Re-worked And Re-styled Navigator

micky1mo · #1 29th September 2013, 17:53

Earlier this year I had a little business with Andy at RIBBLE HQ.
After much talking I loaded a unloved "cut about" Navigator body.

The pick-up paint work took years to do

A donor was found.

Then the donor was cut up.

micky1mo · #2 29th September 2013, 17:56

Part 2.
Body sized-up.

Note the N/S door had just fallen off, this shape was cut down by Andy with the idea of fixing the door but still giving room to get in and out

Just look how small the Spitfire looks naked.

micky1mo · #3 29th September 2013, 18:00

LOOK, I can post pictures,

micky1mo · #4 29th September 2013, 18:06

Most or the donor was in good condition and as I never had the original steel frame work I decided to use as much as I could from the donor.
As you can see from the pictures most of the original spitfire body was left in place.

Mister Towed · #5 29th September 2013, 18:09

Are you planning to keep the windscreen?

micky1mo · #6 29th September 2013, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Are you planning to keep the windscreen?

Yes, but all will become clear when I upload the rest of the photos. I just have to find then first

AndyP57 · #7 30th September 2013, 11:15

Looking good Mike. Frankenstein comes to life

AndyP57 · #8 1st October 2013, 13:17

Hi. With regard to the 'lip', it is a by product of the moulding process as the GRP needs something to 'run off' into otherwise the edge of the sill may become far too thin. Usually this is cut back close to the shaped sill prior to delivery but your thread has given me food for thought and in future will not be cutting back too severely. That way the builder will have the option of cutting it close or, as in your case Mike, using it for attachment purposes.

micky1mo · #9 1st October 2013, 14:21

The more you build the better they get

micky1mo · #10 1st October 2013, 14:27

Remodled the rear frame work to take a VW bettle tank.
Andy's frame would probobly fit but I wanted a much room behind the seats as possiable.
With the tank in place the tank fuel feed pipe lined up and passed throught the original center boot floor drain hole!

The frame work was extended to support the body tub edge as I think this will be "sat-on" to get in and out easier.

garyh · #11 1st October 2013, 14:46

These builds are much more interesting with pictures... Are you having the filler cap above where the pipe is?

micky1mo · #12 1st October 2013, 15:49

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Originally Posted by garyh

These builds are much more interesting with pictures... Are you having the filler cap above where the pipe is?

Well spoted, alway best to keep it simple

The Shadow · #13 1st October 2013, 18:57

so , is it getting a roof ? lots of people have talked about hardtops but I don't think anyones started one yet. Tribute got as far as propping one together and the original Sammio guys and Miglia have talked about it , will you be the first ?

micky1mo · #14 1st October 2013, 19:24

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Originally Posted by The Shadow

so , is it getting a roof ? lots of people have talked about hardtops but I don't think anyones started one yet. Tribute got as far as propping one together and the original Sammio guys and Miglia have talked about it , will you be the first ?

If you look at the original donor you'll see there was a lot of parts missing including the roof.
This is only the first effort but it's going well and I think an original fold-down roof with side screens could be fitted the next one, so watch this space

That said has anybody got a roof or frame going spare??

micky1mo · #15 4th October 2013, 10:24

The body it now cut to fit some where right and hopfully you can see my "vision" by keeping the baulkhead and windscreen in place.
Doors will be bonded in place.

micky1mo · #16 4th October 2013, 16:54

Doors now fixed and the body's fitting better.
The bonnet will need alot of "re-styling"

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micky1mo · #17 21st October 2013, 18:42

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Originally Posted by The Shadow

so , is it getting a roof ? lots of people have talked about hardtops but I don't think anyones started one yet. Tribute got as far as propping one together and the original Sammio guys and Miglia have talked about it , will you be the first ?

I keep think about this and as I have some time I might as well have a go so has anyone got a roof canvas and frame I can play with??

micky1mo · #18 23rd October 2013, 16:00

Fitted an exhaust today.
Again it's a simple one can system so should give a nice sound

oxford1360 · #19 4th October 2013, 11:08

Does anyone remember the Vincent Hurricane? Yours is prettier.

oxford1360 · #20 11th October 2013, 16:44

I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight...... Ronald Macdonald's pubes in a tin of grease. I used to like P38.