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24th March 2012, 07:31
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I think the round looks better, certainly better than my earlier efforts at moving the cab back. It is also a lot less work for me. ;-)
The biggest improvement was achieved by simply emphasizing the rear curve which is already there but you can't see in the photo.
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24th March 2012, 07:39
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WCA ...Are we seeing you today ?
If so , I better go to work !!
Chris from Romsey is popping in this morning to collect some dropped pans...
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24th March 2012, 07:42
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Dropped pans
We regularly have dropped pans at our house, but thats another thing. Seriously though, do the pans help with regards additional choice for seats etc,
Simon
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24th March 2012, 07:45
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Hi - won't make it down today - sorry.
Bank manager / wife looking over my shoulder right at the moment.
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24th March 2012, 07:52
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We regularly have dropped pans at our house, but thats another thing. Seriously though, do the pans help with regards additional choice for seats etc,
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Yes ...taller seats are an option and if you are 5'10'' or above , it stops the need to slouch in the car as the bodies aren't very deep...
I did initially work with making the bodies deeper on the first car ...but it looked wrong...so stuck at this height.
When I first started the project , I used the remains of an old Ford Special as a starting point - something to build on. I increased the body depth by about 4-5'' at that time , can you imagine just how shallow they must have been ? I reckon with the body on a Pop chassis , you would be able to see the drivers knees !! |
24th March 2012, 07:57
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Yes I've increased my body depth by 4-5" in the last few years and must agree it hasn't helped with my posture either. I do remember a friend had a Ford special years ago and that was like being a kid driving a pedal car that was too small for him. Looks the way to go, especially as I am five foot eleven (was taller but old age is creeping in) and my son is six one/two bless him.
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24th March 2012, 08:00
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Going back to the G46 styling, I agree with the others - the round arches dramatically improve the looks imho.
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24th March 2012, 08:03
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Heres what I started with ....the roof height gives a clue to how shallow the car was and when sat in , your head still touches the top !!
I still have the roof if anyone wants it.....You can see elements of Sammio in the body but we have changed every panel , repositioned cockpit , etc etc etc...3 months of my unpaid time to create the first bodies and then about 6 weeks of Mikes and my time to create the ones we offer now !!
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24th March 2012, 08:06
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Gary - stop sitting around doing nothing and get the car painted and some proper pictures taken ;-)
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Sorry - will get right on it ..... 
Maybe another firm order is whats needed to get me inspired ........... |
24th March 2012, 08:09
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You didn't have a hand in the design for the Multipla did you Gary ? 
No roof for me. As I'm 6'2" and my lad is 6'8" it would look so far out of proportion (In fact I'm not even sure he'd fit into the Spyder already. |
24th March 2012, 08:10
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Hi Gary, I'm on the case. Will pop down the local Spar shop and mass buy some lottery tickets. If I win, the mansion will go on hold until I have placed my order!! Seriously, if I did win agood bit, I would be looking at a minimum of three to four kits. Lots of ideas crashing round in my head at present.
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24th March 2012, 08:12
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Multipla?
Hi Andy, yeah, I work for a Nissan/Renault dealer and if you saw some of the "concept" cars they come out with, I am sure Nicole, Papa and a few others have been on something illegal between advert shoots!!!
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24th March 2012, 08:34
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Originally Posted by lancelot link
Heres what I started with ....the roof height gives a clue to how shallow the car was and when sat in , your head still touches the top !!
I still have the roof if anyone wants it.....You can see elements of Sammio in the body but we have changed every panel , repositioned cockpit , etc etc etc...3 months of my unpaid time to create the first bodies and then about 6 weeks of Mikes and my time to create the ones we offer now !!
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Erm, interesting styling. I can see now how a roof can seamlessly flow into the Spyder's rear wings...
 Are you sure you haven't just photoshopped the roof from a Consul Capri onto a Sammio bodyshell? |
24th March 2012, 08:35
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Wages clear at the end of the month Gary. You are the top of the list.
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24th March 2012, 10:36
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Erm, interesting styling. I can see now how a roof can seamlessly flow into the Spyder's rear wings...
Are you sure you haven't just photoshopped the roof from a Consul Capri onto a Sammio bodyshell? |
UNFORTUNATELY NOT ....I think inspiration clearly came from late 50's /early 60's Ford though....1959 Lincoln , 105E Anglia , Consul Classic etc.
I agree I think the rounded arches may be the way to go....it will give the car a sleeker look.....we had our reasons for square and Mike thinks it still looks best but I am leaning towards rounded ala Spyder....
WCA - no worries , just teasing - when you're ready Mate ....I know exactly how budgeting works ! |
24th March 2012, 11:36
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.I know exactly how budgeting works !
I wish I did...
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24th March 2012, 12:38
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Whats budgie'in? and will my bird mind, right back to the garage to find my new brake light switch.........
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24th March 2012, 13:15
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Budgeting
WCA, the only person that really understands budgeting is a woman. You you know one for you, two for me. No we cannot afford that this month, walking past in a dress that you've never seen before but dare not say anything in case you just forgot!!!
Gary's roof looks like a Ford 105E anglia with the mother of all air bags just gone off. Think the balance is nearly there? Mmmmm bit more photo shop work methinks.
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25th March 2012, 07:48
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the roof is not the best, as for g46 round the way to go
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25th March 2012, 21:29
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Not great at pictures but here is the G46 with twin humps and a windscreen. Sort of what I am aiming at. Front side repeater with line leading to the exit vents should reduce the hieght
Will play tomorrow with the roof and possibly gullwing windows |
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