As a few of the guys from the club know, I haven't been happy with the paint on the V-storm's chassis since I bought it. So after chatting to a few members I have finally made a start on a complete strip down and rebuild :o.
My main concern was the floor, as the guy who built it told me it would never come out due to the amount of tiger seal e.t.c. he put it in with. but fortunately it hasn't really been to bad.
So at the moment I have swapped back to the old wheels and ditch finder t1-r's, removed all the panels (didn't take long), front and rear seats, fire wall and most of the floor....
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The next job for me is to check out the current wiring, (which is a total rats nest) and detail the bits I want to keep. I am planning on re-wiring the majority of it and installing the lighting control module I have built which will add DRL control (like the audi's), 3 flash indicators, fog light logic e.t.c.
I have the go-pro set up in the garage roof to record a time lapse of the strip and rebuild, so that should be something to look forward to when its back on the road..!!!
Look forward to seeing the time-lapse Damo, great view!!
Well that should keep you out of trouble for a few hours :o ;D
Good luck with it
Ian
Thanks Ian I'm going to need it, will be plenty of time spent in the garage over Christmas I think ed.
There isn't a lot of room as you can see so the logistics is a bit of a nightmare. I still haven't worked out what I'm going to do when I lift the motor out..
QuoteI still haven't worked out what I'm going to do when I lift the motor out
Idea: Hang the chassis on the wall and work on it without bending over. Park the engine in all of that space you have just created.
Alternatively I'll collect the engine from you (you might not see it again ;))
Brave man, good luck Damo. Great idea with the GoPro too! Can't wait to see that footage 8)
Thats sort of my plan ian, in theory I should only have the front end to take apart after the engine is out. Its strange I've had a couple of offers to 'look after' the engine whilst it's out lol.
I've been tempted to put up the story so far, but think I will hold off untill a bit more had been done or its finished. It does look cool, especially the removing of 3.5hp's worth of ply wood that won't be going back in! Ha
Any good to you mate??
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=28638
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 20, November, 2015, 09:54:52 PM
Any good to you mate??
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=28638
Flipper was telling me about Lidl stuff. Seems like they have some good kit.
Yep they have some bargains, picked up a conditioning charger last week for the old man. That looks pretty good but the problem is I don't have anything to carry a winch :-\
I bought one of their conditioning chargers last year, very good. And have a fair few of there tools, spanners etc. It's not Snap-On quality but then it ain't ANYWHERE near the price and for the home mechanic is a total bargain.
You'd maybe have to put a scaffold pole across the roof somehow Damo? Shame they don't do a traditional engine hoist eh?
I do have a crane but that doesn't help with storage lol.
Some of the cheap tools are actually pretty good quality
You could do with a short term rent of a neighbours garage really?
Wish you good fortune with the rebuild. :D
Really like the GoPro and looking forward to the footage. :D
It made me LOL when you said that you have taken so much weight out as I do not think weight of the V-Storm was the issue for the builder (AKA Beefy) as he is carrying a Pound or two himself :o.
Be good to see the car when it is finished.
Keep us posted mate. Are you going to move the Handbrake while you are at it? Or was it the gear stick that was in the way?
On second thoughts :D
I do like a car with a bit of wood in it. hahaha. Preferably Ash for the frame :P the Morgan will be out tomorrow on the way to Brands ;D
Frank Costin liked a bit of marine ply too :o
As long as it is only a bit of wood! I remember the wooden chassis of a Marcos breaking apart at Castle Coombe. Amazingly it was repaired.
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http://www.rory.uk.com/The%20Wooden%20Chassis.html
Well you learn something every day - I didn't realise the Marcos was a son of Chippendale.
Ian
My ex claims she saw a Chippendale with some wood once :D
QuoteI don't have anything to carry a winch
Its easy to carry a wench just pluck her off her feet and run off with her! :P
Frank Costin designed a number of wooden cars including the Marcos. Interesting guy.
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/september-1984/35/cars-frank-costin
His brother is the Cos in Cosworth ;D
Oh and I like a bit of wood in a car LOL preferably Ash ;D
QuoteOh and I like a bit of wood in a car LOL preferably Ash
Isn't Ash something that was previously wood? :D Sorry - couldn't resist it.
Quote from: Iancider on 23, November, 2015, 09:40:08 PM
QuoteOh and I like a bit of wood in a car LOL preferably Ash
Isn't Ash something that was previously wood? :D Sorry - couldn't resist it.
Hahaha crashed and burnt! Good one :D
Things are going quite a bit slower than I was hoping, the mess that was called the wiring has taken quite a few nights longer than I originally hoped it would. But at last I have all the wiring marked up for the engine and pulled back through the chassis tubes to the natural centre point being the ECU. The front of the car is now liberated of 'dash', fuse box, random wires, relays well any wires!!
Last night I made a start at draining the fluids starting with the coolant, so next step is to try and get the oily noisy thing out before breaking down the rolling chassis.
I am pleased with the go-pro footage I have so far and really glad I went to the effort of mounting it properly.
I have also managed to get hold of the gearbox I wanted for a good price.. well if it works, so my quandary now is what colour to paint it.. the box in the car is currently silver, but I was thinking maybe black, but a few I have spoken to have suggested yellow... what to do!?!?!?!
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Well done on sorting out your wiring nightmare, the rest should be a breeze after that ;)
What gearbox have you gone for, is it a replacement or something different?
Good to get rid of that bowl of spaghetti...
I've got a few wires in my engine bay to sort out too - some of the body harness wires were joined directly into the engine loom rather than via a connector block so my swap isn't as easy as I hoped in terms of wiring. If you get any withdrawal symptoms after you've sorted out all your wires I may have some for you!
Good work mate. It all depends how much of the gear box you can see on the car as to which colour.
Only my opinion Damo but yellow would just look wrong mate.
Good progress there matey 8)
Quote from: Lucky Ed on 09, December, 2015, 08:23:43 PM
Well done on sorting out your wiring nightmare, the rest should be a breeze after that ;)
What gearbox have you gone for, is it a replacement or something different?
It's another stock Subaru box edd, but from a much later car, so they say its quite a lot stronger, wider gears more gussets (ooh err) in the casing and all that.
Quote from: sanzomat on 09, December, 2015, 08:46:02 PM
Good to get rid of that bowl of spaghetti...
I've got a few wires in my engine bay to sort out too - some of the body harness wires were joined directly into the engine loom rather than via a connector block so my swap isn't as easy as I hoped in terms of wiring. If you get any withdrawal symptoms after you've sorted out all your wires I may have some for you!
No worries, Im always up for a challenge!!!, I would cobble in a cheapo connector for your directly connected wires and then rework when you have the motor out.
Quote from: Moleman on 09, December, 2015, 08:54:11 PM
Good work mate. It all depends how much of the gear box you can see on the car as to which colour.
About this much, maybe a less with the spoiler bracket fitted
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Looking good - go pro footage is a winner. That'll be a great record at the end.
Cheers Adrian
I think you might be right going with a black 'box Damo.
Quote from: Lucky Ed on 10, December, 2015, 08:13:08 AM
I think you might be right going with a black 'box Damo.
I'm thinking so, might sand off the high spots of the ribs to add a bit of detail
Quote from: Lucky Ed on 10, December, 2015, 08:13:08 AM
I think you might be right going with a black 'box Damo.
I tend to agree, you defo want something a different colour than the bodywork.
Wow that a task you have under taken, good for you :o.
I would go for the black gear box.
that was good idea with the go-pro footage, looking forward to seeing that.
good luck mate.
Looks like everyone likes a black box. Although to be fair there isnt really that much yellow on the car at the moment.
I'm tempted to put up a bit of a gopro taster lol
I'd be interested to see it.
put the footage it up :D
Quote from: damouk on 10, December, 2015, 04:35:46 PM
Looks like everyone likes a black box. Although to be fair there isnt really that much yellow on the car at the moment.
I'm tempted to put up a bit of a gopro taster lol
I'm sure we'd all love to see the footage mate!
Quote from: mikebishop on 10, December, 2015, 04:37:35 PM
I'd be interested to see it.
put the footage it up :D
Hey Mike!! Where have you been!? Not heard from you in ages :)
QuoteHey Mike!! Where have you been!? Not heard from you in ages :)
He doesn't like to interrupt you when you are on a roll! ;) :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P
Isn't he quieter when he is on a roll ;).
Well another fine evening of spanner work for me, a nice lot of progress, tonight, finished draining the coolant, drained the clutch, removed the rads, intercooler, and marked up the engine wiring.
Unfortunately it came to a natural stop, as I found out I need a deep 19mm socket ground down to down to fit inside some of the chassis :/ ebayyyyy..
oh and for those interested...
https://youtu.be/fjASpY-0EbI
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The GoPro footage is very cool mate, reminds me of the original Time Machine film.
As for yours and Ian's comments, I will leave you alone.... for now!!! (it is Christmas, spirit of goodwill etc etc blah blah!)
Agreed, time lapse is great. Keep up the good work 8)
I bet you wish you could be that fast on the road? :P :P :P Great footage mate. 8)
I reckon I would be stopped quite a lot ha. It seems like a lot of time but just working it out Its only about 13 hours so far.
Time-lapse is a great thing - the red screwdriver got a lot of use!
It has indeed Ian, it always does ;-) best tool in the box
Everytime I watch that I hear the flight of the bumble bee in my head! :D
Took me a while to spot the red screwdriver but once you've seen in it's everywhere!
You're still a young man Damo but that is defo something to show your grand kids one day mate! Nice one!
I don't know about grand kids fho lol, but it's a good record.
First bit if the car going back together... Well the dash wired anyhow, just needs wrapping nicely and a car for it to go back in
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It might help to use some Loom Tape on that bundle. It is not adhesive but loosely bonds to itself to make a pliable loom.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/110998483110?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=pla-131843259906&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/110998483110?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=pla-131843259906&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80)
Ian
Two widths of tape ordered, narrow and wide, there should be enough to tidy the ecu when I get to it. Along with a selection of connectors.
A bit of major car lightening......
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Thanks to Dave Bence for the lever, worked a treat!!!
Quote from: damouk on 22, December, 2015, 10:59:01 PM
Thanks to Dave Bence for the lever, worked a treat!!!
Even colour coordinated with the hoist!
Sweet, some serious work going on there 8)
It is indeed!!
Tomorrow should see the last of the wiring out of the car, I was hoping it would be tonight, but like the front, a few wires need dissecting from the chassis.
Another relief was we managed to slacken off the nearside driveshaft nut, it was FT, to say the least. it took a 3/4 drive and 5ft of bar to budge it, even then it didn't give up without a fight!!
Quote from: damouk on 22, December, 2015, 11:44:38 PM
Another relief was we managed to slacken off the nearside driveshaft nut, it was FT, to say the least. it took a 3/4 drive and 5ft of bar to budge it, even then it didn't give up without a fight!!
Should have had a chat with Benchmark Dave - his 240v impact wrench would have tickled it off without you noticing!
I slackened the offside quite easily and stupidly thought the nearside would be as easy... :-\
Quote from: damouk on 23, December, 2015, 04:31:28 PM
I slackened the offside quite easily and stupidly thought the nearside would be as easy... :-\
Are they both right hand threads? My Sierra ones are not - could be worth checking.
Quite right Ed, the 'left side is a lefty', the hubs of the v-storm are Sierra.
Don't you just hate it when that happens?!!
I think it's like 3 eared knock-on wheel spinners (like on my old Elan), they have to do up in the correct direction on each side or they can come undone with the rotation of the wheels and braking I believe? So both sides will not be the same thread direction.
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 23, December, 2015, 08:39:11 PM
I think it's like 3 eared knock-on wheel spinners (like on my old Elan), they have to do up in the correct direction on each side or they can come undone with the rotation of the wheels and braking I believe? So both sides will not be the same thread direction.
So what happens if you are giving it some welly in reverse :-X
Quotewhat happens if you are giving it some welly in reverse?
Love it! ;D
Try a couple of hundred miles and find out Gary. Report back your findings please mate!! ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P
Quotewhat happens if you are giving it some welly in reverse?
On the v-storm it fills the inside of the car with bits of the road lol
I seem to be finding a few of these:
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Worryingly this is one of the bolts that holds the two halfs of the chassis together, good job they are about to come out.
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Not sure what I'm looking at there Damo? Certainly doesn't look like it should be taking any significant load...
If you look at the second pic, they are on the bottom tube where the forward facing tubes attach, could explain the clunk I occasionally hear
Well part one of the rebuild is done, all of the parts needing powder coating are pretty much ready..., bit of a lack of planning as I haven't even decided on the colour yet :-\
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Making some good progress there. Better choose a colour soon. Did you see that pic of Welshy's Exocet - looks great with a gold skelly IMHO.
I think I have finally decided on the colour just need to find out how much the powder is! I'm not going to say what it is at the moment tho just in case I can't afford it.
Stu welding on some new bits:
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Well impressed with how quickly you have got on with this Damo and with how much you have achieved so far - well done mate :)
Can't wait to see the finished result and the new (secret) colour 8)
Cheers Steve, however I fear the work will be putting the car back together lol
Yep, sods law, that part will always take a little longer!
I can't wait either especially if you go with the colour you showed us last night. :)
I have a couple of samples on the way from the suppler, not cheap at all, quite a lot more expensive than I thought it was going to be :o. I'm wondering wether or not to get the floor done in it as it won't be seen under the carbon fibre
Have you tried Fullpint, he knows all about that sort of thing.
Quote from: benchmark51 on 08, January, 2016, 08:30:05 PM
Have you tried Fullpint, he knows all about that sort of thing.
Second that but I think he is limited to size for him to do it.
He will give advice on temperatures etc so worth talking to him to get some knowledge before you talk to someone to do the job.
At least you will be able to check if they could do a good job.
Quote from: Moleman on 08, January, 2016, 08:08:27 PM
I can't wait either especially if you go with the colour you showed us last night. :)
What!!!!!?? You showed everyone last night but not gonna tell us poor miserable sods on the forum!??
C'mon man, spill the beans! ;D
Its YELLOW :P :P :P :P :P :P? ? ? ? ?
No don't tell them they should have turned up. :-*
Well it is yellow.... Some of it ;D.
I kept meaning to ask fullprint at club meets, but every time I remembered he had gone!
The local guy to me does a lot of military work and will collect/deliver.
Quote from: damouk on 08, January, 2016, 10:55:35 PM
Well it is yellow.... Some of it ;D.
I kept meaning to ask fullprint at club meets, but every time I remembered he had gone!
The local guy to me does a lot of military work and will collect/deliver.
Oooh still teasing us eh!
Military, how about camo Damo!!!
Whatever you do, don't do it orange and white stripes cos you'll have Colin rear ending you at Combe when he thinks you're a cone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :P :P :P :P :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I know a place with a big enough oven, but the tanks of chemicals they use to dip the components wont be big enough. They're miserable gits anyway. If you pm fullpint, perhaps he could steer you in the right direction
After three not so good weeks on the car and the mods done the chassis has finally left the garage for warmer climates. I'm still not 100% on the colour so Nick is going to make up a few samples and after that I will decide.
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Quote from: damouk on 29, January, 2016, 10:17:20 PM
After three not so good weeks on the car and the mods done the chassis has finally left the garage for warmer climates. I'm still not 100% on the colour so Nick is going to make up a few samples and after that I will decide.
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That garage does look very empty now!
it sure does, a bit like my wallet is going to be when I get it back by the sounds of it. About time for a garage clean up, then back to wire brushing off the new gearbox before painting.
That is the problem with Go-faster modes - the money goes faster!!!
Nice one mate. 8)
Tell me about it Ian, and I haven't even thought about the panels yet.
So I have been trying to decide the best way to plumb the peddle box, should I use flexy or solid couplings to the m/c's...
The rule is solid wherever you can. Anything flexible tend to expand on braking and can give a soggy pedal feel.
I saw one kit car that was plumbed end-to-end with braided flexibles but I bet that felt like stepping on a rubber ball!
I will have to have a go in solid in that case, I don't think it will look very pretty.....
Damouk,
The look should be okay. All you need to to make sure you get the right look with you pipe. You can obtain copper or Zinc Finish and it highly wise to use a pipe bender for the bends. You can borrow mine or use one of these cheapies:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Tube-3In1-Pipe-Bender-Bends-6-8-10mm-Plumbing-Brake-Fuel-Tubing-0-180-/131114140439?hash=item1e87030317:g:POkAAOxy3zNSkNpD (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Tube-3In1-Pipe-Bender-Bends-6-8-10mm-Plumbing-Brake-Fuel-Tubing-0-180-/131114140439?hash=item1e87030317:g:POkAAOxy3zNSkNpD)
Ian
Plenty of p-clips too so you can ensure they stay straight on the longer runs. 300mm max spacing for IVA.
I might take you up on your offer ian if that's ok, I have a couple of bends that are 180degree that need to be really tight as the will touch the shocks if they arnt tight enough. I have more p clips on order already
Your welcome Damouk.
Here is a good service. Brake lines to order. all you have to do is measure the length accurately making sure you allow for length in the bends. Using this service means the unions are already made and they do need to be made properly. Then all you have to do is form the bends. It is always best to start at the complex end because sometimes the first bend can interfere with the tool. If you overbend a pipe it can be eased out by opening it by hand - up to about ten degrees but never bend inwards by hand and use the pipe benders instead. If you decide to make your own pipe you will need a flanging tool at about £60 each.
http://www.brakepipes2go.co.uk/ (http://www.brakepipes2go.co.uk/)
Regards
Ian
I have the tools and all the fittings from the original setup so will have a go myself I did see a home made tool which was to plates packed out with washers to do very sharp bends I have plenty of pipe to practice on lol
What pipe are you using? Is it Kunifer, cos that is easily shaped. I like to do tight bends by doing a complete loop.
I believe it is Dave yes
After nearly three months of moving the chassis from powder coater to powder coater it is finally getting some prep work done. Whilst this is now in hand I thought I would start doing a few of the other jobs that need to be done before I can start putting it back together, so today I made a start on cleaning some parts in the parts washer.
As well as this I have slowly been wire wheeling off the replacement gearbox ready for some paint, it has been a slow painful job, but hopefully will be finished tomorrow so that I can get the first coat of primer on. :D.
I have also managed to knock up the relocation bracket for the new indicator and main beam switches.
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You will be properly pleased with yourself when it is done!
I will be Ian, but I will be even more pleased that the car is back in one piece and on the road lol
Any progress is good progress. Once you get the bits back I expect it'll fly back together!
I am hoping so, although I don't think it's going to be ready for spring springtime how ???
Quote from: damouk on 25, February, 2016, 10:58:47 PM
I am hoping so, although I don't think it's going to be ready for spring springtime how ???
It's a helluva lot of work mate but will be well worth it when done and you are flying around Combe later this year!
It seems a lot more work now after not really doing anything on it for nearly three months.
I keep ordering replacement bits and now I am running out of room.
Getting it back on the track seems a million miles away at the moment
Quote from: damouk on 26, February, 2016, 06:39:30 PM
It seems a lot more work now after not really doing anything on it for nearly three months.
I keep ordering replacement bits and now I am running out of room.
Getting it back on the track seems a million miles away at the moment
I had that feeling when I tried to rebuild my Lotus many moons ago. It happens to a lot of people, taking it apart is one thing, putting it all back together another entirely.
You will get there mate, just take it in baby bites and one day at a time.
I agree with Dave. You will be surprised how fast it all goes back together
It should go back together pretty quickly as all the bits six months ago were a complete car. well all except the new bits and complete rewire..
A little bit of painting done this weekend.
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Looks like a really great job dude 8)
Cheers mate, hours spent with the wire brush wheel and dremel, then a few coats of paint, I just hope it doesn't come off and leave a mess!
I don't think they get very hot so it should be ok as long as there was no grease or surface contamination before you painted it. Wire brushing etc should give a decent surface for the paint to key to I would think?
It should be fine for temperature, there are loads of awkward places to get to so hopefully I managed to get a good enough key on those, although it is an untested gearbox so there is always a chance its scrap anyway lol
It's not the one you took off that car then? Didn't realise that. What was wrong with the one you had on it?
If you've already covered this earlier in the thread you'll have to excuse me, my memory is not great atm mate.
Looks nice mate.
No it's the mates gearbox that will fit in the car without messging about with driveshafts, it's got wider gears in it apparently.
I'm replacing it as a couple of times I've had it where it won't come out of 1st or reverse without a lot of abuse on the gearstick, when stationary. Also if I accelerate very hard in 1st, second it takes a while to release the gear not good...
Hopefully if the 'box came from someone you know they won't have sold you a pup.
Any news on when the chassis will be back from the powder coater?
Unfortunately not Dave, it was from an internet auction site, however everything I have checked seems to be good and there didn't seem to be any teeth ratteling about in to bottom lol
The powder coater said it would be three or four weeks, however my mates delivery driver said he saw it and it wasn't silver which is a good sign.
Quote from: damouk on 28, February, 2016, 10:01:48 PM
Unfortunately not Dave, it was from an internet auction site, however everything I have checked seems to be good and there didn't seem to be any teeth ratteling about in to bottom lol
The powder coater said it would be three or four weeks, however my mates delivery driver said he saw it and it wasn't silver which is a good sign.
"it wasn't silver"?? Dammit Damo, you ain't ever gonna tell me the flippin' colour are ya!!?? ;D
Well it was sort of a dark silver before wasn't it, maybe it's a mint sunrise or a misty buff or what about lilac...
Quote from: damouk on 28, February, 2016, 10:37:38 PM
Well it was sort of a dark silver before wasn't it, maybe it's a mint sunrise or a misty buff or what about lilac...
Nice colours mate! Best laugh I've had today!! How about powderpuff pink or kermit green. Or my old favourite of yesteryear duck egg blue? ;D
It is a shame you didn't see it Steve. Damouk has chosen well. 8)
QuoteHow about powderpuff pink or kermit green. Or my old favourite of yesteryear duck egg blue?
Is this guy psychic? How did he know the exact colour combination you chose Damouk?
I'm not sure Ian, it's either a very good guess or he has been hacking into my pc....
Talking of Kermit green made me think of this GTM coupe actually nicknamed Kermit, can't think why
(http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/gallery/110_2084.jpg)
Looks a bit like the Kawasaki green that, not sure mine is quite the same, maybe a shade darker ;-)
Oh no, not bogey green please ???
Itsnot!
Ha I'm not sure what colour your bogies are Dave
Quote from: Moleman on 29, February, 2016, 09:42:36 PM
It is a shame you didn't see it Steve. Damouk has chosen well. 8)
It will be all the more of a nice surprise when I do eventually get to see it (being as none of you b*****ds are gonna tell me!! ;D)
Quote from: damouk on 29, February, 2016, 10:11:12 PM
I'm not sure Ian, it's either a very good guess or he has been hacking into my pc....
Not just your pc mate, I can hack webcams too!
Last Thursday after fidodido's IVA I visited the powder coater and picked up the black bits, if the rest come out looking as good then I will be very happy with the finish. However he was not happy with the result from his sample of the 'top secret' colour, he showed me this and the original swatch I showed you guys at the club meet and it was quite different :/ Yesterday I popped in again to for a catch up and he said he has now sorted the problem which was one of his bits of kit.. I saw my chassis which has been blasted and primed ready to go! I am hoping to take Easter week off and get the bulk of the car back together!
Great news. I cant wait to see it in the snot green!
It is finally, hopefully it wont look to over the top with the yellow!
I have also enquired into the cost for the later nose cone, but not sure which one I prefer at the moment..
Finally finished painting a drive shaft tonight, just need the replacement bolts and it's ready to go back on the car :-)
(http://s29.postimg.org/hu9x6o6gz/20160321_203439.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hu9x6o6gz/)
(http://s13.postimg.org/szg73a1j7/IMG_20160321_WA0006.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/szg73a1j7/)
Looks like a lot of us are rebuilding this weekend. ;D
Quote from: damouk on 21, March, 2016, 09:34:03 PM
Finally finished painting a drive shaft tonight, just need the replacement bolts and it's ready to go back on the car :-)
(http://s29.postimg.org/hu9x6o6gz/20160321_203439.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hu9x6o6gz/)
Didn't know they did Cuprinol in black Damo!! ;D
Oh aah, no woodworm in them then ;D
Nope no metal worm either
Good work :)
A bit more prep done tonight, front uprights blasted, lacquered and bearings re-packed:
(http://s7.postimg.org/au3xogb7r/IMG_20160321_WA0010.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/au3xogb7r/) (http://s17.postimg.org/kyfc7zoyz/IMG_20160324_WA0000.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/kyfc7zoyz/)
Quote from: damouk on 24, March, 2016, 10:18:09 PM
A bit more prep done tonight, front uprights blasted, lacquered and bearings re-packed:
(http://s7.postimg.org/au3xogb7r/IMG_20160321_WA0010.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/au3xogb7r/) (http://s17.postimg.org/kyfc7zoyz/IMG_20160324_WA0000.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/kyfc7zoyz/)
I love it when you talk dirty to us Damo ;D