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Fatbloke builds a Spyder

By fatbloke · 145 updates · Mar 2013 to Feb 2017

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November 2016

8 Nov 2016, 11:33pm Chassis and Body
On the front? Tribute made me some extensions which I bonded on and then got busy with the filler.
10 Nov 2016, 12:56pm Mechanical Overhaul Interior & Trim
Ah, that was done with a pair of mole grips. Once I had fitted my rather large wheels and tyres I then had to improve the clearance which was done, less than subtly, with a mallet and hammer. I did also have "trim" the back edge of the bottom sill inside the arch which was then welded up.

January 2017

February 2017

26 Feb 2017, 5:47pm General Update
I went to the London Classic Car Show in my MX yesterday. As I was driving in to the main car park one of the stewards stopped me and asked why I wasn't going to the "special car park for classic cars"? Flattering but I had to tell him it was a kit car so probably wouldn't be too popular in with a bunch of genuine classics.
27 Feb 2017, 9:17pm General Update
Not as big as the one at the NEC but less crowded and some great cars. Three favourites - Blue and Yellow 250 GTO (obvs), Renault Alpine A110 and there was a rather lovely split screen VW bus for £80,000 :gulp: