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omegabsw Newbie Offline Posts: 29 Essex Gender:	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #60 - 06. Jul 2010 at 21:50 Strong work guys!
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
Reply #61 - 11. Jul 2010 at 18:35

Well, we didn't get time to get the bonnet finished but did do some more painting and striping before heading off to Billing...

On the stand with Marvin...

And Frank lending Marvin a bit of electricity at the end...

Had a great time at the show (and so did Frank!) few more miles on the clock as well...

Next weekend = Bonnet and coal!

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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
Reply #62 - 17. Jul 2010 at 15:45

Right, here goes!!

First of all, let's see how it measures up...

Out with the grinder...

This gave us a rough base to work from, re-marked and measured and out with the grinder again...

Much better! Next the fixings went on...

Then the grill was modified to fit as was the bonnet catch...

The mouth was cut out for cooling...

And on with the chimney...

Just needs a coat of paint and the smoke machine fitting and the bonnet will be done!

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Omegatoy Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2169 sunny spain!!! Drives: Omega TD chipped of course,	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #63 - 17. Jul 2010 at 17:03 looks good but i cant help wondering if the old bill will not be happy with that sticking up like that in these protect the pedestrian from harm days????
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
Reply #64 - 19. Jul 2010 at 18:58

Omegatoy wrote on 17. Jul 2010 at 17:03:

looks good but i cant help wondering if the old bill will not be happy with that sticking up like that in these protect the pedestrian from harm days????

It is possible they may not like it.... it's always a bit touch and go. Last year we had beer cans coming out from the wheel centres and drove past several traffic cops with no issues. If the worst comes to the worst we are making sure it's painted underneath and it's relativeley easy to remove. My theory is that due to the rake of the bonnet the visibility is still good and it's less dangerous to a pedestrian than a lorry Wink

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Lizzie Zoom Omega King Offline Posts: 13602 Kent Gender: Drives: 2000 Omega 3.0 Elite Auto	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #65 - 19. Jul 2010 at 20:49 I think that looks great!! As a steam enthusiast, I suggest you have some coal glued in the rear bunker, and fit a smoke generator under the bonnet to feed the chimney
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mattg Junior Member Offline Posts: 77 Northants Drives: Omega 2.0 16v GLS / BMW 325, 205GTI	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #66 - 19. Jul 2010 at 21:38 Lizzie Zoom wrote on 19. Jul 2010 at 20:49: I think that looks great!! As a steam enthusiast, I suggest you have some coal glued in the rear bunker, and fit a smoke generator under the bonnet to feed the chimney That is EXACTLY what we are doing. I'm not joking either.... can't wait to get him finished!
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
Reply #67 - 20. Jul 2010 at 12:11

mattg wrote on 19. Jul 2010 at 21:38:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 19. Jul 2010 at 20:49:

I think that looks great!! Thumbs Up!

As a steam enthusiast, I suggest you have some coal glued in the rear bunker, and fit a smoke generator under the bonnet to feed the chimney Cheesy

That is EXACTLY what we are doing. I'm not joking either.... can't wait to get him finished!

GREAT!!!

I also cannot wait to see the end result! Cool

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The Red Baron Omega Baron Offline Little dog with a big WOOF Posts: 3220 burton on trent.staffs Gender: Drives: chipped3.0mv6	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #68 - 20. Jul 2010 at 12:37 what an amazing job your doing. cant wait for the end product
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Zulu77 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 8093 Drives: 2.2CDX	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #69 - 21. Jul 2010 at 16:27 Great photographs Will look forward to the next lot - well done.
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mattg Junior Member Offline Posts: 77 Northants Drives: Omega 2.0 16v GLS / BMW 325, 205GTI	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #70 - 31. Jul 2010 at 16:02 Big day today!! my mate Gemma turned up to start face painting.. The finished face... Buffers were then added... Then the coal scuttle was finished off with a base... This was then painted black and on with the coal.. Fair bit to do but it's really coming together now!!
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Lizzie Zoom Omega King Offline Posts: 13602 Kent Gender: Drives: 2000 Omega 3.0 Elite Auto	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #71 - 31. Jul 2010 at 16:17 She is starting to look a very real treat!!
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omegaman2 Senior Member Offline cruise , tints, shinbuster,advanced drinking test Posts: 988 Kilsyth, Glasgow G65 Gender: Drives: 2.2dti CD 2003 manual saloon	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #72 - 31. Jul 2010 at 17:33 ringo would be proud of you
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Lizzie Zoom Omega King Offline Posts: 13602 Kent Gender: Drives: 2000 Omega 3.0 Elite Auto	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #73 - 31. Jul 2010 at 18:08 omegaman2 wrote on 31. Jul 2010 at 17:33: ringo would be proud of you ...............and the Fat Controller!
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Mr Skruntie Junior Member Offline 3.O Elite Saloon with all the toys, Posts: 201 South Yorkshire. Gender: Drives: V8 7.2 Elite - V8 LS7 Twin Turbo GLS. Dual NOS 300 Shot. May swap for a Fiat 500 Engine if fuel prices rise any more.	Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega Reply #74 - 31. Jul 2010 at 18:11 Looking good. Hate to put a damper on things, but how do you stand with plod on the buffers as they tend not to like protruding items Loving the car though.
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