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Old 3rd January 2012, 05:55 PM
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Thought i'd start off my build thread with some photos of my MX5 donor.
Its the 1.6 Eunos Roadster (Jap import)




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Old 3rd January 2012, 05:58 PM
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The photos dont quite do justice to the imaculate bodywork of this car (with exception to a bit rust on the drivers wing) seems a shame to break it up.

Even still has 6 month MOT. Was considering insuring it and running about with it until i start to need parts from it, however the missus has been eyeing it up and trying to drop hints that she wants it. I think if i was to put it back on the road, i may need to find another donor lol

Engine and gearbox seem solid.

Nothing happening yet construction wise as my local steel supplier/ timber merchant won't be open until monday to put in my materials order
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Old 3rd January 2012, 07:42 PM
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[quote=MoysieWRX;69370]The photos dont quite do justice to the imaculate bodywork of this car (with exception to a bit rust on the drivers wing) seems a shame to break it up.

Even still has 6 month MOT. Was considering insuring it and running about with it until i start to need parts from it, however the missus has been eyeing it up and trying to drop hints that she wants it. I think if i was to put it back on the road, i may need to find another donor lol

Might as well use it if you can as you wont need any of it untill the chassis is built. Might also win some browny points from her indoors <as if>

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Old 3rd January 2012, 09:10 PM
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Yeah right, more likely i'll need to find another car lol
Still considering whether to put it on the road and give it a bit sideways fun
Would need to mess aroung getting insurance and road tax aswell,would it really be worth the hastle me putting it on the road for a few months.

In two minds whether to put it on the road just now or strip off the parts i dont need and sell them to get some of my money back.
Would like to buy a new welder for the project, at the minute i have a portable 130A Gasless mig.
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Old 3rd January 2012, 10:24 PM
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Hi, and welcome. Look forward to seeing how your build comes along, im also in the process of doing a MX5 based car.
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Put it on the road and enjoy it for a few months..

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