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Mini to do list
Hey guys, not too much to report as doing a lot of thinking about next steps for me. Have ordered the washer jets, fuel tank sealer and mini door locks which will give me a few bits to get on with. Had the car running today, everything so far still working and speaker system in rear area that I fitted is working.
My mini to do list is as follows: - finish ideas for rear structure support. Going to affix bolt into the lower rear arch area into the monocoque tub for solid fix at that point, fix at front location to chassis and rear sill area, various brackets on the rear boot extension and side wing x 2 and then packing/bonding onto all necessary surfaces. - remove rear body and tidy up alignment at screen upper support area. - overhaul/tidy mini door handles and fit new lock barrels, make new gaskets. - fit and tidy front screen washer jet system and piping. - work on “tide line ” on the inside of the rear body so I can work out where to flowcoat to and where to start developing rear guard to cabin sealing panels. - purchase a low lying aerial fin that will fit nicely under the rear, as per jagtvrs ideas.... - start the extension on the rear light harnesses and sealing off the light assy holes in the rear boot original area. Plenty to sort through...... :thumb: |
FYI there are three Fiat 850 lenses on Trademe at the moment (maybe a tail light body as well if my memory serves me) if you need spares or alternatives,
cheers Ross (in Auckland) |
Oh, and the same guy has two pairs of complete Stars brand replica Lancia 037/Ford GT40 tail lights - new old stock.
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Washer Jets fitted
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Spent the day at the Brit and Euro Car show, awesome to see 1071 cars registered this year, has grown from 250 cars 2 years ago and 650 cars last year. Sun was shining and some awesome examples. My classic favourite was the Aston DB 2/4 in a stunning gun metal metallic. Modern favourite was probably the Alpine. Very big fan of the original A110 and for a modern homage it is a very nice car up close. Anyway it all spurned me on this afternoon and fitted the washer jets - Need to get inline valve and joiners/clamps to finish underneath, have fitted with tube extensions from the original BMW tubing and clamps. Fiddly to enlarge the lower skin surface and have enough clearance to get the nut and washer on, but a bit of tape/grease and perseverance and it wasn't too difficult. The BMW clamps helped as I could get them to snap on with long nose pliers Here's the top view. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7899/...6bd37d00_z.jpgWasher Jets 2 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7840/...187c2774_z.jpgWasher Jets 1 |
Just a guess but I think your jets are facing the wrong way...
Loving your build, keep it up! |
Sorry, I've had a few and this made me giggle:
"Anyway it all spurned me on this afternoon and fitted the washer jets " Get on with it matey, you are doing a great job. |
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Washer Piping complete and tested
Got the washers finished and tested - All ok and the spray pattern as fitted is good. Ran out of clips so some piping wirelocked in place until I can get more.
As you can see below fitted tie clamp clips to hold pipework in place. Still need to tidy loom wiring and P-clip into standoffs in the bonnet but you can see the general idea...... https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/...aacbfa32_z.jpgWashers Piping 4 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7873/...2d7cc9a8_z.jpgWashers Piping 3 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7882/...dd7292f8_z.jpgWashers Piping 1 |
Long time away - No work
Hey guys, been off the grid for a while after my knee surgery and what can only be described a long dose of apathy. Trying to change that.
Latest on mine is I am hoping for on the road and certed (not painted) by end of September. Certainly doable if I can knuckle down. Latest state of play and updates on where I am heading. - Ordered Z4 hubs and going to fit E46 discs to the rear with a narrower track. Will help me to fit the style 5 bmw alloys for the moment with a decent offset and later on when finalising painting will be fitting wires. - Fuel filler position being changed but still an issue with the filler I have and clearance to the chassis. I may have to lower it from where I have cut the latest hole which not really happy about but may have to be the only outcome to get it to fit. - Haven't trolled all the threads for a while but really interested in your discussions on the locking issue and getting to the key location under the door skin. I am in the camp of fitting the mini door handles with a stainless keyhole/escutcheon under the handle and in line with the original hole. It will have a stainless short tube welded to it to ensure the long shaft key that I am going to get will be guided straight into the original lock key hole. Simple solution but keeps the locking standard and the only change is the long key. Maintenance/lubrication and usage of the key lock should keep the issues at bay. A few piccies: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d6ea4200_z.jpgIMG_20190505_115711 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7fdf0a25_z.jpgIMG_20190505_115619 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...91ab8f8a_z.jpgIMG_20190505_115548 |
How about using the DNA approach to the fuel filler?
They used a small flap to cover the existing fuel filler and used the original BMW hinge. Shouldn't be too hard to replicate. |
Had a chat with the guys at Grassbank today. They had a very convincing 250 SWB Tribute kit on their stand at Stoneliegh fitted with deep dish wires tucked well under the standard arches. They have used the shorter rear hubs but also narrowed the front suspension control arm and moved strut mount in slightly. Not a massive job by all accounts so worth a thought if you want the right look.
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http://www.grassbank.co.uk/newshoes
Have a look at how they have fitted the wheels on their 250 SWB. |
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Fuel Filler
Hey guys canvassing for some thoughts on fuel filler and any issues you may have had previously with what I am thinking of.
See photos below, just about settled on a method, looking to fit the filler I have in a "scalloped shelf" that let's the cap sit around the height of the photos. Location undecided until I can check clearances underneath areas but either where it is as photographed or higher at the top point of the rear arch. I quite like the look of it "out of the body" as it now seems the only way I can do it without chassis mods which I can't do for cert passing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...559f7ca9_z.jpgIMG_20190506_191413 - Copy https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...72b39f8b_z.jpgIMG_20190506_191400 - Copy |
I think it will spoil the clean lines of the car having it sticking out that far. Could you set it in half way at least ?
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Not the best location (albeit, a little easier to connect).
Put mine on the top of the rear wing, recessed, as close to the door as decent. Had to segment and weld up pipe sections as needed to make the bends . No issues filling. |
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Farina was so keen on keeping the lines clean, that he put the filler in the boot.
The standard Z3 flap cover is quite discrete. |
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