Deans mx5 roadster build

[dean211277]

Originally Posted by Dave F

It's a good feeling when the body's off. I hope you undid the hub nuts and rear uprigh bottom bolts or the fun times are about to begin.

Yes lucky enough I too read plenty of build threads and read advice from other builders so I have slackened the nuts off using a 4ft bar!

Anything else I need to keep off the shell Before it goes?
I have cut the chassis number off and removed the chassis ID plate and cut out the bracket for the handbrake.

[vmax1974]

Have you kept the fuel sender from the top of the tank

[dean211277]

Yes I have removed the sender unit and the other bit which I assume is a return?

[RichardH]

fuel sender has flow and return, the other bit is a vent

[dean211277]

The donor has been completely stripped down now have a big pile for the tip and another pile of bits to sell and help fund the build.

Build table has now been built and I have marked out all the bottom rails.

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Only recently managed to check the chassis kit out, couple of bits missing nothing major so think I will cut them myself. In fact some may not be used or be different on the talon chassis compared to the book chassis.

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[Dave F]

Originally Posted by dean211277

The donor has been completely stripped down now have a big pile for the tip and another pile of bits to sell and help fund the build.

Build table has now been built and I have marked out all the bottom rails.

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Only recently managed to check the chassis kit out, couple of bits missing nothing major so think I will cut them myself. In fact some may not be used or be different on the talon chassis compared to the book chassis.

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What bits are missing as someone who has just about finished putting together the jigsaw, there are a few bits that are different, on another note, did the gearbox mount come with the flat pack as I never got one and I'd appreciate you sending me the dimentions if you could, anyone else who has them would also work

[RichardH]

thats the gearbox mount in the picture, bit box section two inch wide cut at angle on both ends with slot in the middle. bolt a landrover rubber mount and 50mm square box on top.
i will try measure mine tomorrow

[Dave F]

Originally Posted by RichardH

thats the gearbox mount in the picture, bit box section two inch wide cut at angle on both ends with slot in the middle. bolt a landrover rubber mount and 50mm square box on top.
i will try measure mine tomorrow

Thanks for that. I assume it's easier to cut it and place it once the front mounts are in.

[dean211277]

I wondered what that bit was thanks guys.
If you want me to I will take some close up pictures of it and measure it too.

I'm missing all bits for the front frame, which obviously I do need. I have started marking out the bits on some box section I bought for welding practice. Much head scratching on FF2 and FF3 but think I have it right now!

Also missing are:

SB 3, 4, 5 & 6 I'm guessing these are as per the book

RS 15 again I'm guessing these are the same as in the book

SW 1, 2 & 3 which I assume are different from the book?

TT 6 & 8 not sure if these are used?

Cheers Dean

[vmax1974]

Get hold of phil he will get them sent out to you