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2nd May 2018, 12:40
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rear bonded on
what a faff :0)
Rear bonding 3 by Muddy_B, on Flickr
rear bonding 1 by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Rear on now need to re-wire up rear lights.
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2nd May 2018, 12:42
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rear lights
wired up rear lights and need to re-test them. I used the same fog repeaters that Paul L used - seem to be just right.
Also dropped the rear which you can see in this pic. I need to double check heights - the gravel is on a small slope so its misleading. It will need lifting and balancing up for sure.
Rear view fog lights by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Next up is my saga on how I can add Empi spinners in a cheap as chips way (its all about solving problems) ....
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2nd May 2018, 12:52
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wheel centres
So anyone that knows me knows that I am fixated by using the Empi spinners I bought for the car - now they are by far the diameter at the screw fixing and I have had a few goes at finding a way to fix them.
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3rd May 2018, 06:29
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Keep plugging away Dave, you will work out the wheels issues no doubt.
You can always leave wheels for a few weeks, focus on the other stuff and the answer will usually creep up and tap you on the shoulder! Watching with interest, good progress so far tho!
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3rd May 2018, 19:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Welshkiwi
Keep plugging away Dave, you will work out the
wheels issues no doubt.
You can always leave wheels for a few weeks, focus on the other stuff and the answer will usually creep up and tap you on the shoulder! Watching with interest, good progress so far tho!
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Thanks for the encouraging words. You’re right. I need to forget the wheel sizes as that is not finishing the bl@@dy car.
Dave
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4th May 2018, 06:07
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I see you are going for the Rover style continental boot mounted spare
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4th May 2018, 07:26
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I see you are going for the Rover style continental boot mounted spare
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I am !
You can never have too much rubber on the rear of your car...
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6th May 2018, 07:06
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Dave – Looks like you are making good progress and I’m glad the LED fog/reflectors were useful.
I actually quite like the plain steel wheels look, especially with the black gel coat, very Mad Max.
But I know you are going ‘purple’ so I’m sure whatever you think looks best will work.
Good luck, Paul.
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6th May 2018, 15:10
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Originally Posted by Paul L
Dave – Looks like you are making good progress and I’m glad the LED fog/reflectors were useful.
I actually quite like the plain steel wheels look, especially with the black gel coat, very Mad Max.
But I know you are going ‘purple’ so I’m sure whatever you think looks best will work.
Good luck, Paul.
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Thanks Paul.
I have rather taken the mad max look on now. So the Kobra might stay black. At least through the summer while it is getting baked and settled.
I may even call the car Max. It didn’t get a name before now.
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30th May 2018, 12:48
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headlights and washers
headlights wired up using 7 core trailer wire
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
As were windscreen washers...
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
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30th May 2018, 12:50
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inner arches
fitted inner arches on fronts using 2mm polypropelene. Rears were the OEMS with a bit of cut and shutting
Inner Arch 1 by Muddy_B, on Flickr
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30th May 2018, 12:53
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stance adjustment
Took some pics as I was going to get the stance right on the coilovers
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
As you can see - I have embraced the ratty matt black look for the summer at least
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30th May 2018, 12:56
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plates on for now
Rear plates where I want them. Front plates I have attached to the front scuttle until I decide upon best grill.
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Untitled by Muddy_B, on Flickr
I have purchased a new reg - that will get fitted once I have MOT - re-registered and re-insured
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30th May 2018, 14:30
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Looking good.
Add a few badges and it could be mistaken for "finished"...
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30th May 2018, 15:39
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Looking good.
Add a few badges and it could be mistaken for "finished"...
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Thanks Ian,
There's the rub as I don't want to badge it. So it will always look unfinished
Considering my skills that's a theme I am going for.
That said I should have something on the bonnet that isn't just a terrible paint job !
Dave
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30th May 2018, 15:50
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The car brings a smile. Well done.
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30th May 2018, 16:52
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The car brings a smile. Well done.
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Ta very much
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31st May 2018, 05:20
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Dave – Your car looks great.
Is there much more to do before the MOT?
Good luck, Paul.
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31st May 2018, 18:17
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Paul thanks !
I have a list that may take 1-2 days. Booked in Monday !
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31st May 2018, 18:39
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