1st MDA to Canada

[Bill Hara]

Chris

I know what you mean about a pain to mask, however all good things take time and your car certainly looks like a good thing. Well done. It is my second favourite colour scheme.... Keep the updates coming.

Cheers

Bill.

[Chris Martino]

Well, Carlisle damage aside, the car still manages to look OK - getting closer - headlights, fog's, signals, number roundels, door windows, body latches installed. Just need to fit the door catches/locks, small door window, mirrors, headlights and spot covers.

Cheers-

Chris

[Chris Martino]

Had an aluminum rear air spoiler made. Mocked up a template on the car and used as many photo resources as possible.

Needs a quick de-burr and paint before I install it.

Thanks to Bill D for additional info.

Chris

[Chris Martino]

Brutal - been way too long between posts - time management gone bad!

First up, my never ending body work via Essex Wire 1010 - roof vent:

1) Measure location

2) Cut hole

3) Insert louvers

4) Clean up and paint

5) Fabricate vent cover

6) Attach to roof

7) Add stripes to roof is next

[Mark Charlton]

Sure looks good Chris. It's been so long, I thought maybe we lost you in all that snow.

Surely you've done more than the roof vent and the spoiler since last summer? Are you holding back? I guess after last year you're not planning to go to Carlisle again. Do give me a call if you head near here this summer.

[Chris Martino]

Next - faux sill 'beads' and tank access cover.

1) Aluminum strips used, not accurate to original but you get the point'

2) Tank cover - aluminum plate cut to approx size and shot with clear coat

3) Nylon screws cut at the head, painted and epoxy'd into position

Everything trial fitted into position, will epoxy all onto sill next-


Chris

[Chris Martino]

Next - the fun part (really it was!) early rear tail light conversion and license plate recess removal-

1) Mark the holes

2) Make a 1:1 template for positioning

3) Cut upper and lower holes

4) Create sockets

4) Fiberglass sockets into place

5) Fill and sand out sockets

6) Create back plate for lights to mount to

7) Trial fit lights

7) Epoxy back plates

8) Fit lights

9) Fill in license plate recess

10) Sand and prime all for paint of rear light panel next

[Chris Martino]

New livery - my tribute to Essex Wire's last race under sponsorship at the 1000km Nürburgring as No. 47.


Chris

[Mark Charlton]

OK, can I delete my previous post? Wow, you have been busy. I like the light conversion—much more unique.

[Chris Martino]

Hey Mark,

Good to hear from you - might have to make a road trip up that way if the Sen's go deep in the playoff's!

I'd take the 40 but it would be Flintstone power only

More of my projects to come shortly-


Chris

[LOVEGT40-Paolo l'italiano]

reading now all the building saga Chris,
U are doing a wonderful job...go on go on and make me dream!

[Mike Dozier]

Hey Chris

You bringing her back to Carlisle this year ?
Love to see it again.

MikeD

[Bill D]

Chris
I LOVE IT!!! Especially the faux sill beads and tank access cover. Your car is one of my top 5 favorites.

PM sent

[Chris Martino]

Thanks guys - I can't attend Carlisle this year, maybe next. I'll almost certainly have the car on the road by then if not sooner.

I will have mechanical progress to post next, I took on more bodywork projects than I planned for. The snow is gone - time to get going now!

Thanks Bill - I hold your car in high regard as well, you've done a hell of a job. Can't wait to see it painted, the scheme is one I very seriously considered at one point - good to be unique!


Chris

[Bill D]

Thanks Chris.
I hope I can take my car to Carlisle next year.

[Chris Martino]

Just received the new MDA de-mister dash vent, I had to wait awhile for this part but it was worth it. Great detail, very well made.

Others have inquired about these, I was lucky to get this one as the first batch went quickly but I am told many more are now being made.

Chris

[Bill Hough]

Chris, It's going to be a little tight to get the front screws in. You will need a tiny screw driver to clear the windshield glass. The original grills had little clips that hung down and forward that slid into holes making the install easy. Is Mark making these available to anyone?

[Chris Martino]

Hi Bill,

My dash is still loose so I pulled it out of the car first but yes, I would have had to use a stubby screwdriver for sure. I believe they are making them available to anyone, next batch is currently being made but I don't know how many or when they will be ready.

You have a PM.

Chris

[SteveB]

Chris

The grille is just like my Ford original that has not the clip under.
I am going to fix a clip/peg to each of the front screws that point forward; then make locating holes in the dash opening. Then just locate the front edge and screw down with the ones that can be easily reached on the inside edge.

Steve

[ross henry]

Congrats Chris,what a beaut.Whats the motor and box going to be?What side of Toronto,I`m in beamsville ont.