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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
9th June 2024, 19:38
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Royale Sabre - Take two!
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Clutch woes.....
About four weeks ago we were returning home from a day out when about three miles from home, my clutch pedal went to the floor and I couldn't change gear. A quick inspection showed no sign of...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
27th April 2024, 19:59
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Royale Sabre - Take two!
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A grand day out and other things.....
Last Sunday was Drive it Day so it seemed like a good excuse to go for a drive in the Sabre. I joined a local group on a little drive to a rather nice cafe and farm shop. It was an eclectic group of...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
27th April 2024, 18:37
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The Mx5 seats are very comfortable and I think...
The Mx5 seats are very comfortable and I think Robin (martinclan) had them in his Sportster.
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
19th April 2024, 19:29
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Royale Sabre - Take two!
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New Seats
Okay, so let's try that again...........................
...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
18th April 2024, 21:13
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New seats
The somewhat scruffy MX5 seats were always a temporary measure to get me through the IVA. My original plan was to have these seats recovered so I was on the look out for another pair. The plan was...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
28th March 2024, 19:47
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Marlin Roadster (Re)Build
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Great progress, Robin. Love the dashboard,...
Great progress, Robin.
Love the dashboard, looks really period and unique.
cheers, Peter
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
19th March 2024, 20:02
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I picked up my car from the trimmers this...
I picked up my car from the trimmers this morning. I have to say that I am absolutely delighted with the result. Dave Joy at Hukes Car trimmers has done a fabulous job, a real craftsman! :first:
...
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General Build Chat
5th March 2024, 18:57
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Smiths temperature gauge
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Hi Robin, my ETB temp gauge is 40 to 120...
Hi Robin,
my ETB temp gauge is 40 to 120 degrees C.
They do variety of bezels and colours if that helps?
My engine thermostat is 88 degees C. so matches well.
...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
2nd March 2024, 18:52
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The hood is the last big piece but I still have a...
The hood is the last big piece but I still have a few other things to do before I would say it's finished :eyebrows:
The reversing and fog lights come from ebay like these....
...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
2nd March 2024, 18:36
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Hi Amir, no I hadn't considered modifying the...
Hi Amir, no I hadn't considered modifying the frame, opting to keep to John Barlow's design to keep it simple.
I did see something about this in your recent article in the owners magazine but the...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
2nd March 2024, 18:28
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Marlin Roadster (Re)Build
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A brilliant bit of lateral thinking and...
A brilliant bit of lateral thinking and repurposing!
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
29th February 2024, 16:07
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Potpourri
A little 'potpourri' of updates from my garage..........
I've finished off the hood header rail and given it a few coats of paint.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53559830878_0e173b7abf.jpg...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
14th February 2024, 13:47
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:nod: yes, John Barlow was quite specific how he...
:nod: yes, John Barlow was quite specific how he expected his cars to be built!
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Tribute Automotive Builds
12th February 2024, 10:24
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IanA's Targa Florio Special Build
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peterux
Do you have dual filament headlamp bulbs? Maybe...
Do you have dual filament headlamp bulbs?
Maybe dipped is staying on with main beam which will fry your bulbs.
If not this then maybe time to check the output voltage of your alternator.
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
10th February 2024, 20:39
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Royale Sabre - Take two!
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Hood frame preparation
Time for a small update.......
Since the New Year, I've been focussing my efforts on fitting a badge bar with driving lights and preparing the hood frame before the new hood is fitted in the...
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Seven Style builds
16th January 2024, 17:51
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Dutton Dementia
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peterux
That happened to me a couple of times during my...
That happened to me a couple of times during my 'extended' build.
If it helps, I think my Securon belts came in white boxes with black printing.
Hoping that might help you find them. :icon_wink:
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
14th January 2024, 09:33
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Marlin Roadster (Re)Build
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peterux
Wow, that's the bees knees !
Wow, that's the bees knees !
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General chatter
6th January 2024, 10:40
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YouTube Review Iconic Autobody Porsche 956 Speedster on a Boxster Chassis
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peterux
Not really my cup of tea, but the quality of...
Not really my cup of tea, but the quality of execution is fantastic. Well done for a high quality build!
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
12th December 2023, 19:01
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Royale Sabre - Take two!
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peterux
Enamelled Bonnet Badge
I have had an enamelled bonnet badge made by Pamela David Enamels, It was handmade from brass before being chromium plated and glass enamelled. Fantastic quality!
...
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Seven Style builds
19th November 2023, 18:55
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Dutton Dementia
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peterux
And I'm afraid it's not just the...
And I'm afraid it's not just the French..............:sorry:
My German designed BMW M52 engine has m7 exhaust manifold studs and nuts.
https://live.staticflickr.com/1839/43890705621_36202b6de0.jpg...
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
31st October 2023, 08:22
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Marlin Roadster (Re)Build
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peterux
Nice work Robin, looking really smart! :tea:
Nice work Robin, looking really smart! :tea:
Forum:
Seven Style builds
29th October 2023, 19:53
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122
Dutton Dementia
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Posted By
peterux
Enjoying your updates, thanks for posting them 👍
Enjoying your updates, thanks for posting them 👍
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Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
8th October 2023, 21:04
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171
Marlin Roadster (Re)Build
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Posted By
peterux
That's looking nice and shiny :bounce:
That's looking nice and shiny :bounce:
Forum:
Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
1st October 2023, 16:25
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Royale Sabre - Take two!
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peterux
Not a lot of car news as I've been catching up on...
Not a lot of car news as I've been catching up on some overdue DIY and gardening :juggle:
But I did manage to get to my first show which was my local Classis Cars and village fete.
...
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Seven Style builds
6th September 2023, 22:38
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122
Dutton Dementia
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87,945
Posted By
peterux
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