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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th December 2023, 13:24
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
It’s been a while… My new contract from...

It’s been a while…
My new contract from September is still mainly WFH, but did involve some trips to Birmingham.
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th September 2023, 17:14
Replies: 377
Views: 149,756
Posted By Paul L
Car photographer - Belated congratulations on the...

Car photographer - Belated congratulations on the magazine feature. :cool:

I picked up a copy at the airport on my way to a funeral in New York.

So, it make a nice read somewhere over the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th September 2023, 17:11
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
PS Started a new work contract on Monday, so no...

PS
Started a new work contract on Monday, so no Goodwood Revival for me this year.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th September 2023, 17:09
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Bailing Out Apologies, thinks have been quite...

Bailing Out
Apologies, thinks have been quite hectic here for me, so this is going back a bit…

1st August
The day after I got home from Goodwood in the rain. :(
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th September 2023, 17:06
Replies: 194
Views: 118,868
Posted By Paul L
HouseMartin – Good to see you and your car out...

HouseMartin – Good to see you and your car out and about. :cool:
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 1st August 2023, 13:35
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Peter and Mick – Thanks chaps. :cool: Quite...

Peter and Mick – Thanks chaps. :cool:

Quite a few people came over on the basis they had no idea what it was.
(R-L = E-Type, TR7, 911, WFT? ;) )

Unfortunately, my GoPro didn’t film me driving...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 31st July 2023, 11:37
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Goodwood Breakfast Club – Sunday, 30/07/23 ...

Goodwood Breakfast Club – Sunday, 30/07/23

Saturday
Topped up with petrol.
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th July 2023, 21:55
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Part 2 The next job was the gearbox cover join...

Part 2
The next job was the gearbox cover join cover.

My original plan was to make this in a single piece.

But the more I looked at it, the harder it seemed to be, given my limited...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th July 2023, 21:53
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Cutting it close… Have to keep reminding myself...

Cutting it close…
Have to keep reminding myself it is July, as the weather is so crap. :(

Rivetted the support brackets to the bottom panel.
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th July 2023, 19:21
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Getting There… Drilled the five brackets that...

Getting There…
Drilled the five brackets that will connect the two top panels.
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd July 2023, 14:57
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Slow Progress Even though I had cut out the...

Slow Progress

Even though I had cut out the side panels, I went back to double check the templates

Passenger side was as expected.
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th July 2023, 08:39
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Lucky - ;) Mitchelkitman – That could work,...

Lucky - ;)

Mitchelkitman – That could work, but I don’t want to add any extra weight to the bonnet.
(Which is already quite heavy due to the extra strengthening I did before.)

Similarly, I...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th July 2023, 11:39
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Countdown to Goodwood – Part 2 Lipstick ...

Countdown to Goodwood – Part 2

Lipstick
Giving my car a yellow nose band really helped it to stand out. :cool:

Unfortunately, it also highlights the grime of driving around London.
(This is...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th July 2023, 11:34
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Countdown to Goodwood – Part 1 Building inner...

Countdown to Goodwood – Part 1
Building inner front wheel arches has been on my ‘To Do’ list for years now. :rolleyes:

However, recently, I was at the Ace to meet a friend attending a bike...
Forum: Seven Style builds 13th July 2023, 21:40
Replies: 122
Views: 64,775
Posted By Paul L
Mick - Very belated Happy Birthday wishes! ...

Mick - Very belated Happy Birthday wishes!

Sorry to hear you are having so many technical difficulties.

But I am sure you will get there in the end.

Good luck, Paul. :)
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th July 2023, 21:37
Replies: 647
Views: 691,362
Posted By Paul L
Peter - Many congratulations! :cool: Now...

Peter - Many congratulations! :cool:

Now enjoy the fruits of your hard labour.

I hadn't realised the car had never been driven before.

So I went back to Page 1 of this thread and that...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 1st July 2023, 13:26
Replies: 647
Views: 691,362
Posted By Paul L
Peter - Your car looks fantastic. :cool: ...

Peter - Your car looks fantastic. :cool:

Shame you didn't pass first time, but it looks like it is all minor stuff.

Plus, you finally got to drive the car on the road too.

Good luck getting...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 29th June 2023, 19:32
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Peterux - Thanks, I still can't quite believe it....

Peterux - Thanks, I still can't quite believe it.

But B&B now booked for the night before.

Unfortunately, I will either have to keep the bonnet closed...

Or finally tidy up the engine bay....
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th June 2023, 19:10
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Goodwood Breakfast Club – Classic Car Sunday ...

Goodwood Breakfast Club – Classic Car Sunday

https://s3.amazonaws.com/scardigest/wp-content/uploads/D3S_0529.jpg

As you know, the cars on display at these events are strictly ‘By Invitation’...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th June 2023, 07:53
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Micky1mo - Thanks. Just noticed the last...

Micky1mo - Thanks.

Just noticed the last part of the previous post was cut off, so fixed that.

I've got another update, but I'll do that later.

Cheers, Paul. :)
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 13th June 2023, 21:04
Replies: 279
Views: 134,794
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: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd June 2023, 08:25
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Bank Holiday Weekend Spend most of the weekend...

Bank Holiday Weekend
Spend most of the weekend doing gardening chores. :rolleyes:

But was due to meet some friends in Holland Park on Monday evening.

Given the forecast was good, I decided to...
Forum: General chatter 26th May 2023, 21:39
Replies: 216
Views: 102,694
Posted By Paul L
Your car looks six figures! :cool: The fact...

Your car looks six figures! :cool:

The fact is seems right at home next to the Lambo is a real credit to you.

Good luck with the sale.

Cheers, Paul. :)
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th May 2023, 21:29
Replies: 248
Views: 135,084
Posted By Paul L
Congratulations on the MOT. :cool: Shame...

Congratulations on the MOT. :cool:

Shame about the over heating.

I had a lot of crap in my cooling pipes due to the previous owner not using enough anti-freeze.

Good luck with fixing it,...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th May 2023, 21:26
Replies: 580
Views: 223,749
Posted By Paul L
Deni - There are definitely some technical...

Deni - There are definitely some technical problems with the site these days.

I tend to copy my post into the reply & when it doesn't work first time, I then edit the post & copy it again before...
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