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Sammio Builds and discussions
23rd June 2019, 21:20
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Sammio workshop project.
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softfeet
That is a Dutton Phaeton Series 3 - I’m sure...
That is a Dutton Phaeton Series 3 - I’m sure you already knew that. I built one in the early 1980s. They are simple things. You are correct, it uses Escort Mk1 or 2 parts. The front suspension...
Forum:
Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
22nd June 2018, 07:36
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Mick O'Malley's Moss Monaco
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softfeet
Thanks for the helpful reply. I get the...
Thanks for the helpful reply.
I get the difference between a ‘rebody’ and an ‘IVA’ car, and I understand that things sometimes ‘fall off’ after IVA.
I was just wondering if there was...
Forum:
Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
21st June 2018, 12:35
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Mick O'Malley's Moss Monaco
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softfeet
Why would it not be possible to get this through...
Why would it not be possible to get this through IVA? Is there something fundamental about its design that would cause a problem? Or is it the effort required in getting all the details right?
I'm...
Forum:
Tribute Automotive Builds
11th May 2018, 09:44
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65
Wardy's A352
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18,412
Posted By
softfeet
I think people have had success in the past by...
I think people have had success in the past by sending their documents to:
K and R
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ
K and R means Kits and Rebuilds. The staff in this department probably have more...
Forum:
General Build Chat
1st May 2018, 11:23
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BIVA Builds - Engine Rules
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19,149
Posted By
softfeet
The proposed changes have been dropped. This...
The proposed changes have been dropped.
This is from Complete Kit Car magazine's facebook page:
We've just received a call from the Department for Transport confirming that they will not...
Forum:
Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
24th April 2018, 13:31
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278
Mister Towed's Bugless Outlaw Speedster build
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Posted By
softfeet
The chassis look really tidy. What is the...
The chassis look really tidy.
What is the anti-corrosion paint that they use on North Sea oil rig legs that you used?
Something like Corroless?
Thanks
Forum:
Cars and Parts for sale, swap or wanted
17th March 2018, 12:19
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Locost 7 Parts All Excellent
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Posted By
softfeet
You may get a good response to your advert if you...
You may get a good response to your advert if you post it on Locostbuilders. I think they are very useful and sought after parts that you are selling.
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/
Forum:
General Build Chat
8th February 2018, 15:45
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BIVA Builds - Engine Rules
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19,149
Posted By
softfeet
There is some very helpful information on this...
There is some very helpful information on this subject here:
https://completekitcar.co.uk/2018/02/07/what-the-proposed-mot-changes-mean/
Forum:
General Build Chat
7th February 2018, 09:02
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39
BIVA Builds - Engine Rules
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19,149
Posted By
softfeet
This proposal is also being discussed on Locost...
This proposal is also being discussed on Locost Builders forum.
http://http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=211596&page=1 (www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=211596&page=1)...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
25th November 2017, 11:04
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580
A Triumph Swordfish 1500 - On The Road
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250,046
Posted By
softfeet
Lights and Horn
Paul
I have really enjoyed your build thread. Your car looks amazing, and seeing all the work and tenacity that went into building it was fascinating and, frankly, inspirational.
Now that you...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
25th November 2017, 10:43
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104
Sammio for sale
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31,602
Posted By
softfeet
"Basically if you think or feel all is NOT...
"Basically if you think or feel all is NOT correct, DON'T buy it, DON'T build it and finally DON'T drive it."
Very wise words.
"IVA?"
Also very wise words.
As far as I can see, there are only...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
24th November 2017, 23:10
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104
Sammio for sale
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31,602
Posted By
softfeet
How can you make sure that an incorrectly...
How can you make sure that an incorrectly registered kit car is 'insured properly'? I'm just curious, and hope that nobody thinks that I am a 'troll'.
For example, imagine a Cobra replica with a...
Forum:
Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
9th November 2017, 10:02
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554
Mick O'Malley's Moss Monaco
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348,720
Posted By
softfeet
Thanks very much for the very helpful and...
Thanks very much for the very helpful and comprehensive answer.
Forum:
Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds
8th November 2017, 14:59
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554
Mick O'Malley's Moss Monaco
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348,720
Posted By
softfeet
I really like your dashboard - and the rest of...
I really like your dashboard - and the rest of the car!
I may have missed it, but what thickness / gauge of aluminium are you using for the dash? And what grade?
It is a balance between too thick...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
25th September 2017, 09:38
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Mister Towed on the road...
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Posted By
softfeet
I think the grey car in the bottom right corner...
I think the grey car in the bottom right corner is a Wiesmann.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiesmann
The collection is amazing and your (now former) car fits in perfectly.
Congratulations...
Forum:
General chatter
29th June 2017, 07:59
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Sylva Jester.
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Posted By
softfeet
There is a specific web forum for Sylva cars. ...
There is a specific web forum for Sylva cars. You may find some help on that as well.
https://jpsc.org.uk/
JPSCC stands for Jeremy Phillips Sportscars Club. Jeremy Phillips designed all the...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
26th May 2017, 14:47
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sammio
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Posted By
softfeet
It looks like a Turner, but I think it is the...
It looks like a Turner, but I think it is the 1980s 'replica' of a Turner called an MC Acer. Later called a Carlton Acer. I might be wrong...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
31st January 2017, 16:05
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14
Wire wheels and tyre inner tubes
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8,434
Posted By
softfeet
Thanks - that is really helpful. I will have a...
Thanks - that is really helpful. I will have a look at Camskill's website.
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
31st January 2017, 16:00
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Wire wheels and tyre inner tubes
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8,434
Posted By
softfeet
Thanks. I will do that. MWS seem a very helpful...
Thanks. I will do that. MWS seem a very helpful lot.
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
31st January 2017, 15:47
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14
Wire wheels and tyre inner tubes
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8,434
Posted By
softfeet
Many thanks for the helpful replies. I have...
Many thanks for the helpful replies.
I have read on American Triumph TR forums about converting ‘tubed’ wire wheels to ‘tubeless’ by using silicone and /or some sort of insulating tape,...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
30th January 2017, 13:05
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14
Wire wheels and tyre inner tubes
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8,434
Posted By
softfeet
Wire wheels and tyre inner tubes
Many of you are using wire wheels on your cars. Are you using tubes with these? I understand that you are supposed to, unless the wire wheels are specifically designed to run without tubes, and...
Forum:
Sammio Builds and discussions
20th July 2016, 10:22
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3,355
Another Cordite Is Born ...
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881,446
Posted By
softfeet
Paul I have been following your 'build...
Paul
I have been following your 'build thread' for some time and I continue to be very impressed with what you are doing.
I am sorry to hear that the 'Brexit' decision has impacted on the...
Forum:
General chatter
1st May 2016, 21:48
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9
New to pretty Much everything! Help
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5,871
Posted By
softfeet
No problems, Paul. I think we are all in...
No problems, Paul. I think we are all in agreement.
Written words can lack the subtleties of the spoken word.
By the way, I have been following your build thread with interest - you are so...
Forum:
General chatter
1st May 2016, 16:41
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9
New to pretty Much everything! Help
Views:
5,871
Posted By
softfeet
It is not correct to say that cars that will...
It is not correct to say that cars that will require an IVA are built from kits where everything is supplied new.
Some are built from comprehensive kits (like Caterhams), many are not.
It is...
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