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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th March 2024, 20:02
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Posted By peterux
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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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd March 2024, 18:52
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Posted By peterux
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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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd March 2024, 18:36
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Posted By peterux
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...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 29th February 2024, 16:07
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Posted By peterux
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...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 14th February 2024, 13:47
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Posted By peterux
:nod: yes, John Barlow was quite specific how he...

:nod: yes, John Barlow was quite specific how he expected his cars to be built!
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th February 2024, 20:39
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Posted By peterux
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...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 12th December 2023, 19:01
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Posted By 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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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st October 2023, 16:25
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Posted By 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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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 21st August 2023, 20:47
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Posted By peterux
Registered

I finally got my Royale Sabre registered with the DVLA .:eusa_dance:
BUT not without a couple of issues....
My first application was rejected because they wanted a receipt for the chassis from the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 21st August 2023, 20:31
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Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
Thanks, Biggles. Better get on with that build...

Thanks, Biggles. Better get on with that build or you'll be too old to get in and out of an Eleven :heh:
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd July 2023, 10:52
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Posted By peterux
IVA corrections (Part 3)

(okay, so Part 2 posted okay, so I'll carry on..........)

Following the external checks I was asked drive the car on to the ramp and remain in the car. He then raised the car on the ramp and I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd July 2023, 10:05
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Posted By peterux
IVA Corrections (Part 2)

(Okay, so Part 1 posted okay, I had to leave out apostrophes so apologies for the grammar)

So after checking the interior, he then checked all the exterior. I had put little covers over the ends...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd July 2023, 09:14
Replies: 649
Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
IVA Corrections

For completeness on this thread I thought I ought to document the list of issues raised at my IVA test and how I resolved them. It may just help someone else get through their IVA. Whilst the IVA...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd July 2023, 08:42
Replies: 649
Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
Many thanks

Many thanks to everyone for posting your kind messages....

Paul - thanks for posting the 'before and after' pictures, it certainly looks a bit different now!

Dpaz - I think it is pronounced...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th July 2023, 17:51
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Posted By peterux
IVA passed!!

Good news, my car has passed its IVA test today!!!

Fairly uneventful apart from my route to the DVSA site was blocked by the police attending a car and trailer that had taken a bend too fast...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st July 2023, 20:49
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Posted By peterux
Thanks Paul and Amir for your encouraging...

Thanks Paul and Amir for your encouraging comments. I've been building this car for nearly eleven years so another couple of weeks is a drop in the ocean.

Yesterday, with all the issues in my...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th June 2023, 18:04
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Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
seems to apostrophise causing problems........ ...

seems to apostrophise causing problems........
I will try again.........
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Well it didn’t pass and he couldn’t test the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th June 2023, 18:01
Replies: 649
Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
oh dear, this is not funny now................ ...

oh dear, this is not funny now................

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Well it didnt pass and he couldn
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th June 2023, 17:59
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Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
Hahaha............... That wasn't deliberate...

Hahaha...............

That wasn't deliberate but the forum seems to have a sense of humour :sorry:
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Well it didn
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th June 2023, 17:56
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Posted By peterux
IVA Update

I've been a bit quite on here as I've been preparing for the Sabre's IVA test.

Whilst preparing for the IVA (which had its own share of issues) I found the time to line the boot. I used matching...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 17th May 2023, 20:03
Replies: 649
Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
Cooling system - Mk 3

Whilst running my engine to test the speedo all the air in the header tank 'disappeared'.
After some head scratching I realised the air had not leaked out but it had all accumulated in the top of...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd May 2023, 21:07
Replies: 649
Views: 702,686
Posted By peterux
Slow progress....

Not much to report on due to other commitments but I am slowly working my way through a list of things to do before applying for my IVA test.
One of the things on the list was to set up the speedo...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 7th April 2023, 22:01
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Posted By peterux
But you know you really want one 😁

But you know you really want one 😁
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 7th April 2023, 09:33
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Posted By peterux
There is also this one on Marketplace but no...

There is also this one on Marketplace but no mention of the donor V5 so a bit of a risk getting it registered.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289250305610390/
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 5th April 2023, 16:09
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Posted By peterux
Just when you thought it was safe.......

Just when I thought I was close to applying for my IVA I had a thought that I should check if the IVA manual had been up issued. So I checked on the government website and sure enough a new version...
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