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Viatron, I have just had a confirmation email saying the gauges will be 2-3 weeks for manufacture and 4 days for delivery from the US to UK, have you been give the same delivery time or have you had to wait longer?

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the luggage space. It's nice having the area behind the seats but it didn't look big enough for weekending away. Does anyone know how the miglia hardtop is coming on?

I am too, as there just ideas floating around in my head at the moment. The real building start in about in a week and a half. Collecting the kit on Monday 17th March.

Would like a boot space and the wheel underneath, but need to look at the exhaust routing also I need consider the mounting of the petrol tank and the filling point, but I won't know until I collect the frame and the body.

I like the idea of a hard top it was something I though about, but it more electrics as you will need windscreen wipers and washers, so I put that thought out my head. Although it will be nice to see what Mike comes up with.

Diagrams and Manuals

Useful Manuals

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Same delivery time for me as well. Don't think adding the logo really adds any time
Mac

Switch Plates

I have seen a switch plate with 5 or 6 toggle switches, and protector bars, a little like the diagram attached, but I can't find the details in any of my notes, not sure if they where kit car / classic car or Land Rover.



Searched the internet "Toggle Switch/es, Banks, Plates etc......

Anyone have any ideas.

BMW Mini?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-MINI-7-x-Chrome-Toggle-Switch-Surrounds-Hoops-Trim-SALE-OFFER-/400672845289?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d49f66de9

Thanks T, Very similar, but the one I liked was metal (I think these are chromed plastic?), and the backing plate was a flat metal panel. But this sort of style.

Knew I should have bought it when I seen it

Car builder solutions #SWGUARD

As Ben said!

Various style chrome toggle switches plus the individual switch guards are in the CBS catalogue:

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/chrome-toggle-switches?pagenumber=2

Cheers, they are the items I want. On the list of wants/bought (although they do seem expensive! @ £7.20 each), found some in the US (£3.75 for 2 plus £1.50 Postage). Total £21.67 for 10 including delivery.





Estimated Delivery 17th-27th March

hi mas I want some as well can you tell me the site to order from. good fun grtting all the bits rattler

eBay USA, but same number in the UK / FR, hope this link works.

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If not search "Classic U-shaped Toggle Switch Guards ", Mike

"... nice to see what Mike comes up with.[/QUOTE]"

well for me i just hope he's still making basic kits and taking orders as i've done hours of work and bugger me if i will just do all this work to put a herald back together. from the other side of the planet i can't just 'get on the phone' - well, i actually have twice but just had to leave a message with some guy called andrew, with only sporadic apologies by e-stuff. I not only have to pay 2kGBP like you guys but about another 2 to 3k to get the stuff home. lucky bastards you are.

all the best guys, pics from me when i get my chassis (y9048) back from the blast/powdercoat guys next week.

1iTim

Guys, think you're right on the "legality" of the GPS speedo, but check with the VOSA side. I'm sure the car won't pass an MOT with a GPS speedo.
Rocker

Why not? they don't test the speedo on an MOT as far as I know... This was discussed on my build thread here, go down to Towed's lengthy answer

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?p=42447&highlight=speedo#post42447


Now IVA that's another issue as it is checked. Anyway hope I'm rights as I've splashed my cash at Speedhut and have a GPS speedo on the way :-)

hi mike found them going to try and make my own first out of cooper pipe rattler

Tron, think that might be what I heard being discussed. We had a guy come in with a Cobra and he was talking to our guy that does the Lambo's, Ferrari's etc. and they were discussing GPS speedos. Yet again you could (will) be right. just didn't want all the effort to be wasted at the last hurdle. "Many a great idea ruined by bureaucracy"
Simon

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Bonnet Clips and Pins







Hopefully this colour, will contrast with the Tan / Red-Brown Interior (when I get to that point).

After a nice long drive to Poole, final got meet Mike at Miglia, and collect my kit and extras, trial fitted the frame today, fitted spot-on.
The new rear extensions have now been welded in place, ready to be shot blasted tomorrow.
The chassis painted Land Rover Limestone ready to commence the build.
Thanks MikeMiglia for the advise.
Cheers for the pint, my round next time.

now the fun starts im in the spray shop with a French man rattler

Nice to meet you both yestaday, Sounds like you have got some nice ideas on your project. Need any help please just pm or call me Mike.

Nice to have a beer many thank s Mike

ah, envious - if only it was that easy for me... 10600 miles is a bit far to come over on saturday, not to mention the over weight luggage home! (whats that in your bag sir?)

Hi Tim i am just waiting on an answer on the cost of the crate. almost ready

great, just have to sort out the last bit to my place from the port and i'll have everything ready to go.