Trevor Bennett's Build - Page 4

Psycho pops · #61 12th October 2011, 09:58

I give it to you Trevor you really know how to keep your audience in suspense, looking forward to seeing the pics...

Sammio Builder · #62 13th October 2011, 20:01

When the Sammio went off for spraying, the engine ran perfectly.

Frustratingly, ever since it came back it wouldn't fire up, and I noticed some crap in the fuel filter. I ran the fuel line straight into a petrol can with fresh fuel in it - but it made no difference.

Next I checked I had a spark - and I did.

Next I checked the fuel pump was working - again, nothing wrong found here.

Lastly I stripped the Stromberg carburettor down, found nothing wrong, (and learnt a lot about the way it works, complete with the diaphragm and "plunger"), but when I put it back together the car started!

What a relief. I had visions of this turning into a total nightmare trying to find the fault.

Trevor

PS - will get photos uploaded this weekend when I can use a relatives PC. (Still posting this from my phone) The Sammio does look good though, now got the headlights and front indicators fitted, AND the numbers 48 on the front and both sides.

jmc14 · #63 13th October 2011, 21:31

Come on! Get that computer. I want to see the pics!

Sammio Builder · #64 15th October 2011, 16:09

We have pictures!

When it was being collected from the bodyshop here

And some exterior shots of it here and here

So then, what do you all think?

Trevor
http://sammiospyder.blogspot.com/

garyh · #65 15th October 2011, 16:29

looks great, well done to the sprayers... and you,re fininshing.

Patton · #66 15th October 2011, 17:34

Looks fantastic, will you make Exeter Trevor seeing all these lush spyders roll on winter when Skippy gets finished...PAT

davecymru · #67 15th October 2011, 17:39

It looks REALLY good matey! Although i can't believe that you've got this done by someone else and you're missing out on all of the wonderful fulling and sanding and filling and sanding and painting and sanding and....

Sammio Builder · #68 15th October 2011, 17:49

Sod that Dave.

I found out the hard way on my last kitcar that I'm rubbish at bodywork stuff.

It won't be ready for Exeter as I'm prob only getting the seats there at the show on that day, but should hit the road soon after.

Loads of work still to do, at least now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Trevor.

davecymru · #69 15th October 2011, 18:04

fair enough, i forgot to ask, which day are you going down on?
There is still a slim chance that i'll be done in time (assuming i can finish the bonnet mods and re-paint this weekend and then that it goes through the MOT first time!), in which case i'll let the weather decide. Otherwise i'll be taking the sensible girly car and i don't mind which day i go on

Sammio Builder · #70 15th October 2011, 18:34

90% certain it will be the Saturday.

Would be great to join up for a chat and a coffee.

Trevor.

Mister Towed · #71 15th October 2011, 19:05

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Wow, simply stunning!

And what a great colour choice, I love it.

jmc14 · #72 15th October 2011, 21:32

Trevor, It is stunning. The color is fantastic, and the stance is spot on. It looks like the body work and paint were done to a high level. Enjoy!

I may have missed it, what color did you end up using? John

Sammio Builder · #73 15th October 2011, 21:49

Thanks John.

It's Ford Colorado Red, a current 2011 colour used on the Fiesta and Focus.

I spent a whole day driving round different car dealerships trying to find the right colour, it was easy to find orangy reds and muddy brown reds, and this was the only shade that was a true "fire engine red"

Trevor.

jmc14 · #74 15th October 2011, 21:59

Thanks Trevor, I can't wait to get my widened body and get my Miata based build going. I want it on the road in May.

Roadster · #75 16th October 2011, 07:35

Hi Trev
When you said you were painting the car in such a modern colour I was surprised but its just perfect.
Im sure it will get lots of attention when you take it out.

redratbike · #76 16th October 2011, 08:26

looks stunning Trevor, the wheels fill those arches perfectly ,although it is lower than most

lancelot link · #77 16th October 2011, 12:12

VERY NICE INDEED TREVOR.

WELL DONE .....The colour looks great on her...looking forward to seeing it in the flesh again...

Nick59 · #78 17th October 2011, 15:56

Well done...It looks great.....really not sure where I am going with mine on colour...i`m loving the reds

davecymru · #79 18th October 2011, 15:32

I was just catching up on your build blog and i read about your fun trying to fit the fuel filler. I'm glad that I'm not the only one to have fun with that!

As i had to do mine on my own (an 8 bolt Spitfire jobby that i got free with my fuel tank) and i'd already boxed in my rear wheel arches, i had to put the whole car up on axle stands, drop the bolts in place, removed the exhaust rear box and crawled up inside the back of the car and hand fitted each nut, attached mole grips to one at a time, crawled back out and screwed up that bolt from the top. Then repeat for each of the 8.

That aside, due to all the fun I'm having with my bonnet atm, it looks like i won't be taking mine to Exeter this weekend (unless a miracle happens) so I'll probably bump into you on the Saturday?

Sammio Builder · #80 18th October 2011, 16:05

Hi Dave,

I was going to ask how you were getting along, sorry to hear about missing the show, I know how it feels!

Those bolts were a total bitch to get to, and that's with a mate helping me, it must have been almost impossible for you.

I will indeed be there on Saturday, have just sent you a private message with my mobile number.

Anyone else going to the Exeter Kitcar show this weekend?

Trevor.
http://www.sammiospyder.blogspot.com/