Sammio Spyder Builds..... - Page 15

davecymru · #**281** 6th December 2011, 09:09

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Originally Posted by garyh

What should i use to bond the body on, or if i want to do any mods/ re-inforcing etc? Also does bonding paste have a makers name, what is recommended?

Trevor and I used this bonding paste:
http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/Gravicol_2039.html
i'm on my second tub of it as it is really useful stuff!

You can use it to bond the shell to the floor panels before you overlay in glass fibre (a few layers of chopped strand matting seems to be the chosen option), or you can just apply to the inner shell and floor in order to provide a better surface before joining those two surfaces together by glassing.

You can also use it to attach the inner wheel arches, inner panels, sill shuts etc..

As the glass fibre is going to be structural i opted for chopped strand matting, but others may have done differently and i don't pretend that the way i did it is the only way, but it worked for me

garyh · #**282** 24th December 2011, 11:27

Good luck to everyone thinking about one, or building one and the lucky ones finishing off their Sammio's. Happy Christmas.

GaryH

http://garyssammiospyderbuild.blogspot.com

lancelot link · #**283** 8th January 2012, 12:51

Random picture taken recently of a Sammio we are supplying to a customer as a rolling shell....he asked for a cubby hole to put a few bits in ....

not big enough for a spare but still handy. The cubby has a roof so is fully sealed from elements and the filler cap will move back a bit.....

Mister Towed · #**284** 8th January 2012, 17:34

How're you planning to move the filler cap Gary?

I have an inkling that I might move the whole fuel tank back behind the rear diff/springs to free up the space behind the seats for luggage. Is that feasible in your opinion?

lancelot link · #**285** 9th January 2012, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Mister Towed

How're you planning to move the filler cap Gary?

I have an inkling that I might move the whole fuel tank back behind the rear diff/springs to free up the space behind the seats for luggage. Is that feasible in your opinion?

THATS WHAT WE HAVE DONE HERE ....The tank sits in its frame behind the diff and I have welded two little feet on to the bottom to hold the frame to the rear boot outriggers as well.....The fuel filler will just go straight up as before....

Mister Towed · #**286** 9th January 2012, 20:40

That's good news Gary. I've been staring at the chassis, subframe and fuel tank from day one and thinking why not move it back to free up the luggage space?

My reasoning is that I really want to go touring in my Spyder when I retire in five years and six days time (not that I'm counting...).

I was lucky enough to visit some fantastic places during my time in the 'forces and I'm planning to go back and visit the best ones that are possible to drive to.

I'm hoping mine will be the first Sammio in the Arctic circle when I drive it to Evenes in Norway, which is like Santa's home town, even in the summer.

That's about as far as I think I'll get though as some of my other fave places that Her Maj stumped up for me to see are just a bit too far away. I guess Penang Island and Decimomannu will have to stay Sammio free for the time being.

garyh · #**287** 19th January 2012, 15:29

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garyh · #**288** 20th January 2012, 15:17

In Italian, coppa means competition, racing, and rallies. We created the Coppa seat to closely resemble the seat that Zagato created in the late 1950's which has since been chosen for all outstanding Zagato creations in Alfa Romeo's, Aston Martin's and Lancia's.

It is the perfect seat for classic Italian and British sports cars from the 1950's to the early 70's as well as for roadsters and hot rods as an old style seat with the side support one always wished for.

Unfortunately they seem to be about £600 ea. in leatherette...

garyh · #**289** 20th January 2012, 15:51

And i like the trim detailing around the doors, looks like it has been laced. Also colour combo is unusual.

http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPi...0&m=OSCA&o=MT4

garyh · #**290** 23rd January 2012, 12:38

http://www.moal.com

I like the Gatto, lots of ideas to steal, lovely rivets

Mister Towed · #**291** 23rd January 2012, 12:47

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Originally Posted by garyh

http://www.moal.com

I like the Gatto, lots of ideas to steal, lovely rivets

Nice. Shame some bum's dented the roof though...

lancelot link · #**292** 24th January 2012, 18:52

That is a lovely looking car......

tlrtone · #**293** 26th January 2012, 16:30

oooh, great hard top idea for the Spyder.....

lancelot link · #**294** 26th January 2012, 19:26

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Originally Posted by tlrtone

oooh, great hard top idea for the Spyder.....

GO AWAY !!!!!

Don't think I haven't thought about roofs ....we made no money last year at all ....probably lost some in reality as I developed two cars , the G46 and the 550 .....550 has been sidestepped ....we are building two but thats the end of my involvement ....the G46 is pretty much there ...we are selling them.

The Cordite is going to cost a few quid , not as much as the previous two ....don't ask !! its not too bad though as its a fairly mild tweak to an existing option ....making a car from foam and filler is not the cheap way to do it !!

To summarise , I need to get some money back this year and I think the ongoing interest in the Spyder and the Cordite's predicted interest ( I have had over 20 emails about it in the 2 weeks since I put the picture up ) will get my money back ....if we can turn a small profit towards the end of the year , I might look at roofs ....

The very early 550's had a hardtop that was quite cool as well...

.I think they used a 356 screen ....the 356 screen will fit a Sammio Spyder by the way ...........STOP TYPING GARY BEFORE YOU START SOMETHING !!

tlrtone · #**295** 26th January 2012, 20:01

You need to rent the unit next door and get people in churning out the Spyder and Cordite kits a-plenty. Aim for 50-100 of each this year. Scalability is the key to profitability.

That way you can concentrate on the roofs

Mister Towed · #**296** 26th January 2012, 20:39

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Originally Posted by lancelot link

.I think they used a 356 screen ....the 356 screen will fit a Sammio Spyder by the way ...........STOP TYPING GARY BEFORE YOU START SOMETHING !!

Hmm, 356 screen fits you say. Is that without having to modify the scuttle top?

By the way, how's my tonneau cover coming along?

jmc14 · #**297** 26th January 2012, 21:00

I believe that the 550 and 356 screen is the same. I am planning on having that as an option in the US. I am sure that they will fit well. There are some states that require a Department of Transportation certified safety glass windscreen. The Porsche glass meets that requirement.

Roybo · #**298** 28th January 2012, 20:35

have thought about 356 screens before haven't been able to find any for the right money over here any ideas

jmc14 · #**299** 28th January 2012, 22:52

I think that a vw Kharmin Ghia windshield has a good look. The width should be right. It will be to tall, so it would have to be cut down. Simple to do with a waterjet. More difficult with a cutter, alcohol, and a match, But, I have done it successfully.

garyh · #**300** 3rd February 2012, 21:21

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-HE...item1e6ae80bbd