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[CTWV50]

Well done that man, looks great. Been thinking about trestles today. Hmmmmm.

[Davidbolam]

That's looking good. Must be a good feeling for you to have it on 4 wheels.

Remember to post a video if you go for a spin tomorrow!!

David

[alga]

Kev, congrats on the milestone, the car looks great!

Trestles, Chris? I've built a pair of wooden ones according to this classic plan:
http://www.owdman.co.uk/howto/howto2.htm
It was a fun woodworking project, they held the rolling chassis fine when I was fitting side panels, and they are generally useful in the garage now.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1008810...0528 79010562

[Johno]

Yeah its a lot easier working on it at that height.
Can't wait to get mine on the floor to but that's some way off...
Cars looking stunning Kev
Keep the pics coming you're a inspiration to us all...

[TheArf]

Cracking achievement bet you have a grin thats about 2 ft wide

Arfon

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by K4KEV

Steve.....it was just regular double sided tape that was about 5mm thick and about 10mm wide and made of a kind of neoprene.....basically I used it only because it was there, but then again I did not want the fg panels to be a nightmare to remove if damaged which would be the case if I had used Sikaflex, so it was a no brainer for me.
As for the cut out on the rear tub, I have chosen to go all the way back to the chassis .....I figure muck will get everywhere regardless and yes I was planning on trying to tie in as many fasteners as possible to be dual purpose.
I might use the DS tape for mounting my wheel arches as well as is does compress very well and gives an excellent seal while allowing a little be of "give" that might mean the difference between a crack, split or nothing with a gentle impact.

Cheers TT..the arches I am just going to put where everybody else has which is tip to tip to the edges of the chassis/tub.

Great idea I think I'll use DS tape too when fitting mine, just like on Blue Peter.

[voucht]

Originally Posted by K4KEV

It is such a long time I've been longing to see how the whole car will look. Now we can see it entirely. Thanks for these pics.

As expected, I'm not disappointed at all, this Roadster look really awesome. Very good job Kev'

Now I can't wait to see it on the read

[AshG]

come on kev dont keep us hanging where is the vid of it moving under its own steam for the first time?

[K4KEV]

Ta for some very kind comments......don't you worry yourself Ash I won't keep you in suspenders for much longer.......since there are 2 policemen live on our cul de sac.....I thought it rather pertinent to crack on with one of these (see photo) so I can take it some where unobtrusive ....kills two budgies with one stone.....I get to try the car and the trailer out.....should be finished the trailer tomoz with a possible try out on Wed.

[jason 82]

Well done Kevo ! Who's caravan have you shredded for that babey ? just need a kick ass v8 to pull that thing now !