http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221457694252
Maybe this guy has the parts you need?
21 Sep 2014, 9:02pm
Scottie's Tribute A352 build
21 Sep 2014, 9:33pm
Hey thanks for that link Danny, could prove useful.
I still don't understand how the Japanese can put these fronts on the vans and not have an overheating problem!
I still don't understand how the Japanese can put these fronts on the vans and not have an overheating problem!
21 Sep 2014, 10:53pm
Scottie, in your quest for the worlds largest collection of XKSS pictures, I asked a friend of mine if he took any at Goodwood for you:
As far as static paddock type shots are concerned, I have a few. There were 5 XKSSs there. All 5 were in the parade of D types and XKSSs, 2 of them were actually racing. When I passed by that section of the paddock, one car wasn't there, the others weren't actually being worked on, so none had their bonnets open 
However, I did take the following shots, which might be of use:
Car A.
Car B.
Car C.
Car D.
Also this would be worth looking at, as a source. While admittedly it is a fake, the Lynx XKSSs are considered pretty accurate. Bonhams sold one of the nine made, in their Revival sale - for £384,540 inc. premium
If you look at their sales catalogue page here it has masses of detailed images for your delectation and delight! 
cheers,
However, I did take the following shots, which might be of use:Car A.
Car B.
Car C.
Car D.
Also this would be worth looking at, as a source. While admittedly it is a fake, the Lynx XKSSs are considered pretty accurate. Bonhams sold one of the nine made, in their Revival sale - for £384,540 inc. premium
If you look at their sales catalogue page here it has masses of detailed images for your delectation and delight! cheers,
21 Sep 2014, 11:05pm
As for paint - give me a shout if you need a hand. I was an apprentice sprayer just a couple of miles from you (Rotherwas) when I lived a few hundred yards from where you are now, before I joined up. This was my last rattle can attempt, so don't let anyone put you off trying it:
And my last rush job with a compressor in a barn:
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22 Sep 2014, 7:40am
Well Scimjim, I'm really blown away by those pictures, they are ones I obviously do not have!
Especially the interior pictures, which are needed for the cockpit details.
Please thank your friend Roger for me, it was nice of him to help out.
Scottie
Especially the interior pictures, which are needed for the cockpit details.
Please thank your friend Roger for me, it was nice of him to help out.
Scottie
22 Sep 2014, 7:52am
Scimjim,
Since I posted the above bit, somehow your last post jumped in front, so I did not comment as it wasn't there at the time!
Well it is a small world, Rotherwas indeed!
Your paint jobs look good in the pics, and I will not be put off trying anything I have a strong feeling will work!
As far as those last pictures go, I have always thought that the Scimitar rear body half, is probably the nicest ever rear end on ANY shooting brake,estate/station wagon, tourer, coupe, or whatever you wish to call it!
The roofline and rear window shape is to me perfection, and could show the Italians a thing or two about styling.
I actually had a Scimitar on my patch for several years, waiting for its renovation, (along with several other cars I might add)
Eventually, I had to face reality and got rid of most of them, including the Scimitar, which I often regretted.
Since I posted the above bit, somehow your last post jumped in front, so I did not comment as it wasn't there at the time!
Well it is a small world, Rotherwas indeed!
Your paint jobs look good in the pics, and I will not be put off trying anything I have a strong feeling will work!
As far as those last pictures go, I have always thought that the Scimitar rear body half, is probably the nicest ever rear end on ANY shooting brake,estate/station wagon, tourer, coupe, or whatever you wish to call it!
The roofline and rear window shape is to me perfection, and could show the Italians a thing or two about styling.
I actually had a Scimitar on my patch for several years, waiting for its renovation, (along with several other cars I might add)
Eventually, I had to face reality and got rid of most of them, including the Scimitar, which I often regretted.
22 Sep 2014, 12:02pm
Scimjim,
As far as those last pictures go, I have always thought that the Scimitar rear body half, is probably the nicest ever rear end on ANY shooting brake,estate/station wagon, tourer, coupe, or whatever you wish to call it!
The roofline and rear window shape is to me perfection, and could show the Italians a thing or two about styling..
As far as those last pictures go, I have always thought that the Scimitar rear body half, is probably the nicest ever rear end on ANY shooting brake,estate/station wagon, tourer, coupe, or whatever you wish to call it!
The roofline and rear window shape is to me perfection, and could show the Italians a thing or two about styling..
Agreed......with the Lancia HPE a very close second.
22 Sep 2014, 2:26pm
I've had the privilege to speak at length with Tom Karen of Ogle Designs over the years and I remain in awe of his talents. Trends come and go but almost every car built today (coupe, estate, hatch, even 4x4s) has a rising waistline and dropping roofline with shaped side windows - unheard of until Ray Wiggin (MD Reliant) opted for that design over the "safer" proposal of the extended coupe 4 seater.
Sorry for the thread hijack Scottie
Sorry for the thread hijack Scottie
22 Sep 2014, 3:32pm
Hey, no problem Scimjim, its all good stuff!
22 Sep 2014, 3:40pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scottie22 View Post
Scimjim,
As far as those last pictures go, I have always thought that the Scimitar rear body half, is probably the nicest ever rear end on ANY shooting brake,estate/station wagon, tourer, coupe, or whatever you wish to call it!
The roofline and rear window shape is to me perfection, and could show the Italians a thing or two about styling..
Agreed......with the Lancia HPE a very close second.
T'other way around for me, always loved the HPE, especially the Volumex supercharged version. Such a shame they were soluble.
Originally Posted by Scottie22 View Post
Scimjim,
As far as those last pictures go, I have always thought that the Scimitar rear body half, is probably the nicest ever rear end on ANY shooting brake,estate/station wagon, tourer, coupe, or whatever you wish to call it!
The roofline and rear window shape is to me perfection, and could show the Italians a thing or two about styling..
Agreed......with the Lancia HPE a very close second.
T'other way around for me, always loved the HPE, especially the Volumex supercharged version. Such a shame they were soluble.
22 Sep 2014, 4:35pm
Monday
I had another go at the boot lid.
It is improving! What went wrong this time?
The gun spluttered, and put drops on the top part of the lid, I flatted them off, but in so doing caused a very very slight hollow, which I have had to fill in with primer.
It may sound stupid to some, but I know what I am doing wrong, and I know how to put it right, and I am going through this process.
It is time consuming, and costly on materials, but with each phase, the boot lid is definitely improving, and I am learning what to do with the rest of the body when the time comes.
The whole thing is a painful process, but I do not really care as long as I get the results I want, and eventually, I will.
Here is the latest picture:
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I had another go at the boot lid.
It is improving! What went wrong this time?
The gun spluttered, and put drops on the top part of the lid, I flatted them off, but in so doing caused a very very slight hollow, which I have had to fill in with primer.
It may sound stupid to some, but I know what I am doing wrong, and I know how to put it right, and I am going through this process.
It is time consuming, and costly on materials, but with each phase, the boot lid is definitely improving, and I am learning what to do with the rest of the body when the time comes.
The whole thing is a painful process, but I do not really care as long as I get the results I want, and eventually, I will.
Here is the latest picture:
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22 Sep 2014, 4:59pm
Looks good Scottie - can I see some orange peel bottom left? More coats will give both depth and allow you to wet sand (1000 grit) without going back to primer before cutting back - but leave the paint to cure as long as you can (minimum 24 hours, a week if you can).
22 Sep 2014, 5:23pm
The orange peely bit is not as bad as it looks in the pic, Scinjim, and the paint down there is thick enough to cut it back to a good shine eventually.
I will try to take your advice, but 24 hours sounds better than a week to me right now!! I have to get this car done.
As I said the boot-lid is kind of hidden under the luggage rack, but for me the paint has to as good there as anywhere.
At Stoneliegh, people understand kit cars, but the kind of motoring aristocracy one gets at Goodwood, do not.
So my yardstick for a good paint job is:
Would I take my car to Goodwood looking like that?
So far I would not have taken the boot lid to anywhere!
But when the answer to the question is yes, then I've got there.
I will try to take your advice, but 24 hours sounds better than a week to me right now!! I have to get this car done.
As I said the boot-lid is kind of hidden under the luggage rack, but for me the paint has to as good there as anywhere.
At Stoneliegh, people understand kit cars, but the kind of motoring aristocracy one gets at Goodwood, do not.
So my yardstick for a good paint job is:
Would I take my car to Goodwood looking like that?
So far I would not have taken the boot lid to anywhere!
But when the answer to the question is yes, then I've got there.
22 Sep 2014, 6:05pm
The boot's the easy bit, you wait till you start on the bonnet
22 Sep 2014, 6:48pm
Scottie - Keep at it, I'm sure you will get there in the end. 
I am taking in all the painting advice on this thread which is a big help.
Even though it is clear I will have to spend a ridiculous number of hours doing my own prep. work.
Good luck, Paul.
I am taking in all the painting advice on this thread which is a big help.
Even though it is clear I will have to spend a ridiculous number of hours doing my own prep. work.
Good luck, Paul.
22 Sep 2014, 7:11pm
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22 Sep 2014, 7:52pm
Ha Ha! Aztec warrior indeed.
I've been called some things in my time, but never that!
I've been called some things in my time, but never that!
22 Sep 2014, 8:38pm
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[/IMG]Don't think it's Aztec, looks more Maori to me - Kamate! Kamate! Ka Ora! Ka Ora!
Not too sure about the phallic mural above the warrior's head though. I'd polish that out, just don't let anybody see you doing it...
23 Sep 2014, 7:38am
Good grief!
Talk about blue on blue!
You rarely disappoint Mr T! Well done!
Talk about blue on blue!
You rarely disappoint Mr T! Well done!
23 Sep 2014, 7:42am
I'm still laughing now thinking about rubbing the phallic area down, and nervously looking over my shoulder, lest I be thought a pervert!
23 Sep 2014, 12:56pm
Not too sure about the phallic mural above the warrior's head though. I'd polish that out, just don't let anybody see you doing it...
Haha, I bet you have a laugh with ink blot tests:
Doc: What's this remind you of?
Mr T: A phallus
Doc: and this one?
Mr T: another phallus
Doc at the end of the test: that's not right, you've seen a c*ck in every photo
Mr T: Me not right? You're the one showing me dirty pictures!
Old but good.
23 Sep 2014, 7:54pm
Tuesday
Well today the warrior spent an awful amount of time making shims, and trying to shim up the near side door once and for all in a decent position.
At the end of the day, I still had not got it how I want it, and haven't done the drivers side yet!
The bloody door must have been on and off many, many times, still not right.
On another subject Landmannn wrote:
"It doesn't look like the exercise machine has had an outing recently either!"
And Mr Towed wrote:
"Both compressor and home gym equipment look suspiciously like man-toys that a chap has to have, but doesn't actually intend ever using..."
Well, many times in my build I have posted pics of the work the compressor has done, sanding ,cutting etc. But never posted pics of what the exercise machines have produced.
As I don't have any pictures of the door I worked on today, Here is one which proves the exercise machines do actually get a good workout too!
This was after a 6 month target workout on upper arms last year.
Mr Towed and Landmannn take note!
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Well today the warrior spent an awful amount of time making shims, and trying to shim up the near side door once and for all in a decent position.
At the end of the day, I still had not got it how I want it, and haven't done the drivers side yet!
The bloody door must have been on and off many, many times, still not right.
On another subject Landmannn wrote:
"It doesn't look like the exercise machine has had an outing recently either!"
And Mr Towed wrote:
"Both compressor and home gym equipment look suspiciously like man-toys that a chap has to have, but doesn't actually intend ever using..."
Well, many times in my build I have posted pics of the work the compressor has done, sanding ,cutting etc. But never posted pics of what the exercise machines have produced.
As I don't have any pictures of the door I worked on today, Here is one which proves the exercise machines do actually get a good workout too!
This was after a 6 month target workout on upper arms last year.
Mr Towed and Landmannn take note!
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23 Sep 2014, 8:17pm
Saggy nipple loser!
23 Sep 2014, 8:17pm
;-)
23 Sep 2014, 8:20pm
Ripped... more car pics please.