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Re: 75 CB400four, Black Knight, Carb question
« Reply #60 on: December 11, 2018, 01:10:35 AM »
Hi Eric,  Christmas came early today, your plate arrived, thanks very much. 👍

It's going on the garage wall next to a couple of other plates from California and New Jersey. 😎

Cheers, Gareth

Haha Hooray.  Im quite surprised it made it there.  And you're very welcome.

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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #61 on: December 17, 2018, 12:39:42 PM »
Working to get a few Christmas gifts ready.







Managing to get a bit done whilst waiting for new cordage and switches and stuff.

Fresh brake buttoned up and fender fitted.


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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #62 on: December 17, 2018, 01:01:32 PM »
The pivot was seized hard.

Boiling penetrant w heat gun.  It finally freed.





I decided to make a quick change for ease of servicing ...







While the tools are out...why not do the rear pivot too?







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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #63 on: December 20, 2018, 02:33:37 AM »
Heres the first one finished, for Rachels Christmas to go in our bathroom.

Thought Id give the 2k primer a go.  It goes on and sands just like primer. 

Rach really likes the new Subaru color, Jasmine green, so that came from Harpy's motors. 

My 2nd fan, going in the garage, will be House of Kolor, Candy Blue.

And all finished w 2k clear.











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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #64 on: December 20, 2018, 08:01:06 PM »
Nice job with the fan, you can't beat home made Christmas presents.
I have an old electo/mechanical signaling relay I recovered from a skip, it's in as new condition, has clear glass on every side to show the internal workings, is a cube 12 inch square and weighs a ton! I'd like to fit a bulb inside it to highlight the workings but have no idea how to do it!
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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #65 on: December 21, 2018, 12:00:31 AM »
Nice job with the fan, you can't beat home made Christmas presents.
I have an old electo/mechanical signaling relay I recovered from a skip, it's in as new condition, has clear glass on every side to show the internal workings, is a cube 12 inch square and weighs a ton! I'd like to fit a bulb inside it to highlight the workings but have no idea how to do it!

Thanks so much bud.

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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #66 on: December 21, 2018, 08:02:08 AM »
Nice job with the fan, you can't beat home made Christmas presents.
I have an old electo/mechanical signaling relay I recovered from a skip, it's in as new condition, has clear glass on every side to show the internal workings, is a cube 12 inch square and weighs a ton! I'd like to fit a bulb inside it to highlight the workings but have no idea how to do it!
Is that how to get into it or fit the bulb ! any pictures.
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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #67 on: December 21, 2018, 10:32:43 AM »
This is it Paul. It's a piece of railway history and much to good to be left in a scrap skip. I could go in with a cord via one of the 'Chinese Hats' (as we used to call them at work) on the top but that would look terrible especially as I want to install lamp inside the case to highlight the workings inside.
Thinking about it I may have to drill into the underside of the case. Any ideas of what type of lamp I should fit. It doesn't have to be bright it's just to highlight the workings, copper and brass etc. It will need to be 240v mains feed though.
It will be kept in the garage as my workshop lamp, somehow I cannot see the o/h allowing this in the house even if it will be a talking point to old railway grissers who may visit!
Apologies Trek97, I don't wish to hijack your thread🤐!
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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #68 on: December 21, 2018, 10:43:18 AM »
I would suggest a 3watt led available in bc or ses fitting

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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #69 on: December 21, 2018, 10:46:55 AM »
This is it Paul. It's a piece of railway history and much to good to be left in a scrap skip. I could go in with a cord via one of the 'Chinese Hats' (as we used to call them at work) on the top but that would look terrible especially as I want to install lamp inside the case to highlight the workings inside.
Thinking about it I may have to drill into the underside of the case. Any ideas of what type of lamp I should fit. It doesn't have to be bright it's just to highlight the workings, copper and brass etc. It will need to be 240v mains feed though.
It will be kept in the garage as my workshop lamp, somehow I cannot see the o/h allowing this in the house even if it will be a talking point to old railway grissers who may visit!
Apologies Trek97, I don't wish to hijack your thread🤐!

Why not route the cable up through the bottom near a corner and fit one or two led lighting strips. Either at the top of the case or vertically in the corner angle.
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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #70 on: December 21, 2018, 11:59:52 AM »
Do the do led strips in 240v?

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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #71 on: December 21, 2018, 12:55:43 PM »
Apologies Trek97, I don't wish to hijack your thread🤐!

Ha, think nothing of it.  No idea what it is...but its cool.   8)

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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #72 on: December 21, 2018, 09:04:58 PM »
Do the do led strips in 240v?

The transformer is usually in the plug, so yes.  :)
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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #73 on: December 25, 2018, 12:52:31 PM »
Happy Holidays Everyone.

Nothing like last minute Christmas gifts.  ::)

Gotta make some new rubber feet this morning (Christmas morning here now) and they will be ready to gift.




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Re: The Black Knight...Side job
« Reply #74 on: December 26, 2018, 01:41:16 PM »
Reminds me of that old Ken Dodd quip.........'My fan Club has swollen..........my Wife has the Mumps' !
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