MartinClan Build Progress - Page 3

Patrick · #1 17th June 2008, 07:52

Looking good Robin

How wide are your new wheels at the back? 8J

MartinClan · #2 17th June 2008, 09:41

7.5j. Although I don't think they will need spacers to avoid the bodywork they may need them to fill the wings properly.

Robin

Patrick · #3 17th June 2008, 09:59

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Originally Posted by MartinClan

7.5j. Although I don't think they will need spacers to avoid the bodywork they may need them to fill the wings properly.

Robin

Yeah, they do look better spaced out to the edge of the wings. The top of the wheels comes in quite far at the top once it's sat will all the weight on it, mine rubbed once it was on the floor. But then my Sportster is very low at the back on those coil overs.

MartinClan · #4 6th July 2008, 16:15

More progress. Pleased to say that the seats and seatbelts all fit OK now but it looks like I will have to do a similar mod to Patrick for a support bar for the seatbelts.

More pictures here... http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/pictures8.htm

Robin

Patrick · #5 7th July 2008, 13:17

The Marlin bar bolts between the shock towers and go up under the tub - you might be able to get away with a bolt in.

From a personal point of view I'm much happier with the welded in bar than a bolt in

peterux · #6 8th July 2008, 21:04

Good to see you seats will be OK.
I used the Marlin supplied bar and it passed the SVA inspection OK.
The SVA man stuck his head in my boot and had a good look around

cheers

Peter

MartinClan · #7 21st July 2008, 19:14

Had a day off work today :-) Made some good progress. I think this may be the pattern to come if I am to complete the car before next year! Cut out the "real" dash and made the seat belt support bar. Just need to find a friendly mobile welder now....

More pictures here: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/pictures9.htm

peterux · #8 21st July 2008, 20:57

As yes, I remember my hardboard dashboard wth fond memories

If you are going to keep the bottom edge of the dashboard straight make sure you don't catch you knuckles on it when you change gear.
Mine is a bit close even with a slight curve cut out and about an inch cut off the gear stick.

Peter

MartinClan · #9 22nd July 2008, 12:17

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Originally Posted by peterux

As yes, I remember my hardboard dashboard wth fond memories

If you are going to keep the bottom edge of the dashboard straight make sure you don't catch you knuckles on it when you change gear.
Mine is a bit close even with a slight curve cut out and about an inch cut off the gear stick.

Peter

Mine seems OK (close - but OK) - but then I used a short gearstick from a Z3. I will double check anyway before I buy the HUGE rev counter that I was going to get as it is 140mm dia and will need all the height I can get.

Robin

Patrick · #10 21st July 2008, 21:03

Same here, notched the dash for the head change, it helps to get a Z4 stick as they are a bit more stubby!

Patrick · #11 22nd November 2008, 20:29

They look great Robin, me likey very muchy

I keep meaning to carry on with my exhaust project but its too cold and I have 4 seasons of The West Wing to finish watching on DVD

MartinClan · #12 28th December 2008, 16:48

Polished and fitted the mesh to the node cone over the Christmas. Flippin-eck it is cold in the garage.

More images here http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/pictures9.htm

GreatOldOne · #13 28th December 2008, 17:15

Looking good, Robin. Like the cable tie base fixings. Is there nothing these things can't do?

I know what you mean about the temp though... Wiring is a real pain when you cant feel your fingers and the cable insulation is stiff. I've taken to warming the wires up with my hot air gun set low to make them mote pliable before stripping them. Warms the hands, too.

Patrick · #14 28th December 2008, 21:47

Nice job I think half my car is held together by zip ties and bases - I had to use rivets in some places to keep the bases sold

peterux · #15 28th December 2008, 22:05

Looking very good, Robin.

You'll have to pop down and polish my grill!
You have me intrigured to know what you will do with the smaller cut-outs?

I've not been out in the garage this xmas as it's been too cold but my Rover has 'thrown a shoe' so i guess i'm going out in the cold in the next couple of days to get my hands dirty.

MartinClan · #16 29th December 2008, 14:55

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Originally Posted by peterux

You have me intrigured to know what you will do with the smaller cut-outs?

I want the smaller cut-outs to appear black so I am - was - intend to use a finer mesh sprayed black. I thought B&Q had some but it turned out to be plain steel (not stainless) and would quickly go rusty even if painted. So I am still looking.

Patrick · #17 29th December 2008, 16:32

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Originally Posted by MartinClan

I want the smaller cut-outs to appear black so I am - was - intend to use a finer mesh sprayed black. I thought B&Q had some but it turned out to be plain steel (not stainless) and would quickly go rusty even if painted. So I am still looking.

Halfords have a selection of different meshes in the "modda" section but they are quit pricey.

MartinClan · #18 3rd January 2009, 20:26

While I am still tring to decide what pattern instruments to use a got on with a few small jobs today. Its amazing the difference just adding a few dressy bits to the car make to how finished it looks!

More pictures here. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/pictures11.htm

Patrick · #19 2nd February 2009, 12:54

I did something very similar with my hazard button on the leatherette covering, its now got a nice brushed ali bezel

Looking good

GreatOldOne · #20 2nd February 2009, 13:16

Looking good, Robin - Still haven't cut mine yet.

a) It's been too cold
b) I'm getting paranoid about the placement. I don't have the padded dash surround, or the 'A' pillar bodywork covers. So I can't be sure that the scuttle top is aligned, and as that could mean stretching the fiberglass, and I have no idea where the fixing holes will be.

I have been toying with the idea of making my own dash surround though, out of wood like the green car in the side exhaust thread... But it would need to be the same width as the doors and door cappings, and as I don't have those either...

I'm just going to have to wait, aren't I, until I can order some more bits from Marlin. Bah.