cloudy
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 07:27 PM |
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Chassis is still cooking under some sheet, have managed to get it up to 40 degrees even with the sub zero temps in the garage 
I'm really happy with the finish - and it should be really durable if I can get it to dry well in these cold conditions...
My air riveter arrived today - It makes the most satisfying noise in the world! Kerchunk PSSSSHHHHH 
Anyone have any recomendations for where to get closed rivets for the floor panel - what size and length should I be after?
James
[Edited on 18/12/08 by cloudy]
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tomprescott
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| posted on 28/12/08 at 06:12 PM |
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I think it looks absolutely awesome with the roll bar style, only reservation I would have is that it might end up looking too short and aggressive,
if it was mine I would build it long and low, like a cross between a sand rail and one of those american drag racers. But to be honest i think it
looks great and it'll probably start to look even better when the frame is full!
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cloudy
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| posted on 2/1/09 at 07:38 PM |
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Waiting for bloomin rivets to arrive - I hate this time of year where everywhere is closed! 
The floor laid out...
[Edited on 2/1/09 by cloudy]
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cloudy
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| posted on 7/1/09 at 09:06 PM |
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More waiting... Have corner pegged the panels ready to draw out the rivet locations and predrill them...
Using my new 8.1mp phone for pics - SE C905, I recommend it highly..
[Edited on 7/1/09 by cloudy]
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pocket rocket
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| posted on 7/1/09 at 09:22 PM |
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that is a work of art! amazing work!
can't wait to see it out and about at some show's, its going to pull a big crowd!
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cloudy
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 12:17 AM |
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Right, I've spent from sunup to midnight in the garage today - and finally I've made some progress !!
Fitting the floor:
Finally the right way up with some of the wishbones fitted.... (The red glow is a reflection from the heat lamp )
[Edited on 11/1/09 by cloudy]
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 07:57 PM |
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finish looks great james! keep it up.
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Omni
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 08:11 PM |
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AWESOME as always James
WELL DONE MATE.
O
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cloudy
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 09:20 PM |
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Another long day - lots of pics for you!
[Edited on 11/1/09 by cloudy]
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Omni
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 09:27 PM |
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Blimey! You are soooo nearly done. You gonna make SVA?
O
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cloudy
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 10:00 PM |
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Should be able to, long as I keep the pace up...
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neilj37
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| posted on 13/1/09 at 10:48 AM |
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Most important question is when can i have one
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nitram38
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| posted on 13/1/09 at 05:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by neilj37
Most important question is when can i have one
Probably when you build one! 
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 13/1/09 at 07:50 PM |
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wow your progress is great! its really coming together! cant wait to see it at the shows, stoneleigh maybe?
Rob
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carpmart
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| posted on 13/1/09 at 09:07 PM |
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That really is coming together in an impressive way now!
Keep up the good work!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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cloudy
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 08:14 PM |
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I have decided the epoxy 121 is NOT the one to go for, it's marking at the slightest hint of contact with anything - I don't forsee it
lasting long on the road 
James
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nitram38
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 08:32 PM |
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That is why I brushed it on.
I had to remove some to weld a bracket on and it is tough stuff. I had to burn it off to clean the metal enough to weld.
Tough but shows scuffs.
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cloudy
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 08:41 PM |
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I've sprayed a textured matt finish Martin, it should hide scuffs fairly well - I dont think its the application method...
Parts that were baked in the oven seem far tougher - so i'm hoping a day in strong sunlight should get the paint temp up enough to harden it
further...
James
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nitram38
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| posted on 15/1/09 at 09:00 PM |
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It is not the application method I am on about, it is the ability to touch up the paint with a brush without anyone noticing. On a smooth paint job,
it will show.
I still like how tough this paint is and after your car has been on the road a while, you will probably like it too.
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cloudy
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| posted on 16/1/09 at 11:57 AM |
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Well a screwdriver I baked - I had to use a hammer to knock the paint off - so I'm hoping the chassis will eventually set to the same...
James
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 16/1/09 at 07:07 PM |
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as for your paint issue, if you say you have sprayed a textured finish, you would be able to re-spray any scratches and get a decent blend in as its a
matt.
both yours and martins build look awesome.
rob
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BATHO
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car looks great, are you thinking of producing this? I think you should!!!
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cloudy
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| posted on 21/1/09 at 10:12 AM |
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There might be plans to do so, depends how SVA + road trials go...
The big day arrived today - I put in my SVA1 form, applied for a date in about 4 weeks, so the heat is on!
James
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cloudy
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| posted on 21/1/09 at 09:49 PM |
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Finished making a template fuel tank from steel to send to allyfab, There will be a pair of these giving just over 25 litres in total (5.5gallons) -
This should be enough I think
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Valtra
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| posted on 22/1/09 at 02:07 AM |
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Don't know what to say . Just stumbled on this thread and spent a couple of hours skipping though it .
I firmly believe you must be one of the greatest natural talents off all time .
Colin Chapman
John Barnard
Adrian Newey
You
Etc etc
"If it looks like it works and it feels like it works, then it works"
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