Dale
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 03:16 PM |
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Is a tilt front end worth the effort?
I am trying to decide if ataching my nose bonnet and front fenders would be worth while to give easy access to checking on front suspenstion exhaust
ect. The muffler and pipes will be hidden except for the tip as well in the fender. Was just thinking it would be safer as inspections would likely
be done much more often if everything is viewable easily.
Dale
 
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Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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Dale
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 03:17 PM |
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Front wing
 
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Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 03:25 PM |
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I think it would be hard to keep it all rigid and in place with a fully hinged front end.
Looking good though 
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 03:26 PM |
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I vote yes. Would make engine access SOOOO much easier
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Dale
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 03:43 PM |
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I was considering doing it somewhat like a spitfire with the back underside of the wing permanatly attached and braced so the top would have something
to brace/attach to.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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oadamo
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 05:07 PM |
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hi dale how are you moulding the panels is it just fiber glass then body filler over the top then just sand it down.
adam
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Dale
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 05:11 PM |
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The bonnet is origanal mgb and I am trying to do the sides of the bonnet in metal. The wings and nose are being done with just a male buck and
glassed over. A skim coat of bodyfill will be required to finish them off. For only one set of parts I could not justify the costs of making molds
for just one piece.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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