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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 3rd December 2013, 14:58
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Sure :-) i'll get on to that tonight as there has...

Sure :-) i'll get on to that tonight as there has been a bit of progress since :-)

The main areas i attached the body were

1) Alu sheeting around the bulkhead, this is composite bonded and...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 3rd December 2013, 14:24
Replies: 922
Views: 242,311
Posted By cabbage
A link to my thread is below, and you can see in...

A link to my thread is below, and you can see in a few places where the joints are made, however i could do some close ups for you if you want along with a list of where i make the supports. :-)
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 3rd December 2013, 13:39
Replies: 922
Views: 242,311
Posted By cabbage
I mounted my body using alu closing panels and...

I mounted my body using alu closing panels and supports branching from the frame, keeps it very tidy but also quite rigid. :-)

it looks really good so far :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 11th November 2013, 08:42
Replies: 43
Views: 15,216
Posted By cabbage
This really does look stunning, you must be so...

This really does look stunning, you must be so pleased with it.
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 8th November 2013, 09:47
Replies: 223
Views: 87,742
Posted By cabbage
Really tidy, i do love the long nose on these...

Really tidy, i do love the long nose on these things :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 29th October 2013, 09:42
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Thanks :-) It is rather shiny, its almost a...

Thanks :-)

It is rather shiny, its almost a shame to paint it, but i think i will have to in the same silver as the rest of the cabin, it will then be trimmed in quilted leather but i have yet to...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 29th October 2013, 09:01
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
A couple more minor updates, drive shaft tunnel...

A couple more minor updates, drive shaft tunnel fabrication, and yes i will remember to cut a hole for the hand brake. :-)

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x421/cabba9e/IMG014_zps1ac45cb8.jpg...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 25th October 2013, 14:31
Replies: 19
Views: 8,872
Posted By cabbage
As strange as it may seem i can understand it...

As strange as it may seem i can understand it now. I guess it depends in which context you look at it.

For example, my initial reaction was to compare it to what i am familiar with, for example if...
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 25th October 2013, 10:42
Replies: 19
Views: 8,872
Posted By cabbage
I wasn't convinced to be honest, but the video is...

I wasn't convinced to be honest, but the video is hosted by a German car auction/sale site (autotrader but with ebay bidding) which is definitely legitimate. It would be great if someone found the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 23rd October 2013, 19:47
Replies: 19
Views: 8,895
Posted By cabbage
I think gary had left when i ordered mine but...

I think gary had left when i ordered mine but anyway, be good to get feedback on how they are now :-)

Apologies for what must have sounded like an old man rant on our rather upbeatbforum :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 23rd October 2013, 18:02
Replies: 19
Views: 8,895
Posted By cabbage
Correct me if im wrong, but these have been...

Correct me if im wrong, but these have been available for a while? i bought a set well over a year ago which look just like the above?

You can see a pair of these fitted to my car in one of my...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 23rd October 2013, 09:15
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Hi Gaz, Yes 944s make a great weekend fun...

Hi Gaz,

Yes 944s make a great weekend fun car and are so easy to maintain and reliable. If you do ever get permission give me a call as i sell / source them so could help you out :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd October 2013, 10:07
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Thanks Gaz :-) and yes, it is a 944, or a...

Thanks Gaz :-)

and yes, it is a 944, or a 87' 944s to be exact, i have a 83' 944 as well which is my daily driver.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd October 2013, 08:27
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Thanks guys :-) And no Michiel, im not a...

Thanks guys :-)

And no Michiel, im not a sheet metal worker, it just takes a little experimentation , a good bench and a rubber hammer :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st October 2013, 16:03
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Thanks Slarti, Its good fun to work with and...

Thanks Slarti,

Its good fun to work with and makes the car very rigid at the end of it, just takes a little patience to get used too. :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st October 2013, 11:50
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
A late and rather feeble update, but an update...

A late and rather feeble update, but an update none the less.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x421/cabba9e/1c966c02-afbd-4b33-aee9-6839999dca00_zps3d9c2f7f.jpg

There has been a lot more...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th September 2013, 10:04
Replies: 218
Views: 82,037
Posted By cabbage
I think thats probably due to Rimmer and Canley...

I think thats probably due to Rimmer and Canley catering for people doing restorations rather that people racing or time trialing there cars, so forums is more the place to get the info, and for...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th September 2013, 16:36
Replies: 4
Views: 3,002
Posted By cabbage
ahh okay, i thought that might risk cracking it...

ahh okay, i thought that might risk cracking it but fair enough.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th September 2013, 14:50
Replies: 4
Views: 3,002
Posted By cabbage
you could probably fabricate them with perspex...

you could probably fabricate them with perspex quite easily. I wouldn't use a jigsaw to cut them though, by hand or a small circular saw would be best. You can then use a heat bar or a heat gun to...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th September 2013, 09:02
Replies: 218
Views: 82,037
Posted By cabbage
thanks although i haven't quite reached the level...

thanks although i haven't quite reached the level of detail you have.

a lot of triumph owners in the club upgrade to an electronic pump if they use there cars a lot or compete with them as it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th September 2013, 08:50
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
yes your right there, i will probably lay a floor...

yes your right there, i will probably lay a floor in the boot so i can place bits in there and some hooks so i can strap stuff down. :-)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 17th September 2013, 11:39
Replies: 218
Views: 82,037
Posted By cabbage
i love how c;ean this build is :-) will you...

i love how c;ean this build is :-)

will you be keeping the mechanical fuel pump or using a separate electric unit?
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd September 2013, 11:33
Replies: 218
Views: 82,037
Posted By cabbage
this is looking really tasty :-) i like how tidy...

this is looking really tasty :-) i like how tidy everything is looking already
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th July 2013, 16:53
Replies: 120
Views: 68,127
Posted By cabbage
Aluminium has a lot of advantages when lining the...

Aluminium has a lot of advantages when lining the cabin but is very expensive and i would imagin takes a lot longer to do, so i can understand why most opt for using wood.

My tub is aluminium and...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 15th July 2013, 09:42
Replies: 45
Views: 13,195
Posted By cabbage
Thats a very good suggestion, i will definitely...

Thats a very good suggestion, i will definitely do that as i don't want it too stiff and its considerably lighter than the original car. Thanks for the info :-)

see without my service hatch that...
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