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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds Today, 12:54
Replies: 2
Views: 7
Posted By Mitchelkitman
I'm with A-plan on the Quantum and Rickman, they...

I'm with A-plan on the Quantum and Rickman, they seem ok (who knows until making a claim?) . Last year mine was June renewal, and I considered i may leave it a month pending news of Stoneleigh...
Forum: General Build Chat 8th April 2021, 16:49
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Do you mean the new owner of Caterham? The...

Do you mean the new owner of Caterham? The comments above are of relevance. I can't imagine anyone being able to prohibit the competitive manufacture of 'a 4 wheeled car with front cycle wings and a...
Forum: Formosa Builds, Ideas and Discussion 4th April 2021, 09:07
Replies: 86
Views: 7,176
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Make it British Racing Green - how many 'shades'...

Make it British Racing Green - how many 'shades' of BRG are there? Maybe 5 :lol:
Forum: Bodywork 29th March 2021, 18:59
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By Mitchelkitman
I can't think of which vehicle, unless it was...

I can't think of which vehicle, unless it was 2003-2005?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th March 2021, 17:54
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By Mitchelkitman
I remember seeing a LSIS at Stoneleigh one year...

I remember seeing a LSIS at Stoneleigh one year which had a clever arrangement....... in addition to the usual stays inboard of the wheel, there were 'exterior (lighter) stays attached to a bearing...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th March 2021, 15:13
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By Mitchelkitman
One solution with wing stays (if they are...

One solution with wing stays (if they are breaking near a weld) is to braze joints rather than weld them - this has been used successfully on bicycles for over 100 years. I know some will say 'lugged...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd March 2021, 19:27
Replies: 504
Views: 213,136
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Just a small thought..... do you need to use dome...

Just a small thought..... do you need to use dome head screws, or covers over the existing hex screws to make the IVA compliant?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 22nd March 2021, 08:29
Replies: 5
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Views: 205
Posted By Mitchelkitman
I can't quite see from the photos, but it would...

I can't quite see from the photos, but it would appear the mudguard edges (in particular the front edges of the front mudguards) may be too sharp. They may need either return edges, or at least a...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 12th March 2021, 14:29
Replies: 58
Views: 2,976
Posted By Mitchelkitman
A sensible approach. If it's any use there was an...

A sensible approach. If it's any use there was an article in Complete Kit Car last year detailing how to link a bear-claw to an individual handle on a traditional roadster.
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 12th March 2021, 14:25
Replies: 498
Views: 97,947
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Looks like you've sorted it, so well done. I was...

Looks like you've sorted it, so well done. I was about to offer a couple of suggestions (so I'll do that anyway, in the hope that someone reading the thread may benefit).
Many years ago (crikey time...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 5th March 2021, 14:19
Replies: 58
Views: 2,976
Posted By Mitchelkitman
The rust converters work by using dilute...

The rust converters work by using dilute phosphoric acid (sometimes tannin as well as/instead of?) to give a protectived iron phosphate coating - In my experience, they work well and are easy to use...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 5th March 2021, 09:22
Replies: 58
Views: 2,976
Posted By Mitchelkitman
There are 'rust removers' and 'rust converters',...

There are 'rust removers' and 'rust converters', and in my experience both do a 'good job'. Maybe just a case of research and 'choose your poison'?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 2nd March 2021, 20:24
Replies: 250
Views: 38,816
Posted By Mitchelkitman
If low to the ground it could be hinged with the...

If low to the ground it could be hinged with the addition of light springs, so that it will easily yield and return if it touches the ground!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th February 2021, 08:41
Replies: 40
Views: 3,263
Posted By Mitchelkitman
As Mr T says, maybe worth a go. One benefit (if...

As Mr T says, maybe worth a go. One benefit (if it's in a tube) is that you won't have the bother of trying to get all the goo off the wheel afterwards.
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th February 2021, 13:19
Replies: 498
Views: 97,947
Posted By Mitchelkitman
As stated above, it looks to be Marina...

As stated above, it looks to be Marina suspension. I suspect the seller received it in part-exchange, free or whatever, as they don't seem to know much about it. Would have been quite nice in its...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 17th February 2021, 08:42
Replies: 231
Views: 31,117
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Every 'set of instructions' I've ever seen (the...

Every 'set of instructions' I've ever seen (the excellent guidance notes Glasplies issued in years gone by was especially good) say that any resins, moulds etc need to be at the correct temperature...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 16th February 2021, 20:13
Replies: 58
Views: 2,976
Posted By Mitchelkitman
When I wanted a servo to replace one on my...

When I wanted a servo to replace one on my Rickman Ranger (Escort mk2), a Land Rover one was ideal. £60 brand new (Britpart) compared with the £300 a specialist wanted to try (not definite) to fix...
Forum: General Build Chat 16th February 2021, 10:04
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Makes me wonder where a subtle difference can...

Makes me wonder where a subtle difference can avoid the copyright though?
A lot of production cars are very similar in basic shape, squint a little and the car you are looking at can be one of 3 or...
Forum: General Build Chat 12th February 2021, 13:25
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By Mitchelkitman
But read further and there are the transcripts of...

But read further and there are the transcripts of the court proceedings - it makes interesting reading, and an eye-opener to how hypocritical a large company (or rather the people in 'charge' of it)...
Forum: General Build Chat 12th February 2021, 12:15
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Replica rage - again

Has anyone else seen the case involving the action taken involving a C-Type replica. looks like JLR are getting litigious (sp?)
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1915912
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd January 2021, 16:47
Replies: 58
Views: 2,976
Posted By Mitchelkitman
I'm also an advocate of brush painting. IMHO the...

I'm also an advocate of brush painting. IMHO the most important aspect of making the primer 'stick' to GRP is the surface finish - 320 grit is my preferred preparation. Paint suppliers (who often...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd January 2021, 17:10
Replies: 295
Views: 84,682
Posted By Mitchelkitman
At what voltage? I've been connected to 600 A at...

At what voltage? I've been connected to 600 A at 12V with no known problem (apart from an inquisitive mind :heh: )
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd January 2021, 15:29
Replies: 295
Views: 84,682
Posted By Mitchelkitman
I'm very pleased my 12V 600 cca car battery won't...

I'm very pleased my 12V 600 cca car battery won't kill me, even if I put my thumbs on both terminals at once (contrary to what the missus would expect), but I wonder what 'combination' is required?...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st January 2021, 21:33
Replies: 295
Views: 84,682
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Isn't it the Volts that kill? In the car being...

Isn't it the Volts that kill? In the car being built ISTR it was 450V.
I wasn't involved with them (I'm pleased to say)
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st January 2021, 20:31
Replies: 295
Views: 84,682
Posted By Mitchelkitman
Tread with caution if planning to build an...

Tread with caution if planning to build an electric kit car - you have to know what's what ( I certainly don't) and a steep learning curve that kills you is to be avoided! For a short while I worked...
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