Getting close to finalising the mounting of the new alloy body on my
1925 GE Cup project.

So far I have been using 1/2" thick conveyor belt rubber as the spacer Between the 4 body/ chassis brackets. It has a woven canvas core to beef it up.

This rubber material is pretty unforgiving. Gordon England made great play of his rubber mounted bodies both on Cup and Saloon bodies claiming it made the body quieter and less stressed as the seats / floor was not attached to the coachwork, but straight onto the chassis.
Just wondering if I should be using a softer rubber on these mounts
Like a door stop?

What have other folk used on their Cups as a rubber spacerand is 1/2" about right?

Too much movement though would be evident where the bonnet meets the scuttle at the rubber bonnet rest.

A long list of other things to do though as well!

Kind regards

Bill G

Location: Scottish Border

Relevant details of Tom's 25 Cup when purchased Bill.

https://gordonenglandregister.wordpress.com/ge-cup-model-body-details/#jp-carousel-320

Hi Bill

I am using conveyer belt on my car. As you mention, be very careful of something that moves about too much. I tightened the body down a bit which ruined the fitting of the bonnet - or perhaps the lesson is to fit the bonnet once you are totally happy with the body position.

Peter

Thanks Peter,

I have already used the 1/2" belt rubber when I try fitted the body and latterly the bonnet, so should not need too much realignment when I go for the final bolting on. Some of the alloy bonnet may need minor trimming though, but have not made the louvres yet.

By the way Who made your tail cover and wings?

Also is yours on the road?

Kind regards

Bill G

Location: Scottish Border

Hi Bill

The aluminium boot lid was made by Rodney Griffin in Coalville. I'm running with cycle wings at the moment, but looking to get some wings made so that I may run as standard in the VSCC.

Peter