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[markrally]

Sorry I was a bit slow Mark. Couldn't work out how to get the pics to a decent size

Also have fitted brake and fuel lines ready for when the brakes finally arrive. Front subframe has also been finally bolted to the car.



Small modification to dash to allow roll cage to fit.

I wasnt being piccy, just didnt realise we were both editing at the same time!!!
How come the dash's dont fit anymore?? Mine is ok or has the rollcage shape changed??
Have you strengthened the floor where the frame mounts ?

Looks well though, I have other ideas about building another especially of the racing takes off next year as mine is too tidy for serious racing

Cheers

[pete]

Think the dash problem is due to it being a minus. The floor mounts for the rollcage are made a lot bigger than standard and have spreader plates underneath to spread the load.

[koss]

Sorry I was a bit slow Mark. Couldn't work out how to get the pics to a decent size

Also have fitted brake and fuel lines ready for when the brakes finally arrive. Front subframe has also been finally bolted to the car.



Small modification to dash to allow roll cage to fit.

has the front suspension setup been changed again is this the latest front end looking good

[Dolts]

the offer of help is still there Pete, lol i could really pick up some pointers now:D where is the dash from? im assuming i'll have to modify mine too then?!

[Bungle]

is the conversion any easyer the 3rd time round

[pete]

It's proving a lot easier as I know what I did wrong with the first 2 .

Koss,
Front suspension has changed but not sure why. Think it's something to do with using the same frame to fit a standard engine in the front.

Dolts,
Dash is from z-cars. Don't know if you will need to modify yours as Ade didn't with his.

[Dolts]

Dolts,
Dash is from z-cars. Don't know if you will need to modify yours as Ade didn't with his.

Shouldnt do then, as they are identicle albeit from different people! you know what i mean!

[Dick Dastardly]

Pete, you must have the World's most understanding missus, and a heap more patience than I have. All the best with this latest creation......

[pete]

Pete, you must have the World's most understanding missus, and a heap more patience than I have. All the best with this latest creation......

Very understanding missus. Just costs me a fortune every time I work on the cars at weekends.
Busy day planned for Sunday so trying to get her to go out shopping again .
Got Ade's brakes to fit, bumper on a clio to paint, dash to paint and fit and then if I get time start taking the wireing loom out of the pickup to use as a template to make a new one for Ade. Thankfully i've got a couple of mates coming to help ............








and Ade to make the tea

[Dolts]

well i would offer Pete, but im helping re-floor our conservatory! but if you need another pair of hand gimme a call, i may be able to help, should be finished fairly early! You still got my number? id love to come and see the pickup and the minus work in progress!
Gareth

[SCURVY DOG]

still wish had not had to sell the shell :'(

but looking good just want a ride as still not gone out in ades

[Dolts]

Did you get much done on sunday Pete? apart from Ades brakes!
If Want my number again pm me and i'll send it, as you know im only round the corner and id love to learn and help at the same time!

P.s Loving the new sig!

[pete]

Scurvy,
you will be near the top of the list for a ride once it's finished. Hopefully you will catch up with Ade soon and have a ride in his . Still one of the most enjoyable cars i've ever driven .

Dolts,
still got your number just trying to build this one all by myself again(except for the paintwork). Will let you know next time i'm around so you can pop up and see it. Don't forget to bring some money with you though .

Only progress this weekend was getting the dash painted(twice because he wasn't happy with it first time). At least now I can get all the cage bolted in and when the front discs arrive get it to a rolling shell.
Aim is to get it rolling and painted by 7th September. May even have it running.

[Dolts]

Yeah no probs mate, how much was it? if you can wait 2 weeks till im paid i will sort you out!

[pete]

Look what the postie brought me today