Time to Start a Miglia

[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

[Badgrizzly]

Hi I used a CBS module. Very easy to install. Gary

[PJ GRABOWSKI]

Originally Posted by mas123mas

mikmiglia - what door locks and bonnet hinges have you used?

Best of luck getting an answer Buddy .

[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 ?

[Paul L]

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.

[mas123mas]

Originally Posted by Paul L

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.

Paul, Thanks I will PM you

[mas123mas]

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 ?

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.

[micky1mo]

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

Wheels look better with the body on

[Ringo Grumio]

Sweet. Are having to make three bonnets humps?

[mas123mas]

Originally Posted by micky1mo

Wheels look better with the body on

Looks better than it did taking space up in my lock up, glad it is showing progress.

[mas123mas]

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.

[micky1mo]

Hi Chris, got a mate thats after a set of original Triemph carpets.
Can you help?

[mas123mas]

Originally Posted by micky1mo

Hi Mike, got a mate thats after a set of original Triemph carpets.
Can you help?

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.

[micky1mo]

Many thanks, he's been wanting an original set for a while so a few more weeks wo'nt matter

[mas123mas]

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.

[mikmiglia]

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 ?

[mas123mas]

Originally Posted by mikmiglia

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 ?

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.

For pictures see
http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/ma...on%20Donor%202

[mas123mas]

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!!!!!!!!!!!)

[mas123mas]

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.

[mikmiglia]

Hi Mike

I think i have seen the wheels on the Triumph 2500 pi model. Possibly a Triumph stag.