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21st June 2020, 13:23
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like having a steak and chips in front of you and your teeth are wired
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Here in Scotland we have and still are reduced to...
Here in Scotland we have and still are reduced to a 5 mile distance from home ! I manage a spin most days around some country road. I would go crackers if I couldn't and when I see any people on my...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
25th May 2020, 15:04
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Cordite
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A bit of fresh air... :boink::icon_razz:
A bit of fresh air... :boink::icon_razz:
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Sammio Builds and discussions
4th May 2020, 09:53
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Cordite
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Hi all, it's like being a caged animal,...
Hi all, it's like being a caged animal, especially when the sun comes out! We live in a little village in Scotland and I am a little conspicuous if I try and sneak out for a short spin. So I spent...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
13th April 2020, 15:46
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Cordite
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Hi forming the panels was by hitting the panels...
Hi forming the panels was by hitting the panels on a sand bag and then using a wooden stump to flatten. A lot of the tools are home made out of steel bon my forge. I use a wooden ball from a bowling...
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11th April 2020, 16:54
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Cordite
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Hi, It will never be painted as I just love the...
Hi, It will never be painted as I just love the raw look ! Never been into pristine concept always liked the worn and driven and hammer marks like an old classic Norton or old 45 Harley.I realised...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
11th April 2020, 11:34
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Cordite
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Cordite in aluminium
Hi all, run out of gas so sadly stopped! I cannot even take her out in this sunny weather as some one may report me as a non essential! It is getting essential for me as the odd little blast keeps me...
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4th April 2020, 15:21
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Cordite
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Cordite
Talk about labour intensive! Well, it has kept me occupied while we're in lockdown. Also, I am getting the hang of welding aluminium.
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Sammio Builds and discussions
28th March 2020, 09:04
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Cordite
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nellieb
Thanks for the encouragement! The welding of the...
Thanks for the encouragement! The welding of the alloy took some mastering, especially when you blow holes in a piece that has taken weeks to shape!
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Sammio Builds and discussions
27th March 2020, 14:14
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Cordite
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Hi Paul, slowly making progress ! The amount of...
Hi Paul, slowly making progress ! The amount of hours that I have spent on the Cordite is enormous! Been fun though !
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Sammio Builds and discussions
27th March 2020, 11:01
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Cordite
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Cordite in alloy
Hi all,
The Cordite is being transformed into aluminium. I am using the Cordite as a buck. I wish the original mould was symmetrical as it involves lots of guesswork. the project is keeping me fit...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
17th November 2019, 08:14
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sammio at last!
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nellieb
Hi Paul, Cheers for your comment! I have never...
Hi Paul, Cheers for your comment! I have never indulged so much time on a car of mine. You are right concerning your observation in that I was after a classic racer used and raw. I will leave the...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
16th November 2019, 15:34
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sammio at last!
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nellieb
Using the Cordite as a buck I am slowly building...
Using the Cordite as a buck I am slowly building an aluminium shell. This has been a labour of love - welding aluminium has taken a time to master. I should have it finished for the spring. I have...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
25th July 2018, 08:48
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Cordite
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Cordite in aluminium
Hi Paul, Iam glad that you replied and also that you are pleased with my new project! If you and your family fancy a trip to Scotland and to experience the joy of empty roads you are welcome for...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
22nd July 2018, 04:59
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Cordite
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Cordite in aluminium
Hi, I did not explain my intentions well enough! I am fabricating the aluminium body and then that body is to be used on another Spitfire chassis and that new body will have certain deviations from...
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21st July 2018, 12:41
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Cordite
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Cordite
Hi all,
Would you believe it, this is my Cordite! I am now using the fibreglass body as a buck and as you can see I am rebuilding an aluminium body, which will be left in its natural state. I...
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27th July 2017, 10:02
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Another Cordite Is Born ...
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Cordite
Hi Paul, my Cordite was hand painted outside with the local Highland bugs imp-ailed in grotesque angles and the odd notorious Scottish midge for extra texture! Also the body is all over the place...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
14th July 2017, 18:01
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Forgotten Fiberglass
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nellieb
jarves
The seating is perfect if your under 6 foot I will get more pics on here the interior is spartan but holds you in as this motor just wants to go and go!A great racer!A good looking and thrilling...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
14th July 2017, 11:45
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Forgotten Fiberglass
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Hi, The Jarvis came from New Zealand .It was...
Hi, The Jarvis came from New Zealand .It was built for hill climbing .It was of a number of two others and there are no more from that mould. The running gear is all Ford . I am glad you like it....
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Sammio Builds and discussions
13th July 2017, 07:26
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Forgotten Fiberglass
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nellieb
Jarvis
Hi, brilliant information. I've always loved and built fibreglass specials. This is one I have just built, using Ford running gear. It has a tuned 1500 cc pre-cross flow engine and twin webers. It...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
3rd September 2016, 17:52
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Another Cordite Is Born ...
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nellieb
Looks great ! A very individual Cordite .And you...
Looks great ! A very individual Cordite .And you have the addictive smile of some one who has built their own car! A distinctive feeling isn't it !
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Sammio Builds and discussions
1st September 2016, 08:18
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And now for sammio-thing completely different ....
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nellieb
Hi I am building a similar set up but using a D...
Hi I am building a similar set up but using a D type Jaguar body?/! I enjoy radical building. Well done!
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Sammio Builds and discussions
11th July 2016, 12:48
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sammio at last!
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nellieb
Yes it does have one fat arse! I always thought...
Yes it does have one fat arse! I always thought the Cordite missed that sexy rear bottom. Thats the fun of these builds as they are so badly formed any alteration is ok. Did the Queen sing a song...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
11th July 2016, 08:32
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sammio at last!
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nellieb
Hi, the body is still in process and I only have...
Hi, the body is still in process and I only have 13 inch wheels, although at the rear I am considering a flap that disguises the wheel. They are made of fibreglass and the Cordite is still being used...
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Sammio Builds and discussions
10th July 2016, 18:26
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sammio at last!
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nellieb
Hi will post more pics tomorrow! If it is not...
Hi will post more pics tomorrow! If it is not raining!
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Sammio Builds and discussions
10th July 2016, 13:55
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sammio at last!
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nellieb
Hi all, I am still developing my Cordite. I have...
Hi all, I am still developing my Cordite. I have altered the rear and front wings as I wanted to make my Cordite more bulbous and outrageous and most of all to have fun! The front needs more...
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