new build starting

[adamv]

Hi folks, some cracking motors you all have. Admin thanks for the email and user name etc thought it was me till i read the reason why.
right the main story.
from a lad iv always messed with cars with my dad i learnt painting and engine work from about 5 onwards and the dream has always been to build my own car.
so for years iv looked at roadsters but with life it took a back seat 1st came beer then love marriage house an then kids.
well the mrs has give the green light so its builds away
im going down the route of mx5 donor i have my plans and saturn ammendments and my dads pal who has his own welding shop is going to help with the welding for a beer or 2 i understand even though im going mx5 route i still need scort mk2 steering rack?
Well for now thats it should start saturday.

[skov]

Welcome to the forum, and best of luck with the build!

You will need an escort steering rack, along with a pair of extensions to mate it to the mx5 track rod ends.

Make sure you start a build thread and keep us updated with lots of pics. We like pics!
And stick your location in your profile so we know where you are.

[K4KEV]

Hi Adam and welcome, sounds like you have all the right credentials to have a serious go at building a roadster, it is a very satisfying task and I wish you the very best of luck.

[rpjg1975]

Welcome to the madhouse. If u get stuck with anything then don't hesitate to ask on here. There is a wealth of knowledge and always builders at different stages of builds. Just remember, if u have a problem then there's a very good chance someone here has had it too!

Have fun.....

Russ

[vmax1974]

Welcome to the forum best of luck with your build as everyone else has said we like photos and dont be afraid to ask if you get stuck on anything no such thing as a stupid question

[adamv]

Thanks for the welcome folks

im in tamworth and will update my profile now.

[Dualist]

Welcome mate

Originally Posted by adamv

my dads pal who has his own welding shop is going to help with the welding for a beer or 2

Make sure you give him the beer after he's done the work lol

[adamv]

What did you guys use to mark the angles on the steel im guessing scribe it but which anhle finder is best?

[vmax1974]

I used the trend digital angle gauge easier to read about 25 quid

[Talonmotorsport]

I use a stanley knife to score in to the surface and because it's bright yellow it helps me find it again! Also by scoring the surface a dirty finger rubbed across it makes it a permanent fine black line which is much easier to see.