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« Reply #210 on: September 12, 2011, 20:05:15 pm »
And again a very nice mod. but why not just narrow the beam?

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« Reply #211 on: September 12, 2011, 20:31:49 pm »
Hi Paul,

I can't narrow the beam as the rollcage ties into it right at the ends of the top tube & theres no gap left for the shock tower to come inwards. Also the beam's finished & powdercoated Roll Eyes
The cb dropped spindles have added more width than expected, no biggie though just an example of why you should do a COMPLETE dry build before paint & powdercoat Grin
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« Reply #212 on: September 15, 2011, 20:03:29 pm »
you could loose the shock towers and go with rose joints and custom end plates.  This would allow you to loose a little from each side and clear the fenders.
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« Reply #213 on: September 15, 2011, 21:41:00 pm »
Hi matey,

Yep that would also work, originally I had a narrowed beam & was going to mount the shocks to the cage - beam bar but decided to go back to a full width beam. I reckoned using a stock beam might make it more stable at speed & the narrow wheels / ride height combo would work out, but as its developed into something a bit lower & hopefully (a lot!) faster  I've just had to modify bits like this as they've come up.
Originally it was only a quick cheap build with a stockish 'box & 1835.. Roll Eyes
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« Reply #214 on: September 15, 2011, 22:12:38 pm »
I agree with a stock beam, but losing 1/4 to 1/2 inch from either side and then adding it via the spindles makes sense to me.  but its difficult to do when you're a few thousand miles from home covered in oil working on that tan Smiley
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« Reply #215 on: September 15, 2011, 22:15:24 pm »
"Originally it was only a quick cheap build with a stockish 'box & 1835"

Funny how things somehow change along the way,

Really enjoying reading about your progress Kev,
Good luck

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« Reply #216 on: September 15, 2011, 22:23:14 pm »
Quote from: Lids on September 15, 2011, 22:12:38 pm
I agree with a stock beam, but losing 1/4 to 1/2 inch from either side and then adding it via the spindles makes sense to me.  but its difficult to do when you're a few thousand miles from home covered in oil working on that tan Smiley

Fair point Grin
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« Reply #217 on: September 15, 2011, 22:27:27 pm »
Quote from: essex on September 15, 2011, 22:15:24 pm
"Originally it was only a quick cheap build with a stockish 'box & 1835"

Funny how things somehow change along the way,

Really enjoying reading about your progress Kev,
Good luck

Barry

Cheers Barry!
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« Reply #218 on: September 16, 2011, 07:57:50 am »
I installed a pair of the laser cut towers in Boom Boom's 65 , clever idea nice product and enabled us to loose 2" outta the beam without hacking the inner wings  Cool
Just send that body down my way Kev I'll sort it out for ya  Wink
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« Reply #219 on: September 16, 2011, 08:19:53 am »
Cheers bud, must have plenty on yourself though!
How's the mrs after the bump, all good now?
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« Reply #220 on: September 16, 2011, 16:43:03 pm »
Er in door's is well on the mend tanks Kev , the 67 is far from it , bloody insurance they never seam to be on your side do they  Angry
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« Reply #221 on: September 16, 2011, 19:17:47 pm »
Ah nightmare!
Keep fighting the fight against them tho' Grin
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« Reply #222 on: September 16, 2011, 22:30:00 pm »
Quote from: Black Sheep on September 16, 2011, 07:57:50 am
I installed a pair of the laser cut towers in Boom Boom's 65 , clever idea nice product and enabled us to loose 2" outta the beam without hacking the inner wings  Cool
Just send that body down my way Kev I'll sort it out for ya  Wink

2" in total or each side? It's possible to narrow a beam up to 4" with straight laser cut ends with no inner wing mods no problem Smiley

Looking great Kev! Looking forward to lining up together when we're both finished!
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« Reply #223 on: September 16, 2011, 22:53:07 pm »
Quote from: kev d on September 16, 2011, 19:17:47 pm
Ah nightmare!
Keep fighting the fight against them tho' Grin

Tell me about it mate  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #224 on: September 17, 2011, 08:38:50 am »
Looking great Kev! Looking forward to lining up together when we're both finished!
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Cheers buddy, its a date Grin Wink
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« Reply #225 on: October 23, 2011, 20:31:59 pm »
Primer!
Had a decent run of garage days so the bodywork's finished at last, got the wings & doors in primer today so that just leaves the bonnet, deck lid & rear apron to do along with a couple of odds 'n ends Grin

Even have my bay running & ready for the mot too Cool
 
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« Reply #226 on: October 23, 2011, 21:02:09 pm »
Good progress Kev, can't wait to see the finished colour Wink
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« Reply #227 on: October 30, 2011, 07:39:25 am »
Change of plan since we spoke about the colour... Wink
Now thinking something a bit brighter Cool
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« Reply #228 on: October 30, 2011, 11:52:46 am »
Quote from: kev d on October 30, 2011, 07:39:25 am
Change of plan since we spoke about the colour... Wink
Now thinking something a bit brighter Cool

Cool, I will have to dig my sunglasses out  Cool
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« Reply #229 on: November 06, 2011, 10:25:01 am »
PAINT! Shocked

Well I decided to have a go at painting it myself, not painted anything for 15+ years & never a metalic basecoat, but whats the worst that could happen? Cheesy
Took a bit of inspiration from one of my all time favorite non vw's... now picture it with some pinstriping & gold leaf Cool Cool
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« Reply #230 on: November 06, 2011, 10:29:44 am »
Now its time to break out the 1500grit & rubbing compound.. Cheesy
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« Reply #231 on: November 06, 2011, 10:32:29 am »
nice kev , hope the car will be at ebi5 or at another event in england to see in real  Wink
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« Reply #232 on: November 06, 2011, 10:40:16 am »
Deffo EBI Cool
Once its out you'll see it a lot... I need to learn to drive it! Cheesy
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« Reply #233 on: November 06, 2011, 11:39:43 am »
Nice colour Kev  Cool
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« Reply #234 on: November 06, 2011, 12:14:29 pm »
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Nice colour Kev  Cool

Cheers bud Cool
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« Reply #235 on: November 06, 2011, 14:11:18 pm »
That colour really pops Kev , it'll be sunglasses at twenty paces on a bright day  Cool
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« Reply #236 on: November 06, 2011, 14:48:33 pm »
glad its not candy apple red, as thats my colour Smiley

looking sweet kev, matches your EBI3 outfit Wink

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« Reply #237 on: November 06, 2011, 18:08:55 pm »
Quote from: Lids on November 06, 2011, 14:48:33 pm
glad its not candy apple red, as thats my colour Smiley

looking sweet kev, matches your EBI3 outfit Wink

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Just as well I prefer the SWC willys to the big john mazmanian one then Cheesy


That colour really pops Kev , it'll be sunglasses at twenty paces on a bright day 

Cheers, flatted it today & machine polishing tomorow so would'nt mind seeing it in the sun either, not much of it about here in november though!
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« Reply #238 on: November 06, 2011, 20:58:24 pm »
Quote from: kev d on November 06, 2011, 18:08:55 pm
Quote from: Lids on November 06, 2011, 14:48:33 pm
glad its not candy apple red, as thats my colour Smiley

looking sweet kev, matches your EBI3 outfit Wink

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Just as well I prefer the SWC willys to the big john mazmanian one then Cheesy



That colour really pops Kev , it'll be sunglasses at twenty paces on a bright day  

Cheers, flatted it today & machine polishing tomorow so would'nt mind seeing it in the sun either, not much of it about here in november though!


I was going to say its Scotland , so no real danger of sun , but that would be just plain nasty  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #239 on: November 06, 2011, 23:03:18 pm »
Love it Kev, you were right it's definately something a little brighter  Cool

That should eliminate any confusion between our cars  Grin
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