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Thanks for the call Chris. Lights look OK, shame we need so many now!!!! The tub looks quite thick there so may take the flattening for the base of the lights without needing any strengthening from behind.
Nearly there on Ian's build. Another headlight to fit and then fettling this and that before a spot of filler here and there, and some white spot primer. See you on Saturday Ian.
Nearly there on Ian's build. Another headlight to fit and then fettling this and that before a spot of filler here and there, and some white spot primer. See you on Saturday Ian.
Ian came down to collect his Z300S today, he was really pleased with the stage the car was at. We were asked to build to a driving condition that Ian can detail and paint in his own time.
I am guessing he enjoyed his drive home to Oxford, via WCA's house:
Ian came down to collect his Z300S today, he was really pleased with the stage the car was at. We were asked to build to a driving condition that Ian can detail and paint in his own time.
I am guessing he enjoyed his drive home to Oxford, via WCA's house:
Too right, Chris. many thanks for a great job. Everything works- it's a practical everyday car already. I'll be back next week to collect the remains.
It was great to see Ian's car. It reminds me how much work I have done on mine and how much fun it has been.
So much better than re-laying the patio which is what I was doing today.
Yes, good to see #1 and #4 together. I think that my white colour scheme will be more sympathetic to the grp material of the car whereas black sets very high standards for preparation.
If only all grp paint jobs could look as good as yours...
Ian came down to collect his Z300S today, he was really pleased with the stage the car was at. We were asked to build to a driving condition that Ian can detail and paint in his own time.
I am guessing he enjoyed his drive home to Oxford, via WCA's house:
Watching that vid over and over- what a machine !!!
Dry fit and exhibition revs only.
I fitted the MWS Jaguar wire wheel adapters today and here it is:
The adapters fitted perfectly in terms of bolt PCD and diameter. There was <1mm play against the hub centre as well- result.
My only reservation is that the holes in the adapters are 45deg countersunk whereas the bolts have a 60deg bevel. The standard bolts clear the curly hubs. I did try my cone washers but that would need the bolt heads to be trimmed slightly. I'm not convinced that the washers are the best solution anyway- anyone know of 45deg chamfered wheel bolts? M12x40mmx1.5mm pitch?
These are 195/65x15 Falken AS200 All-Weather tyres.
I can see why it's called a Barchetta- it steers like a boat...I think I need to play with the tyre pressures. It is a very comfortable ride though.
Repeat- exhibition revs only until I get the adapter bolts sorted. Alloys back on for now.
