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The bit in between will be blended in with the front and the rear and when painted will look seamless.
The little wheels allow a hefty bonnet to slide into its closed position not pretty but how many secrets live beneath pretty fibreglass bodies
I have been trying to find suitable parts for the roadster
I missed out on an auction for a classic styled interior mirror can any one identify it or suggest a place to get one
Try 356 speedster repro parts suppliers as it looks similar to the type fitted to those. Karmann Konnection might be able to source you a genuine one, but their prices are ususally a bit arm and a leggy.
You obviously need a header rail to fit that style, so it's not an option for those of us with the perspex fly-screen fitted. I've gone for one of these from Europaspares:
Its almost November and the weathers ok well for a few hours anyway.
The wood from the previous pics has gone and fibreglass and bonding paste have replaced it. The rear corners of the rear are close to shape and just need final shaping.
The position of the rear lamps is marked out - its begining to look like a car again.
Its a bit lonely here sometimes i know that my project is a little different to most of yours but any comments and suggestions are always welcome.
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The rear suspension will be modified sooner or later either coilovers or more likely because im poor adjustable spring units to adjust the ride height
I think that you are doing a great job. The car will be unique and will turn a lot of heads. I respect the amount of imagination and effort that doing something like this takes. Have fun!
I think that you are doing a great job. The car will be unique and will turn a lot of heads. I respect the amount of imagination and effort that doing something like this takes. Have fun!
Thanks John I really appreciate that
Hows progress on your project? Have you started the miata frame yet?
If you are leaving it the standard wheelbase the PPF should make it easier to construct the chassis. I wish I had the balls to go that route but i have to work outside in front of the house.
It's looking good, roll on next summer,and it's all part of the Sammio ethos to doit your way,oops steady nearly burst into song, nice one, cheers PAT
Thank you Pat
Yes roll on next summer this forum needs some group pics, Im sure we will get a lot of interest when the Sammios are out and about.
I intend to have the body finished before the end of the year and then the paint will have to go on early next year I will have to dig out my gazebo as a make shift paint booth.
Have you read tai chi's saga with the gazebo out side on a windy day no damage done so was a giggle. There was talk of a get togther not far from Gary's workshop and group together at the kit car shows should be good. Are you keeping the Mazda red looks a nice colour. Cheers PAT
Hello Mark, I haven't started the frame yet. Though I have built enough of them that I pretty much know how it will be constructed. I am waiting for my body to arrive. Gary is widening it right now and I hope to get it shipped with in a week or two.
I am hoping to keep the stock Miata wheelbase. Like you said this will make the build much easier. I will start a build thread when I get started. John
LOOKING LIKE PROGRESS IS BEING MADE MARK ...Well done.
more imaginative than the Forza kit ....and how much are they again ? !!!
Thanks Garry
Yes you are right and this is similar to the idea i had in my head when i first visited you.
The front went on so easily that i was dissapointed when the rear didnt just drop over. But being a monocoque i had to leave most of the rear and fibreglass around it - its getting there.
I like to think that the Sammio ethos is still in there. Its inspired by lots of cars but is not a copy of any. Mike and yourself have been a great inspiration and every visit gave me lots to think about.
I still think a mx5 based G46 is possible but i have enough to be getting on with.
I want to thank everyone on this forum - its like a support group for builders.
Our nearest and dearest think we are "playing" with our car. But in truth its hard sometimes and seeing others in a similar situation is comforting.
It will all be worth it when the sun is shining and we all meet up with silly grins on our faces. See you all soon
"We choose to build a Sammio in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too."
...is what John Fitzgerald Kennedy would've said if he'd been around today and had been into kit cars instead of space travel. And actresses...
Today it was foggy - i couldn't get on with the bodywork so i played abit on the interior.
I had been collecting bits and pieces when i saw them cheap and i had an idea how it was going to come together.
First up i finished the instrument panel and bolted on my nice shiny Nardi wheel.
Then i took off the original mazda mirrors - they were one of the last reminders of what the car started as. Now in there place are some bullet style mirrors a little worn but i dont mind i want that old car look it will keep people guessing what it is.
After lunch the sun came out. I looked at the rear of the car - i couldn't face another day of sanding - bonding paste - sanding.
I was looking for something more interesting to do....
Trevors car is finished and as happy as i am for him, i am jealous that mine still isn't finished.
I told you im a big kid
So i put the headlamps in the bonnet and i went looking for something to inspire me. What i did was this......
I know I shouldn't of - there is still lots of finishing to do but hey ho it made me smile.
Its only the first coat of high build undercoat - it needs 2 more and wet sanding before the darker top coat will be applied.
So what do you think - like all kids im a bit impatient but on the up side i still believe anything is possible.
Next week i promise i will continue on finishing the rear - well if the weather holds out for me.
Bolt a set of these up and you've got the Dunlop racing wheel look at a fraction of the price (it's what I'd intended to do with my Spitfire style steels before deciding to go with wires).
Bolt a set of these up and you've got the Dunlop racing wheel look at a fraction of the price (it's what I'd intended to do with my Spitfire style steels before deciding to go with wires).
Great thanks
The wheels are actually off a BMW Mini and i chose them because of the similarity to the Dunlop wheel but the centres i had been watching were off the old beetle and they cost lots more so I thank you for your tip.
Ebay even has the Dunop decals they will be added before the end
Well the weather was good to me for another Sunday
Its a little restrictive building with no garage - its one of the reasons my windscreen and roof are still in place.
Works been hard though and i got about 3 hours out there in the cold.
I cut the holes and mocked up the rear lights - I will wire them when i cut the boot lid in.
I got a bit more of the bodywork sanded down - its hard to see how well when its a multitude of colours so i undercoated a bit more.
The difference in colour is the door is still wet it dulls as it dries.
Im begining to see how it will look- but the top coat connaught green is much darker.
I always knew what seats i wanted and they finally appeared on ebay - now they are mine = pics to come next time.
Now heres a question
Chrome boot rack or not?
I have seen the XKSS with them and it would be useful when it makes it s way to the gathering or for weekends away.
Its dark out there 4.30pm roll on summer i miss the sun
