What's everyones current build status!! UPBEAT THREAD!

[twinturbo]

So.. In two ish lines.. What's your build status and on 1 line, what's been a big joy recently on your build.


ME.

Most of body trial fitted, Suspension trial fitted, car rolling. Engine in and running and. Flexis's done about to start on copper liens.

The exhuast was a real joy, it went together like a breeeeeze. :D

TT

[rdodger]

Collecting parts. Getting ready to break my supercharged MX5.

Going to order the chassis and body next weekend! :D

[vmax1974]

Also collecting parts and enjoying trawling the scrapyards for any cheap bits that will fit

[baz-r]

i have the chassis 90% done with engine rebuilt and in, mounts made, box in , prop in, dif in suspension in and done, roll bar made but backstays to do, seats fitted belts mounts done, alternitive peddalbox fitted, steering in and done and i think thats it? oh i do need to fit my tank
all i need to do is keep on cracking at it :)

thanks for the upbeatness btw :D just whats needed after what i just read

[rapidtornado]

chassis done, suspension done, engine & gearbox mounts done, just refurbing the uprights and making up pedal box, hope to be rolling for chrimbo :rolleyes:

Big joy recently having the alloys refurbed and kitted out with nice new tyres :D

[twinturbo]

And the pic of the refurbed alloys ?

[tkpm]

All the fuel and brake lines in and most of the tunnel covered in ally and 75% of the body work fitted.

After the kitcar show on Saturday i will make a start on the electrics.

Terry

[Ashtonr]

Just booked my IVA

[brainbug007]

Just finishing off the electrics here, after that just brake lines, propshaft, seats & bodywork to go :)

[Bonzo]

Building an inventory of my build parts ready for Ebay

Sadly I am done with the Roadster scene, time for me to move on :(

[twinturbo]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o

[MarkB]

Building an inventory of my build parts ready for Ebay

Sadly I am done with the Roadster scene, time for me to move on :(

Don't be daft Ronnie, get it built, drive it and you will be glad you did

[adrianreeve]

Very nearly there! Need to plumb cooling system, bleed brakes, fit prop shaft, fit the exhaust silencer, do a full nut and bolt check, then map the engine! Feels great to be so close to the end - nearly four years, but only about £4000, and it's got some nice bits like jenveys and Westfield seats!

Cheers

Adrian

[vmax1974]

Building an inventory of my build parts ready for Ebay

Sadly I am done with the Roadster scene, time for me to move on :(

I am with mark on this one ronnie it would be just wrong to quit now I know you have thought about it before and I hope you will change your mind again

Anyone thought about getting a proper haynes club together maybe a few social events like track days and european excursion's could help to quell some of the bad feelings on here just all get your cars built and lets go invade the car hating swiss

[twinturbo]

Err Club.. Yeah.... Touchy subject..

[rpjg1975]

Yes, that could open up a whole new can of worms if memory serves...

[Twin]

Just relocated build to Stafford, chassis is 70%ish done with no welder now.

Enjoyed machining the shiny bits! still lots to get (GRP, Coil overs, peddle box)

[twinturbo]

I was born in Stafford, and went to uni there

[old_bill]

Building an inventory of my build parts ready for Ebay

Sadly I am done with the Roadster scene, time for me to move on :(

Sorry to hear this Ronnie. You are one of the guys who keeps me motivated. Be like me just spend a few hours a week on the car. It's the build that's important to me not necessarily the driving around in the end product.
Anyway, hope you change your mind. :)

[Twin]

TT

Just using my bro's garage for storage, not got the room in Chester.

[Spikehaus]

Car is 98 % built, just needs to be stripped for powder coat, plating and final assembly. Remaining 2 % is to fit Hydralic Clutch and permanent fuel lines once I remove the engine & gearbox.

Best part of build, trying to redesign every auxillary component of the Cologne V6 engine to make it work of fit! More importantly, the new mates from Stoneleigh & Exeter Show each year.:)

To see my progress so far, please click on the links below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29404787@N03/ (Gallery 1) 2009

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41021922@N03/ (Gallery 2) 2010

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56936222@N04/ (Gallery 3) 2011

[robo]

A chassis mule for prototyping our builds +three stillages full of bits ready to build three cars:eek: Three chassis being built by talon at the moment.

Bob

[rapidtornado]

And the pic of the refurbed alloys ?

Here you go

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n601/rapidtornado/Kit%20Car/wheelrefurb.jpg

[will_08]

Honestly Ronnie don't give up your build mate, leave the forum/your build alone for a while.

I think everyone becomes disillusioned with the whole thing from time to time, but you've put so much in to sell it away now. ive a picture of your red chassis in your garden that gee's me on, thinking ill be there soon!

Anyways ive just put the ss1/cp11 assembly's on, going to 'V' prep my tranny tubes and get up early and crack on before work!! or ill just probably snooze in :rolleyes:

Cheers Will

[Davey]

Got a day on my build today as it happens.

Chassis is about 90% done, seat belt mountings to do along with back stays on roll bar. Made headlight mountings today and gearbox xmember plus altered the gearchange frame to remove the standard rubber bushings for a more positive shift.

Best part of build? making the inlet manifold.

D.

[Jimmyd]

80% built then stripped for painting. Painted chassis & bones a week ago. Used an industrial machinery enamel bl!!dy stuff is still slightly soft. I so had better not be stripping this again

J

[Cyberbeej]

Currently collecting parts for the revision 2 version since i built it on a serious budget the first time.

[SeriesLandy]

Very similar position to TT
Chassis rolling, brake and fuel lines fitted, all body work trial fitted, engine in but not running.

However not had any time lately, doing a roof conversion in my spare time and working all the time to pay for my wedding.

Most of body trial fitted, Suspension trial fitted, car rolling. Engine in and running and. Flexis's done about to start on copper liens.

The exhuast was a real joy, it went together like a breeeeeze. :D

TT

[davidimurray]

Rolling chassis, engine running but needs some tuning. Most bodywork fitted. Really just need to fit front wings, get a propshaft and sort out all the IVA items and she will be ready.

Progress slightly delayed at the moment as I got married on saturday :D :D :D and fly to Florida tomorrow :)

[james3004]

You can't give up on your build now your a mod Ronnie!!

My chassis is rolling with engine in and wiring nearly complete:)

[Deanno]

chassis nearly finished,wishbones done, bodywork getting there ,the new arrival putting a hold on things? YES

really enjoyed designing my "one-off" grill just waiting for it to be authorised to avoid copyrights then get it made.

[Deanno]

Rolling chassis, engine running but needs some tuning. Most bodywork fitted. Really just need to fit front wings, get a propshaft and sort out all the IVA items and she will be ready.

Progress slightly delayed at the moment as I got married on saturday :D :D :D and fly to Florida tomorrow :)

congratulations to you both, did the weather hold off for you?

[rpjg1975]

Everything been on hold for many months now but been collecting bits and bobs from time to time. Been building the bargain garage I aquired which is almost done then I can get back on with things. I am at rolling chassis stage using dummy shocks. Engine fitted but may need adjusting due to clearance issues.... Need to consult my build guru... Fuel tank, roll bar kit, some body panels, headlights and brackets, wiring and radiator all ready to get fettled and fitted. Good luck to everyone else with their builds

[Janne E]

Driving:D :D

Driving:D :D

Janne

[Wgroove]

Chassis almost ready (98% finished). Front and rear wishbones, wheels, steering wheel, seats, rollbar are fitted to the chassis.
Nosecone, bonnet, rear wings and scuttle from SSC ready to fit !
Bought a raceline sump for my zetec for more ground clearance, and now i'm waiting for the engine mounts, cat and exhaust from Kitspares.
So probably next weekend i can fit the engine, and do the last welding thats needed and fit the drive shaft.
One week ago i bought on Ebay a K3 ECU from Emerald.
If everything fits, the chassis shall be powdercoated. After that...:) :) :)

So far the status of my build.

[HandyAndy]

Just booked my IVA

Best wishes for your IVA , you have built a stunning car :cool: & in such a short time :eek: :cool:

cheers
andy

[HandyAndy]

I got married on saturday :D and fly to Florida tomorrow

Congratulations David :cool:

Have a great time on honeymoon :D ......Florida is good too :p

cheers
andy

[alga]

Attached ally side panels!

[squbti]

After my fallout with SFRO in sweden I lost the will to continue with my build & felt like I had to take a break so I built this recumbent trike using my old mountainbike as a doner 13421343.
This gave me a good booster & i´m now back on track with my roadster build & will post som pics soon,if everything goes as planed i hope to be driving next summer:).
cheers
samy

[ayjay]

Is there room for a cosworth engine:D

[CTWV50]

Hung my diff in the frame and painted it matt black, will be a rolling frame soon!:)

[MikeB]

Roller,
Engine in and first start completed.
Next job, fuel lines and engine wiring.

[monsterob]

had mine to rolling chassis stage then took it all apart to paint its now back with engine diff prop etc in floors foward trans tunnel panels and back panel are on steering rack / colulm in pedal box nearly finished. next task i think will be getting it back on 4 wheels then make a fuel tank.

im another one whos progress has slowed due to a baby

[twinturbo]

I have slowed due to not bing bothered..... :rolleyes:

Will get myself back in gear soon.

TT

[Tilly819]

finished and broken....

did enjoy driving it though lol

tilly

[ayjay]

Rolling chassis on dummy struts. Engine and gearbox in , diff and shafts in ,tank ready to install, loom plugged in and engine spins on the starter. However still have an earthing problem eg indicators work but not headlamps--probe shows as 3 +ves at the main headlamp bulb:confused: :confused:
also cant get a spark at the plugs or leads--is there an easy way to test if the coil is working??
Some advice here would be appreciated

ps I have snipped out irrelevant parts of the loom and removed the fuses.
ppsI realise Im about to change the subject of this thread so please reply under electrics-- sorry
http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/ayjay50/

[shh120m]

just started to make an exhaust manifold:D cut the side panel in the wrong place:mad:

[robo]

just started to make an exhaust manifold:D cut the side panel in the wrong place:mad:
I saw somewhere probably ebay a guy selling paper or card templates for the roadster side panels. Not a bad idea when you hear how many people make a mistake on cutting these.

Bob