Forgot to add, I also have two brand new genuine doors to go along with my new and genuine wings - all courtesy of duick/Steve. Top bloke!
Forgot to add, I also have two brand new genuine doors to go along with my new and genuine wings - all courtesy of duick/Steve. Top bloke!
They don't look too bad from the pics and let's be honest if you can get them pretty decent, with help from a professional firm perhaps?, they may well be good enough to fit back in the car. I would much rather see original stuff in a car like yours, with a few small issues, than brand new - not quite the same fabric etc type of things. If you know what I mean. Yet at the end of the day,if you can get hold of some better ones and can afford them, go for it.
So the less worse quarter is more worse than we hoped!
Stick a load of tube in there
But being ever positive, I spoke to a body shop today to see if I can get it in late July. That should give enough time to repair that quarter, tidy up with a light skim of filler, paint the underside and get the front panel swapped.
Also thinking ahead to the next stage after paint and what to use for cavity wax:
http://www.rust.co.uk/mil-spec-trans...kit-a-/p487954
http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-...ments/dynax-uc
http://www.rejel.com/dinitrol-clear-...g-aerosol-kit/
Read a few suggestions on here but nothing conclusive.
What of, expanding foam?Originally Posted by BRoadGhost
So as a bit of a change from the body repairs, went to pick up my rebuilt engine today. A big shout out for Vinny and Mansfield Engine Centre as he has delivered perfectly (and some) on what I wanted.
Basically the original Sport engine had failed during a sprint at MIRA so I wasn't optimistic that it could be saved. It needed a replacement crank as it looked like throwing a bearing cap may have been the root cause but I am really pleased that the original block has been saved and reused (keeping the original engine number was important to me) and there is also a genuine 108 cam in there as well. A few other bits have been done such as lightening, balancing and flowing/skimming plus a few new bits added. I also wanted a fairly factory finish and I think it looks perfect for a 31 year old engine! :-)
I have brand new bits to go on such as a starter, alternator, fuel pump, dizzy and I have a better cambelt cover as well.
Last edited by slimtater; 13-06-16 at 10:35 PM.
Very nice mate, I love the attention to detail and that you are building a great car.
Stunning
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Looking goodSo as a bit of a change from the body repairs, went to pick up my rebuilt engine today. A big shout out for Vinny and Mansfield Engine Centre as he has delivered perfectly (and some) on what I wanted.
Basically the original Sport engine had failed during a sprint at MIRA so I wasn't optimistic that it could be saved. It needed a replacement crank as it looked like throwing a bearing cap may have been the root cause but I am really pleased that the original block has been saved and reused (keeping the original engine number was important to me) and there is also a genuine 108 cam in there as well. A few other bits have been done such as lightening, balancing and flowing/skimming plus a few new bits added. I also wanted a fairly factory finish and I think it looks perfect for a 31 year old engine! :-)
I have brand new bits to go on such as a starter, alternator, fuel pump, dizzy and I have a better cambelt cover as well.
the only I have noticed is modern type head bolts have been used instead of the original type, if u wanted attention to detail
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