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21st October 2012, 19:53
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Talking of Jags, heres a C type we had in the workshop the other day. Its also an excuse for me to try and upload a pic to the forum, which more often than not does not work. However just updated my ohotobucket app which now has a new button, so here goes....[IMG]  [/IMG] |
21st October 2012, 20:09
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Originally Posted by seanick
Talking of Jags, heres a C type we had in the workshop the other day. Its also an excuse for me to try and upload a pic to the forum, which more often than not does not work. However just updated my ohotobucket app which now has a new button, so here goes....[IMG] [/IMG] |
Nice Jag. Congrats on getting the Photobucket thing sorted, now you have no excuse to start your MX250 build tread  |
21st October 2012, 19:58
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awesome skills there on the bodywork, a true talent.
powered by an MX5 supercharged engine, and you will have a flying machine!
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21st October 2012, 20:54
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awesome skills there on the bodywork, a true talent.
powered by an MX5 supercharged engine, and you will have a flying machine!
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Thank you for your kind words Neemo. The MX5 engine should fit no problem, something to think about!  |
22nd October 2012, 19:23
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Starting to shape up nicely, a bit more filling and sanding before a coat of primer
Boot lid now hung on proper hinges (chrome mini boot hinges) and starting to even up the shut lines
Headlight / grille opening trimmed back and edges sanded. Return added to bonnet opening....
....and to the bonnet itself.
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22nd October 2012, 20:23
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How do you fix a return, is it already an 'L' shape profile?
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22nd October 2012, 20:54
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You need a Hot Glue Gun, they will stick most substrates together. Lay up some GRP sheet on a flat surface, glass is good, once cured it can be cut to size and glued in position. Then you can fix the return permanently by adding more GRP to the rear surface of the panel. Job done  |
23rd October 2012, 20:17
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Due to the large bonnet bulge it's not been possible to fit normal hinges at the scuttle end of the bonnet, as it would bind in the centre, fitting hinges at he front end would be possible but looked untidy. A simple solution was found by pivoting the bonnet at the sides about 6 inches from the front edge. There is plenty of room in front of the Spitfire radiator.
A pair of MX250 headlight buckets were cut from an scrap "plug" front end and modified to fit the A352 headlight openings.
They were tech screwed in positon and then fixed with bonding paste.
The rear end is now ready for primer
Panel gaps all done
"Does my bum look big in this?"
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24th October 2012, 21:10
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25th October 2012, 21:13
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Thats looking rather snazzy now men.....
The original 'Special bodied' cars of the 50's and 60's are definitely being re-represented in recent times - a natural evolution , methinks , due to money being in short supply for the majority and the tightening of IVA regs etc....
The original Ford sidevalve and Austin 7 chassis being subsituted nowadays for the Triumph and Reliant examples....
Its the beginnings of an interesting few years , I feel , as more examples of 50's style cars emerge in the scene....
Chris , looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh in a more completed format than last time as it does look rather good.....
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25th October 2012, 21:34
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Thats looking rather snazzy now men.....
The original 'Special bodied' cars of the 50's and 60's are definitely being re-represented in recent times - a natural evolution , methinks , due to money being in short supply for the majority and the tightening of IVA regs etc....
The original Ford sidevalve and Austin 7 chassis being subsituted nowadays for the Triumph and Reliant examples....
Its the beginnings of an interesting few years , I feel , as more examples of 50's style cars emerge in the scene....
Chris , looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh in a more completed format than last time as it does look rather good.....
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Thanks for the kind words Gary. You are so right about the IVA and money issues pushing the 50/60's re-body concept along. I am looking at more modern base vehicles, but they are limited and expensive. |
24th October 2012, 21:11
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when i saw the blue jag in the photo i thought it was the one you
are working on my eyes nearly popped out my head thought "thats quick work"
and quality too lol
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24th October 2012, 22:21
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Looking very pretty. I like the tucked in wheels too.  |
25th October 2012, 03:34
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looking very good, what colour are we going, british racing green, or solid black?
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25th October 2012, 06:49
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Ecosse blue?
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25th October 2012, 09:44
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pretty pretty....
Now get on with it so i can have a proper look on Saturday in Exeter! |
25th October 2012, 21:41
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Ah Tr6. Nice deep rims though.
Now come along, you have a busy weekend ahead, off to bed now;-)
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26th October 2012, 09:58
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No one else has asked so......is this a personal project or will it be used as a buck to mould up some other bodies to market as a kit.?
Anticipated price...???
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26th October 2012, 12:52
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No one else has asked so......is this a personal project or will it be used as a buck to mould up some other bodies to market as a kit.?
Anticipated price...???
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In an earlier post Tribute said :- 'The car we are putting together will be taken apart after the show and the tub repaired before we get the drive chain sorted and get it driving/MOT'd. If we get interest at the Exeter Show we will be taking moulds off and offering it as a kit as well.'
I personally think it looks great and look forward to seeing it tomorrow. It would be possible to make a frame like the Sammio and not use the Spitfire body I think. Definitely onto a winner I think.
Should I have bought a Spitfire and not the Vitesse????????  |
26th October 2012, 15:25
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Originally Posted by froggyman
In an earlier post Tribute said :- 'The car we are putting together will be taken apart after the show and the tub repaired before we get the drive chain sorted and get it driving/MOT'd. If we get interest at the Exeter Show we will be taking moulds off and offering it as a kit as well.'
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