David's Build Thread

[Davidbolam]

As I am doing the last couple of jobs (still).

I have been wondering how to tighten the headlights without disconnecting them.

My solution was to buy a 21mm diesel injector socket and chop out a chunk. It took some chopping with my hack saw but here is the finished result.

I also had a delivery of 4 new tyres this morning. Toyo proxies which I managed to get the whole set new from ebay for £160 delivered!



I have also carried out a noise test and my car is within the limits without having to put any restrictions in the exhaust.

I am hoping to book send my paperwork off this week for iva!

David

[voucht]

Hi David,
You car looks really splendid, no doubts your inspector well be pleased with it .
I have a question: how did you do or where did you by the material to make the 2 black stripes on your bodywork? I'd like to do the same kind of things on mine, but I don't know if there is another way than painting them (which I'd like to avoid)? Any supplier address, etc., you could give or recommend please?
Also, I will need to have these stripes made in a special colour (which I have the RAL number for). Do you think this is possible?
Thanks you.

[flyerncle]

Check out 9800 mactac vinyl Sylvain,its what they use to wrap cars etc it has a good life span outside and they do RAL colours.

Decide the width you need and make a block with a scalpel in it to cut it straight.

[voucht]

Thanks for the tips Paul and David. I just watched a couple of videos on you tube about this vinyl wrapping, and yes, it looks exactly like what I need. Now I'll have to try to fond this product locally, otherwise I can still order the stripes from the UK.
Thanks a lot

[K4KEV]

Hi Syl ....the stuff I used was just cheapo off ebay and as for cutting stripes the back of most vinyls have 1cm square grid on so it is very easy to cut straight lines with just a pair of scissors.

[Davidbolam]

Here is a quick video. I have sorted the steering out now

http://youtu.be/LtuXQyAF3pk

David

[CTWV50]

Looks great, bet you're itching to get it on the road.

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by voucht

Hi David,
You car looks really splendid, no doubts your inspector well be pleased with it .
I have a question: how did you do or where did you by the material to make the 2 black stripes on your bodywork? I'd like to do the same kind of things on mine, but I don't know if there is another way than painting them (which I'd like to avoid)? Any supplier address, etc., you could give or recommend please?
Also, I will need to have these stripes made in a special colour (which I have the RAL number for). Do you think this is possible?
Thanks you.

Hi Sylvain,

If you look on ebay and type in matt black vinyl stripes there are lots of companies offering precut lengths which you just need to stick on. with the help of youtube videos! there are lots of different widths available. mine are 50mm each

thanks for the kind words about the car

David