David's Build Thread

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by jason 82

I have the gillham bodykit. I am really chuffed with it, just make sure that you get the bonnet with the large scoop, I know that it's more expensive, but it gives a little more room above the engine, & looks smart. I have opened up the bonnet vent and meshed it off to help cooling.

Mine fitted (agm) just without a scoop

David

[Davidbolam]

Tonight I finished off my interior sort of...

All the carpets are in, the side panels that I covered in leatherette are in and I have also put in the kick strips on the sills and along the rear of aft bulkhead. I am really pleased with how it looks. I did try fitting a map pocket that I purchased from ebay buy this turned out to be the biggest heat of sh*t when I went to fix it and now in the bin.

I still haven't put the steering column cover on as this can only go on once the dash has been re-fitted. This is something that I am going to do once I have finished my dash surround.

Here is a photo. It quite hard to make everything out as its all black...



Ps I've also got a nicer steering wheel to go on at the last minute as well

[flyerncle]

If you do fit the heater you will be surprised how effective it will be at keeping the lower half of you warm !

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Tonight I finished off my interior sort of...

All the carpets are in, the side panels that I covered in leatherette are in and I have also put in the kick strips on the sills and along the rear of aft bulkhead. I am really pleased with how it looks. I did try fitting a map pocket that I purchased from ebay buy this turned out to be the biggest heat of sh*t when I went to fix it and now in the bin.

I still haven't put the steering column cover on as this can only go on once the dash has been re-fitted. This is something that I am going to do once I have finished my dash surround.

Here is a photo. It quite hard to make everything out as its all black...



Ps I've also got a nicer steering wheel to go on at the last minute as well

Looks great, well done Dave!

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by CTWV50

Looks great, well done Dave!

Thanks,

How is yours coming along?

I am thinking about going for some westfield front cycle wings instead of using the agm ones. I think my tyres are too thin for them to look any good

David

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Thanks,

How is yours coming along?

It isn't at the moment. Just a chassis with pedal box and fuel/brake pipes. I'll get Christmas out the way and get back to it in the new year.

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

I am thinking about going for some westfield front cycle wings instead of using the agm ones. I think my tyres are too thin for them to look any good

David

Yes they are rather large aren't they, they look ok with my wider wheels though!

[Davidbolam]

I've finally mounted the grill inside the nose and made my indicator extensions.

Here is a photo. I made the extension using a bit of old tent pole from a friendly neighbour who is building an ac cobra replica.

I secured the grill using industrial epoxy resin from east coast composites.



I have also had some vinyl stripes delivered so they will go on the car as soon as we have a warm day!

I'm still wondering what to do about my shortened handbrake cable

David

[CTWV50]

OMG vinyl stripes! That's "nearly finished" type stuff! I started back again with mine after new year, and have been thinking about grill mesh and front indicators. Does the mesh have to be automotive specific or not. Where did you get yours' from?

Indicators and mesh look good.

[twinturbo]

I have some black metal tube from a standard lamp we got as a wedding present ( but was falling appart ) to use as my indicator tube.

Got some mesh free, an ex-colleauge and freind whos parents now live across the road found it unused and as said freind now lives in Vienna they gave it to me when clearing his stuff out

I may make a bit more progress. over the comming months ( Possibly )



Nose looks spot on Dave..

TT

[flyerncle]

Opinion ? is there any reason pre IVA not to fit them under the headlight by some means as opposed to the extension on the nosecone.