Mr Bonds Build (Car noob) - Page 7

CarNoob · #**121** 3rd June 2014, 08:03

yes I made a new hump about 12 months ago. It will be removable.

Tried out sowing skills and borrow over locking machine for boot carpet

view from inside boot with access panel

CarNoob · #**122** 5th June 2014, 08:57

Centre console is now ready for primer I am going to cover in leather with stainless steel dividers so it's easy to remove

davecymru · #**123** 5th June 2014, 11:46

I've just been catching up on your build and it's looking very tidy!

Out of interest, what is the chrome handbrake lever that you're using? Is it one of the Lokar ones?

CarNoob · #**124** 11th June 2014, 08:59

Europa spares ltd

HBL001 hand brake 11" chrome

CarNoob · #**125** 12th June 2014, 06:59

Time to sort the font tyre issue

and the other side note to self just because you draw a line you don't have to cut along it

CarNoob · #**126** 13th June 2014, 06:30

I liked Mr T's flip up a access
so I made this.

and fitted

CarNoob · #**127** 19th June 2014, 16:00

Weekend away from the car

Teaching Taekwondo 30 years! life in the old dog yet

garyh · #**128** 19th June 2014, 16:20

That will be the technique for getting in the car...

CarNoob · #**129** 20th June 2014, 12:35

I'm thinking small trampette on the back to get in. ejector seat to get out other ideas spring to mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=9PNMHQltThs

davecymru · #**130** 20th June 2014, 18:44

I like that recessed filler idea! I'm not sure what i'm going to do this time around yet, so i may add this to my list of "stuff to ponder"

Is that a drain hole i can see drilled in it, in the 2nd pic?
I only ask as i got caught out a few times in the rain in my old Sammio and quickly learnt where i "should" have drilled drain holes

CarNoob · #**131** 20th June 2014, 22:40

Not that I intend driving in the rain but yes drain hole seemed like a good idea can't imagine scooping out stagnant water. Borrowed friends mig today so hope to finish bulkhead this week end.

CarNoob · #**132** 22nd June 2014, 16:53

made a template bent and fitted

then tried out the Mig welder

Not bad for a first attempt welding with a mig good penetration and passed the hammer test

Paul L · #**133** 22nd June 2014, 17:40

It is amazing just how many of us have learnt to weld in order to build our kits.

Good luck with the rest of it, Paul.

CarNoob · #**134** 23rd June 2014, 12:18

Thanks Paul. must admit making bits for the car is really enjoyable. But the wife wants me to spend more time at home to redecorate!

CarNoob · #**135** 5th November 2014, 20:36

finally found a connector for the phone and computer. the problem with reading everyone progress is it makes you want to alter things!

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CarNoob · #**136** 5th November 2014, 21:05

garyh · #**137** 6th November 2014, 07:40

What did you use to fill the bits in? Bitumen...

CarNoob · #**138** 6th November 2014, 08:09

Yes looks like that. I bought some black resin colouring a small amount colours 5ltrs

Mister Towed · #**139** 6th November 2014, 12:13

No doors, no problem.

Once these cars are painted and racing roundels are attached the expanse of 'side' is broken up sufficiently that nobody notices the lack of doors.

Getting in and out is very straightforward and there were no weeks of wasted effort faffing about trying to get the doors to fit.

davecymru · #**140** 6th November 2014, 12:51

I agree with Towed about the doors, but then again i was of the same thinking as you when i was building my Spyder, which is one of the reasons i went for the Miglia this time around as i want to play with doors!

The only problem i ever had with no-doors was how much i killed my old drivers seat during my year of driving it! So i'll be interesting to do a compare-n-contrast in a few months