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Hi, I have been a lurker in the background for a little while doing my homework and decided after taking all things into account that it was a Sammio I wanted to build.
I was lucky enough to buy a second hand shell that a friend of a friend knew of . I still need some framework from somewhere though . Is anyone that's currently offering bodies able to supply framework ?
I will post pictures of the project as it proceeds.
Next step - track down a cheap Herald or Vitesse in the South West ideally .

Hi Jittus, Welcome to the forum.......just take a massive breath and make the terrible mistake of building a frame yourself.........it's quite fun......in between the bouts of therapy.

WOW , THAT LOOKS PRETTY GOOD TO ME . I love the green btw. That is fabulous.
I was thinking about using something like 25mm or 30mm round tube along the sides and leaving it exposed .

Are those Spitfire wheels ? If so , 13'' ? How do they look in the large arches? Which need adjusting anyway !

They are very cheep (£28 for a set of 4 with good Michelin tyres from eBay) BMW Mini 15" which I plan to make as fake Dunlops.....the expensive bit was the adaptors from the US (~£200 once I'd paid the tax which was £50).

Expensive but beautiful......aircraft grade aluminium......

They fill the arches nicely -


The roll hoops are removable (Audi TT - £10.99 inc postage on eBay for hoops and cross member) and will be covered by Sammio humps.

Hi Hugh, welcome to the fold and congratulations on finding a second hand body.

I've taken a look through my photo records and found some pictures of my Sammio supplied frame. I'm not sure if anyone still has the tech drawings for these or could make you one, I know Phil J fabricated at least one of the frames on the cars he's built as Sammio didn't offer them at first. I do like the idea of an exposed tube frame though.

Anyway, here's the photos and good luck with your build, it'll be nice to have another decent thread to follow!

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...lion/006-3.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...lion/005-4.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...ion/001-23.jpg

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...lion/008-2.jpg

Hi Hugh, welcome to the fold.
I have a rough plan and a few measurements that I can dig-out and email you.
Before you do check out this thread. :eusa_think:
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=5553

It will save you a lot of work and speed up the build..:smile:

Welcome to the forum matey.

The beauty of these builds is you can make it up as you go along so no definite sizes required and you end up with the look you like.

Good luck and i look forward to following the build, don't forget we like plenty of photos on this forum.

Thank you chaps . Those wheels are great Ox . Adaptors is a bit ouch but when you compare to wires and adaptors , not much in it and a nice alternative.
Tow'd - thank you for pictures . That looks like a side detail change could be very straight forward.
Mickymo - Thank you , clever idea but I want something that feels a bit more 'old school' , framework and tubing is more the look I am looking foe.
Swifty - I will put pics up when theres more than just a bare body to show.

Hi, I used round tube for the rear and siting area as the old classic method adding extra strength and safety. It is good fun and therapeutic .

Hugh Jittus - A belated welcome to the forum. :cool:

If you can weld, then there is a lot to be said for building your own frame work.

There are a few examples of people using round tubes in their build.

Swifty

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...3&d=1450633075

christinedmc

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2242eee2.jpg

If your donor car's body shell is in decent condition, then Micky1Mo's approach might save some time.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2wnxdbzf.jpg

Although I'd actually be tempted to keep a section of the body shell intact over the rear wheel arches too.

My own Frankenstein creation of various Triumph Spitfire, Sammio Cordite & home made parts looked like this.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-x...o/DSCF4542.JPG

Either way, I look forward to seeing your build progress.

Good luck, Paul. :)

PS
Even if you only have a body shell to play with, that is still a good enough excuse for a photo. :icon_wink:

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=3318

:welcome:

Best of luck with the build ! :)

Dave

Worth looking at MGF spare wheels - same PCD (95.25mm or 3 3/4" in old money). Bolted straight on to the Vitesse hubs and hoping to get a very similar effect to Oxford's.

Good luck with it all!