Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

[PaulAlex]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

When you say a new ford grill do you mean brand new
If so where did you get it from ?

Speak to Mark Solloway at Historic Rallysport....

[GP4]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

When you say a new ford grill do you mean brand new
If so where did you get it from ?

...or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCOR...item3a84d9b056

or... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESCORT-MK2...item4d11c0276a

[mista weava]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

This very encouraging!

[PaulAlex]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Have been keeping the momentum going...

Wings and front panel on
New front grill arrived
Ally arches and spoiler somewhere between Ireland and Essex
Bonnet decided on - will be ordered today
New rad turned around in under 3 days by AH Fabrications



For some reason Gary wants to play with half a race car this week, so other than ordering the bonnet, a plug for the radiator, and an ally boss to be added for the bleed pipe, I think that's all I can do.

More soon,

Paul.

[105Ian]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Keep the pics comming Paul of all the Gucci bits

[PaulAlex]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

No pics yet Ian but I have taken the plunge and bought the Gucci bonnet that I was struggling to justify - albeit not for long

Hopefully more progress this week - need to keep some momentum.....

Cheers,

Paul

[M K]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Great to see you are fixing it! Would like to come and pick your brain regarding spring rates at some point.

[mexicotait]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Well done paul
I don't know how you have managed to keep coming back after so many setbacks
But i think i speak for all when i say we are glad you do
Keep your head up !

[PaulAlex]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Great to see you are fixing it! Would like to come and pick your brain regarding spring rates at some point.

No problems Matt - would be good to catch up again soon. Just drop me a text and we can organise something....

Cheers,

Paul.

[rallysunbeam]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Hi,
Just read this thread from the beginning and have to admire your determination. If I could get my car to even 1/2 the standard of your, I would be overjoyed. (Talbot Sunbeam Tarmac Rally Car - Thread, still doing way to much ), I admire your commitment. When I get anywhere near the finnish stages would love to pick your brains on spring rates etc. In the mean time I will watch for picture (so I can steal your ideas ) and look forward to seeing one of the best cars around.
Well done mate.

[vataman]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Any news yet?
We're all looking forward to seeing your Gucci bonnet!

[PaulAlex]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Gucci bonnet arrived over the weekend, and I'm seriously happy with it...

I haven't uploaded any pics to the net yet, but the camera phone shots that I've sent to three mates have all come back with positive comments I'll get the shots up later today hopefully....

Cheers,

Paul.

[PaulAlex]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Not great pics I'm afraid but you'll get the idea...

Top view - this side will definitely be painted, although I'm not sure about the underside yet



The thinking behind it is that you get all the air you need through the front of the car, but the hard part is drawing all the hot air out. The vents sit proud - like Polo and Fiesta WRC cars - to actively drag air from the engine bay...



There is also a wide vent across the back to help hot air at the back of the engine bay to escape...



The vents have a strong frame that mean they're not restricted to the areas inside the bonnet cross diagonal braces....



Can't wait to see it in paint and fitted now

More soon,

Paul

[105Ian]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

Lot of thought and design gone into that , was this a one off Paul or something the manufacturer going to offer to everyone ?

[rallysunbeam]

Re: Paul Alex's character building, pain-in-the-ar5e, bufty money pit

That is one VERY Gucci piece of kit.... Very jealous. Looking forward to seeing the car back together.