rear bonded on
 

what a faff :0)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/4...aaf693d7d9.jpgRear bonding 3 by Muddy_B, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/823/4...26e4087978.jpgrear bonding 1 by Muddy_B, on Flickr

Rear on now need to re-wire up rear lights.

rear lights
 

wired up rear lights and need to re-test them. I used the same fog repeaters that Paul L used - seem to be just right.

Also dropped the rear which you can see in this pic. I need to double check heights - the gravel is on a small slope so its misleading. It will need lifting and balancing up for sure.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/2...16ddd96f53.jpgRear view fog lights by Muddy_B, on Flickr

Next up is my saga on how I can add Empi spinners in a cheap as chips way (its all about solving problems) ....

wheel centres
 

So anyone that knows me knows that I am fixated by using the Empi spinners I bought for the car - now they are by far the diameter at the screw fixing and I have had a few goes at finding a way to fix them.
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Dave

Keep plugging away Dave, you will work out the wheels issues no doubt.

You can always leave wheels for a few weeks, focus on the other stuff and the answer will usually creep up and tap you on the shoulder! Watching with interest, good progress so far tho!

Thanks for the encouraging words. You’re right. I need to forget the wheel sizes as that is not finishing the bl@@dy car.

Dave

I see you are going for the Rover style continental boot mounted spare:eyebrows:

I am !

You can never have too much rubber on the rear of your car...

Dave – Looks like you are making good progress and I’m glad the LED fog/reflectors were useful. :cool:

I actually quite like the plain steel wheels look, especially with the black gel coat, very Mad Max.

But I know you are going ‘purple’ so I’m sure whatever you think looks best will work.

Good luck, Paul. :)

Thanks Paul.

I have rather taken the mad max look on now. So the Kobra might stay black. At least through the summer while it is getting baked and settled.

I may even call the car Max. It didn’t get a name before now.

Dave

headlights and washers
 

headlights wired up using 7 core trailer wire

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/4...2e10d2a175.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/952/4...d43783eeb4.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr


As were windscreen washers...

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/962/4...eba0d05bab.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

inner arches
 

fitted inner arches on fronts using 2mm polypropelene. Rears were the OEMS with a bit of cut and shutting

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/901/2...68ae8bf220.jpgInner Arch 1 by Muddy_B, on Flickr

stance adjustment
 

Took some pics as I was going to get the stance right on the coilovers

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/4...1f89bb5df5.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/2...c1222d05bc.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/970/4...b31bc415f3.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

As you can see - I have embraced the ratty matt black look for the summer at least

plates on for now
 

Rear plates where I want them. Front plates I have attached to the front scuttle until I decide upon best grill.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/830/4...10d59b9d12.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/2...1942e3b982.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/903/4...54346d4b9f.jpgUntitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr

I have purchased a new reg - that will get fitted once I have MOT - re-registered and re-insured

Dave

Looking good.
Add a few badges and it could be mistaken for "finished"...

Thanks Ian,

There's the rub as I don't want to badge it. So it will always look unfinished :(

Considering my skills that's a theme I am going for.

That said I should have something on the bonnet that isn't just a terrible paint job !

Dave

The car brings a smile. Well done.

Ta very much :)

Dave – Your car looks great. :cool:

Is there much more to do before the MOT?

Good luck, Paul. :)

Paul thanks !

I have a list that may take 1-2 days. Booked in Monday !

Excited

Anyone having problems making a reply on the threads at the moment ??