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Post by Miniböttcher on Jan 15, 2012 21:17:57 GMT
just test fitted the drivers door again, after i had already fitted it months ago,
and oh, i glad i did as it does not come close to matching the other side,
so more work to do on that , than what i thought. if i leave it i end up knocking the paint off everytime i open the door
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Post by monkeyjim on Jan 31, 2012 22:28:27 GMT
just test fitted the drivers door again, after i had already fitted it months ago, more work to do on that , than what i thought. if i leave it i end up knocking the paint off everytime i open the door Like I do with mine....soon to be resolved . So , what stage are you at now . Got any hair left ? ;D |
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Post by Miniböttcher on Feb 8, 2012 18:38:50 GMT
well its still not gone to paint. not been in the mood, and if i not it the mood and work on the car i end up doing something wrong, and get more fed up but i have had a few parts sorted out. many people will think why, what's the point, its fine as it is, but i dont think like that, i go right into the most littlest detail, as i have with this whole build, ( thats why its taken so long) i am using a remote gearbox and with them you have a shaft that comes out the diff housing for the selector, well that shaft had about 1 mm odd of play. some thing that most people would leave it, it has its own grease nipple and is not part/sharing the engine oil so wont leak but i was not happy with it. i took it down to fabian at alpha met, he made me 2 new bushes out of silcone bronze, so they fitted the casing, and also each bush is made to fit each end of the shaft so its a perfect fit with NO play. he also added a O ring on the top bush,to wipe the shaft of grease before it pushes up and this will also stop dirt getting it absolutely brilliant job, and something that is a bit different, not done at the factory with the seal, but improving the original to make it better fingers crossed there will be a difference when it comes to changing gear and have a firm gear change    |
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Post by Miniböttcher on Mar 5, 2012 21:23:02 GMT
i was going to post much about the mk1 untill it come out of paint and was on its wheels, as this stage is boring, lots of time spent but nothing to show for it. but for the first time in over 3 year, i now have the boot, bonnet and doors fitted with all equal gaps and at the stage i am happy with also fitted my grill moustache with corners. they are from mini spares and the fit is very good, its so close to going to paint just a last few niggly bits so its right and it can go on the next dry day excuse the mess    |
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Post by paul1275s on Mar 5, 2012 21:28:27 GMT
Looks fantastic Dean.
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Post by monkeyjim on Mar 5, 2012 21:31:27 GMT
Still dont like the colour  AFDG  |
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Post by delly on Mar 5, 2012 21:31:48 GMT
your gonna win a lot of trophies with this dean
its gonna be mint
better than it came off the line new
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Post by monkeyjim on Mar 5, 2012 21:35:53 GMT
Told him that , not sure if he believes me/us or not .
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Post by MiniGT5 on Mar 6, 2012 6:25:10 GMT
Looks good... Hurry up and get it painted!
N.
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Post by sonikk on Mar 7, 2012 9:54:59 GMT
Those gaps look spot on Dean. Happy days
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Post by Miniböttcher on Mar 7, 2012 17:26:44 GMT
I may put it in a few show and shines etc and see what happens, compared to some of the cars I have seen and the panel gaps, fit and finish of the parts and panels, there not been many that are good
There was a nice clubman at bingley hall. It's was spotless. Mirrors underneath Everything colour matched, but the boot on the top corner was just about touching the boot opening and the boot was a pattern panel , the corners were like a 50 pence piece, all that trouble getting the paint spotless and the panel gaps and door fits were cr4p
It maybe me being arsey but it's the small things which count .
With my car it's me being a perfectionist, not to impress anyone just to keep me happy. I like my car to be right.
Or it will bug me
Thanks for all your kind words it's very close to going to paint just a few small bits o sort out.
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Post by monkeyjim on Mar 7, 2012 22:58:58 GMT
I saw it again today , first time since loading it for blasting and he really is about there .
All gaps are brilliant, however being the founder member of AFDG they should be . As usual we talked for 2 1/2 hours , he really has gone into detail with getting the panels to line up .
Trim and fittings have had new holes drilled and trim test fitted.
Brilliant Dean . Looking forward to helping you fit those frames next.
Dont forget to give the bodyshop that drivers side rear lamp .
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Post by Miniböttcher on Apr 13, 2012 16:51:48 GMT
well popped in to the sprayers today. and they started my car today, they have been busy and mine was in the que now its started i should get a phone call when it comes to paint to see if its the right colour before they go on   |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Apr 15, 2012 12:10:07 GMT
Not long now...
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Post by Miniböttcher on Apr 19, 2012 20:36:58 GMT
got a few parts back from being blasted and powder coated they are all the original parts from the mk1,and they have come out really good, and i am very happy all the gearbox casing and flywheel housing have been blasted inside and out  rad fan and pulley, heater casing, blower vents, pedal box and rad cowl    still no more news on the shell but its started and it will be ready when its ready |
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