martthefridgeman
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 08:20 AM |
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build pics
latest build pics in my archive. i can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
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MikeR
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 09:35 AM |
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yeah, headlights are good for that 
(car looks nice as well)
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 09:55 AM |
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Very neat.
I particularly like the dash - did you make it yourself?
Your bodywork appears to fit well also. Did you have any of the usual issues such as the cockpit sides etc?
Andy.
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 10:03 AM |
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Looking very good.
I suppose you probably already know but on the first sunday morning of every month there is a meeting in Guildford, in the summer months it tends to
be at Newlands Corner. Starts at around 10-11ish normally and all are made welcome. Keep an eye on the site if you're interested!
Andy
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nitram38
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 10:16 AM |
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"latest build pics in my archive. i can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. "
Usually it is a train coming the other way!
Nice build!
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martthefridgeman
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 10:23 AM |
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body etc
i made the dash myself from ply then covered it in 8mm foam from a camping roll up bed (argos) then coverd that in vinyl leather cloth. it looks ok
from in front but looks a right mess from behind. as for the body work, that definately lived up to tigers reputation for being awfull. bad finish and
bad fit. regarding the cockpit sides they were very tight, a problem made worse by my insistence on fully skining the chassis sides (i wanted a full
fire wall ).MJA.
 
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VanHaydn
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 01:54 PM |
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very nice
shame about the orange colour!
he he he
no love it mart!
[Edited on 7/5/06 by VanHaydn]
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romer
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 04:30 PM |
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mart, what sort of gauges are those?
They look from the back as though they're out of a car dash??
Cheers
Romer
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martthefridgeman
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| posted on 7/5/06 at 08:27 PM |
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gauges
the gauges are ast/racetech.
 
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romer
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 10:52 PM |
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Ah, thats better, I can see em now 
Sure like the look of that dash covering - spot on.
Romer
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 12/5/06 at 07:25 AM |
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I'm a little puzzled by the two holes in your dash ? are you fitting twin steering wheels ??  
[Edited on 12/5/06 by DaveFJ]
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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martthefridgeman
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| posted on 12/5/06 at 07:47 PM |
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two dash holes
most of the avons i have seen usualy have a huge cut out around the steering column that it completely open at the bottom for access to the ignition.
i did not like the idea of this as i felt it looked somewhat untidy. therefore i designed my dash as you see it. its not quiet finished yet i also
intend to add a gear leaver boot inside out attached to the rear of the dash hole and then tied around the ignition barrell to tidy things up
[Edited on 12/5/06 by martthefridgeman]
 
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Lightning
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| posted on 12/5/06 at 09:09 PM |
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With an adjustable steering column all the ignition barrel etc is in front of the dash and no need for holes. As the steering wheel is further back it
is a better driving position and it gives heeps more leg room as your knees will go under
the wheel. Highly recommended.
Steve
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timwest167
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 05:06 PM |
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Sorry to but in, but it is slightly related...
Will I need the lower steering column cowl to pass the SVA? Do they test pointy bits under there? Can't find a sierra at the scrappies, and
new from ford is extortionate!
What have other Avon builders done?
Thanks,
Tim
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