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Hi Terry, Homologation in our case is just about the Roll bar structure, its MSNZs way of making sure the structures are built to a safe standard and is a requirement for all cars raced in a MSNZ sanctioned events. There are 2 options to go with 1) A free concept or 2) a design set by MSNZ if...

Hi Andy, I'm at the same stage as you with MSNZ as far as roll bar sign off is concerned. I went the conventional rout and the only Hassel was where I tie onto the engine block as per original design but once they got their head around it that was fine. the only thing I have had to do is a dash...

Hi Udo, ditto what Andy said, you really do keep the standard high. The electrical stuff is something I don't do well, thank the lord I only have 1 x 4 core cable running through the car and that is the ignition switch, starter button, rain light that's it. I love mechanical gauges and injection...

The car had its first outing last weekend, no track time yet just a show. It got a lot of attention, lots of people taking photos and asking questions its not something you see at car shows in NZ. Some photos from the show, my sister took a lot she is a semi pro photographer so hope to see some...

Yes Udo I have heard that same story from reliable friends in the Know. I have just walked in the door after 3 days up in Auckland at the Kumeu show the car got a lot of attention and was good to see it out for the first time. We have decided that there isn't enough time to get it properly ready...

Hi Udo, Happy New Year, we are very lucky to be in the position our locations have allowed us with this darn Virus. Love the new posts you have shared and as always the workmanship is superb. I have all but finished my car now and its going to a show next weekend so we'll see how it goes and...

They are the plastic lenses

I got some mirrors and period correct tail lights, they are Austin Healy lights which is what they used. I need to extend the exhaust tail pipes about 3"

Been working on the car a fare amount of time the last few weeks hoping to run the engine up in the car very soon. Finished the body mounts got some mirrors and tail lights fitted. Really just the roll bar and wind screen to do. the bar is bent up just needs to be mounted, Brakes are bleed need...

The rear clip is 30kg the front is 28kg and the doors are 5kg, Total 68kg with out wings. I would estimate the wings are maybe another 20kg. Cheers Leon

The paint shop called it "Sun burst" they just matched it to the wrap that I got from a local sign shop. I pretty much took a photo I had to the sign guy and we found the closest thing they had. Its a 2 pack enamel by "Autothane" Cheers Leon

Progress is steady now the front clip is mounted and the door latches are work in progress, the rear hinge mount is almost done. The body gap's are …..well like an old racing car and that's how they will stay, I have looked at 2 M8Fs that are here in NZ and my body gaps are just fine!! LOL...

That is a neat little car Russel, you will have a lot of fun with that. Cheers Leon

The weekend was busy but I got the body painted we had a hell of a time with pin holes in the gelcoat but managed to get there after 4 weekends of filling and sanding. Attached are some photos, I'm really pleased with the colour match, the stuff on the tub is a wrap not painted and I got the...

That looks good and extremely complexed, the original is quite simple but of course is suited to the Hewland Trans. The original bolts to the side plates but mine bolts to a bracket on the top of the trans which is flat, however I do have my bolt spacing to suit the Hewland (in case I won Lotto)...

Hi Andy, if you look on page 29 post 568 there is a few photos of the front clip support attachments, they have the brake ducts incorporated, attached to the top link point and at the bottom on the tub. At the front the original is a cup/hook thing, I have made a drop and slide back arrangement...

I'm in full body prep mode now as I will be painting it at the end of the month. I have had to make some mods to the rear deck to clear the exhaust system. You will see in the attached photos the opening will be covered with an expanded mesh and I have molded in some brake duct intakes. Also I...

That's looking really good Andrew. You have got through it much faster than I thought you would, a tribute to your skill. I'm going to have mine done by Christmas (even if it kills me) would cool to get both cars and Andrew Robinsons car together for a photo. I'm in body prep mode now and will...

Thanks guys, Yeah even my wife has started to see a real car forming now so it will be getting painted in October and final assembly shortly there after (that's the plan anyway) Cheers Leon.

Fitting of the body has started, I have some fettling to do on the rear clip to Clear my exhaust system which I knew was going to be an issue but I'll sort that. Making the mounts at the front and on the rear is the bigger job but I know what I want there so no big deal, a couple of Photos to...