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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

15th May 2021, 15:59

Replies: 200

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Posted By cbjroms

Thanks again for the advice guys, At the...

Thanks again for the advice guys,

At the first local paintshop I visited, the two guys I met were exteremly helpful, generous with their advice and clearly loved the car. I was chatting with them...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

12th April 2021, 08:58

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Those views are extremely helpful - thanks guys.

Those views are extremely helpful - thanks guys.

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

11th April 2021, 17:11

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

I need to lean on the collective wisdom of the...

I need to lean on the collective wisdom of the forum to help me resolve a dilemma.

My car looks as per the photos above (September 2020) and I had been planning to get it painted this summer.
...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

11th April 2021, 13:11

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Have had a fun few months on the car during the...

Have had a fun few months on the car during the 'cold'season'. The cooling system seemed to have some gremlins and I concluded that it was either:
a) Head gasket
b) Air trapped in themostat...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

13th September 2020, 18:50

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

So here are some photos: ...

So here are some photos:

https://i.postimg.cc/j5Wmvy6m/IMG-2083.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/yYwdTTm4/IMG-2076.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/xTG7sfHf/IMG-2079.jpg
...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

4th September 2020, 16:41

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

9 years after I started the build, UAX 31G passed...

9 years after I started the build, UAX 31G passed its MOT this morning and is now on the road.

I decided to leave-off the rear deflectors to see if MOT required them. I put a couple of self...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

17th August 2020, 20:03

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Well, still preparing for the MOT having noticed...

Well, still preparing for the MOT having noticed some 'loose ends'.

First thing was the effectiveness of the handbrake needed improving and second my thermostatic fan switch started playing-up.
...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

23rd June 2020, 20:26

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Thanks Mister Towed. Your posts have been a...

Thanks Mister Towed.

Your posts have been a massive help right from the start and I still look-up to see how you did Sammio things. Everytime I use bonding paste I think of one of your earliest...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

22nd June 2020, 19:17

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Lots of progress over the lock-down period....

Lots of progress over the lock-down period. Bodywork is generally of the right sort of shape now and I am starting to think of getting an MOT. Plan then is to drive it for a bit and see what needs...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

1st January 2020, 15:33

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Thanks everyone for your contributions. Back...

Thanks everyone for your contributions.

Back out on the car this afternoon - first chance since the Christmas break.

Conscious that my compression and misfire problems are unlikely to be...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

20th December 2019, 17:43

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Thanks deggsy, thing is that I am getting the 105...

Thanks deggsy, thing is that I am getting the 105 to 115 psi with a fully charged battery and all the plugs out. What I cant get my head around is that all four cylinders are down - wouldnt...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

20th December 2019, 13:48

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

My 13/60 engine seems to have developed a bit of...

My 13/60 engine seems to have developed a bit of a misfire. It only occurs when the engine is warm/hot and I rev the engine. My first thought was an electronic ignition problem but I have replaced...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

7th November 2019, 14:19

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

I have now reached the stage where it is all...

I have now reached the stage where it is all together and working.

https://i.postimg.cc/8csyqDNy/IMG-1424.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/gkn57y0Y/IMG-1425.jpg
...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

8th September 2019, 17:23

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Lots of progress over the past few months. ...

Lots of progress over the past few months.

Wiring is just about complete and ready for final testing. I have used Superseal connectors for the front and rear lights with a fuse/relay panel under...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

5th August 2019, 19:13

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Well, solved that problem by cutting another hole...

Well, solved that problem by cutting another hole in the back of the filter plate so the whole unit sits (off centre) 25mm lower.

Another question, I need something to switch my colling fan on/off...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

15th May 2019, 16:17

Replies: 200

CJ's Build

Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Thanks for the replies. I have (only) just...

Thanks for the replies.

I have (only) just realised that the bonnet is sitting on the air filetr!

https://i.postimg.cc/3JdWcCj4/file-9.jpg

The current filter assembly is 150mm and I need to...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

8th May 2019, 19:51

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Still pressing-on. ...

Still pressing-on.

https://i.postimg.cc/0y6q15tn/file-8.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/T3Zvd8F6/file1-4-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/7YZkXn0p/file2-4-1.jpg

The shape is there but still working at...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

17th March 2019, 13:16

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

So, at last I am getting a shape that I am happy...

So, at last I am getting a shape that I am happy with.

https://i.postimg.cc/SRNwP9Xm/file-2.jpg

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

19th February 2019, 18:12

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Thought about the 5kg bags of chopped strands...

Thought about the 5kg bags of chopped strands overnight and realised that 5kg of chopped strand mat costs less than £5!

Anyway, out with the angle grinder this afternoon and removed the 5kg of...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

18th February 2019, 19:19

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Paul Just noticed that CFS sell bags of...

Paul

Just noticed that CFS sell bags of schopped strands. £24.14 for 5kg bag.

Looks like another of your techniques that I will be copying. Just got to cut away the filler that I have wasted...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

16th February 2019, 16:25

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Just had another thought. On the scuttle I...

Just had another thought.

On the scuttle I have an area where I have put a a couple of layers of matt covered by 10mm skin of filler.

Given the advice above, do I need to sand off that 10mm...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

16th February 2019, 11:57

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Thanks guys for the advice. Paul, as always,...

Thanks guys for the advice.

Paul, as always, you are so generous with your helpful ideas.

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

14th February 2019, 14:30

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

Another question on bodywork. What is the...

Another question on bodywork. What is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to build-up the glass fibe bodywork? I have areas that I want to build-up by 20mm and given they are quite large this will...

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

16th December 2018, 17:51

Replies: 200

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Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

None taken davecymru. I guess my question...

None taken davecymru.

I guess my question was really about whether my bonnet is 'good enough'. I am very happy to follow the sammio collective on this.

Thanks again all.

Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions

10th December 2018, 16:18

Replies: 200

CJ's Build

Views: 104,896

Posted By cbjroms

I am looking for some advice as to the lines of...

I am looking for some advice as to the lines of the car moving forward from the front of the cockpit through the bonnet.

The images below will hopefully show what I mean. The first and last photos...

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