My first build: Kobra - Page 3

IanA · #1 12th June 2019, 07:32

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Originally Posted by clinkadink

...I just hope he can put it all back together

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Always looks messy at this stage- but it's worth it.

I can see a business opportunity here- you'll be wanting some clip-on edging for the boot and some split convoluted trunking for the wiring!!! (Been there, done that.)

clinkadink · #2 12th June 2019, 22:16

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Originally Posted by IanA

you'll be wanting some clip-on edging for the boot(Been there, done that.)

Thanks Ian. I found the Brushed Stainless Effect Plastic 'U' Edge Trim 5mm x 3mm on ebay. Looks nice. But which part of the boot, the Z3 boot edge, the Kobra boot edge, or both? I can't see that stuff providing a water tight seal for the boot (in green below), so I guess you mean the Z3 boot edge (in red below).

clinkadink · #3 11th June 2019, 21:01

Cheers Paul. Just now come in from the garage, doing the other door card. About 50% on that one. I find welding easier than sewing.

molleur · #4 12th June 2019, 01:43

I'm looking at BadBoys seats as well for my 250SWB coupe

clinkadink · #5 12th June 2019, 11:58

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I'm looking at BadBoys seats as well for my 250SWB coupe

£277 for a pair with the runners off ebay at the mo.

clinkadink · #6 12th June 2019, 11:09

It already had split convoluted trunking for the wiring running from the passenger side boot area, up the underside of the boot lid (to supply the number plate lamp).

What's the clip on edging look like?

IanA · #7 12th June 2019, 20:05

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Originally Posted by clinkadink

..What's the clip on edging look like?

Check out "Brushed Stainless Effect Plastic 'U' Edge Trim 5mm x 3mm" on eBay- many finishes from plain black to chrome effect available.

Also- "Black Flexible Conduit Split & Non Split Convoluted Tube Cable Tidy Trunking" for the trunking.

molleur · #8 12th June 2019, 17:42

A bit more with shipping to the USA but great value and they look good.

clinkadink · #9 12th June 2019, 22:01

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Originally Posted by molleur

A bit more with shipping to the USA but great value and they look good.

Ah, I forgot that you are 'across the pond'. I am sure that even with any taxes, they are still a good deal.

ometaci · #10 12th June 2019, 18:18

A lot of time is spent but it's worth it, it's going to be a great car.

clinkadink · #11 12th June 2019, 22:18

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A lot of time is spent but it's worth it, it's going to be a great car.

Cheers Ometaci. I really hope so

clinkadink · #12 12th June 2019, 22:27

Couldn't resist stopping off at the spray shop today to grab another update. He has finished prepping all the GRP panels, with just the doors and a few bits on the car to go. He said there was some kind of reaction when he tested out the solvent based metallic blue paint. He reckons it was down to one of the primers I used. Either way, he has recommended water based paint, to elliminate the problem. Although, the price has gone up

That said, he showed me the paint. Metallic blue with a 75g of pearl in there. It looks great in the pot, hopefully even better when on the car. He says I can pick her up Friday at 5pm. Considering what's left to do, I can't see how it'll be ready. I have already told him I can pick it up next week, and not to rush. But he insists it'll be ready on Friday.

306craig · #13 12th June 2019, 19:37

Loving your thread and build. I aim / plan to do a Kobra in the future and am loving some of your ideas - over riders, door cards, wire wheels.

It will be a while before i get to doing a Kobra, i have MX250 No 2 to finish first!

Keep up the good work.

clinkadink · #14 12th June 2019, 22:06

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It will be a while before i get to doing a Kobra, i have MX250 No 2 to finish first!

Thanks for the feedback. Kobra's are a great way to enter the world of kit cars. Your MX250 looks complete from what I saw in your build thread. Awesome piece of work!

306craig · #15 13th June 2019, 17:59

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Originally Posted by clinkadink

Thanks for the feedback. Kobra's are a great way to enter the world of kit cars. Your MX250 looks complete from what I saw in your build thread. Awesome piece of work!

If you are referring to the red one, that is No1. No2 has been sheeted up in a mates yard for nearly 3 years after picking up a bargain of a part finished one off Gumtree. Keep an eye out for a new thread coming soon!

clinkadink · #16 13th June 2019, 18:02

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Originally Posted by 306craig

If you are referring to the red one, that is No1. No2 has been sheeted up in a mates yard for nearly 3 years after picking up a bargain of a part finished one off Gumtree. Keep an eye out for a new thread coming soon!

Ah, I see. I have a saved search on 'unfinished projects' on ebay, but never thought about Gumtree. Good luck with No.2. I will keep my eye out for the build thread.

306craig · #17 13th June 2019, 18:05

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Ah, I see. I have a saved search on 'unfinished projects' on ebay, but never thought about Gumtree. Good luck with No.2. I will keep my eye out for the build thread.

Check it out here - http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=6025

306craig · #18 13th June 2019, 18:02

Just looked at your pictures from today - that is the dogs b******s mate. Awesome paint job. Bet you cant wait for tomorrow!!!!!!

clinkadink · #19 13th June 2019, 18:05

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Just looked at your pictures from today - that is the dogs b******s mate. Awesome paint job. Bet you cant wait for tomorrow!!!!!!

I feel like I'm 10 years old on the night before Christmas

306craig · #20 13th June 2019, 18:35

I thought so. It should be coming home in a couple of weeks.