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25th February 2014, 13:18
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25th February 2014, 14:47
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Kitchen sink?
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25th February 2014, 15:23
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Now that is what I call a serious shopping list!
Looking forward to seeing your rolling chassis coming together.
Good luck, Paul.
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27th February 2014, 10:07
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Though please on the follow:-
Cooling
I am thinking of fitting a Mazda MX5 radiator and twin fan system, has anyone done this or have any thoughts on the fitting.
Exhaust
Motorbike twin megaphone exhaust, road legal (but not sure if it will be too loud), but it should be a good engine tone.
Spare Wheel Storage
Think of using a spare wheel carrier like I had on my old Mitsubishi L200
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27th February 2014, 13:16
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I like the spare wheel carrier, but given all the cooling problems i had with the Lambo, i have to ask if you've calculated the volume of that MX5 rad to make sure that that it's at least the same as oem?
If you don't already have a rad then have a look on e-bay at the aluminium racing rads coming in from China. I'm sure you can get one of the right volume and they are dirt cheap nowadays!
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28th February 2014, 08:17
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Originally Posted by davecymru
I like the spare wheel carrier, but given all the cooling problems i had with the Lambo, i have to ask if you've calculated the volume of that MX5 rad to make sure that that it's at least the same as oem?
If you don't already have a rad then have a look on e-bay at the aluminium racing rads coming in from China. I'm sure you can get one of the right volume and they are dirt cheap nowadays!
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Will do cheers Dave
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28th February 2014, 08:35
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Miglia with a boot
I like the ideas of the boot on the "Maserati A6 GCS"
My crude paint mock up, of a duo-hump Miglia with the Maserati Style boot.
Would possibly be able to use Austin / Rover Mini boot hinges, just want the boot be enough for a overnight bag and a picnic hamper.
Will have to consider moving the petrol tank to behind the drivers seat, will have to have a look at the Rotoflex set up in case the tanks fouls this area.
Can't wait to get home and start this build.
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1st March 2014, 00:30
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Gauges Ordered from the SpeedHut, but not sure which project I will use them on first, Trial fit (or Trial Fit and Use) on 1960 Land Rover V8 Project or use on the Miglia, hopefully they will look good.
Decide to go with 4.5" Gauges Model:- GR4.5-QUAD-014-1/2" Quad Gauge - Oil psi, Water Temp, Fuel Level, Volts Colors: Day - Cream dial // black font
Night - Dial Cream Glow
Font Style: Century
Tick Style: Bar
Graphic: -
Logo: -
Custom Text: -
Pointer: Chrome Blade Racer Red (Glows Red)
Bezel: Legacy Chrome
Notes: Model:- GR4.5-DUALGPS-ST-01T4-1/2" Dual Gauge - 120mph GPS Speedometer / 8K Tachometer (w/ turn signal and high beam) Colors: Day - Cream dial // black font
Night - Dial Cream Glow
Font Style: Century
Tick Style: Bar
Graphic: -
Logo: -
Custom Text: -
Pointer: Chrome Blade Racer Red (Glows Red)
Bezel: Legacy Chrome
Notes: Just waiting to find out an expected delivery date.
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1st March 2014, 07:04
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Those speedhut gauges are nice aren't they? Just waiting for mine to arrive now I have supplied them with the Ribble Logo to on them.
Your a brave man putting that sized order in, I do mine in drips and drabs so that the cost isn't so apparent!
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1st March 2014, 07:37
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Originally Posted by Viatron
Those speedhut gauges are nice aren't they? Just waiting for mine to arrive now I have supplied them with the Ribble Logo to on them.
Your a brave man putting that sized order in, I do mine in drips and drabs so that the cost isn't so apparent!
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Viatron, I know my Mrs would kill me if she every found out how much I spend on my "Toys" as she call them, I initially tried to do this on a budget (this is now a chequebook build, which I know goes against the original idea of "kit cars"), but my budget was blown on the first page, so I then thought I might as well get all the parts I want, in one go, then I only have one bill to hide, plus I am building three 1960's Land Rovers (a 3.5 V8 Auto, 3.9 V8 Manual and 300TDI), so I have been looking at parts that are interchangeable (the gauges, the wiring loom, the lights, seats etc) to try and keep the cost down by buying multiplies, also I can trial fit parts between cars, to ensure the style fits what I want.
I wanted to use a logo, but because this may not stay on this car, it may only be a trial fit I thought I would forget about the logo.
I want there to similarities between the Miglia styling and Land Rovers that I am building, this will not be apparent straight away, but as my builds progress you will see (hopefully if I can make all my ideas reality).
Only time will tell.
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6th March 2014, 00:03
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Originally Posted by Viatron
Those speedhut gauges are nice aren't they? Just waiting for mine to arrive now I have supplied them with the Ribble Logo to on them.
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Viatron, I have just had a confirmation email saying the gauges will be 2-3 weeks for manufacture and 4 days for delivery from the US to UK, have you been give the same delivery time or have you had to wait longer?
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6th March 2014, 12:56
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I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the luggage space. It's nice having the area behind the seats but it didn't look big enough for weekending away. Does anyone know how the miglia hardtop is coming on?
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6th March 2014, 13:17
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I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the luggage space. It's nice having the area behind the seats but it didn't look big enough for weekending away. Does anyone know how the miglia hardtop is coming on?
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I am too, as there just ideas floating around in my head at the moment. The real building start in about in a week and a half. Collecting the kit on Monday 17th March.
Would like a boot space and the wheel underneath, but need to look at the exhaust routing also I need consider the mounting of the petrol tank and the filling point, but I won't know until I collect the frame and the body.
I like the idea of a hard top it was something I though about, but it more electrics as you will need windscreen wipers and washers, so I put that thought out my head. Although it will be nice to see what Mike comes up with.
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7th March 2014, 10:09
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Same delivery time for me as well. Don't think adding the logo really adds any time
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Originally Posted by mas123mas
Viatron, I have just had a confirmation email saying the gauges will be 2-3 weeks for manufacture and 4 days for delivery from the US to UK, have you been give the same delivery time or have you had to wait longer?
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8th March 2014, 12:12
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Switch Plates
I have seen a switch plate with 5 or 6 toggle switches, and protector bars, a little like the diagram attached, but I can't find the details in any of my notes, not sure if they where kit car / classic car or Land Rover.
Searched the internet "Toggle Switch/es, Banks, Plates etc......
Anyone have any ideas.
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8th March 2014, 12:29
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8th March 2014, 12:49
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Thanks T, Very similar, but the one I liked was metal (I think these are chromed plastic?), and the backing plate was a flat metal panel. But this sort of style.
Knew I should have bought it when I seen it
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8th March 2014, 13:07
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