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Old 24th June 2013, 10:29 PM
Nismo1982 Nismo1982 is offline
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Yes it does look a good donor in the pics but it really is quite rotten underneath and had many attempts to fix / hide it by the looks of things.

Got in the garage on Sunday to have a couple of attempts at the front frame! Nice wee pile of scrap metal starting now. Think I'm happy with the 2nd attempt as it fitted back into the jig after being fully welded (a tad too hot as well I think!). Got all the base rails tacked up and the uprights started as well so quite a productive Sunday afternoon.







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Old 25th June 2013, 02:26 PM
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keep up the good work
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Old 28th July 2013, 08:54 PM
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Had a few days work on the chassis since my last post. Loving seeing it take shape now! Just wish I could get more time in the garage. After summer hols I will get some time off work to push things on a bit!







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Old 28th July 2013, 08:56 PM
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Old 28th July 2013, 09:19 PM
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Very nice, taking shape quickly!
You made sure it'll get out of the door before you go too far
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Old 28th July 2013, 11:00 PM
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You made sure it'll get out of the door before you go too far


No its fine really...standard sized single garage door at the front!
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Old 2nd January 2014, 10:28 AM
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Happy New Year all!

Wow its been ages since my last update - things are going pretty slowly as I dont get much time in the garage these days
Will get some pics up when I get home but chassis is almost finished and ready to be fully welded. Have started to strip the MX5 too so will have engine out soon.

Just before xmas my wishbones arrived from Phil @ Talon which was very exciting - they look great and will save me loads of time now not having to make them myself, so thanks Phil!
Next delivery will be Phil's new MX5 diff cover so another thing to look forward to soon.

Plan this year will be to have a rolling chassis with engine and running gear fitted

All the best for 2014 everyone!

Mark
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