Miglia speedster german build [Archive]

mikmiglia

4th April 2013, 20:00

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Busy week , just sorting out new spray oven , and just sprayed this engine cover i have to make for a fomula 3000 race car.

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I will update pictures on this build. My customer asked me to make him a masarati style Grill so i fitted this and i recone it changes the look of the car . I like this look .

tlrtone

4th April 2013, 20:10

Looking nice Mike.

I will pop in on Saturday if that is okay to have a look.

Love the grille.

mikmiglia

4th April 2013, 20:12

Im getting steel tommorow. your gear linkage is done too. :first:

redratbike

5th April 2013, 20:40

Sculptured grill is very classy

mikmiglia

5th April 2013, 20:52

Thanks , i think it give people more choice , i can get them polished or powder coated . We have got a powder coating shop two doors up from the workshop and they do a great job.

mikmiglia

17th April 2013, 20:14

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The Miglia is a week away from the sprayshop now, just got to fit the front inner arches , plus the new screen .

Then its on to the next one , Tom wants a red car and then a green one for his wife.:smile:

Mister Towed

17th April 2013, 23:31

You're just showing off now Mike.

'ere, you're not related to Patoune are you?

mikmiglia

18th April 2013, 06:54

Hi mr towed not at all :icon_biggrin: . But i got to say ive realy enjoyed building this one . When are we going to see your s in paint then ?

Mister Towed

18th April 2013, 08:38

When are we going to see your s in paint then ?

Soooon.

That's a word a Jamaican receptionist used when we asked when the shower would be fixed in our Hotel room.

I'm not sure what it means but our shower wasn't fixed before we left Jamaica 14 years ago, and I suspect they're still telling guests that the man will come to fix it soooon. :cry:

I did a bit of sanding yesterday but I'm in the middle of a set of shifts which eats into car building time, plus it's blowing an absolute gale here today which turns my garage into a dust storm when I open the doors.

Will report on progress soooon. :pray2:

mikmiglia

18th April 2013, 17:13

Lol, well be sure to tape up your garage door shuts and brush some water on the the floor , that will help with the dust kicking up with the airline and your feet. You can rent front someone like Brandon hire an extractor with a long hose so pass that through the window and tape around to seal around the edges ..

Paul L

18th April 2013, 17:39

Mike - Looking good & the grille works well. :cool:

As always, I'd love to see more photos of your doors & hinges (inside & out).

I know your doors are more solid than the ones I am working with.

But it would be good to see working doors to give me something to aim at.

Cheers, Paul. :)

mikmiglia

18th April 2013, 19:07

Hi paul send me your doors , i then will send you my inner doors fitted for you and i will then mould you the door shut of my kit. You will have to fibre glass this into your body but at least it gives you a chance mate.:eyebrows:

Nike55

19th April 2013, 11:10

Now that's what I call customer service!

Paul L

19th April 2013, 17:53

Mike - Thanks for the offer, I really appreciate it. :cool:

But I have got to at least "have a go" at my doors before getting the professionals to do it properly!

Cheers, Paul. :)

mikmiglia

19th April 2013, 19:13

Well paul , doors on any kit are a pig the best of times , so just keep at it and if you need a hand , give us a buzz

Mister Towed

19th April 2013, 19:24

Mike - Thanks for the offer, I really appreciate it. :cool:

But I have got to at least "have a go" at my doors before getting the professionals to do it properly!

Cheers, Paul. :)

Paul. Please consider rearranging this well known phrase -

gift never mouth in horse a the look.

I know what I'd do if I wanted doors. :help:

froggyman

19th April 2013, 21:04

I think that is a very generous offer from Mike and to be honest I think it will save you a lot of time and heartache. Guaranteed to work too. Think fast track!!!

Paul L

20th April 2013, 06:42

Mister Towed & Froggyman - Good points, well made. :cool:

PM to Mike send & thread hijack over.

Cheers, Paul. :)

mikmiglia

20th April 2013, 19:06

Paul done deal mate pm sent

Charman.tech

21st April 2013, 06:18

Mike

I tried to send a pm to you last week, i think it did not go. It said yes I would like the windscreen surround you have and did you have or could you make a boot lid for the G46

Peter

mikmiglia

21st April 2013, 08:08

I can send you the frame, so send me the address . You will need to contact gaz davies regarding the bootlid mould as he owns them now.

Charman.tech

22nd April 2013, 06:57

I can send you the frame, so send me the address . You will need to contact gaz davies regarding the bootlid mould as he owns them now.

Mike

I will send my address on a PM to you know, let me know the costs and I will get that to you by return.

Thanks for the info on the boot lid I will contact GD

mikmiglia

26th April 2013, 19:13

Had a chance to prime the inside this week ready for trimming after body painted.

The Miglia is fully rewired and new brakes fitted and working plus running sweet as a nut. The engine is a triumph spitfire , and was rebuilt as was the gearbox plus overdrive. So overall a good week. next week going to the bodyshop for paint.

The dash will be trimmed in black leather as so the seats.

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davecymru

26th April 2013, 22:29

Will it be at Stoneleigh? Knowing you, I suspect that you don't really care if its not! But I think you deserve a bit of ohh'ing and ahh'ing at what you've made! :)

Nike55

26th April 2013, 23:09

Bugger Sto**leigh (*), I'm quite happy to ooh and ahh from here!!

That's looking sooo nice - a bit like a small G46 (whatever that is..)

(* sorry asterisks in the wrong place..)

mikmiglia

27th April 2013, 08:33

Thanks guys,

Well you are right im not going to Stoneleigh, The timming is bad for me as i got so much work to do and i would nt have a car ready anyway as this ones going to be finished and gone to Germany in the next couple of weeks . Shame realy, nice show and would be nice to catch up with you guys ..

I cant say to much, but this future project donor .
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/mikefto/lotusmike.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/mikefto/media/lotusmike.jpg.html)

phil9

27th April 2013, 09:14

very nice work mike keep it up

mikmiglia

27th April 2013, 09:28

Cheers Phil, its the only way mate, i would rather spend extra time and turn out a nice job. :nod:

mikmiglia

29th April 2013, 19:54

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The spare wheel fits a treat, got a large leather belt comming to lock it down. :icon_smile:

Paul L

30th April 2013, 06:28

Like the spare wheel idea. :cool:

tlrtone

30th April 2013, 07:37

flyingbrick

30th April 2013, 17:17

Just a thought but does the wheel block air flow through the radiator?

AndyP85

30th April 2013, 18:07

Just a thought but does the wheel block air flow through the radiator?

I was thinking the same thing dude! :dance:

mikmiglia

30th April 2013, 19:47

mikmiglia

30th April 2013, 19:51

Just a thought but does the wheel block air flow through the radiator?

Well Gary , funny you should say that, but i think it will be good as there is alot of space for the airflow , and the wheel is not solid so the air will flow through it.
Also when i drive the car i will find out. The worst thing that could happen is i might need to fit a electric fan :icon_wink: Dont forget the Reliant scimatar has the spare wheel in front of the radiator..

P s me old mate, did you get my p m regarding your kit ?

mikmiglia

30th April 2013, 20:02

Nice work Mike. Looking very slick.

What rear lights are you using - they fit well and look period.

I am definitely coming down on Saturday to have a look and take some pictures to help me with mine! (which is currently no further forward unfortunately due to a role change at work and other jobs in the eveing and weekends!)

Also Tony the rear lights are morris minor for stop and tail, the other red lights are lucas and they are the red flat glass versions, i think used on most early morris , british leyland cars.

The Miglia is a 1963 so i can have red flashing indecators , and clear flashing front lights.. A nice period look i think , i want to add period parts to take it away from the tipical kitcar halfords look .

Anyway just wondering with your new role change mate, how are the Ann Summers Parties doing ?

They must do a good selection of gear nobs for yours :laugh:

mikmiglia

30th April 2013, 21:09

Just a thought but does the wheel block air flow through the radiator?

Answer my pm, you can pick your kits up now if you want mate.

mikmiglia

1st May 2013, 18:31

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Bonnet fitted today, Also bonded and interior frame. screen fitted plus seat bases made , so allow them to hinge forward to access the luggage area.

The seats have a bespoke leather covers to fit after. they can be made in any colour or material. :thumb: looking good for next week to prep and paint.

tlrtone

1st May 2013, 20:58

Mike, are you around on Saturday?

I will pop over if you are and have a look.
Also do you think my floors could be available for then as well?

Might get some done on mine this weekend!

And no, my role as an Ann Summer model hasn't started yet :embarassed: Apparently at the interview I was too early :thumb: