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Old 19th July 2017, 11:45
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Time for wires....
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Old 19th July 2017, 13:55
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Hi Smash,

Yep looked at the wheels you posted (alloys but Wire look) and look nice, but hefty price tag, similar to the wheels you had imported?

Just don't fancy the cleaning of those wires and probability of some rust spots coming through. One of the guys at Laon with an e-type said he takes his off to clean and they take 1 hour each.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

Also got to leave some improvements that can be made by the next owner
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Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. Thats my excuse for most things.
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Most mistakes ive made in the past that is.
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Old 19th July 2017, 14:21
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Thing is you've gone to all that trouble to add 60's detailing....it's a small step! Richard does the hub adaptors....

Next owner? Selling?
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Old 19th July 2017, 14:24
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Old 19th July 2017, 15:47
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Wires would be the finishing touch.
Orsen does the hub adapters.
I don't have any problems keeping the wires clean. I have a retractable hose in the front of the garage, after a good run I just give the wheels a quick rinse, takes a couple of minutes and no effort.Evry now and a gain I use snow foam on them, again takes a few minutes and no effort. I put the hose in for my motorcycles as I really can't be bothered cleaning them, giving them a rinse after use means I only give them a proper clean every couple of years.
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Old 19th July 2017, 16:40
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agreed that wires would complete what is an excellent looking machine.

the calibres certainly look the part in the meantime though.

good new set of pics by the way

Dave
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agreed that wires would complete what is an excellent looking machine.

the calibres certainly look the part in the meantime though.

good new set of pics by the way

Dave
I agree, I was reading over the wheel evolution yesterday. There is quite a price hike for the "authentic" look. Unless you go the route of painted second hand wires, in which case, infrequent cleaning may be an enhancement.
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Old 19th July 2017, 18:44
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I remember seeing a dark blue Cobra replica at a show a few years ago. It was a really well built Dax but it was really grubby. It had probably done a few thousand miles without being cleaned, a really weathered look , stone chips and road grime etc etc. It had obviously been driven hard come rain or sun.
To be honest, it was one of the best looking Cobra's at the show compared to most of the others which were totally immaculate.
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55 fitted to rear, tonneau added and wing mirror

DSCN7745 by eric holm, on Flickr

DSCN7747 by eric holm, on Flickr
That is the one.
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Thing is you've gone to all that trouble to add 60's detailing....it's a small step! Richard does the hub adaptors....

Next owner? Selling?
I'm seeing Richard this weekend if the weather is ok, so will talk to him about it them.

Everything is for sale, but for now we (kids and the missus!) are enjoying the use of it, we've had some great weekends weather wise. Not sure what I could easliy replace it with that would get the same experience with, other than that GT-40 on the other thread!
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Wires would be the finishing touch.
Orsen does the hub adapters.
I don't have any problems keeping the wires clean. I have a retractable hose in the front of the garage, after a good run I just give the wheels a quick rinse, takes a couple of minutes and no effort.Evry now and a gain I use snow foam on them, again takes a few minutes and no effort. I put the hose in for my motorcycles as I really can't be bothered cleaning them, giving them a rinse after use means I only give them a proper clean every couple of years.
Good to know its not so as involved!
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agreed that wires would complete what is an excellent looking machine.

the calibres certainly look the part in the meantime though.

good new set of pics by the way

Dave
Thanks Dave!

Not too sure if photos are getting boring of me using the thing, not really doing any work to it, just enjoying the weather and getting it used!
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I agree, I was reading over the wheel evolution yesterday. There is quite a price hike for the "authentic" look. Unless you go the route of painted second hand wires, in which case, infrequent cleaning may be an enhancement.
Price is an issue but not the main one, will consider, no rush though.

In an ideal world the list of things still on the to do list would include:

Wire wheels
Period seats
Dash exchange
Rear mud guards
Exhaust cover
Snap Exhaust tips
Emergency stop pull to Drivers side front vent
Red light to top of rear passenger wing
Chrome jacking point covers

However in my humble opinion none of the above would increase my enjoyment of it any more than I already have in any significant way.
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Old 20th July 2017, 10:57
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Suggestion - chrome jacking covers:

Quick easy win = stainless classic mini wiper hole blanking covers



Small hole drilled - mounted in 10 minutes per side.
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Old 20th July 2017, 21:04
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Suggestion - chrome jacking covers:

Quick easy win = stainless classic mini wiper hole blanking covers



Small hole drilled - mounted in 10 minutes per side.
Hi Smash,

Looks interesting, how to secure without removing sills? or maybe best to remove sills? Or maybe drill hole and bond in place?
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...Not too sure if photos are getting boring of me using the thing, not really doing any work to it, just enjoying the weather and getting it used!
I've always enjoyed seeing photos of finished cars on the road.

In fact, they were always a great motivation to keep going during the dark days of my own build.

Cheers, Paul.
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Old 21st July 2017, 10:56
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Thanks Dave!

Not too sure if photos are getting boring of me using the thing, not really doing any work to it, just enjoying the weather and getting it used!
Always good to see new photo's ! What are your plans when you sell the car, another project ?
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Old 21st July 2017, 21:56
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Hi, I just joined the forum to say what an absolute thing of beauty. Stunning.

And now I am smitten. I had no idea kit cars could look this good I still thought they were odd looking things based on a Beetle with no window mechanisms.

Well thank you for all the videos and a brilliant build thread, and also what a wonderful helpful community everyone is on here.

Now my next toy will be a kit. I'm sold. Hope to have my own build thread on here soon. All the best
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