3rd coat on and still only 1 run that I can see.....
going for 4 then calling it a day.
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Mac
7 Dec 2014, 4:56pm
New Cordite Build, with a twist....
7 Dec 2014, 5:31pm
4th coat down, very happy, need to get home and change out of my overspray ridden clothes so more pics later......
7 Dec 2014, 6:02pm
Good effort, colour looking mighty fine. 
7 Dec 2014, 6:58pm
Cheers T, much appreciated.
Final coat went on well couple of pics:
I did a quick walk around video which I will try uploading in a bit and post a link. I cannot tell you how relieved I am it went ok. I haven't done any serious bodywork for years and now am painfully aware of why that is!
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Mac
Final coat went on well couple of pics:
I did a quick walk around video which I will try uploading in a bit and post a link. I cannot tell you how relieved I am it went ok. I haven't done any serious bodywork for years and now am painfully aware of why that is!
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Mac
7 Dec 2014, 7:11pm
7 Dec 2014, 7:32pm
Very very nice! Seeing as I'm damn close to that stage myself it's good motivation to see how quickly you've done this and to such a good level!
As far as values are concerned....
Towed echoed what my dad always said: "something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it".
I would add my 2p as to what I think it'll go for, and why, but as this thread is going to play a large part in the sale, I'll just say that I think based on evidence of Sammio/Ribble sales from recent years there is going to be a _big_ difference between how much you will get for this in the UK compared to how much you could get from a sale to mainland Europe!
Get your Ad translated into German and the world is ur lobster!
As far as values are concerned....
Towed echoed what my dad always said: "something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it".
I would add my 2p as to what I think it'll go for, and why, but as this thread is going to play a large part in the sale, I'll just say that I think based on evidence of Sammio/Ribble sales from recent years there is going to be a _big_ difference between how much you will get for this in the UK compared to how much you could get from a sale to mainland Europe!
Get your Ad translated into German and the world is ur lobster!
7 Dec 2014, 8:50pm
Very nice finish on the paint job Mac well done , it's taken a lot of hard graft but the result speaks for it self, i hope i can get as good a finish.
It will be very interesting to see how much interest the car fetches and the final price as this is the standard that the kit manufacture should of been selling the turn keys for if they had they may of had a good business model.
I look forward to seeing it in daylight, maybe a video of it running along with the induction ROAR.......
It will be very interesting to see how much interest the car fetches and the final price as this is the standard that the kit manufacture should of been selling the turn keys for if they had they may of had a good business model.
I look forward to seeing it in daylight, maybe a video of it running along with the induction ROAR.......
8 Dec 2014, 12:18pm
Mac - Great work on the paint, really looking forward to seeing that colour outside in natural light. 
The engine bay is also looking very smart too.
Good luck, Paul.
PS
Can I ask what sort of stopper filler you used?
As whilst this photo scares me when I think of how many imperfections I have to deal with.
It also gives me hope that I can get a smooth surface to paint eventually.
The engine bay is also looking very smart too.
Good luck, Paul.
PS
Can I ask what sort of stopper filler you used?
As whilst this photo scares me when I think of how many imperfections I have to deal with.
It also gives me hope that I can get a smooth surface to paint eventually.
8 Dec 2014, 1:12pm
Paul thanks mate. The stopper I use is this:
But as the BBC would say, other brands of stopper are available..
Its a single pack formula so no hardener it air dries. Because it air dries it should only be used for very small imperfections as if applied too thickly the base will never dry out properly.
Some shiny stuff going on:
On to the rear next then going to start on the dash.
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Mac
But as the BBC would say, other brands of stopper are available..
Its a single pack formula so no hardener it air dries. Because it air dries it should only be used for very small imperfections as if applied too thickly the base will never dry out properly.
Some shiny stuff going on:
On to the rear next then going to start on the dash.
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Mac
10 Dec 2014, 7:29pm
Had to work for a living yesterday so no workshop. Finished a bit early so managed to get this cut out for the dial surround.
I have just finished gluing some rubber edge trim to it, very very messy!
Once the trim is dry the whole thing will be covered in leather, the edge trim will hopefully give the whole thing a bit of depth.
One thing I did manage to do yesterday was pick up the seat bases that I have had bent from 5mm Ali Sheet.
they are a bit oversized and will need trimming but the seats slip in nicely.
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Mac
I have just finished gluing some rubber edge trim to it, very very messy!
Once the trim is dry the whole thing will be covered in leather, the edge trim will hopefully give the whole thing a bit of depth.
One thing I did manage to do yesterday was pick up the seat bases that I have had bent from 5mm Ali Sheet.
they are a bit oversized and will need trimming but the seats slip in nicely.
TTFN
Mac
10 Dec 2014, 8:29pm
That's an absolutely fabulous execution...looking forward to the final pics - really inspirational.
10 Dec 2014, 11:26pm
Terrific paint job Mac!
The car deserves to sell well!
Good luck.
The car deserves to sell well!
Good luck.
11 Dec 2014, 6:04pm
Cheers Nike and Scottie your comments are very much appreciated.
Have decided that the blue hoses are too bling so am picking up some black silicon superflex hose tomorrow so will hopefully have the water system water tight tomorrow night.
Oil catch tank has arrived, last piece of bling for the bulkhead. I hadn't planned to fit one but the original and the cast Ali rocker cover have an outlet that using the original setup goes into the inlet for fumes etc to be burnt off. Unfortunately on both the original and cast cover the outlet is about half way down the side and my first idea that was to fit a mini filter direct to the stub will probably end up in a dribble of oil down the side of the engine....so catch tank it is! Pics of it in a bit.
Before I left last night I managed to have a go at the Ali Rocker Cover and am happy with the result.
think I'm going to leave the Ali satin rather than polish it any more. maybe just a wipe over with some wax past to protect it.
Also forgot to mention last night that I had fitted the lenses to my rear lights. On the Lambretta they originally came from the gasket behind the lamp holds the lenses in place, not so in this application so I have fitted them using clear silicon sealant so that they are both weatherproof and should it be necessary removable.
You can see some of the excess silicone, I left it so that hopefully it will just rub off.... hang on a mo...
Yep just run a sharp blade around the join and the excess peels off.
The trim on the ali gauge surround is now dry so later I will have a go at covering with leather.
More later
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Mac
Have decided that the blue hoses are too bling so am picking up some black silicon superflex hose tomorrow so will hopefully have the water system water tight tomorrow night.
Oil catch tank has arrived, last piece of bling for the bulkhead. I hadn't planned to fit one but the original and the cast Ali rocker cover have an outlet that using the original setup goes into the inlet for fumes etc to be burnt off. Unfortunately on both the original and cast cover the outlet is about half way down the side and my first idea that was to fit a mini filter direct to the stub will probably end up in a dribble of oil down the side of the engine....so catch tank it is! Pics of it in a bit.
Before I left last night I managed to have a go at the Ali Rocker Cover and am happy with the result.
think I'm going to leave the Ali satin rather than polish it any more. maybe just a wipe over with some wax past to protect it.
Also forgot to mention last night that I had fitted the lenses to my rear lights. On the Lambretta they originally came from the gasket behind the lamp holds the lenses in place, not so in this application so I have fitted them using clear silicon sealant so that they are both weatherproof and should it be necessary removable.
You can see some of the excess silicone, I left it so that hopefully it will just rub off.... hang on a mo...
Yep just run a sharp blade around the join and the excess peels off.
The trim on the ali gauge surround is now dry so later I will have a go at covering with leather.
More later
TTFN
Mac
11 Dec 2014, 7:52pm
Next up is the seat bases. I have been lucky enough to find a trimmer to look at them on Saturday with a view to doing them before Christmas. I was going to have a go myself but have decided that I'm just not up to it and I'm so happy with how its now going together I couldn't live with myself if it was let down by shoddy upholstery.
So Martin at Shropshire Stainless bent me up some 5mm Ali seat base blanks.
So started with this:
Which became this:
Which turned into this:
Which then morphed into this:
Couple of spacers to set the height of the seat in the base:
A goodly application of PU Adhesive (yep that stuff again!)
And the seat is gently pushed into position, its a tight fit but with enough spring that the adhesive get spread around. Also then piped some in around the joint of the curve in the plate to the seat
Once its set overnight I will drill and rivet using approx. 10 good long rivets per side from the inside of the seat outwards. This combination will be plenty strong enough, I have seen race seats held in cars with 4 bolts straight through the fibreglass into the floor! this beats that hands down and then some :-)
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Mac
So Martin at Shropshire Stainless bent me up some 5mm Ali seat base blanks.
So started with this:
Which became this:
Which turned into this:
Which then morphed into this:
Couple of spacers to set the height of the seat in the base:
A goodly application of PU Adhesive (yep that stuff again!)
And the seat is gently pushed into position, its a tight fit but with enough spring that the adhesive get spread around. Also then piped some in around the joint of the curve in the plate to the seat
Once its set overnight I will drill and rivet using approx. 10 good long rivets per side from the inside of the seat outwards. This combination will be plenty strong enough, I have seen race seats held in cars with 4 bolts straight through the fibreglass into the floor! this beats that hands down and then some :-)
TTFN
Mac
11 Dec 2014, 8:39pm
Cool solutions to the seat mounts Mac, i might copy that one.
Did the upholster suggest that you add wood or something else to the seats for the fabric to be attached to?
Looking forward to the daylight photos which at the rate you are going will be pretty soon.
Did the upholster suggest that you add wood or something else to the seats for the fabric to be attached to?
Looking forward to the daylight photos which at the rate you are going will be pretty soon.
12 Dec 2014, 7:32am
Mac - Seeing your car coming together is a great boost for my morale during these cold, wet & windy winter days.
Keep up the great work, Paul.
Keep up the great work, Paul.
12 Dec 2014, 7:30pm
Hi,
Where did you buy that seat? It looks just perfect for my project!
Edit: I just went through practically all pages and found out you made it yourself.... My hat's off for you sir!
Could you make me one? If so, how much £?!?! (You can answer through PM)
Cheers,
Marcel
Where did you buy that seat? It looks just perfect for my project!
Edit: I just went through practically all pages and found out you made it yourself.... My hat's off for you sir!
Could you make me one? If so, how much £?!?! (You can answer through PM)
Cheers,
Marcel
13 Dec 2014, 8:55am
Very nice color and a great job spraying like that.
Nearly finished and it's becoming nicer and nicer!
You have to drive it a while before selling it....
Gr.Rob
Nearly finished and it's becoming nicer and nicer!
You have to drive it a while before selling it....
Gr.Rob
13 Dec 2014, 9:05pm
the final few jobs seem to be taking ages but progress is being made.
The big news is that I dropped the seats off at the trimmers today and they should be done before the new year along with 2 headrests.
Before the seats went I riveted them to the bases.
The rivet heads on the inside will get a light skim of fibreglass filler to smooth over them and the projecting bits on the outside will be touched with the grinder but not removed totally.
Moving on with the instrument surround. Pic of the rubber edge trim glued in place:
PU adhesive applied to the front face but not on the rubber trim:
First bit of edge glued to the rear, by not gluing to the rubber trim and using a high grip adhesive the rubber edge shows up which is what I was after.
Better shot here:
Have started replacing the neon blue silicon hoses with black as the blue was a bit too much.
Fitted the stainless exhaust today:
Hard to see from the pics but the exhaust hangs way too low at the rear, I think the rear y pipe needs flipping?
Maybe more tomorrow if I get a pass to go to the man cave.
TTFN
Mac
The big news is that I dropped the seats off at the trimmers today and they should be done before the new year along with 2 headrests.
Before the seats went I riveted them to the bases.
The rivet heads on the inside will get a light skim of fibreglass filler to smooth over them and the projecting bits on the outside will be touched with the grinder but not removed totally.
Moving on with the instrument surround. Pic of the rubber edge trim glued in place:
PU adhesive applied to the front face but not on the rubber trim:
First bit of edge glued to the rear, by not gluing to the rubber trim and using a high grip adhesive the rubber edge shows up which is what I was after.
Better shot here:
Have started replacing the neon blue silicon hoses with black as the blue was a bit too much.
Fitted the stainless exhaust today:
Hard to see from the pics but the exhaust hangs way too low at the rear, I think the rear y pipe needs flipping?
Maybe more tomorrow if I get a pass to go to the man cave.
TTFN
Mac
14 Dec 2014, 8:09pm
Mac - Sorry I knew there was something I was supposed to check earlier today. 
So I've just had a peak under my car with a torch and the "Y" join in my exhaust is definitely the other way up.
I can take some photos tomorrow if you want.
Good luck, Paul.
So I've just had a peak under my car with a torch and the "Y" join in my exhaust is definitely the other way up.
I can take some photos tomorrow if you want.
Good luck, Paul.
15 Dec 2014, 8:48am
Paul, cheers for that, I had pretty much figured out that was the issue but its nice to have it confirmed, I'll swap it round tonight.
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Mac
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Mac
15 Dec 2014, 5:09pm
Mac - Just so you can see my set up.
It is worth mentioning how tight the twin silencers sit to the rear of the chassis.
This is why my tail pipes stick out as far as they do at the back.
I had a look at DonnySoutherner's twin pipes when I was at Micky1Mo's workshop.
He routed the silencers under the chassis so they didn't stick out as far.
Cheers, Paul.
It is worth mentioning how tight the twin silencers sit to the rear of the chassis.
This is why my tail pipes stick out as far as they do at the back.
I had a look at DonnySoutherner's twin pipes when I was at Micky1Mo's workshop.
He routed the silencers under the chassis so they didn't stick out as far.
Cheers, Paul.
15 Dec 2014, 7:16pm
Moving on, 1 step forward 1 step back...grrrr
Fitted the exhaust but the rear y section wouldn't fit either way without issues so nothing more for it.
that's more like it.
Weld weld weld
That's better! they still need to come up a bit but will do so once I have picked up a couple of bobbins, I'm also going to support the rear of the silencers with a strap.
Wasn't happy with the plastic brake pipe clips so its all come off and I have nearly finished replacing with rubber lined stainless steel p-clips, its a pain but I must try and resist the urge to rush at the end ...
and the tank bank on for hopefully the last time!
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Mac
Fitted the exhaust but the rear y section wouldn't fit either way without issues so nothing more for it.
that's more like it.
Weld weld weld
That's better! they still need to come up a bit but will do so once I have picked up a couple of bobbins, I'm also going to support the rear of the silencers with a strap.
Wasn't happy with the plastic brake pipe clips so its all come off and I have nearly finished replacing with rubber lined stainless steel p-clips, its a pain but I must try and resist the urge to rush at the end ...
and the tank bank on for hopefully the last time!
TTFN
Mac
15 Dec 2014, 7:22pm
I am moving on with the instrument surround but its slow going as I can only do a small section at a time in order to get the edge tight enough and the PU adhesive takes a while to go off :-(
First section done:
The opposite edge is currently drying.
Unfortunately I'm off on a job tomorrow in Exmouth that starts tomorrow ends on the 23rd / 24th including next weekend so that's pretty much it until after crimble:-)
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Mac
First section done:
The opposite edge is currently drying.
Unfortunately I'm off on a job tomorrow in Exmouth that starts tomorrow ends on the 23rd / 24th including next weekend so that's pretty much it until after crimble:-)
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Mac
18 Dec 2014, 3:56pm
Mac I've pm you.