for selling the Spartan if those were the conditions you were working in, to be honest, I wouldn’t have even contemplated it, I hate the cold and damp. I’m pleased with the way this has gone so far and I hope that I can do this kit justice by the time I’m finished with it - will it ever be finished? 😂. I’m now getting to the stage where I’m desperate for the body to arrive as I’m starting to get held up by this now which is a shame. Hopefully it will arrive soon though. I have a lot more of the old original stuff which weren’t shown in the photos at the end, I just put those in as an extra as I didn’t want folk to become bored looking at photos - just a bit of a teaser I guess. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Thanks mate and yes it’s good to be back on it again although I have done a few bits and pieces on it during the winter but nothing like working on it again in the garage. Cheers for now. ………..Graham
Good to see you back with the Gentry, Graham. Nice to be given a reminder of the build so far and the news of the change of engine and new diff. Those granules were not an old school cure for a worn diff or gearbox, namely, a product called sawdust? 😲 Back in the day I used to use Hylomar Blue sealant which was a favourite of F1 teams, apparently. Good stuff. No issues with leaks. It’s probably a wise move to keep the original engine, to avoid problems with jobsworths when you try and register the Gentry. When deciding on the rear leaf spring arrangement, apart from the body weight, consider the extra weight of fuel, yourself and maybe Hazel, all of which effect ride height too. Have a good weekend. Best, Jason.
Hi Jason and thanks for the comment. Yes, someone else mentioned about the sawdust thing - I’ve not heard of that before, it just show’s what a sheltered life I’ve led 😂. As regards the rear spring then my way of thinking is that everything is the same as the original - same fuel and tank, same number of people etc, the only difference I can think of is the weight at the back due to the kit being far lighter. The build manual also mentions this and recommends taking two leaves out of the spring too, so it’s not just something I’ve dreamt up and I do know a couple of people who have done this on their Gentry as the original, untouched spring was too stiff. I can only try it and see what it feels like, it’s no big deal to put the leaves back again should I need to. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Good progress Graham. Prop shaft problem sorted now then. My VW camper engine uses that aero whatever its called between mating surfaces. I use it on the outboards as well. Des.
Hi Des and thanks mate, the gasket maker is called Permatex, it’s the first time I’ve used after seeing someone use in their video, brilliant stuff too! Yep, glad I got the prop shaft sorted in the end and glad I went for new in the end and couldn’t believe that such a specialised company was jut down the road to me! Cheers for now mate. ………Graham
That's the one. I use it on air line threads as well. Not tried it on fuel lines yet but it seems OK with hydraulics. Strange the companies that are on your doorstep. Ready for the next video. Des.
@@dessilverson161 The two companies (propshaft manufacturers and the chap who does the engines are literally within walking distance of each other - less than a 5 minutes walk!
Many thanks Harry, I’m pleased with all what I’ve done so far but obviously a lot more work to do on it yet and to go back over on some of the work I’ve already done but that’s normal. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
We used to use the freezer trick when I was at sea. The freezer was a tad colder than a domestic one, so we didn't have to heat up the other part, just not touch the frozen part witha bare hand!
Hi Davie, we’ll it certainly worked for me like a dream, no hardship at all, the bearings just fell into place - fantastic! Cheers for now mate. ………. Graham
Thanks for the update Graham I’ve been enjoying the model railway videos in the meantime,the only time I get involved with model railways normally is helping my friend who’s a model engineer and builds live steam locomotives which need two people to move lol.
Hehe, thank you my friend and I think the first person to go round the block in it will be me! 😂. But certainly once I know it’s safe then you are more than welcome! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
Thanks matE, I know it’s been a while since the last one but hopefully I can catch up with more as I progress this through the summer and Autumn - as far as the winter is concerned then you can forget it! 😂😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Graham, nice update /overview ... FYI on the old Diff. Back in the day folks added small metal shavings/sawdust mix into a bad sounding Diff just quiten it for a quick sale :( .... cheers mate
Oh charming John, that was nice of them! 😂😂. Well it was certainly stuff that shouldn’t have been in there and it locked the diff up solid, I guess from when it had been standing for all those unknown years and just turn into a sold mass! Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Absolutely Jim, it was freezing (literally) sometimes out there, I hate working in that sort of condition especially when I don’t have to. I’m pleased with what I’ve done so far though, it’s coming on ok even though I know I will probably go back to some of the things and make them that little bit better. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Hi David, it was mainly down to the fact that it had no engine number stamped on it and that would cause real problems when it came to register it with the Vitesse engine. The guy who I part exchanged it with had a TR6 engine (with an engine number stamped on it) so we did a deal, he took mine and I took his with a cash adjustment. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
Thanks for the comment David, I trained as a Mechanical Technical Engineer and did a five year apprenticeship first and then diverged and trained to become a technical illustrator (someone who illustrates exploded illustrations in say car manuals) and then a Graphic Designer. So all these things helped but I guess it all started off initially with my dad teaching me all about cars from about the age of 9 or 10 and his cars were all from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s so all the old classic cars. Hope that helps. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 i trained as a chef so i have massive regrets when i find it so interesting what people like yourself are capable of . thanks for reply kind regards Dave
@@westhoover No need for regrets David - we are all what we are, I in turn wish I could cook as I’m utter rubbish at it, I have tried and tried but it just doesn’t seem to gell with me. My wife often says to me that she finds it hard to comprehend that I can do all this “clever stuff” but can’t even cook a simple meal and I have to agree with her, I don’t understand it either, so I admire you for being able to do something that I haven’t a hope in hells chance of ever being able to succeed in. We are all unique in our own individual way. 👍🏻👍🏻
Another great update Graham!!! Well done mate! Cheers Onno.
I’m sorry Onno, I seemed to have missed your comment for some reason - anyway, thank you once again mate and as always, it’s greatly appreciated. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now. …………. Graham
Hi Graham, looking very, very good. It's fun following this build with you, almost like a gigantic model which you are meticulously putting together. That TD windscreen is going to look sensational on the car and the mocked-up panel is perfect. Thanks for the video regards Paul
Thank you for those kind words Paul and they are greatly appreciated too. 👍🏻. So pleased that you are enjoying the build, I’m really having fun doing this project, probably because I’m treating it as a hobby and so none of it is a chore - even cleaning all the grubby bits! I’m hoping to find more original TD/TF parts for it just to make the difference. The engine is now out for a rebore and the body shouldn’t be too long now before it’s delivered so exciting times in about two to three weeks I would think. 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ………. Graham
Great to see a Gent and his Gentry back in full steam again Graham! Looking forward to that engine build and the body, cheers Steve
Thank you for that kind comment Steve, much appreciated. I have dropped the cylinder block and crankshaft off today to the rebuilder for a rebore, new pistons etc etc and should have it back in two to three weeks, I should hopefully also have the body arriving at about the same time so all exciting stuff happening soon. Cheers for now mate. …………..Graham
Thank god back on the car 👍😂George in Stoke
Hi John and yes and it’s great to be back on it too. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
G'Day Graham
Glad to see your progress on the Gentry. Can't wait to see the tub on it and how it sits.
Cheers from down under. Wally
Hi Wally and thanks for the comment mate, I can’t wait to see how the body sits either but I don’t think it’s going to be too long now, the company is going to be contacting later on this afternoon to let me know the score so I think it’s imminent now - within 1 or 2 weeks I think which is great news! 👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Hi ya Graham. Spring has sprung, and Graham’s in his garage. Thanks for the review and update. All seems to be falling into place. I look forward to your updates. See ya next time.
Hi Norman and many thanks for the comment, yes I’m pleased with what I’ve done over the last month or so and hopefully there will be a lot of progress before next winter sets in! Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Great to see you are back on your Gentry build Graham. Some good progress too it seems over the last weeks. You certainly keep busy between this & the railway room. 👍👍
Hi David and thanks for the comment, yes I seem to be cracking on slowly but surely so as long as I keep progressing then that’s fine. Work on this plus the railway certainly keeps me occupied in my retirement plus all the other jobs I need to do around the house - I think I need to go back to work for a rest! 😂😂. Cheers for now mate. …………. Graham
Thanks for the update Graham. Looking forward to following your further build progress. Regards Tom
Hi Tom and thanks for the comment and there will hopefully be a further update in a two or three weeks. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Welcome back Graham. Very nice video. It all seems to be going well, and most of all you are obviously enjoying it. Just at the end of the video I see something nasty under the car which I hope has nothing to do with you !!!!! Keep well and looking forward ton the next one. Cheers, Bob
Hi Bob and thanks for the comment, it’s good to get back to the Gentry again, I’ve missed over these last months and I’ve done quite a bit in these last 4-5 weeks although it probably doesn’t look it in comparison to the last video. I have looked twice now and I can’t see that ‘nasty’ thing you mentioned - got me worried now! 😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Looking great, I did wonder if you were still progressing with the build.
Absolutely Paul, no question about that, it was just the winter to get through and then I could start on it again, you should see a lot of progression from now until it starts getting much colder again. 👍🏻👍🏻
Must be spring, the show is back! Some big changes for not having uploaded in 6 months. Nice changes and adjustments, which I am sure you are much happier with. I definitely see why you are not keen on the brakeline to the back... Hard metal line and coming around the chassis where it does - add vibration, and eventually, it could crack it. Brilliant work. You just amaze with trains and cars. Of course, I only ran brake lines with all the stuff int he way... lol Cheers!
Hi Anthony and thank you for the kind comment my friend, those rear brake lines are already changed, they were playing on my mind after making the video so I went back outside and changed the route of them, much better now and all clipped to the chassis, I will show that on the next update. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Good video Graham ! was amusing to hear you talk about the cold garage wearing T-shirt ,long sleeve shirt and warm sweater! Can’t be that warm in England yet! You have accomplished quite a bit on the car and the videos are very interesting.Cheers
I feel the cold so badly, my wife is always saying to me aren’t you hot in that and I always reply no! 😂😂. It’s actually quite pleasant out there but yes, I’m still wearing a sweater and no, I’m not hot in that! 😂. I’m pleased with what I’ve accomplished so far on it, I look at it and I think I haven’t done much but of course I have - it just doesn’t seem like it now. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Nice update Graham, some very nice changes !
Thanks Martin, I’m trying to get the period things that I want on the car, semaphores but with a flashing LED in the arm and a good condition chrome, swivel type ashtray, plenty about but mostly in poor condition - it’s coming together nicely though. Cheers for now mate. Graham
Welcome back Graham, I was getting concerned 😉. The rolling chassis is looking great and the photos at the end give a taste of how fantastic the end result is going to be.
Looking forward to more updates as you progress the build.
By the way, I agree about working in the cold weather, I don’t have a garage, only a small shed and decided to sell my project Spartan when the weather turned cold and wet - the car and I were rapidly deteriorating in the damp! I am back to a motorbike that fits in my shed now 😊
Hi Peter and thanks for the comment, I don’t blame you for selling the Spartan if those were the conditions you were working in, to be honest, I wouldn’t have even contemplated it, I hate the cold and damp. I’m pleased with the way this has gone so far and I hope that I can do this kit justice by the time I’m finished with it - will it ever be finished? 😂. I’m now getting to the stage where I’m desperate for the body to arrive as I’m starting to get held up by this now which is a shame. Hopefully it will arrive soon though. I have a lot more of the old original stuff which weren’t shown in the photos at the end, I just put those in as an extra as I didn’t want folk to become bored looking at photos - just a bit of a teaser I guess. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
great to see the project car back my friend, excellent.take care.
Thanks mate and yes it’s good to be back on it again although I have done a few bits and pieces on it during the winter but nothing like working on it again in the garage. Cheers for now. ………..Graham
Good to see you back with the Gentry, Graham. Nice to be given a reminder of the build so far and the news of the change of engine and new diff. Those granules were not an old school cure for a worn diff or gearbox, namely, a product called sawdust? 😲
Back in the day I used to use Hylomar Blue sealant which was a favourite of F1 teams, apparently. Good stuff. No issues with leaks.
It’s probably a wise move to keep the original engine, to avoid problems with jobsworths when you try and register the Gentry.
When deciding on the rear leaf spring arrangement, apart from the body weight, consider the extra weight of fuel, yourself and maybe Hazel, all of which effect ride height too. Have a good weekend. Best, Jason.
Hi Jason and thanks for the comment. Yes, someone else mentioned about the sawdust thing - I’ve not heard of that before, it just show’s what a sheltered life I’ve led 😂. As regards the rear spring then my way of thinking is that everything is the same as the original - same fuel and tank, same number of people etc, the only difference I can think of is the weight at the back due to the kit being far lighter. The build manual also mentions this and recommends taking two leaves out of the spring too, so it’s not just something I’ve dreamt up and I do know a couple of people who have done this on their Gentry as the original, untouched spring was too stiff. I can only try it and see what it feels like, it’s no big deal to put the leaves back again should I need to. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Good progress Graham. Prop shaft problem sorted now then. My VW camper engine uses that aero whatever its called between mating surfaces. I use it on the outboards as well. Des.
Hi Des and thanks mate, the gasket maker is called Permatex, it’s the first time I’ve used after seeing someone use in their video, brilliant stuff too! Yep, glad I got the prop shaft sorted in the end and glad I went for new in the end and couldn’t believe that such a specialised company was jut down the road to me! Cheers for now mate. ………Graham
That's the one. I use it on air line threads as well. Not tried it on fuel lines yet but it seems OK with hydraulics. Strange the companies that are on your doorstep. Ready for the next video. Des.
@@dessilverson161 The two companies (propshaft manufacturers and the chap who does the engines are literally within walking distance of each other - less than a 5 minutes walk!
Coming on nicely Graham
Many thanks Harry, I’m pleased with all what I’ve done so far but obviously a lot more work to do on it yet and to go back over on some of the work I’ve already done but that’s normal. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
We used to use the freezer trick when I was at sea. The freezer was a tad colder than a domestic one, so we didn't have to heat up the other part, just not touch the frozen part witha bare hand!
Hi Davie, we’ll it certainly worked for me like a dream, no hardship at all, the bearings just fell into place - fantastic! Cheers for now mate. ………. Graham
Thanks for the update Graham I’ve been enjoying the model railway videos in the meantime,the only time I get involved with model railways normally is helping my friend who’s a model engineer and builds live steam locomotives which need two people to move lol.
I’m pleased that you are enjoying the model railway videos, that’s good and I hope you are enjoying these too. Cheers for now mate. ………..Graham
Graham
Good Job son
Good Job
This is looking AWESOME
I would like to apply for a reservation for a ride around the block
Hehe, thank you my friend and I think the first person to go round the block in it will be me! 😂. But certainly once I know it’s safe then you are more than welcome! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
I have been looking forward to this.
Thanks matE, I know it’s been a while since the last one but hopefully I can catch up with more as I progress this through the summer and Autumn - as far as the winter is concerned then you can forget it! 😂😂. Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Graham, nice update /overview ... FYI on the old Diff. Back in the day folks added small metal shavings/sawdust mix into a bad sounding Diff just quiten it for a quick sale :( .... cheers mate
Oh charming John, that was nice of them! 😂😂. Well it was certainly stuff that shouldn’t have been in there and it locked the diff up solid, I guess from when it had been standing for all those unknown years and just turn into a sold mass! Cheers for now mate. …………Graham
Glad to see the upades, was wondering how it was progressing. Not a project to work on in the winter.
Absolutely Jim, it was freezing (literally) sometimes out there, I hate working in that sort of condition especially when I don’t have to. I’m pleased with what I’ve done so far though, it’s coming on ok even though I know I will probably go back to some of the things and make them that little bit better. Cheers for now mate. ……….Graham
Great Stuff Graham , Why did you get rid of the Vitess
Hi David, it was mainly down to the fact that it had no engine number stamped on it and that would cause real problems when it came to register it with the Vitesse engine. The guy who I part exchanged it with had a TR6 engine (with an engine number stamped on it) so we did a deal, he took mine and I took his with a cash adjustment. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
where did you learn your engineering skills graham i admire you being able to go from your model trains to building a classic kit car
Thanks for the comment David, I trained as a Mechanical Technical Engineer and did a five year apprenticeship first and then diverged and trained to become a technical illustrator (someone who illustrates exploded illustrations in say car manuals) and then a Graphic Designer. So all these things helped but I guess it all started off initially with my dad teaching me all about cars from about the age of 9 or 10 and his cars were all from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s so all the old classic cars. Hope that helps. Cheers for now mate. ……….. Graham
@@mygentrybuild1974 i trained as a chef so i have massive regrets when i find it so interesting what people like yourself are capable of . thanks for reply kind regards Dave
@@westhoover No need for regrets David - we are all what we are, I in turn wish I could cook as I’m utter rubbish at it, I have tried and tried but it just doesn’t seem to gell with me. My wife often says to me that she finds it hard to comprehend that I can do all this “clever stuff” but can’t even cook a simple meal and I have to agree with her, I don’t understand it either, so I admire you for being able to do something that I haven’t a hope in hells chance of ever being able to succeed in. We are all unique in our own individual way. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@mygentrybuild1974 your very kind graham regards to youself and your wife Dave
@@westhoover And to you sir. 👍🏻👍🏻