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Made some progress... A job load of bolts have been dropped off at the platers/splash guards/heat shields.. Got the spit delivered today, very good piece of kit, got it all lined up...   Starting getting the spit painted...  |
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jenkt
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Been a while for an update, So first up the alternator having some attention, all stripped down...   And painted  Sprayed the engine mounts and power steering brackets  Bought a spit to start the body work... Second batch of bolts plated, including the alignment bolts that I left behind for the first batch... Prepped ready on the wire wheel  Brackets and bolts back....  Plus had the heat shields done in silver.. Not bad for a 25 year old pair of shields  Engine with more components bolted to it.. Really happy with the results, hope to get the head on this weekend    Thanks for looking.... |
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Absolutely incredible work. I'd almost have been surprised that someone was putting such effort into an MX-5, but then those RS-Ltds are just about as special as Roadsters get and more special still when they still have the Recaros and BBS wheels and haven't been fannied about with.
Only problem is, it'll almost be too nice to drive once it's done!
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anils
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Just stunning. Love it.
I've just bought a 97 model and itching to do something to it.
You've inspired me. I'm quite local to you and would love to see this when on the road.
Special:-)
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jenkt
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Absolutely incredible work. I'd almost have been surprised that someone was putting such effort into an MX-5, but then those RS-Ltds are just about as special as Roadsters get and more special still when they still have the Recaros and BBS wheels and haven't been fannied about with. Only problem is, it'll almost be too nice to drive once it's done! Thanks, I was lucky enough to to find a RS with wheels and seats intact.... I k is what you mean... Will be a weekend car :-) |
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jenkt
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Just stunning. Love it. I've just bought a 97 model and itching to do something to it. You've inspired me. I'm quite local to you and would love to see this when on the road. Special:-) Thanks anils, will be a year or so yet I would imagine, got a MK2 also that I need to keep on top of... Where abouts are you? Tom |
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jenkt
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Quick update, got a few hours on the project this weekend, First up was to rebuild the starter motor... Before  And after, with refreshed electroplated plated brackets/painted body...  Genuine head gasket ready to put the head back on...  Comparison of bolts before and after...  Head back on, got a couple of parts to get soda blasted (coolant pipes) shown dirty in the middle of the pic, then get the cam belt on....  Thanks for reading Tom |
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ChasR
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This is a truly superb rebuild, and I am looking forward to seeing the results of the finished product  . |
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anils
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Hi Tom.
I'm in Bromsgrove
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jenkt
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Some more progress this week.... CAS removed and cleaned up, and new o ring installed, old one was very brittle...  Coil pack removed, and shiny bolts put back in place... Next step is to refresh the coil pack brackets, and get fasteners plated... Already got a bag ready to take of bolts that need doing...  Front lifting hook installed  Front coolant pipe installed, replaced the 2 front cam seals, all new coated bolts... Next need to order the cam cover plastics... Some gaskets that I missed need ordering to  Bolts changed on the back of the PAS pump  This is how it was left...  |
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One thing I'm truly astounded at mate is how you remember where each nut and bolt goes back to.
I can't remember where they go 5 minutes after I've took them out!!!!!
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jenkt
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Jul 10, 2016 21:14:19 GMT
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Weekend update time... First of all got myself a flare... Extra JDM points... Came standard on JDM car I believe...  Fuel rail restored... To start as it came off the car  Half way through cleaning it up with wire wheel on drill  Etch primed...  Coil pack before... Both rail and coil pack bracket is a green coating, found a similar coloured paint...  Both all painted with a couple of coats...  Strengthen a small pallet with some ply and added some castors from machine mart so I can get the engine off the stand... You can see it in the pic below, although you can't see the wheels.. Engine on the front subframe, thought it would be more stable like this...  Cam cover that has been soda blasted with brackets, oil cap and valve reinstalled  And engine pic.... Just waiting for a delivery of parts to finish off the engine, the three front covers etc  Next step is to get the gearbox and clutch fitted... |
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Jul 13, 2016 23:59:27 GMT
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love this kind of build, massive attention to detail and almost better than new!
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jenkt
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Jan 11, 2017 15:56:09 GMT
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Time for an update, to show whats been going on.... Engine covers on - Brand new one  Made a dolly to put the body on out of a wooden pallet, and some ebay 130mm casters...  Some grinding to repair the arches by a mate  Started to clean one wheel arch... tedious job ready for Epoxy mastic  Arch repaired waiting for some finsihing and in primer  Rear ARBS with new super pro bushes pressed in and tow hooks e coated  Rear subframe almost built up, need to refresh the rear uprights...    Thanks for reading |
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anils
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Jan 12, 2017 12:29:46 GMT
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I am humbled by your endevour and talent.
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jenkt
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I am humbled by your endevour and talent. Thank you.... Will try and keep the thread updated.... Tom |
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Jan 16, 2017 11:59:54 GMT
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Absolutely fantastic. Wish I had the patience to do a project like this. Keep up the good work.
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Jan 16, 2017 12:29:14 GMT
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Seen this thread bouncing to the top on occasion and never clicked thinking "Another "Restoration" where a few bits and bobs get changed".
Glad I clicked this morning.
Probably the closest to a full Miata restoration that I have ever seen. Love the attention to detail. As I am starting to bolt the Miata chassis back together on my project, I cant help but wish we had places to get bolts and brackets re-plated this side of the pond.
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ozzy
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looking good. makes my mx5 look curse word but thats cool I like the under side of all my cars mint but the top side looks ratty. keep up the good work
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1985 GMC camper family wagon
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I'm hoping reading this will give me the kick up the backside I need to fix our MX5. Despite being kept as dry as possible it still needs the back end of the sills repairing I just haven't plucked up the courage to attack it with the grinder yet.
Look forward to seeing this progress, thanks for posting about it.
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