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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 17th April 2020, 14:54
Replies: 10
Views: 5,870
Posted By jmc14
Hello Everyone, I spent most of the winter in...

Hello Everyone, I spent most of the winter in Arizona and San Diego. I should have stayed out west longer. I'm back in my log cabin in the Adirondack mountains of New York. Its still freezing...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 16th September 2019, 20:33
Replies: 10
Views: 5,870
Posted By jmc14
Wildcat first drive (Cheetah inspired build)

I love this forum and have appreciated the comments that I've received about my Cheetah inspired build.

It's been quite a process to get here. I've started an stopped on several car projects. ...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th June 2019, 23:31
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
I've finished the car to the point that it's...

I've finished the car to the point that it's drivable. I'm going to drive it this year in the white gel coat. Over the winter I'll finish the body work, paint, and install a better interior.
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 6th January 2019, 14:53
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
The seating position is pretty laid back. That's...

The seating position is pretty laid back. That's what i like. It keeps me low and puts my legs at an angle that's very comfortable. Of course, the seat angle can be changed to preference.

I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 6th January 2019, 03:12
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
I've been working slowly on getting things done. ...

I've been working slowly on getting things done.
I've built a second frame. Before completing the welding I've test fit components to make sure everything is right. I should be able to take the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 5th December 2018, 03:18
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
Thank you for your comments. This is a...

Thank you for your comments.

This is a hobby for me. I'm 62 and have had serious health issues including heart attacks with a low survival rate. I'm fortunate that I've invented a few things...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd December 2018, 01:14
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
Today was a big day! I started this build 2...

Today was a big day! I started this build 2 years ago. Today I picked up 2 bodies and my plug/frame. My son is coming home from college next Saturday for Christmas break. During that time he and I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd December 2018, 01:05
Replies: 649
Views: 694,388
Posted By jmc14
Very impressive build.

Very impressive build.
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 27th November 2018, 21:01
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
Here is a couple of photo shop pictures showing...

Here is a couple of photo shop pictures showing the car in Red during the mock up stage.

Today is a BIG day. The molds are complete. I have 2 noses. The first body tub came out of the mold...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 16th August 2018, 02:12
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
I have successfully delivered the body to the...

I have successfully delivered the body to the fiberglass company that I'm using. I have a couple of people that want a body too. So, I'm having 4 bodies made to begin with.

The fiberglass...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 4th August 2018, 13:03
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
I purchased a shell from a fiberglass guy that...

I purchased a shell from a fiberglass guy that goes by the name of Mr Bruce. He's outside of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. He made his coupe body longer and much wider. It was a good starting point. But,...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd August 2018, 16:59
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
My friend an I just finished the body work and...

My friend an I just finished the body work and final prep. The body is ready to pull molds from.

I left the gap between the tub and hood extra wide to do the body work. It will be closed up for...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 16th February 2018, 14:39
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
I finished the mods and refining the body. It's...

I finished the mods and refining the body. It's in the process of final prep for molds to be pulled. I'm having a professional fiberglass company make my molds and the body for me. My process has...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th January 2018, 16:53
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
I stupidly announced that I was done with the...

I stupidly announced that I was done with the body work. After I took a closer look there were several areas that needed additional work to get the look as I wanted. I'm not in great health so I'm...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd November 2017, 02:40
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
My windshield base still needs work. But, I like...

My windshield base still needs work. But, I like the MGB windshield. I think it fits the style of my car.
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd November 2017, 01:44
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
Mgb

Mgb
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd November 2017, 01:15
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
Thank you. Today I moved the car outside for...

Thank you.
Today I moved the car outside for the final mock up. I added a 4 inch piece of PVC pipe to simulate the side exhaust and ended up placing a spoiler on the rear deck. I like the spoiler....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 21st November 2017, 04:38
Replies: 41
Views: 18,681
Posted By jmc14
Cheetah inspired build

I love the swoopy looks and short overhangs of the Cheetah race car. Those were coupes. I like roadsters so I tried to imagine if the Cheetah had continued and a more comfortable, street roadster...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st April 2016, 17:44
Replies: 213
Views: 94,662
Posted By jmc14
I think that you have a winner with the original...

I think that you have a winner with the original front.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th August 2015, 14:23
Replies: 360
Views: 136,568
Posted By jmc14
Yes. But, I recently sold them. Because of...

Yes. But, I recently sold them. Because of health issues I've been selling my cars and projects.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th August 2015, 13:50
Replies: 360
Views: 136,568
Posted By jmc14
The picture of the blue "Sammio" is a photoshop...

The picture of the blue "Sammio" is a photoshop that I asked Chris to do of a Sammio body on a Miata chassis. The Miata has an 89.2 inch wheelbase, is 6 inches wider (if I remember correctly) and...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 30th July 2015, 20:01
Replies: 360
Views: 136,568
Posted By jmc14
Creating from scratch is great fun and I like the...

Creating from scratch is great fun and I like the direction of this car. I used early Mini Cooper headlights on one of my cars. I purchased them new on Ebay. They were pretty inexpensive.

Have...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th June 2015, 02:29
Replies: 70
Views: 22,565
Posted By jmc14
Here is a photoshop of modified body on a Miata...

Here is a photoshop of modified body on a Miata tub. it was an idea I had but for a number of reasons I never built it and am not planning to in the future. A couple of heart attacks have me selling...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th June 2015, 02:15
Replies: 70
Views: 22,565
Posted By jmc14
I like it. Engine hump reminds me of a Lister...

I like it. Engine hump reminds me of a Lister Knobbly.

Good luck with building it.

Whoever did the photoshop does great work. Chris?
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 15th April 2015, 09:43
Replies: 74
Views: 28,779
Posted By jmc14
Hello Neil, I'm sorry that your feeling so bad. ...

Hello Neil, I'm sorry that your feeling so bad. Hang in there.

I'm in the USA so it's very early here. Normally i would be sleeping but I woke up with a medical problem. I heard the inbox...
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