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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

10th August 2009, 21:16

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Did somebody mention boat building? ...

Did somebody mention boat building?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3809331632_1a5a57402c_o.jpg

but why?????

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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

4th October 2008, 16:50

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New progress

I visited Marlin, down in Exeter yesterday, to collect my windscreen, hood and hood frame.

I also got the louver vents put in my bonnet tops. I managed to find the time today to re-fit them back...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

20th August 2008, 18:14

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I bought the plywood from a superstore B&Q and...

I bought the plywood from a superstore B&Q and the batch was particularly bendy. I had gone to buy some of that MDF with saw cuts to go round corners when I found this stuff. One of my pieces craked...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

15th April 2008, 20:14

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Sure, no problem. It is a bit hidden away in the...

Sure, no problem. It is a bit hidden away in the wrong section, I think.

http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/pc-1521-66-bonnetpanel-lock.aspx

Peter

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

14th April 2008, 21:50

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Posted By peterux

Yes, agreed. Mine might magically re-appear at...

Yes, agreed. Mine might magically re-appear at some stage in the future :madgrin:

I think i'm now just a few weeks from applying for the SVA test. I have the rest of the carpet underlay and the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

14th April 2008, 21:40

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Posted By peterux

Yes, section 7 says that the HT system has to be...

Yes, section 7 says that the HT system has to be fitted with radio Interference suppression leads that are marked to demonstrate compliance. My new set that I bought a couple of years ago were...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

12th April 2008, 20:54

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Posted By peterux

Correction

On further reading of the SVA manual, I have to correct my statement above.
The "Obligatory" refectors DO have to be 'e' marked. (It is "Optional" refectors that don't need to be marked, so i was...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

12th April 2008, 20:33

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Posted By peterux

Not much to show for the last couple of weeks...

Not much to show for the last couple of weeks work, but progress is being made. I've spent many hours cutting and glueing bits of rubber and plastic U channel on all manner of sharp edges. All the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

7th April 2008, 21:21

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Posted By peterux

Hi Simon, yes, no problem, i'll pop it in...

Hi Simon,

yes, no problem, i'll pop it in the post,

Peter

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

26th March 2008, 21:47

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Posted By peterux

OK, form an orderly queue! :madgrin: I hope...

OK, form an orderly queue! :madgrin:

I hope to be at Stoneliegh, but I could flat pack it and post it, if anyone needs it more urgently.

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

26th March 2008, 21:23

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Posted By peterux

Ok, it's saved and back in the garage!

Ok, it's saved and back in the garage!

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

25th March 2008, 21:14

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

The former has been sitting outside my back door,...

The former has been sitting outside my back door, wating for the next trip to the dump. It wasn't made for a production run, but if your serious, i'll save it for you and Jason :smile:

I still...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

24th March 2008, 07:46

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Posted By peterux

Hi Robin, yes, wing piping makes a great...

Hi Robin,
yes, wing piping makes a great finish. The vinyl covered stuff looks very professional.

I formed two sheets of 4mm ply, glued together round a former. Take a look at my page 5 on my...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

22nd March 2008, 20:23

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Not much progress today due to weather and other...

Not much progress today due to weather and other things to do, but I did make some progress on the rear trim yesterday.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/2352299937_40210b25cf.jpg
...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

18th March 2008, 21:02

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

OK, so my brand new shiny cobolt plated tap...

OK, so my brand new shiny cobolt plated tap arrived in the post today. (It really is a thing of beauty!)
So I popped out to the garage after my tea, lots of oil and 10 mins later the job was done!...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

17th March 2008, 21:27

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Hi Robin, No, they are not 'E' marked. After...

Hi Robin,
No, they are not 'E' marked. After months of searching for E marked refectors I re-read the SVA manual and realised that the only requirement is that the rear refectors are Red and not...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

16th March 2008, 19:57

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Thanks for the advice, Robin, I certainly don't...

Thanks for the advice, Robin, I certainly don't want to make it worse!

I would advise anyone to check theirs at a much earlier stage, like when you first get the chassis :smile:

On the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

16th March 2008, 15:27

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Oh bugger!

I had one of those 'oh bugger' moments when I took one step forward and two backwards. I was just trail fitting the seatbelt mounting 'eyebolts. Three went in fine but one was very tight due to...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

19th February 2008, 20:50

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Posted By peterux

ha ha.... I keeping thinking i'm nearly finished...

ha ha.... I keeping thinking i'm nearly finished and then make another long list of things to do! I still have lot of interior making and fitting to do, not to mention the rad fan?

The mirror...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

18th February 2008, 20:30

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

After a number of weeks connecting wires, I got...

After a number of weeks connecting wires, I got to the exciting bit of testing the dashboard!
Apart from a loose connection on the oil gauge everything seems to be working fine. Can't test the...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

3rd February 2008, 21:57

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

More wiring today............ ...

More wiring today............
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peters-bmwmarlin/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2229/2240510522_3bbe8c1350_o.jpg

I now have headlights that dip, beam and flash...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

2nd February 2008, 19:44

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Finally wired up the headlamps today. All my...

Finally wired up the headlamps today.
All my lights now work.......
More pictures at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peters-bmwmarlin/
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2237557732_fe4d58d71e_o.jpg

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

29th January 2008, 20:50

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Yes, I was quite impressed with my own boat...

Yes, I was quite impressed with my own boat building abilities!
I can now sleep at night knowing that when Global warming kicks in and the sea level rises, i'll be building my Marlin Ark!

Hey...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

27th January 2008, 21:20

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

More wiring, horn relay and door straps fitted...

More wiring, horn relay and door straps fitted today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peters-bmwmarlin/
and......
Yesterday, I did a bit of experimental carpentary to make some curved infill panels...

Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds

21st January 2008, 22:19

Replies: 205

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Posted By peterux

Well spotted Dr. Watson! :smile: Yes, these...

Well spotted Dr. Watson! :smile:

Yes, these are actually the first set of wheels I bought about two or three years ago! They are a set of second hand 15" alloys with cheap 205/50 tyres. I don't...

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