adrianreeve
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| posted on 28/4/19 at 08:58 PM |
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What bodywork are you all using?
So I built a Haynes Roadster about 5 years ago, when there were a few suppliers around for chassis, bodywork etc. I’m now thinking about starting
again, using an MX5 donor. Having done a bit of research, it seems like suppliers are now thin on the ground! I’m happy to build the chassis,
wishbones etc, but who are people using for bodywork now? I’d do the sides and rear panel in ali like my last one, but would want wings, scuttle,
bonnet and nosecone.
Thanks
Adrian
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voucht
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| posted on 29/4/19 at 05:32 AM |
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Hi,
Equinox makes a very good quality bodywork for Haynes Roadster. I think I won't be the only one here vouching for them.
http://equinoxproducts.co.uk/product-category/haynes/roadster/?prod
uct-page=1
Good luck for the build!
https://vouchtroadster.blogspot.com/
https://cafrazx550.blogspot.com/
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adrianreeve
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| posted on 29/4/19 at 06:11 AM |
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Great stuff, thanks! Are they new moulds, or taken from the old Saturn ones?
Cheers
Adrian
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Myke 2463
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| posted on 29/4/19 at 07:25 AM |
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New moulds made by themselves and not too far from you, could always go and see them.
Be Lucky Mike.
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jossey
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| posted on 29/4/19 at 09:58 AM |
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Or build one to westfield specs I've seen new bodywork for the wide on Facebook new for 1000 quid.
The Haynes is very similar to westfield wide specs I've been told but never checked
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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voucht
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| posted on 30/4/19 at 05:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adrianreeve
Great stuff, thanks! Are they new moulds, or taken from the old Saturn ones?
Cheers
Adrian
Yes, they are GRP professional and I'm sure they use moulds in good condition. No connexion with ex-Saturn, you can see that the design is even
a bit different (check out the nose cone with oil cooler opening, it looks great. And if, like me, you do not have an oil cooler, this spot is perfect
to fit the number plate!)
IIRC Saturn moulds went from hand to hand of non-professional GRP manufacturers. The last guy to have them disappeared after a little while.
https://vouchtroadster.blogspot.com/
https://cafrazx550.blogspot.com/
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Hugh Paterson
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| posted on 1/12/19 at 10:22 AM |
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I still have the mould tools from last 2 we built 9 years ago if U need bits, suitable nose bonnet scuttle and front and rear wings + some mouldings
lying on shelf.
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tom225
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| posted on 1/12/19 at 12:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hugh Paterson
I still have the mould tools from last 2 we built 9 years ago if U need bits, suitable nose bonnet scuttle and front and rear wings + some mouldings
lying on shelf.
May be interested in moulds if your parting with them....
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Hugh Paterson
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| posted on 1/12/19 at 05:44 PM |
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U have a msg Tom
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