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MakeEverything
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| posted on 15/8/09 at 08:27 AM |
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Well its here... 
Very Very pleased with it.
Ive spent every night over the last week or so diagnosing why the engine wont start, and finally got it running sweet lst night.
I replaced the Fuel Pump, hoses, HT Leads, and it still wasnt running properly, until i found that it had water in the fuel. So, after draining 25
pints or so from the tank until it was clear, i reconnected the hose to the fuel rail, and hey presto! Reversed it up the drive and drove it forward.
Feels very lively, but the MOT will tell.
I spoke to "Art" at Mullen Motor Co last week on the phone in america, and had a very interesting conversation. He said that the AGT was
a rip off from the mullen M11, but it does seem that i may have the original prototype for the ripoff! Ill need to get in touch with the original
builder. Ive got his details.
So next jobs on the list are:
Repair front clamshell mount
New Wheels and tyres
Tidy Up and clean in and out
Clean up suspension (Surface rust on threads)
Rub down and prime
Take to MOT station the long way round, to get the surface rust off of the brakes!
I will update with some more once i have any more to tell, and will upload some pictures.
All in all, good progress this week. Thanks to my next door neighbour for the help!.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 15/8/09 at 08:37 AM |
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Oh, and service the engine!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 15/8/09 at 05:45 PM |
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More Photos.
Changed the exhaust mounts today, emptied the rest of the fuel from the tank (same problem with new fuel though), Cleaned interior, jetwashed loose
paint off, replaced steering column cowling.
 
Engine Bay
 
OSR Quarter
 
NSF Quarter
 
Under Bonnet
 
Interior
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scudderfish
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| posted on 15/8/09 at 05:48 PM |
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Got your work cut out to get it ready for SG7 on the 2nd then
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 15/8/09 at 06:26 PM |
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It might have an MOT, but it might not be painted!!
Will have to wait and see!
When was the next date?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 16/8/09 at 03:10 PM |
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Still, could be worse. It could be more than just condensation!
[Edited on 16/8/09 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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Gutted!!
So s spend all morning servicing the engine, and getting oil everywhere, when i finally get it finished for the 13:00 MOT appointment.
So, with some new fuel, i turned the key. Fuel pump whirrs into life, then turn again and..... nothing.
After a bit of poking around, i find a connector had come off of the starter. So, i put it back oand success, it doesnt sound any quieter, but i have
the sound knowledge that the new oil is now lubricating the engine, not filing it down from the inside.
So i go indoors, do a bit more work, and then at 12:30 i jump in the car for the MOT. I pull out of the road, and there must be some more water in
the fuel, so i rev it out of the system, and pull away.
I get 3/4 mile down the road and Clonk, "ooh, what was that? - Oh, i need to put some more fuel in so ill go back and put it in before i go any
further".
So i turn around at the next roundabout, and the engine cuts out, and clonk, clonk, clonk and no drive. Gears, - seem to be, engine, running again,
what????
Turns out its either the drive shaft has come out of the rear hub, or its broken!
Luck has it, that my next door neighbour drives past, takes my keys and gets my car to tow me back! Result.
So, back to the drawing board, and solve the next problem.....
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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kb58
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| posted on 20/8/09 at 02:47 PM |
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Don't take this the wrong way, but it seems like you're rushing things. Take your time to make sure it's really sorted before
heading out on the road. It's a new car (to you) so there's all sorts of things that need to be checked out first.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 02:15 PM |
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Ive spent ages checking everything, and im not rushing.
With the best will in the world, you wouldnt know that the CV joint was going to fail.
I have some deadlines that i want to meet, so thats the reason for spending so much time on it. Probably the same amount of time as i would if it was
spread over a longer period.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 09:09 PM |
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Its been a while since the last post, so ill update.....
As some of you have seen, the car is MOT'd and going well (Albeit with a coolant leak).
So i plan to fix the coolant leak following a debate at the last SG7 meeting, and get the engine reliable so that i have the option of driving it to
work (London Euston) at least!
Ive bought a 1.8 (130ps) Zetec which i get next weekend (Thanks to Andy B) so ill experiment with that over the winter, and mate it to another UN1
that i hope to get in the next couple of weeks.
I'll be playing with the exhaust as well at some point, to see if i can make it any more offensive to the neighbours, and squeeze any more from
the crappy french nackered engine! This will mean a custom header at least.
Mechanically, it seems fine now after the CV replacement, Fuel problems and overheating, so soon will be the start of the prep-for-paint!!!
Theres some work to do, as well as look at the possibilities of re-shaping the roof and lowering the seats though im 90% sure they are already sitting
on the floorpan already.
Ive filled in most of the white spots with some black spray paint to make the car less appealing to "Old Bill", and im on the lookout for
some wheels.
Anyway, enough ramblings from me.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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miikae
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 09:21 PM |
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Keep up the good work as i am looking forward to see it full painted, needless to say i like it.
Have you decided on a colour scheme yet.
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 09:25 PM |
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Yes, i think it should take the 5L of silver cellulose that i already have in my garage from a previous project - In true Locost style!!
That with Black wheels, would be quite nice i think. The general concensus on Sunday was positive though Matt black was also bought up as a serious
option...
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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miikae
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 09:39 PM |
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OMG not Mondeo silver , i thought you would want something quite Unique for a Unique car like that ,or even blend another colour in with that
silver.
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 09:42 PM |
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I think youre right Mike, and ive been considering a slightly off colour tint - like a yellowy champagne colour - or even a dark tint to make it a
gunmetal silver.
Not sure until i get there what colour it will be, as i need to mix a few samples and make some swatches up.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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miikae
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| posted on 5/10/09 at 09:56 PM |
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When you do finaly do the colour make sure that you have plenty spare, as you will never be able to match it, i have made up some metallic colours in
the past and its fun too getting an individual colour and always had plenty spare.
That Champagne colour sounds a good choice , i think the the Vauxhall Tigra had a colour near that as a friend had one a while ago and the colour was
always a talking point.
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 10:49 PM |
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New toy now has a turbo!!
Pictures to follow soon......
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Nash
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 12:52 AM |
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Can't help thinking this car would look stunning with a Carbon Fibre effect Vinyl Wrap.
Uniques Car, it would look totally authentic finished in CF Vinyl
Check out the video and gallery here for examples. I have no affiliation with these people and I haven't used them the site is just for
reference
http://www.totally-dynamic.co.uk/go/home
.............Neil
It's What You Do Next That Counts.
Build It, Buy It, Drive It:
Southern Kit Car Club
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 10:02 AM |
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You know what, thats not such a bad idea.
Quite pricey though at "start Around £1500" for a medium sized family car.
What about this;
Ive got mixed feelings on this....
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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