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Search: Posts Made By: Ozzie Dave
Forum: General chatter 3rd August 2022, 05:25
Replies: 216
Views: 103,192
Posted By Ozzie Dave
I love the matt finish for the seats, just a...

I love the matt finish for the seats, just a thought, it may be worth looking at the 'foam' used for 2 part flooring and decking of boats, we use it for 'interior' trimming on our beach wheelchairs,...
Forum: Seven Style builds 2nd August 2022, 09:57
Replies: 122
Views: 65,595
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Many thanks Mick, I also built a Phaeton(s3) many...

Many thanks Mick, I also built a Phaeton(s3) many moons ago, so many memories coming back, I remember looking front on and seeing the front wheels a 2 different cambers, on checking there was almost...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th June 2022, 23:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,101
Posted By Ozzie Dave
If its just the font thats the issue and not the...

If its just the font thats the issue and not the silver/black look then silvered acrylic would work and would take seconds to lasercut with a font template, however the black outline if you dont mind...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th June 2022, 23:51
Replies: 8
Views: 3,101
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Badge

You could type the words wanted and find a font that suits, it would be easy to then use lightburn and get cut with a fibre laser using the font as a template and then using it as an outline, type it...
Forum: General chatter 7th November 2021, 06:47
Replies: 20
Views: 5,531
Posted By Ozzie Dave
It also was most interesting that it put forward...

It also was most interesting that it put forward compulsory additional control and monitoring systems. It actually states that they could demand that further control be retrofitted to existing cars....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 3rd March 2021, 07:24
Replies: 250
Views: 82,675
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Even better, get the loading correct and pressure...

Even better, get the loading correct and pressure to the front will cause it to 'fold back' - even air pressure!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 6th December 2020, 00:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,025
Posted By Ozzie Dave
many thanks, thats exactly the one, could not...

many thanks, thats exactly the one, could not find it using the search function.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th December 2020, 21:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,025
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Talking Was it someone here?

I may be crazy but I think one of the regulars here updated a Merc Wagon, I would really like some further details (or even to find the original article) for a project I am thinking of. I have been...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th July 2020, 10:00
Replies: 278
Views: 105,212
Posted By Ozzie Dave
I love the fact that you have come up with such...

I love the fact that you have come up with such great solutions for this, and love the idea of a speedster thats Front engine RWD. dont know if you have come across this stuff, Thermolite, its a GRP...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 6th September 2017, 12:50
Replies: 582
Views: 191,352
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Thats my ideal, the Evante/AM front end with the...

Thats my ideal, the Evante/AM front end with the swb rear end like Erics, in a 2.8 the perfect option. then a 'period style' interior.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 8th February 2017, 10:59
Replies: 890
Views: 338,985
Posted By Ozzie Dave
I would recomend forgetting OZ at the moment,...

I would recomend forgetting OZ at the moment, here in Brisbane its 35, in sydney its been over 40 (yes it should not be that way around). still working on how to get an SWB here and have some fun as...
Forum: General Build Chat 23rd July 2014, 10:47
Replies: 91
Views: 34,969
Posted By Ozzie Dave
St Tropez Esprit

Ah... that takes me back the St. Tropez Esprit in the background, early 80's had some great cars ...
Anyone remember the open top Countach with a Koning kit that was put out, I think by Mirage, I...
Forum: General Build Chat 23rd June 2014, 22:47
Replies: 4
Views: 5,338
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Have a look on P3 of the tribute section for...

Have a look on P3 of the tribute section for saleen S7, a poster has put a most comprehensive run down of what to do.

Regards
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th May 2014, 12:21
Replies: 510
Views: 204,278
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Thumbs up Ivev

I must admit to me the 1VEV front is tighter and more cohesive look.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th April 2014, 11:15
Replies: 27
Views: 12,371
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Talking You couldn't put a Jag XK220 front end on it...

You couldn't put a Jag XK220 front end on it could you- then it would be perfect!!!
Wonderful work and completely envious of your ability.
I see why its here, its a TRIBUTE to your work!

Dave
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th March 2014, 21:56
Replies: 20
Views: 7,481
Posted By Ozzie Dave
First Car

First car, working (driveable) Mk1 (1970) Escort (50 pounds), taken apart the first day I had it to fit to a Dutton Phaeton S3 kit i had just bought with the money from 4 sets of paper rounds!...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th February 2014, 10:04
Replies: 23
Views: 9,814
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Exclamation Respray

get over on the Pistonheads forum and post the story in the plod & the Law section, there are some very good legal minds there who will help you out at no fee, give details and be precise, advise...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th February 2014, 21:56
Replies: 510
Views: 204,278
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Rear car profiles

Its a very sensible move, there have been few car profiles that stood the test of time and been iconic, Countach, etc. most cars from the 50-60's the shape is based and flows but how many can tell a...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th February 2014, 11:06
Replies: 2,623
Views: 671,745
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Seat Runners

What about using the original lotus idea, having a fixed floor squab, then removeable padding at the seat back. thefore the comfortable seating position is not fixed, but the 'seat' is, otherwise...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th February 2014, 01:46
Replies: 2,623
Views: 671,745
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Its Ok, it was meant with sarcasm, here we are...

Its Ok, it was meant with sarcasm, here we are suffering with some serious heat, and yes , I spent many years in cold weather with no roof and sidepipes, hence the lack of hair and hearing! Having...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th February 2014, 01:05
Replies: 19
Views: 5,334
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Trims

I must say the SS option sounds good, I presume the same could also be used on the amz? could be laser cut then bent?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th February 2014, 21:18
Replies: 2,623
Views: 671,745
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Talking Hood

Neatest hood style would be a torneau cover, unless you are worried about a little bit of wind or rain, it wont spoil the lines and is unobtrusive.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th February 2014, 23:49
Replies: 214
Views: 84,035
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Dash Pod

The results are great!, tell us more about the rings, are they an offcut of alloy tube , were you able to machine them yourself (yes I had considered cookie cutters to try to get the same type of...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th February 2014, 21:23
Replies: 2,623
Views: 671,745
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Front Rail

is it possible to bend 2 pieces of steel to the correct shape and just transfer the actual fixing parts (locator and locks) accross, suspect it may be simpler that way.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 10th February 2014, 10:05
Replies: 19
Views: 5,334
Posted By Ozzie Dave
Trim rings

I suspect that they might mean for the perspex covers rather than the light trim rings, happy to be wrong, but thats what I want to know for the AMZ!
Edited to say "SNAP"
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