Planning a Tribute Build - Page 10

tonyt · #**181** 15th January 2013, 21:18

Oh that it does not seem to get in the way of my bonnet.

seanick · #**182** 15th January 2013, 21:25

Maybe they are all a bit different!

tonyt · #**183** 15th January 2013, 21:29

Maybe as mines an import but we are all a bit different.

tonyt · #**184** 15th January 2013, 21:48

More snow! Hope the bonding suff goes off, fingers crossed.

tonyt · #**185** 21st January 2013, 19:38

The next day the bonding stuff was still tacky and soft, balsted it with a heat gun it went liquid again and oozed from the joint, its now rock solid, wiped off the snow to give it a quick sand.

tonyt · #**186** 21st January 2013, 19:39

And the other side

tonyt · #**187** 21st January 2013, 19:52

Bonnet re fitted with original Mazda hinges, the other way round, with spacers.

Tribute Automotive · #**188** 21st January 2013, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyt

Maybe as mines an import but we are all a bit different.

We have found a few differences between the years and UK vs import on the MX5, mostly on the induction/injection. I have been told that the "black chamber" holds an excess of petrol that prevents fuel starvation during hard cornering.

You are nearly there Tony, who's painting it?

tonyt · #**189** 21st January 2013, 20:41

tonyt · #**190** 21st January 2013, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

We have found a few differences between the years and UK vs import on the MX5, mostly on the induction/injection. I have been told that the "black chamber" holds an excess of petrol that prevents fuel starvation during hard cornering.

You are nearly there Tony, who's painting it?

The filling and sanding I'm doing myself so its a self prep, my chap, Adrian Domm, who sprays are top dollah, (A.D.Autos Deal) he will spray anything, but he has reservastions about the kit re cracking ETC, but he will come round, oh and he wants to paint it red. It will be white as required.

tonyt · #**191** 21st January 2013, 21:05

Not one for the telly box but this was worth watching Magnifient Machines. The golden age of the British sports car, BBC 4 catch it on I player.

tonyt · #**192** 22nd January 2013, 16:46

Original wipers fitted, will probably replace with chrome at a later date.

tonyt · #**193** 25th January 2013, 21:02

First sand after filling rear, more filler required and stopper ect, too cold for tonight though.

seanick · #**194** 25th January 2013, 21:11

Respect for getting out there this eve. Warmer weather this weekend!

tonyt · #**195** 25th January 2013, 21:34

Front end needs work as well, invest in under armour clothing, under jeans t shirt ovealls and a fleece the cold is no problem. Thanks Seanick loveing the build blue seems good to me as well.

seanick · #**196** 25th January 2013, 21:43

Mmm, the blue is actually satin gloss, painted over the. Original black. I will get it in grey primer first. What are you sanding with, and what grit?

tonyt · #**197** 25th January 2013, 21:55

Clarkes electric palm sander 80 grt as its early days. Will hand finish with 120 or finer.

seanick · #**198** 25th January 2013, 22:02

Try the 80 grit on a block of pine or rubber, about 9" long. Its more effort, but you get it flatter quicker!

tonyt · #**199** 25th January 2013, 22:08

Thanks, I'm not sure I will ever understand this forum (negetive comments about Micha), of course it will attract dreamers but don't we all dream!

seanick · #**200** 25th January 2013, 22:42

Most of Michas post dont seem to be very encouraging, there is little or no praise in his replies, and he is very critical of peoples work, without showing any if his own. Now maybe his replies get 'lost in translation'.
Maybe if he softened his style a little and added a little encouragement he would get along just fine!
Any way, back to your car!