Bills Kalifornia SWB - Page 2

redratbike · #21 2nd July 2015, 21:11

Looking good ...not sure about the flames on the tyres :-)

Lucky@LeMans · #22 2nd July 2015, 22:33

The wheel and tyre choice looks just right . Slightly retro design and the 205/60 - 15 tyres fill the arches and look in proportion .
What have you done with the front grill surround , looks like chrome.

Plastic Porsche · #23 6th July 2015, 20:48

Spent lots of time over the weekend messing with the door handles, i'm planning on keeping the BMW lock, have bent some aluminium flat bar to clip onto the bmw handle mechanism which then gets moved by the push rod on an mgb door or triumph 2000 rear door handle, no pics, it rained but it works

has anyone tried using a BMW mini cooper fuel filler cap the remote locking mechanism is the same as a z3 and it cant be too hard to make a mould / bit to mount it in from the back of the filler surround piece as its detachable.

Don't buy a new one they are hideously expensive, but ok on ebay if you take into consideration the time saved on messing with the fitting of an aston type filler

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Lucky@LeMans · #24 6th July 2015, 21:48

Has anyone tried one of the many solenoid door opening kits that are readily available ? Would be an easy fix rather than modified levers and door handles etc etc .
There are plenty to chose from on ebay.

Danny_HUFC · #25 7th July 2015, 06:55

I flushed my door handles in and have went through that many solenoids ive removed them and instead of a remote button to pop the doors open mine now drops the windows for me to reach in and open the door. The z3 door handles are just too strong.

WorldClassAccident · #26 7th July 2015, 07:22

I had the same issue with solenoids. They weren't up to the job, even the bigger ones. I have then on the shelf in the garage waiting for some other use.

Danny_HUFC · #27 7th July 2015, 08:22

I got mine working but they dont last long. The strength it takes to open the z3 handle is a lot in comparison to other cars ive installed them in. I had an auto electrician sort my windows out so when i unlock the car the windows go down and when i lock the car the windows go up. This is using the bmw central locking key. He only charged me €40

Very Andy · #28 7th July 2015, 08:28

Thats a great Idea that Danny.

If I was doing a Kobra that would be a great option as IMHO the Z3 handles do nothing for the finished look.
Unfortunately the SWB has sliding windows so I'm guessing its door handles or solenoids?

Danny_HUFC · #29 7th July 2015, 08:41

I think solenoids are a no go in my opinion. Ive tried with all sorts and they all fail in the end!

WorldClassAccident · #30 7th July 2015, 09:40

Door handles is your option I think. Chris managed to get some Fiat Barchetta ones working in mine and they as nice an delicate. Like this

And there are various Alfa Romeo door handles that are chrome finished and should be made to work.

Plastic Porsche · #31 7th July 2015, 17:36

Ok its stopped raining

Door cut open triumph 2000 rear door handle - brand new old stock from dimmer bros, just needs longer 10/32 unf bolt as plunger the hole cut in the door skin will have a plate screwed over it using self tappers, even though the BMW handle and extension can be removed from inside I may need to adjust something, the black fiberglass door skin will be bolted and stuck on with stixall silicon stuff

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Plastic Porsche · #32 7th July 2015, 17:38

Sorry - Rimmer bros - predictive text issue

ericholm · #33 9th July 2015, 08:38

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How my spinners fit, made up of tow bar cover and two wheel hub spigots

Hi,

Would you mind letting me know where did you get your spinners from and did they come with the 2 hole fixing on the rear, as I can see in your picture? you had mentioned a central fixing in a previous post.

Thanks.

Plastic Porsche · #34 12th July 2015, 19:07

Hi spinners can be bought from Europa spares, chrome abs spinners set of 4 they come with a 2 hole screw cap fitting for attaching to the wheel

Didn't get much done this week end as I've been chopping the boot lid about, to mount a chrome number plate light plinth

However I did fit one of the side repeaters

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ericholm · #35 12th July 2015, 19:42

Many thanks for the Spinner, info, build is looking really good, you really are cracking on!

I looked on Europa spares site and could only find these? and they don't look like yours?

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The repeaters look great I have the same/similar ones from OKP.de? They cost quite a bit but worth it for the look.

BTW - Where did you get your number plate sorround from on the rear? its 11" x 8"

Plastic Porsche · #36 12th July 2015, 20:02

Type in abs chrome in the search on the Europa spares web site it should work

Rear number plate surround is off an Alfa not sure which one size 11 x 8

redratbike · #37 12th July 2015, 22:01

http://www.europaspares.com/abs-chro...-spinners.htmlspinners

Plastic Porsche · #38 19th July 2015, 20:16

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ericholm · #39 19th July 2015, 20:32

Looking nice, especially the number plate lamp and rear boot hinges. lots of chromy bits. Are the hinges Triumph spitfires? Were they easy enough to align before drilling into place, any chance of a close up picture 'side on please' when you get the chance. Thanks.

Tribute Automotive · #40 19th July 2015, 20:33

I love the Mini fuel cap idea Bill, I had looked at them but never found a cheap one ( I am a skinflint!).

Which boot hinges did you decide on in the end? Morris 1000?

Your grille will be ready this week.