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Jan 21, 2018 17:19:46 GMT
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When I think back to the countless frustrating attempts of fitting 911 front screens... I wholeheartedly agree! There's jobs you better give to the professionals (and apparently even they need a couple of attempts). Coming along now! Not much left? This is going to be great!  |
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retrolegends
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Jan 21, 2018 17:28:27 GMT
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I don't know about never getting another Allegro to do, there seems to be a fair few around the midlands again at the mo! Glad you've got the glass in Ed, home straight now?
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edk83
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Jan 21, 2018 18:01:26 GMT
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Yep it's pretty much ready for an mot / road test. Ordered another indicator flasher as the random one that's in is far too fast. Going to repaint the rocker cover as it's peeling, the metal gaskets squash to seal so ordered another one. Started it up last night for the first time in 4 weeks. Fired first crank and runs good, not how it normally goes with Allegros |
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Jan 21, 2018 18:57:57 GMT
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This is absolutely superb! HERO MODE ENGAGED!
Just read the whole thing start to finish, well done that man.
A little word of warning to anyone else reading and thinking about painting their own car themselves though; unless you've got the full professional, air fed breathing gear then the only paint suitable for home spraying is cellulose. 2k is very very bad for you with the isocyanates and a simple 3M mask won't be good enough (fine for cellulose).
Cracking work and I hope you hit the road/track soon.
Another question, what are you going to run it in? Why would you MSA Log Book it?
Fritz
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Jan 21, 2018 19:34:55 GMT
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Not quite correct on the 2K paint - perfectly safe if you follow proper H&S and have good extractor fans.
Cellulose can also kill - so not strictly safe either if used incorrectly.
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edk83
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Jan 24, 2018 14:16:13 GMT
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Just going for generic track days at the moment but it would be sports libre for hillclimbs, driving it to / from events is easier but always a worry on the getting home front. If it ever became a trailer queen it was have to be msa logbooked, hoping that won't be the case though as looking forward to rocking up at work in it Wipers and squirters all fitted, repainting the ally rocker cover at the moment as it was rattle canned and now peeling. |
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retrolegends
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Just going for generic track days at the moment but it would be sports libre for hillclimbs, driving it to / from events is easier but always a worry on the getting home front. If it ever became a trailer queen it was have to be msa logbooked, hoping that won't be the case though as looking forward to rocking up at work in it Wipers and squirters all fitted, repainting the ally rocker cover at the moment as it was rattle canned and now peeling. If your going to Curborough Ed, give me a shout and I'll meet you in Herpie if I'm not working. 👍🏻 |
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edk83
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Jan 27, 2018 14:19:10 GMT
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Not been to that one before, looks fairly local though, mg club have an event in May. Do you have to join the sdcc track car club for their events ? |
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retrolegends
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Jan 27, 2018 15:30:29 GMT
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Not sure, I've driven it a few times when I was in the Avenger club and it was pay and play 😆, the wife's uncle used to sprint his Ginetta there when he was a member of Shenstone car club (he had the track record at one time), its a great little track and a bit if a hidden gem. www.curborough.co.uk/sdcc-membership/ |
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Jan 27, 2018 16:26:53 GMT
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Just read this thread from the start. Some serious amount of work carried out! Fantastic job.
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Jan 27, 2018 18:23:02 GMT
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Cracking job mate!
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edk83
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Jan 29, 2018 23:18:08 GMT
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Thanks Rocker cover stripped, etch primed this time ready for 2k paint rather then a rattle can.  Bought myself a big bra, very useful for shopping and helmets.  Mini GT style stripes?  |
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jamesd1972
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Why not ? Do they go well with the chrome and black grill as a look ?
James
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edk83
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Jan 30, 2018 10:32:13 GMT
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I'm never sure about stickers on bodywork, normally they look naff. I do really like Mini Gt stripes for some reason though. Happy with them, not too ott with them being low down, even with orange text.  |
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You should be really proud of yourself as this is turning out awsome that's before you go out n give yourself huge smiles 😁😃😎
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Just read this thread from the start. You have really done a stunning job building this from scratch. The attention to detail is incredible, i like the race/ track theme as well as keeping it looking stock-ish.
I think this needs to be at Stowe Park on 14th July for the Festival Of The Unexceptional. It'll look VERY exceptional.
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special award required for keeping the momentum going too
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edk83
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Thanks Typical. Not much happening at the moment lol Stowe park looks a possibility though, I think Colin's Allegro won Peoples choice their last year. |
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edk83
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Feb 12, 2018 10:05:38 GMT
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trimtechniques
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Feb 12, 2018 14:58:29 GMT
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First class buid. Fantastic.
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