|
Post by Gary on Sept 19, 2007 19:47:36 GMT
Hi, will any body filler be suitable for use on fiberglass or is a special mix required It depends on what you are filling and the quality of job you want. The best way to fill gelcoat is with resin etc anything else will crack out eventually
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Sept 11, 2007 20:10:23 GMT
Make sure you bring some pictures so that we can steal your ideas too. ;D Why are you not bringing the RV have you a problem with it or are you just not as far along as you hoped
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Sept 11, 2007 20:18:18 GMT
It's nice to see someone else's efforts it's looking good, keep the photos coming i might see an idea that i want to steal. At this rate you will be finished before i will
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 27, 2007 21:16:33 GMT
I must admit i thought it would take a bit to break it but thought it best to ask ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 26, 2007 22:15:20 GMT
Has anybody got any opinions on the strength of the factory fitted rear tow hitch as i want to tow a Jago samuri behind it to the shows and don't know weather it is strong enough?. I used it with normal trailers in the past but the samuri weights somewhere like 700kgs.
|
|
|
weight
Aug 25, 2007 22:07:30 GMT
Post by Gary on Aug 25, 2007 22:07:30 GMT
Does anyone know the approximate unladen weight of an RV with a 2Litre pinto in. I may need to tow a trailer with mine and i am trying to do the sums but my RV is nowhere ready to be weighed .
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Sept 2, 2007 20:06:34 GMT
Yeah would look good with the jeep arches
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Sept 1, 2007 21:04:29 GMT
Hi. what type of paint did you use to get that finish on the wings? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 27, 2007 21:13:47 GMT
And you don't want to finish it too soon or you won't be able to steal others ideas without a rebuild ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 25, 2007 20:50:54 GMT
Yeah any thing that is legal is welcome . you are not judged by what you drive much more appreciated for turning up with an eagle ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Sept 17, 2007 19:56:04 GMT
Thank you to all who turned up this weekend with or without their kits. Now thats the niceties dealt with, will you all get back in the garages or wherever you are rebuilding those kits and make sure you are ready for next years shows so that we can get a bigger displays.(i know that there is a show in Exeter but i can hardly bully you in to being ready by then as i know ours will not be) ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 25, 2007 20:09:35 GMT
This is repeated on the show thread I just wanted to make sure it was seen by all.
Just received this via the Jago owners club Forum- they got it somewhere else- looks like they're trying to attract some interest...
NATIONAL KIT & PERFORMANCE CAR SHOW
15/16TH SEPTEMBER
A PARTY ON SATURDAY EVENING
ALL CAMPERS INVITED!
Complete Kit Car magazine has joined forces with the organiser of the Donington Show, Limelight Exhibitions, to invite all those club enthusiasts who are camping at Donington (or simply staying on site after the show closes on Saturday evening), to join us for a hog roast, drink and live music at the CKC/Limelight marquee situated in the heart of the club area on the showground.
We've arranged for a monster-sized hog to be cooked and prepared for the evening shindig, where we'll not only be handing out the food, but also giving you a beer. And here's the clever part - it's FREE! That's right, this is an invite from CKC and Limelight to you and your club members. We'd be delighted to see you there for a chat and a beer - it's a chance for the magazine to thank the clubs for all their support this year as well as an opportunity for Limelight to show its appreciation for your continued attendance at the show.
AND THERE'S A BAND!
When you come along you can also listen to (and perhaps even dance to!) an exciting band that we've booked for the evening. 'The Somethin Happenings' should be fantastic, playing a wide selection of covers, as well as their own songs.
While the exhibition hall doors close at 5pm, we expect the hog roast to kick off from around 6.30pm, with the band booked to play a three hour session beginning at 8.00pm. Please note that while we'll be bringing along as much beer as we can carry and a whole pig should feed quite a number of people, there is a limit! So this is very much a first come, first served offer, although there's nothing to stop you bringing along your own food/drink and joining us for the evening - we'd be delighted to see you.
TUG OF WAR
Complete Kit Car also hopes to be organising an inter club Tug Of War competition to be held on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. You'll be able to enter a team at either the CKC marquee, or inside on the magazine's main stand. Teams should ideally be made up of eight members, although we suspect that teams with less (or more) may also be accepted! The 'Pull Offs' will take place at around 2pm each day, depending on the number of entries, and CKC will be providing medals of some description (we've yet to get them!) for the winning team from each day. We sincerely hope that clubs will want to prove that they are the best, and we look forward to a healthy competition - is your club strong enough? Finally, we may well award special prizes to those clubs which bring us the biggest smile of the day - silly outfits, wild hair... that sort of thing. Surprise us!
BEST CLUB STAND
Limelight Exhibitions will once again be looking to judge the best club stand over the weekend. Last year it went to the Westfield Sports Car Club, with the club receiving not only an engraved silver cup, but also a cheque for the club coffers to the tune of £250! It's a great award that needn't go to the biggest display, but instead the best. So make an effort and who knows, it could be your club.
Please forward this email onto to the relevant person who can let all your members know the score. CKC and Limelight look forward to a great weekend and seeing you on Saturday evening.
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 23, 2007 19:42:21 GMT
gary and helen and crew will be there hopefully both days
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 22, 2007 21:59:02 GMT
There will be an Eagle stand as to who is attending maybe some of you can let us know? Check out the shows section details are there.
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Aug 22, 2007 21:56:50 GMT
Is your tank the standard tank or the factory supplied option, if it is the standard then any one from an old ford should fit as all where similar as for the factory option i am not sure?
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Jul 28, 2007 15:47:29 GMT
When you pushing your old bushes out if you are doing it manually watch you hand(fingers) as they always go so quick that you will stub them I have ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Mar 30, 2008 22:04:27 GMT
Poss Stoneleigh as will not be ready for Detling (not attending show as got other engagements unfortunately) May not be 100% by Stoneleigh but i think we will take it to the show any way.
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Mar 30, 2008 20:39:51 GMT
No water in the system yet, waiting for Jason to supply me with a valve for the manifold.
Also have yet to bleed the brakes.
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Mar 30, 2008 20:36:30 GMT
Been in garage again. Seats in, Front and rear (Not i ones that i wanted to fit as they wouldn't fit). Seat belts, Front and rear. Oil in rear axle, Oil in gearbox, Oil in engine, Electrics sorted except tow socket (still has small problem with connections) Windscreen wiper blades etc sorted. Battery charged. Still quite alot of little things to do before ready for MOT. But it is definitely getting there. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Feb 17, 2008 20:47:58 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Feb 15, 2008 22:16:47 GMT
What haven't i been doing.
Clutch, throttle cables,electrics,gearbox,lights,alarm and just lately the dash and covering,still got all the water works to sort!
We have decided to for go the paint work for a while so that we may be able to attend some shows with it (we can always paint next winter)
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Feb 15, 2008 22:07:44 GMT
Have been busy in the garage again, photos to follow soon.
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Jan 2, 2008 21:54:48 GMT
I have an umbrella you could borrow if you really what to start on your RV. ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Jan 2, 2008 21:44:28 GMT
Well done mate your doing great Thanks for the comments A little encouragement goes along way mate ;D P.S. especially when you have been in a freezing cold garage all day
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Jan 2, 2008 20:34:34 GMT
Been in the garage again "I love holidays" ;D and the to do list is getting shorter. Brake lines are made and fitted, Fuel lines are on, Fuel tank on, Not fixed quite right yet but on, Fuel pump is on, Fitted new manifold studs ready for exhaust and carb, Can't fit them yet, got to take mounts off the engine because i forgot to paint them . The weather forecast is not too good, so haven't tried to paint them today as its been rather cold in the garage as of late and i am not allowed to paint in the house. Back to work tomorrow so i will have to wait and see what the weekend brings.
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Dec 28, 2007 21:49:11 GMT
Been in the garage again. ;D ;D ;D The old engine 1. The old engine 2. Three picture's of the spacer we've had made to allow the 5 speed gearbox to fit without cutting the chassis. The plate that now replaces the original gearbox bracket. The rebuilt engine or at least the first parts of it. I am aiming to be rebuilt by the end of the month. The to do list includes: Fuel lines, Brake lines, The clips for the above are already fitted, Fuel tank, (brackets are painted and the holes are tapped out ready, Rear stabilizer bar, Prop shaft, Roll bar, Windscreen support bar, Engine ancillaries, Radiator, Exhaust, Dash wiring, Dash covering, Dash fitting. Thats if the weather holds. P.S. Stoneleigh 08 is nearer than you think
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Nov 7, 2007 21:45:33 GMT
Been in the garage again (no pic's yet) have renewed the headlight bowls, wiring and all associated bright works, rebuilt the master cylinder and servo, new seals etc (they were fun to source) nearly finished building inner wing sidelight/indicator surround i have also built a new battery retaining bracket and started to run the new brake lines, We have the rebuilt pinto back from the engine guy so i now have to try and find the time to refit. (Work is hectic at the moment but theres always the Christmas holidays) ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Oct 14, 2007 19:44:21 GMT
OK managed to get some more time in the garage ;D. I have drilled and tapped all the holes for the fuel tank mounting straps ( I am using the original cortina tank) also cut in the new rear speakers and rear lights and mounted the tow hitch and wiring. Had a problem with the amount of cables etc at the rear because of the tow hitch etc and I did not want to have the usual taped up mess tucked up under the back panel. So I came up with the box idea i think it works really well, although if i had planed a little better. I would have made it easier to work on. ;D
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Oct 12, 2007 21:44:38 GMT
looking promising
|
|
|
Post by Gary on Oct 9, 2007 21:42:26 GMT
We have a head start on most people because we built it in the first place so we know alot about it and how it was built, It has been off the road some 12 years or more so it really needs a good going over hence, TOTAL REBUILD.
|
|