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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th February 2013, 22:03
Replies: 18
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Posted By Paulm321
Thanks for the info Pops / Towed will have to get...

Thanks for the info Pops / Towed will have to get mine arranged soon, Steve let me know when you get your date, I'm away for ten days from the 13th March so if your inspection is around that time...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th February 2013, 22:38
Replies: 18
Views: 6,924
Posted By Paulm321
Hi You can borrow the 'communial trailer' for...

Hi
You can borrow the 'communial trailer' for your inspection, I would recommend heading up the A1 to peterboro' as I will be next time, have not had time to re arrange at mo and I meant to get...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th February 2013, 22:28
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
I had the same problem at Borehamwood, even took...

I had the same problem at Borehamwood, even took pictures of all the other inspections people have posted on here of their inspections and suggested she spoke to the guy at the dvla where Gary had...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th January 2013, 20:01
Replies: 18
Views: 6,924
Posted By Paulm321
Hi and welcome I'm just round the corner Nr...

Hi and welcome I'm just round the corner Nr Hitchin, and have fitted an MX5 engine and box, I have slowed with the build a little at mo, on third set of floor pans as I can't quite get them how I...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd November 2012, 20:49
Replies: 597
Views: 206,289
Posted By Paulm321
Running Triumph rear I believe, build blog here;...

Running Triumph rear I believe, build blog here; http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=print&thread=35482
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st November 2012, 18:08
Replies: 597
Views: 206,289
Posted By Paulm321
The MX5 engine is quite retro looking for a...

The MX5 engine is quite retro looking for a modern twincam. It doesn't weigh much more than the inline four Triumph either. A set of DCOEs or throttle bodies and a Megasquirt would probably allow it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th November 2012, 23:02
Replies: 597
Views: 206,289
Posted By Paulm321
If the welded mounts are an issue this sort of...

If the welded mounts are an issue this sort of thing would be a solution.
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj509/paulm321/heraldmounts.jpg
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th November 2012, 21:38
Replies: 597
Views: 206,289
Posted By Paulm321
You can, it is more difficult, but there are a...

You can, it is more difficult, but there are a few that have done it, this blog is one example; http://gt6transformation.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2010-02-22T19:57:00Z&max-results=7
I have...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th November 2012, 20:12
Replies: 597
Views: 206,289
Posted By Paulm321
I made the engine mounts the same as the one's in...

I made the engine mounts the same as the one's in this thread http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=118411&page=8
Will put more pictures up soon, The...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th November 2012, 22:55
Replies: 597
Views: 206,289
Posted By Paulm321
The MX5 engine and box fit quite easily, if you...

The MX5 engine and box fit quite easily, if you google Herald or GT6, MX5 engine swap, quite a few have been done before. If you set it back a bit there's minimal (no worse than a Vitesse) bonnet...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th October 2012, 22:20
Replies: 17
Views: 5,295
Posted By Paulm321
Thanks may take you up on that, need engine and...

Thanks may take you up on that, need engine and gear box mounts making for my MX5 motor, have made some templates but would prefer them made properly.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th October 2012, 21:59
Replies: 17
Views: 5,295
Posted By Paulm321
MoriniMan, I'm only in Hitchin should you need to...

MoriniMan, I'm only in Hitchin should you need to borrow it!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th October 2012, 20:16
Replies: 17
Views: 5,295
Posted By Paulm321
Ok thanks send me your details and I'll be in...

Ok thanks send me your details and I'll be in touch asap, cheers
Paul.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th October 2012, 19:05
Replies: 17
Views: 5,295
Posted By Paulm321
Hi Pops I will have it off you for that, could...

Hi Pops
I will have it off you for that, could pick it up by next weekend at the latest if that's ok,
Paul.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th March 2012, 22:11
Replies: 11
Views: 5,532
Posted By Paulm321
Thanks for all the concerns and advice, I guess...

Thanks for all the concerns and advice, I guess at the end of the day it just means that the inspection will be done later in the build, I just took it at this stage as that's what every one else had...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th March 2012, 15:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,532
Posted By Paulm321
Angry Funny you should post this now, I have literally...

Funny you should post this now, I have literally just got in from my inspection ay Borehamwood, body fixed to the chassis as per the others I've seen posted on here for their inspections, the lady...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd February 2012, 16:06
Replies: 88
Views: 28,794
Posted By Paulm321
Unfortunately I can't take any credit for the...

Unfortunately I can't take any credit for the conversion as it's not mine, I pinched the picture, as it is what I will be doing to mine but with an MX5 engine and box, I searched Herald engine swop...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 1st February 2012, 20:18
Replies: 88
Views: 28,794
Posted By Paulm321
486 just testing uploads

486
just testing uploads
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 30th January 2012, 17:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,008
Posted By Paulm321
I was going to say that too yesterday but didn't...

I was going to say that too yesterday but didn't want to start something again!!!:biggrin:
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th January 2012, 16:11
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
Hi not sure on all the details on the this rear...

Hi not sure on all the details on the this rear end, but the spec states,
Rear Axle: second generation Mazda RX7 differential housing with first generation limited slip third member and 3.909:1...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th January 2012, 16:51
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
Have been to dvla today, it is form V627/1 that...

Have been to dvla today, it is form V627/1 that is required, I have to fill it out send it back and they will contact me to arrange inspection.

I agree with the comments regarding Insurance and...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th January 2012, 22:04
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
Agreed, but we are all going to chop of the rear...

Agreed, but we are all going to chop of the rear outriggers when inspected, aren't we? which officially is not correct. Not trying to be argumentive just trying to interpret the rules to suit my...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th January 2012, 21:52
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
Hopefully this link will show what I want to do...

Hopefully this link will show what I want to do with the rear end, which I think you could argue is welding on additional brackets rather than major modification of the chassis???...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th January 2012, 21:19
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
peterux, officially your right, but once...

peterux, officially your right, but once registered as a Sammio, not very many people would be aware of what should be underneath it, if you get what we mean! My MoT man said as long as the engine,...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th January 2012, 20:28
Replies: 83
Views: 26,335
Posted By Paulm321
Froggyman, I believe (looking through older...

Froggyman, I believe (looking through older posts/ pictures on here) you just need the body loosely fitted on top of the chassis and no requirement for it to be driveable, this is why I need to get...
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