As always, thanks for the pics! That little car is just so da_ _ badass!
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As always, thanks for the pics! That little car is just so da_ _ badass!
I'm not a great fan of large rims with rubber band tyres but your choice of rim and tyre is so bloody perfect I like it. The whole car is looking cool.
It is looking amazing! Nice work!
not posted for a bit but still cracking on with it, exhaust is all done,all the intercooler pipe work is in, seats are fitted, hand brake sorted and steering column now fitted.
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sorting out the engine now, have a few bits coming this week so should be able to pull the engine out at weekend and get them fitted. more soon
Heck, that is going to be a very well constructed strong car and if by any chance you get hit by a light weight " Normal " car, I feel sorry for them. I'm really looking forward to the next update and am really interested in how the interior will look when finished. Thanks for the update....
not posted for awhile but car is coming on now, engine nearly ready to run and body is now welded on. next task is to sort a pedal box and start making all the floor panels. more as i go
I am looking forward to the up dates with pictures so thanks forremembering us.
couple of pics for you.
fan shourd,
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps4e54281c.jpg
window frames going back on the doors.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...psbe3b8031.jpg
and the body fully welded on.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps6d11573e.jpg
more soon
LOVE all the little details! Very Nice!!!
Certainly going to be a car that will require more than a quick glance at a show, heck it would need a hour or more just to take in the engine bay detail. You, young man are a craftsman building an awesome one off car.
now started on the floors, took a bit to get a design i was happy.
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big push this week to try and get these panels finished. more soon
Nice work! It looks awesome!
cheers 40fordDelux ,heres some more pics from today. hoping to have the panels i have made so far done over the next couple of days.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps96db552e.jpg
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more soon
Wow, that is amazing and I take it that you won't be hiding that panel work underneath underlay and carpet ? Very nice..
That's some sweet looking panel work right there! WOW..
that floor is gonna get warm being so close to the exhaust dont'cha think?
That is looking awesome! I need a bead roller! :LOL:
cheers guys, looks better than expected so big ? about the carpets. finished up both sides of the floors tonight.
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weekend of now back on it next week.
Very cool and again, shows your skill sir and you should be very proud of what you are accomplishing in your one of build.
Nice is an understatement. That is some amazing metal work. I am anxious to see the finished product!
been a bit but heres an update. all the rear floor and tubs are now in.
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going to make a fuel tank so thats next on the to do list. more soon
That looks awesome! It'd be hard for me to cover up that great work!
Yep, I too would splash some paint on them panels and call it done. They look absolutely brilliant and so professional. Now you are at this stage is the body no longer removable ?
body is now welded on, all the panels for the floor and bulkhead are now done. next step is to have all the panels and the chassis, body blasted before welding all the panels in hopefully it goes next week to get done. in the mean time few more pics for you.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps1e39228d.jpg
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more soon.
Just Beautiful!
all the floors are now in.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps0d53af37.jpg
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bulkhead is now going in. all the clutch parts have now turned up so the next time its built up should be able to drive it. more soon
WOW. WOW. WOW. I think that is all I can say about your workmanship and the underside of your car. Absolutely stunning, Speachless.
thanks whiplash, kind words.
Man, that looks awesome! You do really nice work!
Again.... just beautiful! It's great..
thanks guys, project is really coming on now. all the floors and bulkhead now welded in and engine back to check clearance.
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more soon.
merry christmas and a merry new year to every one.
Merry Christmas to you too! The car looks great!
car has progressed quite a bit over the holidays, now got the heater in, wipers in and the fuel tank is nearly done just needs the top welding on.
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car sits exactly where i wanted it.
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not long now before i can fire it up for the first time. thanks for your comments , more soon
It's an amazing piece of work. Hope the holidays were enjoyable with the family as well..
That's bloody gorgeous!
Amazing work...give yourself a very big pat on the back!
(I'm actually 49 shades of green with envy at your skills and craftsmanship! Bloody gorgeous!)
Great fab work on that tank! I bet you're really excited to fire it off!
This would make one hell of a kit!
Had you made all parts and dimensions in CAD, you could turn a nice profit for sure, just selling the design specs.
I'd love to know how you designed the frame for the jag components. It's obvious you aren't guessing at anything.
I'd also like to see the equipment your'e using to fab the panels, if you can snap a few pics.
thanks for the comments guys, firing it up is real close now.
the basic frame was done on cad at work so would be very easy to make more ( cut on a tube lazor ) the only thing i would not be so sure on is this car was designed around the wheel size, engine placement so to change any part would mean the frame would have to be changed to suit. the biggest part to me that was designed into the chassis is the 1 inch drop from the rear to the front of the outer rail were it meets the cills, this gives the body the nose down stance but with out the chassis rake.
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the chassis could be supplied in kit form
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big steps are now being made. 95% of the brake pipes are in and the flexes are made up and ready to install.
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also reshaped the rear side window trim and moved the door glass support bar closer to the front of the door as i intend to run a one piece window that will do away with the quarter light.
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really feels like im getting some where now. more soon
Okay, this is my second attempt at a reply so here goes again.
Will there be a cover like a dash panel over the heater and brake lines ?
It was funnier the way I had asked last time but this bloody site is still playing up and giving me the shits.
I realise I should wait for your next update to see the finished deal so just forgive me please.