Garyh's Sammio build - Page 4

Mister Towed · #61 8th May 2012, 17:36

New bezels are available on ebay if yours have had it -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3307174325...#ht_1066wt_952

chap68 · #62 8th May 2012, 18:04

hi there i see your chassis has no outriggers on it i have full new old stock set if you would be intrested in buying them? chap68.

garyh · #63 8th May 2012, 20:35

Thanks for all your advice. I will try and clean bezels, i think its just rubber that has turned to liquid? I may just leave the leaf out and be a bit lower, and i have already bought a complete set of outriggers, but thanks for the offer.

garyh · #64 10th May 2012, 11:59

Just found this, there are some great interior shots.
http://www.lc470.com/index.htm

Mister Towed · #65 10th May 2012, 12:28

Hmm, nice, but $118,000 when you could have twenty Sammio's for that? I don't think so.

garyh · #66 10th May 2012, 12:33

I would still rather build one, than buy one! But as i said there are some nice ideas there. Any more pics yet on your thread, T?

Mister Towed · #67 10th May 2012, 12:48

Afraid not, work's getting in the way at the moment. Progress should be resumed after the weekend.

davecymru · #68 10th May 2012, 12:52

That Lucra is very pretty, and there are certainly a few ideas that can be re-used on a Sammio

Based on recent observations from Stoneleigh I'll duck my head after saying this, but i even like the amount of dials and switches they have!

garyh · #69 10th May 2012, 12:55

Oh well, we're nearly there once again... it does come round, quickly. This weekend will be Allotment, painting and car.

Mister Towed · #70 10th May 2012, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecymru

T...i even like the amount of dials and switches they have!

No no no no no no no. No. Less is more.

garyh · #71 10th May 2012, 13:29

Details i like

Here's Gary and Mike when they were younger

AndyP85 · #72 10th May 2012, 15:09

Good find Gary! Lovely images, my favorites were these!

I love this speedo!! It gives the car that proper 'period' look

Gorgeous looking car!! I like the idea of the left headlight surround and the bonnet scoop!

Love the idea of these leather straps on the bonnet!

Christ Garry and Mike have been very busy over the last few decades

!

garyh · #73 10th May 2012, 15:13

Thanks Andy, i will be copying the dash to a certain extent... also a boot lid with those catches.

davecymru · #74 10th May 2012, 15:38

Sticking with my current keeping-things-simple theme, i especially like the block of wood as a foot mat so that the driver can reach the high up pedals!

garyh · #75 10th May 2012, 15:41

Arrgh yes... also the P155 pot disguised as an oil can!

garyh · #76 13th May 2012, 20:23

I started to shotblast some parts today, and strip down the head.

Question
The rockers look worn? but can any of the mechanics out there tell me if they are too worn!

Should i replace the whole rocker assembly as i am reuilding the head.

Viatron · #77 14th May 2012, 05:30

second rocker from the left is fubar'ed! i think a new rocker assembley would be on the cards if it was my build, if that one has got that bad the hardened surface of the others will not be far behind so changing just the one would imho be a false economy

garyh · #78 14th May 2012, 08:06

Excellent reply, I've seen that Canleys do a complete assembly, thanks, V.

Viatron · #79 14th May 2012, 08:15

Yep spotted those and the price is good too for a complete assembly

Mister Towed · #80 14th May 2012, 09:08

Anybody know if they do higher ratio rockers for a little extra lift?