Project BFR (1973 Mimosa Sprint)

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Neil907 · #76 Post by **Neil907** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:13 pm

I also think paint first is the way forward.

David6214 · #77 Post by **David6214** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:23 pm

Got to be Paint first, get as much protection on that metal as you can before the vinyl / watertrap goes on there.....

#78 Post by **Mad Mart** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:17 pm

Hmmm! thought as much. I just thought that if I put it on first I wouldn't have to tip toe around the newly painted shell.

MalcGE · #79 Post by **MalcGE** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:25 pm

Mart, paint first.

The final paint finish will just need a 'flatting' to remove the shine and give a good key for the adhesive.

Having done Red Ritchies at the Stoneleigh show it is quite easy, although many hands to hold the vinyl up whilst spreading/laying it middle out makes for light work.

I wouldn't want to attempt to do one on my own on a windy day for example and I wouldn't attempt without three people

Neil907 · #80 Post by **Neil907** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:27 pm

I wonder if it would be easier to do with the car on its side.
Did you make a spit in the end mart or not.

#81 Post by **Mad Mart** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:08 pm

Cheers guys, paint first, it will be.

Neil, haven't got round to making the spit but it is on the list.

#82 Post by **Mad Mart** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:10 pm

I got on with my favourite bit today, stripping & rebuilding the engine.

Picture this: Engine on engine stand, me sat on an old dining room chair measuring the valve clearances. Mary comes in with tea & mince pies. So I'm sat in the middle of my garage scoffing away. Priceless.

Jon Tilson · #83 Post by **Jon Tilson** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:36 am

Mart that block is an absolute disgrace...
It has rust in the water jacket and is clearly in need of a lick of paint...

Do we finally see a chink in the armour....?

dives for cover smirking...

btw happy new year to one of our most inspiring dolomiters...

Jonners

bifold · #84 Post by **bifold** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:04 am

MalcGE wrote:Mart, paint first.

The final paint finish will just need a 'flatting' to remove the shine and give a good key for the adhesive.

Having done Red Ritchies at the Stoneleigh show it is quite easy, although many hands to hold the vinyl up whilst spreading/laying it middle out makes for light work.

I wouldn't want to attempt to do one on my own on a windy day for example and I wouldn't attempt without three people

I did one on my own a few years ago inside a nice warm workshop,but I used the right Dunlop glue(its a double stick job),and coated the roof first and let dry,and then spread the glue on the vinyl in sections as I went take your time and you need some fresh air as you could end up a little high

straylight · #85 Post by **straylight** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:49 am

dammit, you guys have some nice toys.....spits, engine frames, mince pies !

(nice shot of plate of pies and mug there too ! )

and tea ? too hot for tea, drinking cold beer and listening to Knopfler over here while I try and keep up.

stu

#86 Post by **Mad Mart** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:20 pm

Oh! Jonners, patience, I've only just stripped it.

It will be cleaned up & a nice coat of black enamel will be applied. No chinks in my armour.

#87 Post by **Mad Mart** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:30 pm

Got started on the other wing repair today. Thanks to David (6214) for sifting through his spare wings, but I went with a club repair panel in the end. Thanks Alun.

#88 Post by **Mad Mart** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:11 pm

...to carry on where I left off yesterday.

Right! that's the welding finished, time to seek out the spray man.

tinganting · #89 Post by **tinganting** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:00 pm

hey mart.. well done and all that ..is that the original engine and box that she left the factory with?

#90 Post by **Mad Mart** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:04 pm

tinganting wrote:hey mart.. well done and all that ..is that the original engine and box that she left the factory with?

Not sure, I don't think the gearbox is the original and I can't find the engine no. on the block. David6214 will probably shed some light on it.

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