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1948 Daimler landaulette
Author Archives: Vicki Humphrey
Last days in Museum Workshop
Since the body was lifted off the chassis on 18th November, the conservators have been busy. The engine and transmission have been removed and the engine dismantled. Conservators knew there was a problem with the crankshaft, but have been delighted to find … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation Partner, Royal Daimler Project, treatment
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We began by looking at the inlet manifold
Nicki Smith spent Saturday 24th November working on the Daimler with Ian Stewart, in the Museum Workshop exhibition. Nicki is really enthusiastic about the work, reporting: “I’ve just spent a great day working with Ian Stewart on the Daimler. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Museum Workshop exhibition, Royal Daimler Project, treatment
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Discoveries from the trial lift
We had a successful trial lift of the body off the chassis of the Daimler. All so well planned and well executed that it looked easy. Thanks team! But an enormous amount of preparation was involved. When the Daimler was … Continue reading
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Tagged Hooper & Company, Royal Daimler Project, Royal Tour 1954
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My favourite photo
It is strange how an inanimate object can be perceived as having a character, but many do. And conservators develop quite intimate understandings of the workings and foibles of the objects they are working on. Some we gently coax along through their treatment; others need … Continue reading
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