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Ok, donor in garage and Chris has another order on the books.
Need to consider vented or unvented. Personally I like the vented front as it looks more period, unsure about the rear vents but impressed with the work done by Seanick. Might be something that will be considered.
Looking forward to many evenings tinkering in the garage, and starting a build thread. Just need to figure out how to get photo bucket up and running.
Sorry guys, expect loads of stupid questions from this direction.
Ok, donor in garage and Chris has another order on the books.
Need to consider vented or unvented. Personally I like the vented front as it looks more period, unsure about the rear vents but impressed with the work done by Seanick. Might be something that will be considered.
Looking forward to many evenings tinkering in the garage, and starting a build thread. Just need to figure out how to get photo bucket up and running.
Sorry guys, expect loads of stupid questions from this direction.
Thank you for the order Nev.
Come on down and talk vents in a couple of weeks. I do like Nick's rear vents too, might have to do some kind of copyright/production under license deal with him!!
This is the place for questions, stupid or not....
1. what rear lights do people recommend, I have looked at the classic lucas items on SVC's web site, but not sure about the size. Alrternatively would Land Rover items be too big?
2. Do people recommend fillingt he voids of between the existing shell and the 250 body with expanding foam?
3. Anyone used LEXAN or Acrylic to make the rear screen? Or is the renault option a better bet?
Come on down and talk vents in a couple of weeks. I do like Nick's rear vents too, might have to do some kind of copyright/production under license deal with him.....
I will have my solicitor draw up an agreement immediately!
1. what rear lights do people recommend, I have looked at the classic lucas items on SVC's web site, but not sure about the size. Alrternatively would Land Rover items be too big?
2. Do people recommend fillingt he voids of between the existing shell and the 250 body with expanding foam?
3. Anyone used LEXAN or Acrylic to make the rear screen? Or is the renault option a better bet?
Nev, in answer to your questions:
1. It's a matter of personal taste, but for your information, the lights we use are:
But the various round SVC lights you are looking at will all fit and have the advantage of a more period look with the chrome trim.
2. I don't recommend filling the voids with foam, as unless it is the water resistant type it can hold water, heavy and great for rust. Let the wind blow free! lane:
3. I personally think the glass rear window makes the car look less "kit car" and you can wire up the heated rear window too We have them "in stock".
Thanks for the replies, had a fruitful couple of days stripping the donor car down, and pretty happy with the lack of rust found.
I was a little surprised how rusty the suspension parts are, so now gong to strip down, blast and get it all coated I think. And definitely stiffen up the suspension, it bounces around like a hyper active kangaroo, need to figure out if I can lower 20-30 mm without causing issues with clearance for the wheels.
Will start posting some photo's if I ever get to figure out photo bucket......
I think you may be okay lowering 20mm. I don't know what it uses for bump stops, but its probably the shocks. It also depends on what diameter wheel/tyre combo you go for.
Once you have sused photobucket its easy. I do it all from my phone...pictures, upload and forum post. Mr Towed did a good short and sweet description over on the sammio site.
Given up on Photobucket, whenever I try to paste the link from Photobucket it just says invalid file. Maybe it is because I am doing it from an iPad or iPhone , but very frustrated.
Given up on Photobucket, whenever I try to paste the link from Photobucket it just says invalid file. Maybe it is because I am doing it from an iPad or iPhone , but very frustrated.
Hi, try reading this thread from the Sammio forum next door.
We all like pictures to see progress and finer details of builds.
Hi, not sure as there is a small tear in rear plastic hood rear window, and it has obviously met some speed humps with its chin. Wheels should fetch something and the Mazda speed exhaust is looking OK.
Just glad to have something back in the garage to work on. Was amazed how simply the MX is screwed together, although have some drilling and tapping to do on the m8 and m10 bolts that hold the wings on the base of the sill.
Managed some time in the garage this afternoon, and on inspection of the underframe and suspension have decided to strip and refurbish brakes and most of the suspension, as the original shocks are past it (not sure how it got through an MOT 2 weeks ago.) i think i will go for a set of adjustable coil overs.
As I have a bit of time think I will underseal the car and straighten out the chassis rail which has had more impact.
couple of pic's of progress.
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Was amazed how simply the MX is screwed together, although have some drilling and tapping to do on the m8 and m10 bolts that hold the wings on the base of the sill.
A very normal problem that we have found with all the MX5's we have done. It's because the water draining from the scuttle area runs down behind the wings, the MX5 has few faults but this is one of them. Looks like a great base car
Here are some examples of possible suppliers for parts you are going to require for the build:
Nick, once again doing my work for me while I take my "eye off the ball" Thank you. Correct as always. The list of links is not complete, but useful as a starting point.
Nick, once again doing my work for me while I take my "eye off the ball" Thank you. Correct as always. The list of links is not complete, but useful as a starting point.
Just filling in time while you read the Sammie forum
I think the mirror link may be for the wrong mirror?
lane: 
We have them "in stock". 
Thank you. Correct as always. The list of links is not complete, but useful as a starting point. 
