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Nice progress, Robin.
Those lights and Alpina's will look really smart.
I have 32mm spacers on the back and 10mm on the front, but it will depend on what ET your wheels are. I assumed my backs are set back further because I have the 320i drum brakes but it looks like yours are the same.
I have a spare set of the 32mm spacers (they are only cheap ones). If you want to try them send me a pm.
Just checked my picture file and I was at this stage in July 2007. I was even trying out my new alloys in the same month!
But I hadn't tackled the bonnets at that stage.
7.5j. Although I don't think they will need spacers to avoid the bodywork they may need them to fill the wings properly.
Robin
Yeah, they do look better spaced out to the edge of the wings. The top of the wheels comes in quite far at the top once it's sat will all the weight on it, mine rubbed once it was on the floor. But then my Sportster is very low at the back on those coil overs.
More progress. Pleased to say that the seats and seatbelts all fit OK now but it looks like I will have to do a similar mod to Patrick for a support bar for the seatbelts.
Good to see you seats will be OK.
I used the Marlin supplied bar and it passed the SVA inspection OK.
The SVA man stuck his head in my boot and had a good look around
Had a day off work today :-) Made some good progress. I think this may be the pattern to come if I am to complete the car before next year! Cut out the "real" dash and made the seat belt support bar. Just need to find a friendly mobile welder now....
As yes, I remember my hardboard dashboard wth fond memories
If you are going to keep the bottom edge of the dashboard straight make sure you don't catch you knuckles on it when you change gear.
Mine is a bit close even with a slight curve cut out and about an inch cut off the gear stick.
As yes, I remember my hardboard dashboard wth fond memories
If you are going to keep the bottom edge of the dashboard straight make sure you don't catch you knuckles on it when you change gear.
Mine is a bit close even with a slight curve cut out and about an inch cut off the gear stick.
Peter
Mine seems OK (close - but OK) - but then I used a short gearstick from a Z3. I will double check anyway before I buy the HUGE rev counter that I was going to get as it is 140mm dia and will need all the height I can get.
Looks great Robin - Where did you get the engine turned ali from in the end? I seem to recall you looking for some back in the dim and distant past.
And was it expensive? Because I'm seriously considering going the same route now I've seen yours. It'll look very nice with some black and chrome Smiths classic clocks in
Looks great Robin - Where did you get the engine turned ali from in the end? I seem to recall you looking for some back in the dim and distant past.
And was it expensive? Because I'm seriously considering going the same route now I've seen yours. It'll look very nice with some black and chrome Smiths classic clocks in
Ali is from Europa Specialist Spares. Not particularly expensive under £30 I seem to remember - but if you do go this route check it carefully, mine has a small scratch that I only noticed after I had cut it to shape.
I will be getting my gauges made to order by Green Gauges - it's worth checking out their web site. (Just Google Green Gauges)
Progress is painfully slow at the moment. The combination of still waiting for replacement suspension arms and wings stays (promised next week by Terry - hoorah) and the fact I had to loan daughter cash for a security deposit on a rented flat (well it better be a loan...) I think I might console myself by buying my tyres next week on plastic...
and I have fitted better bushes in the upper suspension arm eyes (thanks to Greatoldone for finding these)
[img] http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/images/polybush1_thumb.jpg[/img]
Progress is painfully slow at the moment. The combination of still waiting for replacement suspension arms and wings stays (promised next week by Terry - hoorah) and the fact I had to loan daughter cash for a security deposit on a rented flat (well it better be a loan...) I think I might console myself by buying my tyres next week on plastic...
and I have fitted better bushes in the upper suspension arm eyes (thanks to Greatoldone for finding these)
[img] http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/images/polybush1_thumb.jpg[/img]
Robin
Those door top trims look as good as the Marlin ones!
Nice use of Pringles as shapes to get the end caps right but not sure what you used the jam for?
If it helps, the plywood I used was made of very light coloured wood.
I should be going down to Marlin next week to pick up my windscreen. Shall I ask about your wishbones?
Those door top trims look as good as the Marlin ones!
Nice use of Pringles as shapes to get the end caps right but not sure what you used the jam for?
If it helps, the plywood I used was made of very light coloured wood.
I should be going down to Marlin next week to pick up my windscreen. Shall I ask about your wishbones?
Thanks Peter. Yes please. There should also be a pair of wing stays there for me as well. Apparently Terry is not there though next week so I am not sure how chaotic it will be. If you can prise either or both the wingstays and suspension arms out of Marlin's hands I would be very grateful.
Actually I didn't use the jam in the end but the bottle of wine came in handy
Thanks Peter. Yes please. There should also be a pair of wing stays there for me as well. Apparently Terry is not there though next week so I am not sure how chaotic it will be. If you can prise either or both the wingstays and suspension arms out of Marlin's hands I would be very grateful.
Robin
My trip to Exeter is on hold.
I had an email from Terry today saying that the 'laser cut' parts of my windscreen assembly had not yet been made or polished because the guy making them was away?
How wide are your new wheels at the back? 8J 
