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Almost - My 250 SWB Coupe

26 Oct 2018, 7:49am
Jack, try a PM to Andy Sharrock. He has put a few together I think, all pretty much standard trim.
26 Oct 2018, 12:01pm
Contacted Chris, got some advice. Will give it a go.
26 Oct 2018, 12:02pm
Barber wrote:
Jack, try a PM to Andy Sharrock. He has put a few together I think, all pretty much standard trim.


Thank you!

Jack
26 Oct 2018, 4:18pm
Geoff on here (Casomilio)

Managed to get his frames off with the skins in place, sure he will be along to advise.
26 Oct 2018, 4:34pm
Hi Jeff, any progress on the Datsun 250?
26 Oct 2018, 4:53pm
Jeff H wrote:
Geoff on here (Casomilio)

Managed to get his frames off with the skins in place, sure he will be along to advise.


Thanks Geoff, have a go at it tonight.
26 Oct 2018, 5:43pm
Good evening Molleur PM sent Geoff .
26 Oct 2018, 6:25pm
Any interest in your 250 SWB yet, surprised it hasn't gone by now.
26 Oct 2018, 7:23pm
Lucky@LeMans wrote:
Any interest in your 250 SWB yet, surprised it hasn't gone by now.


Mine is a keeper!

Jack (USA)
26 Oct 2018, 9:34pm
molleur wrote:
Mine is a keeper!

Jack (USA)


Casamolino, above, has his car on the market.
26 Oct 2018, 10:01pm
Cool!
28 Oct 2018, 8:43am
Lucky@LeMans wrote:
Casamolino, above, has his car on the market.


But that isn't the whole story. :icon_wink:
16 Nov 2018, 6:30pm
Any words of wisdom for 250 SWB window frame door seals?
Are the Z-3 seals used or aftermarket?

How do we seal the bottom of the window frames, do they interfere with the door push button locks?

Getting ready to cut more on the already bonded door skins (again, thanks to unsolicited "help").
19 Nov 2018, 9:15pm
molleur wrote:
Any words of wisdom for 250 SWB window frame door seals?
Are the Z-3 seals used or aftermarket?

How do we seal the bottom of the window frames, do they interfere with the door push button locks?

Getting ready to cut more on the already bonded door skins (again, thanks to unsolicited "help").


HELP!

'glassed the huge cutout for the fuel fill that I had to make. All good there now!
Perplexed about the door window frames, still.
27 Nov 2018, 4:48pm
Finally some progress.

From that to this.
27 Nov 2018, 4:57pm
Make sure that the opening catch and the lid don't touch the bodywork when yo open the cap, otherwise, it will damage the paintwork. It doesn't look as if you have enough clearance.
27 Nov 2018, 5:45pm
No worries. Plenty of clearance there.
Good point for all to follow.
17 Jan 2019, 5:34pm
Getting ready to order the flocked door aperture bulb seal trim from CBS,
How many meters should I get for both doors?
24 Jan 2019, 2:36am
molleur wrote:
Getting ready to order the flocked door aperture bulb seal trim from CBS,
How many meters should I get for both doors?


Anyone, anyone?
24 Jan 2019, 7:26am
hi there.

here at c.c. we buy it on the roll and cut off as needed but as a general rule for door trim/boot trim/seals
measure doors and 15 cm extra to be trimmed off when you're happy with the fit ��better too much than too little

happy building
[url]www.classiccoachworks.org[/url]
24 Jan 2019, 11:56am
classiccoachworks wrote:
hi there.

here at c.c. we buy it on the roll and cut off as needed but as a general rule for door trim/boot trim/seals
measure doors and 15 cm extra to be trimmed off when you're happy with the fit ��better too much than too little

happy building
[url]www.classiccoachworks.org[/url]


Should have made my question more clear.
Is the complete door aperature trimmed with the bulb seal, or just the upper area where the Z3 door seals are present?

Thanks
24 Jan 2019, 1:06pm
molleur wrote:
Should have made my question more clear.
Is the complete door aperature trimmed with the bulb seal, or just the upper area where the Z3 door seals are present?

Thanks





Best to do it all Jack,

Less chance of a leak with only one join plus it will all look the same and be uniform.
24 Jan 2019, 1:36pm
Jeff H wrote:
Best to do it all Jack,

Less chance of a leak with only one join plus it will all look the same and be uniform.


Thank you Jeff

Jack
26 Jan 2019, 6:09pm
Good luck with the build. I am a month in, very slow I’m afraid but trying to sort out the interior first. Want modern features in a classic form.
26 Jan 2019, 6:31pm
Hughandjen wrote:
Good luck with the build. I am a month in, very slow I’m afraid but trying to sort out the interior first. Want modern features in a classic form.



My progress has also been quite slow as I am fixing things after "help" by some friends.
Good idea to get the interior finished first. Mush easier than doing it later (as I must do).