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7th February 2014, 02:37
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micky1mo - I like them wheels, will think about that for the future.
mikmiglia - what door locks and bonnet hinges have you used?
Any recommendations for locks and hinges
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7th February 2014, 08:56
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Hi I used a CBS module. Very easy to install. Gary
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7th February 2014, 09:59
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mikmiglia - what door locks and bonnet hinges have you used?
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Best of luck getting an answer Buddy .
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7th February 2014, 10:28
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As a matter of interest and taking into mind that I am still shopping about for my project.
I know from reading this forum that over a hundred Sammios are out there in various guises , but how many Miglias are in circulation?
I assume not many Spitfire examples as these are new but the Miglia Speedster has been around for over a year now , so I assume there are quite a few about.
I have found a couple on here being built but only 2 cars regularly come up on my search engine , the red one in Germany and the green one ( broken up and dismantled - I believe )
Any one who reads this forum but not a poster on here got any pictures to share ?
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7th February 2014, 10:45
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mas123 - I believe Mike used Classic Mini external door handles on the earlier kits.
I bought a set for my Cordite, that I no longer need, if you are interested.
I also have a pair of very basic door latches.
NOTE:
I'm sure Mike is working on some changes to the door design, so it is still worth checking with him.
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PJ Grabowski - As far as I know, Mike is the only one who has finished a Speedster kit.
But this is what he does for a living, so it is a full time job for him.
For everyone else, we try to build our kits in whatever "spare" time we have.
I think tlrtone has got the furthest of the "home builders" that post on here.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4127
Not many people have completed a kit in less than a year, although it is possible.
In fairness to Miglia, we are still waiting for the first Sammio Cordite/ Ribble Navigator or G-46 kits to be finished as well.
( Although Micky1mo's G-46 is very close to being finished. )
Sorry, got to go. I'm supposed to be doing something else!
Hope that helps, Paul.
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7th February 2014, 11:35
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mas123 - I believe Mike used Classic Mini external door handles on the earlier kits.
I bought a set for my Cordite, that I no longer need, if you are interested.
I also have a pair of very basic door latches.
Sorry, got to go. I'm supposed to be doing something else!
Hope that helps, Paul.
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Paul, Thanks I will PM you
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7th February 2014, 11:44
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Originally Posted by PJ GRABOWSKI
As a matter of interest and taking into mind that I am still shopping about for my project.
I know from reading this forum that over a hundred Sammios are out there in various guises , but how many Miglias are in circulation?
I assume not many Spitfire examples as these are new but the Miglia Speedster has been around for over a year now , so I assume there are quite a few about.
I have found a couple on here being built but only 2 cars regularly come up on my search engine , the red one in Germany and the green one ( broken up and dismantled - I believe )
Any one who reads this forum but not a poster on here got any pictures to share ?
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There seem to a lot of people who are not posting, as Sammios (now Ribbles) have popped up on eBay and YouTube from time to time.
I purchased a Ribble Pilot, then decide to sell the shell and frame, due to work commits, then last week decided to order a Miglia, as I have opt'ed for the two humps to be installed prior to it been delivered as I am not patient enough to carry out the body work fettling. Styling is very similar but with the Miglia I like the idea of the driving position been set back a bit further.
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7th February 2014, 15:02
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Originally Posted by mas123mas
micky1mo - I like them wheels, will think about that for the future.
mikmiglia - what door locks and bonnet hinges have you used?
Any recommendations for locks and hinges
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Wheels look better with the body on
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7th February 2014, 16:01
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Sweet. Are having to make three bonnets humps?
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7th February 2014, 23:39
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Wheels look better with the body on
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Looks better than it did taking space up in my lock up, glad it is showing progress.
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8th February 2014, 00:18
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Well solve a few potential problems last with a visit to "e£@y", and help from Paul L.
1. Door Hinges and Locks
2. Overdrive / Gearbox and Propshaft.
Solution I have purchased another Triumph Vitesse
For other pictures see
http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/ma...on%20Donor%202
The car also includes a spare 1998cc Engine included, head converted for running on Unleaded fuel. Various other spares included such as steering rack and carburettors. Plus the roller trolley that I can use for my Miglia Build, just have to store the car for a later date in Lock Up, which is now starting to get over filled.
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8th February 2014, 08:54
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Hi Chris, got a mate thats after a set of original Triemph carpets.
Can you help?
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8th February 2014, 09:51
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Hi Mike, got a mate thats after a set of original Triemph carpets.
Can you help?
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If the set in the car are any good, no problem, not sure what there like as I am away in Vietnam an collect car on the 17th on my return to the UK.
Wish I had known as I through a good set away not long ago when I have clean out.
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8th February 2014, 14:30
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Many thanks, he's been wanting an original set for a while so a few more weeks wo'nt matter
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12th February 2014, 01:55
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My donor car 1968 Triumph Vitesse
Day .1.
Collected and ready to strip
http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/ma...20Strip%20Down
Day .2.
Stripping
A few weeks later the welding starts (left the extension arms as I was going to build the Sammio Pilot) thanks to my friend Steve
http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/ma...artly%20Welded
These will be fitted with in the next few weeks, then the chassis will be painted (off white / cream or even Land Rover Lime stone, as per my 1978 Series 3 Hard Top).
Colour looks very yellow, but it fades.
More pictures to follow.
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12th February 2014, 15:33
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Looking good , nice to see that your doing a nice job of restoring the chassis prior body fitment.
You should get good money for your bonnet if in good condition . I think Gary got £200 to £300 for his if i remember . Did you manage to source a gearbox ok ?
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12th February 2014, 21:44
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Looking good , nice to see that your doing a nice job of restoring the chassis prior body fitment.
You should get good money for your bonnet if in good condition . I think Gary got £200 to £300 for his if i remember . Did you manage to source a gearbox ok ?
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I give most the parts away to people that where restoring Triumph Vitesse and Heralds as I felt that guilty about destroying it, even though it was rotten.
With regards the gearbox I purchase another complete, but dismantled Triumph Vitesse, as this was the cheapest option, with needing the Overdrive, propshaft, switches etc. But I will look at restoring this in the future or it can be a base for another kit (possible). I have bought it unseen but the guy has owned the car for year then 5 years ago took it off the road for restoration, so I felt it was worth the gamble.
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15th February 2014, 09:28
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Just bought a few more items ready for when I get home.
1. Wiring Loom Ordered (20 - Way, so plenty of spare circuits)
2. Another Herald Chassis, 2 engine 1300cc + 2000cc plus three steering rack and a load of other spares. (so I will have a load of spares for sale when I get home as I only want a few bits from the job lot). Future projects.
3. Starter button
4. Plus another Land Rover (why do I go on eBay!!!!!!!!!!!)
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22nd February 2014, 23:19
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ID of Mystery Wheels
I have this set of wheels, they with one of the other Vitesses I bought.
Can any tell me what they are off, at first I though Dolomite but not sure.
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23rd February 2014, 08:26
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Hi Mike
I think i have seen the wheels on the Triumph 2500 pi model. Possibly a Triumph stag.
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