already started samio

[tlrtone]

Originally Posted by ikon246

hi everyone
just back from miglia unit, have decided to build the miglia

Welcome to the fold...

Nice to see a few more of these being built - looking forward to following your build.

what plans do you have for it?

[mikmiglia]

Clive the inner doors have been started tonight.

I got your message, i will send you the invoice.

[ikon246]

hi
not to sure realy maybe something simple and traditional.wires leather.........red i think,i will make up consealed door and bonnet hinges,four cylinder for the first one,then maybe something bgger?
i was taken with your biuld tony.
have most of the parts just need to crack on.
i will try to get the hang of the photos....but i think it wont be as good as your thread not to clever on these things.
hi mike thanks sounds good can only make it better.................its good now
cheers clive

[Paul L]

Clive - I look forward to seeing your Miglia project coming together.

Good luck, Paul.

[ikon246]

thanks paul should get the body in 4 weeks, i have a recon chassis just needs re doing.............which i will start this week, have been spending lol
got the new wire wheels tyers adaptors, new wireing loom gauges ect
so move on quicly..i will try to post photos but i am not to good at the computer stuff..
thanks paul ......

[rattler]

hi welcome to gang .I am building one in france it will be green 14 inch wires no doors I am also rubbish at pic s. all the best dave r

[The Shadow]

Originally Posted by ikon246

i think all the stuff we spoke about on your great shell can only make it even better...........as i saud if you can manage to do the mods rob and i will make all the hardwear to make it all work.
nice to meet you to clive

this all sounds intriging .looking forward to seeing what changes you makew . I was nearly ready to make a decision of whitch kit to go for . think I need to wait and see what develops.

[redratbike]

Originally Posted by ikon246

hi mike
yes was good fun.................did you get my email ok.sent to you on the phone?
i think all the stuff we spoke about on your great shell can only make it even better...........as i saud if you can manage to do the mods rob and i will make all the hardwear to make it all work.
nice to meet you to clive

Go on share it with us what are you up to
.???.

[mikmiglia]

Hi

Clive( ikon) is a very talented engineer, and has built lots and lots of kits.

So Between the both of us, we are making more improvments , like internal door hinges , plus nice working bonnet hinges and bonnet catch.

This is just a few improvements , that will help the Miglia spyder customers build
the kit faster, and will takes alot of the stress of the workings out things like panel fitment and makes the whole build more enjoyable kit to build.

You can still fit the the external hinges if you like , but it will give more choices.

So all in all making an even better kit all round.

[rattler]

best not buy any hinges then dave r

[mikmiglia]

You never know dave , a bit silly with no doors mate.

[rattler]

I ment for the bonnet you drink to much red wine. start the ali bulkhead to morrow cheers hic hic dave r

[mikmiglia]

I worked out what you meant me old mate. I was pulling your leg .

You have turned me into wine drinker ! Be nice to see the pics of the Bulkhead Dave . The rest of your work is looking very smart in deed .

Take care , P's i have a headache

[The Shadow]

ok..all sounds interresting . you mind if I call in and see youi sometime to take a lok at your changes?
you keep upgrading the packige and these cars could be worth about 32000 uros !

[ikon246]

i think the external hinges are fine but i do like the idea of making some internal ones............also some bonnet hinges aswel. i have done this many times on my cobras i have made.
good luck to everyone

[ikon246]

can help please does anyone know if there is an actual chassis no stamped on the chassis on a 1971 heralk 1360? i only have the vin plate??????????
also i have decided to go with 175x80x14 tyres?
hats the thoughts?
thanks chaps ikon

[mikmiglia]

Hi Clive its all on the Plate .

[Mister Towed]

Originally Posted by ikon246

can help please does anyone know if there is an actual chassis no stamped on the chassis on a 1971 heralk 1360? i only have the vin plate??????????
also i have decided to go with 175x80x14 tyres?
hats the thoughts?
thanks chaps ikon

My Vitesse chassis didn't have a number stamped into it, and I inspected every inch of the chassis while I was sandblasting it. Like Mike says, it's all on the little alloy plate on the side of the bulkhead. Having said that, one builder did put up a photo of a number stamped into their chassis, so it'd be worth searching for one, but I wouldn't worry if you can't find it as it probably doesn't exist.

175/80/14's are a good choice - they'll fit with a bit of 'adjustment' to the front bulkhead (delicate application of lateral torque with a lump hammer), they look period correct and are easily and cheaply available as they're standard fit on budget spec VW's, Seats and Skodas. You won't need to lower the suspension so much to achieve 'the look' either, with the positive benefit of some proper ground clearance.

This is my car on its 175/80/14's yesterday -



Best of luck.

[micky1mo]

Originally Posted by ikon246

i think the external hinges are fine but i do like the idea of making some internal ones............also some bonnet hinges aswel. i have done this many times on my cobras i have made.
good luck to everyone

Citroen 2CV door hinges work really well for doors, bonnets and boot lids.
Not only do they work but there cheap as well

[ikon246]

thanks to everyone for te ideas and coments..................good forum
ikon clive