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Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 13th June 2023, 20:04
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Lots of solid progress there. I know...

Deni - Lots of solid progress there.

I know Sammio and Miglia are only 'cousins' but there were some welding mistakes on my original framework.

So, feel free to adjust as you think is best. ...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 21st May 2023, 09:09
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – As you know, my boot opening seemed like a...

Deni – As you know, my boot opening seemed like a good idea at the time. :rolleyes:

But it was one of the most difficult things I did on my build and that is saying something!

Despite that, it...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 26th April 2023, 17:57
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Then I look back at all the work that went...

Deni - Then I look back at all the work that went into my car, even I can't believe I finished it! ;)

Sorry, I can't remember if I asked you this before, but where are you based?

I seem to...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 25th April 2023, 04:19
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – Glad the photos appeared to you...

Deni – Glad the photos appeared to you ‘somewhere’, as I knew I could see them.
(Which meant I was completed stumped when you said it was blank on your screen.)

Quote: “If I knew then what I know...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 20th April 2023, 06:46
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – A belated ‘Happy New Year!’ to you too. ...

Deni – A belated ‘Happy New Year!’ to you too.

Looks like a major job on the bulkhead, which should look great when the plastic is peeled off. :cool:

It is a pain, but adding [ i m g ] before...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 27th June 2022, 21:21
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Hi Deni, I just checked back a few pages and I...

Hi Deni, I just checked back a few pages and I can't see the photos either. Perhaps send John/"JG" a PM as he is the forum 'master'. There have been a number of technical problems with posting stuff...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 23rd October 2021, 09:41
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Sorry, I can't offer much in the way of...

Deni - Sorry, I can't offer much in the way of technical advice about the steering or brakes. :rolleyes:

But I hope I can offer some general encouragement in that you are making good progress....
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 9th July 2021, 15:46
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Good to see you are back on your car....

Deni - Good to see you are back on your car. :cool:

Good luck, Paul. :)
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 11th September 2019, 13:52
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Sorry I can't help much with your...

Deni - Sorry I can't help much with your technical questions.

But it is nice to see you still chipping away.

Good luck, Paul. :)
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 17th March 2019, 06:55
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – That is definitely a good call, as there...

Deni – That is definitely a good call, as there were rear “feet” on the original Cordite framework.
( Although I had to shorten mine to accommodate the Spitfire rear arches I used. )
...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 6th March 2019, 06:29
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
D'OH! Just realised Mr T had replied about...

D'OH!

Just realised Mr T had replied about the spare wheel already.
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 6th March 2019, 06:28
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – Wow! It looks like you have made a...

Deni – Wow!

It looks like you have made a HUGE amount of progress. :cool:

Looking at your MGB seats, I can tell why you liked the leather ones I am selling.

I certainly agree that an...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 1st March 2019, 09:09
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Sorry I can't help with the technical stuff (I...

Sorry I can't help with the technical stuff (I reused my donor stuff).

But good to hear you are still making progress. :cool:

Good luck, Paul. :)
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 9th January 2019, 08:27
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Hopefully someone who knows what they are...

Deni - Hopefully someone who knows what they are talking about will be along in a minute.

But in the meantime here are my (limited experience) thoughts for what they are worth…

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Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 6th January 2019, 08:19
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – No worries, as Jerome/Rob’s use of a...

Deni – No worries, as Jerome/Rob’s use of a roller on his build inspired me too. :cool:

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With hindsight, my top lessons learned...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 5th January 2019, 07:55
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – I saw your painting question ‘next...

Deni – I saw your painting question ‘next door’, so thought you might like this.

https://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/tech-features/hand-painting-car-98714

Good luck, Paul. :)
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 1st January 2019, 16:25
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – Sorry, I meant to post another reply and...

Deni – Sorry, I meant to post another reply and forgot. :rolleyes:

There is some useful stuff on welding splatter here:
...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 24th December 2018, 07:45
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - Good to see you back. :cool: I'll...

Deni - Good to see you back. :cool:

I'll write a proper reply to your welding & fibreglassing posts another time.

But just wanted to write a quick answer to this first.



This is no...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 28th January 2018, 15:37
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - I also started learning to weld by...

Deni - I also started learning to weld by practicing some box section.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/TT_Paul_L/DSCF8088.jpg

I found it much easier to weld thicker box section metal...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 17th November 2017, 16:19
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - I'm pretty sure that the Miglia frame work...

Deni - I'm pretty sure that the Miglia frame work is mild steel, as that is what the Sammio ones were made of.

I know I definitely ordered mild steel box section for all the alterations I made on...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 5th November 2017, 06:13
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – There is a great sense of satisfaction...

Deni – There is a great sense of satisfaction when you can use new skills on your build. :cool:

Plus, thankfully, there are a lot of people on here who know what they are doing and are happy to...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 17th October 2017, 05:24
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – Quite a few builds run into unexpected...

Deni – Quite a few builds run into unexpected delays, so you are not alone.

I have always been surprized by what can be achieved by just chipping away.

As any small progress is certainly...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 14th July 2017, 20:40
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - If it makes you feel any better, I just...

Deni - If it makes you feel any better, I just copied what I saw other people doing. :rolleyes:

So I have alloy extensions to my steel inter rear wheel arches.

But I do feel a bit better after...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 9th July 2017, 08:58
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni – Good luck with learning to weld. I...

Deni – Good luck with learning to weld.

I used a MIG welder for the first time on my build and practised on some spare box section first.

I found making changes to my box section frame easier...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 18th April 2017, 20:06
Replies: 285
Views: 140,108
Posted By Paul L
Deni - I host my photos on an external website...

Deni - I host my photos on an external website (like Photobucket) and then post the links to the photos.

When you attach a photo load on this site, the code appears like this in the post.
( I've...
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