Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#226 Post by Mad Mart »

It doesn't look like we achieved much today but there has been stuff going on that hasn't been fitted yet.

Headlining has now been finished off. It had two coats of vinyl silk and the grab handles have been cleaned up and fitted...

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Wiring loom, brake union and pipes fitted...
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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#227 Post by MalcGE »

Mart, looks excellent as always. That Vinyl Silk trick seems to deliver excellent results and I know Ken has used it many a time, but it still sounds alien.

Looking forward to seeing thi come together
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#228 Post by Karlos »

Vinyl Silk? As in Dulux emulsion? Or is that a special coating?
Any more info please.
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#229 Post by Toledo Man »

It is just normal emulsion paint.
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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#230 Post by Flyfisherman »

Karlos wrote:Vinyl Silk? As in Dulux emulsion? Or is that a special coating?
Any more info please.
As daves say ordinary emulsion

See attached viewtopic.php?f=4&t=22555

And its still looking good.

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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#231 Post by James467 »

I think it'll look really nice in pomegranite grey with a couple of 'feature' panels! :wink:
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#232 Post by Toledo Man »

That's another job to add to my list. I've had a look at mine and it would benefit from some emulsion.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!

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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#233 Post by Mad Mart »

Vinyl roof fitted this afternoon...

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Hopefully have the subframe, engine & gearbox fitted tomorrow.
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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#234 Post by tony g »

Speedy work as usual Mart. Id be interested to see more detailed work on the roof fitting as I may have one to do soon. Is it just contact adhesive? How is it best to get the folds and tucks into the screen rubber areas and the bit that ends on the A pillars is that glued and folded then glued to the a post?
Must admit its quite daunting to think about but yours look nice and smooth :)

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#235 Post by Mad Mart »

Tony, if you look through my other restos there should be a few more detailed pics. Mary does the trimming, gradually cutting the vinyl back into the windscreen surround. But PM me if you need any more pointers.
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#236 Post by Mad Mart »

Yesterday we did manage to get the subframe, engine & gearbox installed (with a break to watch the F1 race of course)...

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...and look at those amazing 4.5J steelies!

A nice surprise today at work, the new carpet for XJX arrived. I'll do a mini review on how well or not it fits when Mary comes to fit it.
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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#237 Post by tony g »

Ok Mart i'll have a scan through :)
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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#238 Post by Jon Tilson »

Single circuot brakes on this one then Mart?

I thought this would be a dual....

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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#239 Post by mahony »

As always coming along nicely :) , no reason why this should have a Dual system on a 'r' reg Jon, my 's' reg Nov 77 has a single system fitted :)
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Re: Project XJX (Pimento Sprint)

#240 Post by Mad Mart »

Jon Tilson wrote:Single circuot brakes on this one then Mart?

I thought this would be a dual....

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I think XJX must have been in the middle of the changeover where they were possibly using up the stock of single line bits. As Colin has provided me with a new M/C as well I thought I would keep it single line.
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