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The only criticism I can level at that build is the front wheel-arch gaps. The bonnet is slightly angled up at the front, leaving the front arches out of alignment with the wheels.
It's the same issue that most straight six based builds have encountered, it can be overcome, but only with some modifications to the bonnet and the layout of the ancillaries underneath it.
And where's the fin gone? I guess the customer just didn't like it after all.
Oh, and on re-reading the build thread I notice that back in May I said I was looking forward to seeing a G46 in paint. Well, come on G46 builders, let's see one finished... eep:
Oh, and on re-reading the build thread I notice that back in May I said I was looking forward to seeing a G46 in paint. Well, come on G46 builders, let's see one finished... eep:
And I am looking forward to seeing a Silver Spyder but I guess that we are both out of luck
As unbelievable as it seems, hopefully in the next week we will all see a G46 in paint. Im not quite sure if I believe it myself!
And I am looking forward to seeing a Silver Spyder but I guess that we are both out of luck
As unbelievable as it seems, hopefully in the next week we will all see a G46 in paint. Im not quite sure if I believe it myself!
Touche! The reason for the delay in painting my Spyder is the same as the delay I experienced in welding the chassis - I'd never welded before and I've never sprayed before, so I need a few months of deep breathing exercises before making a start.
Really looking forward to seeing a finished G46 though, what colour's it going to be? I only ask because I've got five litres of metallic silver that's likely to exceed its 'best before' date before it gets used...
Touche! The reason for the delay in painting my Spyder is the same as the delay I experienced in welding the chassis - I'd never welded before and I've never sprayed before, so I need a few months of deep breathing exercises before making a start.
Really looking forward to seeing a finished G46 though, what colour's it going to be? I only ask because I've got five litres of metallic silver that's likely to exceed its 'best before' date before it gets used...
Originally it was going to be red with a wide single silver race stripe down the middle (think Gulf racing markings but red and silver) but as its going to be a demo car I wanted to keep it simple so its going to be all done in Ford Colorado red. The next one that I'm already planning will be something a little more exciting.
I'd not even been considering selling it until today as I've had an offer at Exeter that is just too good to resist, but it means that the Spyder has to go to finance it! (more details if it all comes off)
Sorry my fingers and brain were still numb after the trek back from Exeter
Basically at Exeter I was offered 1st dibs at another car and it is my "ultimate" car so there was no way I could say no to at least trying to afford it! but due to the timing and everything that's been going on with my father passing away, the only way I can afford it is to sell the Spyder. Needs must, and all that.
Either way I'll still be around on here so you're not getting rid of me that easily
It's nothing like a Lambo, more a "sterling" choice. It was about the only thing there being a bit lite on exhibitors, plenty in the car park even a G46! Lovely weather but abit nippy a Dave, Pat
Dave, I know you've always said the Countach was your dream car, but don't you think you'll regret selling your spyder?
After all, the Countach replica is just a machine that you'll sign a cheque for and drive away in, much as you would a Ford Fiesta. Surely, your spyder is so much more than that. If it's like mine it contains your blood, sweat, tears and toenails. You'll never step out of the Countach, look back at it and be able to say with pride "I built that."
Having said that, I wish you good luck with your sale if that's really what you want...
Towed has a point, also, when people see a Sammio they say wow, whats that? When most see a Lambo, most think oh, theres a kit car replica thing, even if its a real one. When I took my Burlington to Goodwood there were two Maclaren Road cars and some eighties Ferraris, no one gave them a second glance!
Cheers for the comments guys, and yes i am now trying to juggle pennies to buy a Countach! My wife picked up on this on Sat when i had all my Countach books out (yes, i'm a bit OCD!) checking on dimensions and then measuring in the garage !
I appreciate all that you are saying about it being "my" car, and after a year of Spyder driving you must realise that i really do realise that. Especially after more than one occasion where i have parked next to something really posh (a DB9 in one memorable case!) only to have all the people look at my ikkle Sammio
But then again i think that you lot will respect more than just about any other group that i've never been doing this for other people, i'm doing it for me!
And while i have loved every minute of building and owning the Spyder, i _REALLY_ want a Countach kit. i mean _REALLY_! and i'm very picky about which one and exactly what is on it and i've been to see over half a dozen over the past few years and none have been right, and this one is exactly the _right_ one so i've got to at least give it a go!
That's not to say that it will be my only car as time progresses as i've already spotted the next kit i want to build and park by the side of the Countach. It's called the A48 or something like that
But this is all just waffle unless i can sell the Spyder and I'm aware that i may not, despite currently having 62 people watching it on fleabay already!
And if i can't sell it..... well... i don't need 2 kidneys do i?
people will always think its a "kitcar"...a "replica"...whereas with a sammio the stunning and "historic" factor was much bigger i guess.
e.g.: lets review the countach pictures above:
immediately on first view it reveal its origin:a mountney steering wheel and a bling-bling gearknob plus the cheapest mirros from hallfords!!! (amongst certain other things like the typical oldschool "british" instruments )
I could not agree more Micha, its not even as though you could change a steering wheel, gearknob and mirrors is it The only people that know its not genuine from the dials are people that know quite a lot about cars in which case im quite sure that they could pick out a Sammio as not a genuine 50s race car.
I understand Daves desision completely, I love Lambos, always have and if the only way Dave can drive the car that he had pictures of on his wall as a kid (maybe that was just me?) is to get the kit car and not the real thing then I say go for it!
eep: 
The only people that know its not genuine from the dials are people that know quite a lot about cars in which case im quite sure that they could pick out a Sammio as not a genuine 50s race car.