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Hi Mike, I think most of the information is between about pages 10-13 of this thread. Anything else you need to know, just ask and I'll say.
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I was donated the spinners and towers from 2 different friends. The towers were cut down as the spinners stuck right out and extra holes were drilled in the tower surround to match the bolts welded to the wheels. Bob. |
Thanks Bob!
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This morning I've been to see my friend Graham so we could take some comparison photos of my coupe and his recently bought convertible.
Since he bought it from Chris a few weeks ago he's had some brake and suspension work done for MOT and has altered quite a few small bits on the way to making it his idea of how a slightly hot rodded version would look. Making a kit to fit your vision is a lot of the fun of this hobby and it was interesting to see just how many details are different between the 2 cars. I've also bought some trim to go round the edge of the windscreen and will report back when I've fitted it. I bought quite a bit so should have enough to supply a couple more cars if it all works ok. http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=829 http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=828 http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=831 http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=830 http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=833 http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=832 Cheers, Bob. |
I cut the screen trim to length and taped in. Will leave it to settle and probably tiger seal it on tomorrow.
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I prefer the coupe version and yours looks great. The windscreen trim will be a nice addition, hope your idea with fitting works out.
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That windscreen trim really helps the overall "look". Good work!
I do prefer the coupe, wish I could get one here. (USA) |
Trim is stuck in now and does the job nicely.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=836 I've started to disguise the high level brake light Will do a bit more tomorrow http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=835 |
Glad the windscreen trim was successful. I think it is a super addition!
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Nearly finished the high level rear light now. The red plastic surround is now black and has the mesh fitted over the top. I'll try to sort something to go around the edge to make it look more like an air vent. I'm at Newark auto jumble on Sunday so will have a poke about for anything suitable.
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Look even better. That trim sets it off
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Bob - Which trim did you use and from where? I fancy doing that to mine too.
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It's a boat trim from Walker Rubber in Norwich. I bought all 15 metres that they had in stock. I can send you enough (plus a bit extra) for £12 with post. Just pm me if you're interested. I taped it in place first and by the next day it held it's new shape which made glueing it much easier. It also needs a tiny bit trimming off the wiper/vent cover plastic panel which is easily done in situ with a sharp knife. Cheers, Bob. |
I have pm'd you.
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I stuck it in with Stixall from Tool Station but I expect any of the body adhesive sorts of stuff would work. Cheers, Bob. |
I would be tempted to stick a flat rubber trim to the windscreen first and then the chrome trim on top in the centre. This would make it look like a traditional rubber windscreen mount and you could also make the top section a little thicker.
One of the few design flaws (due to necessity) is that the windscreen is too tall, this would give the impression that it was shorter. |
That was my first plan. Speaking to the guy at the rubber supplier he showed me some flat rubber but warned that it goes brown after a few months, I've seen this before.
The other trouble is getting a chrome trim to bend round the corners without a groove to help hold it in place. It will look great if you can get it to work though. Cheers, Bob. |
Safe to use a heat gun on a low setting to help it bend?
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Is the trim the plastic chrome type material ? You can also get half round aluminium profile that would work.
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Yes, I've used a plastic trim, fine for me but I'm sure an alloy one would look really good if it was bent nicely.
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If you can TIG weld aluminum, the half-round is great. Simply kerf the half-round at the severe bends and weld it back up. A bit of
smoothing and polishing to complete. Works a treat! I did this on a past project, really looks the part. |
I bought a cheap stick welder the other week to teach myself to weld.
It will be a while before it goes anywhere near one of my cars. Check the weld smoothness on my first attempt https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8267/2...eb9ae076_c.jpg20161012_175727 by WCA!, on Flickr |
A tip given to me which helped a great deal - keep the sticks in the airing cupboard! If they are kept in the garage they absorb moisture and are difficult/impossible to get a good weld.
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Thank - I will try that
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Definitely keep the welding electrodes dry. I have been known to place a handful in the oven for a few minutes. Practice and more practice is the key. Eventually you'll develop "your hand" at it.
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I tend to only use my arc welder for thick plate steel , 6mm and above. MIG is more flexible and far better for thin material in vehicle work. I just need to master TIG for those special jobs in ali and stainless !
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With arc welding you will only make holes in car bodywork, you need to use mig and don't go for gassless as it is too hot and again you will tend to blow holes through the car bodywork.
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I have been playing with various thicknesses of metal and various different metal.
I have perfected the lacy edged non-penetrative weld I am thinking of patenting this as the ideal way to make two pieces of metal smaller and appear to be joined until you release the clamp. Fortunately my welding is currently just for garden art. I have successfully created a 4 creature from a car suspension spring and a couple of track rods. |
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Finally got around to trying to fit the sliver trim you so kindly supplied and...
...it is quartic profile on the back. That works great for the 250SWB with the pillars down the side of the screen but less so for the Z300S with the flush mount windscreen. Grrrr... Plan B I guess |
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Keep searching, something suitable will appear. Cheers, Bob. |
I will probably pop down the boat chandlers over the weekend to see what they have got. I heard that they do stick on chrome strips for boats which are quite rugged. Not sure exactly what they will have but will post on my own thread if I find something useful
What you had was much better quality that the Halfords crap. I am sure I will be able to use what you sent me somewhere so no loss to me. |
Try CarbuilderSolutions , they have lots of half round chrome trim profiles in various sizes. Some have self adhesive backings and should be formable around your windscreen.
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I finally got around to finishing off the trim on the high level brake light. It's just a piece of 6mm self adhesive rubber but it does the job fine.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...&pictureid=885 I've also fitted a strip along the side of the centre console sections as suggested and it does make the separate sections look more like one complete unit. It's just a bit from a Rover of some sort and is too short but I'll make something better now I have a proper plan. Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year to all on here. Bob. |
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