M&W 550 Overhaul...
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
What's different about the hinges?
Looking so good now, getting closer to using it this summer too.
That wrap is very very itchy!
Looking so good now, getting closer to using it this summer too.
That wrap is very very itchy!
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Looking great!!!!
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Yep, it's truly nasty stuff, beers have been dispatched to Paul by way of apology!911hillclimber wrote:What's different about the hinges?
Looking so good now, getting closer to using it this summer too.
That wrap is very very itchy!
The hinges are lighter, better looking and rust free, lets face it we don't want to see messy old hinges on that lovely clean chassis now do we!
All the best
Ian F.
PS. Thanks Keith.
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and a few old Lotus.
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997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Hi All
Things are moving on at a pace!
The rear bulkhead is in place and messy vinyl trim/pad (along with the evidence of my shoddy gluing skills) has been deleted.
I love the way the car is progressing...
All the best
Ian F.
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Things are moving on at a pace!
The rear bulkhead is in place and messy vinyl trim/pad (along with the evidence of my shoddy gluing skills) has been deleted.
I love the way the car is progressing...
All the best
Ian F.
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72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Hi Guys
Here's the latest pics of the my 550 , the exhaust is now finished, the clam is reattached and with the exception of the electrics the rear is pretty much complete.
This is what 'we' started with...
This is what we have now...
Paul was able to reuse my old tail-pipe.
"Loud pipes save lives..!" or so I believe the maxim goes.
All the best
Isn F.
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Here's the latest pics of the my 550 , the exhaust is now finished, the clam is reattached and with the exception of the electrics the rear is pretty much complete.
This is what 'we' started with...
This is what we have now...
Paul was able to reuse my old tail-pipe.
"Loud pipes save lives..!" or so I believe the maxim goes.
All the best
Isn F.
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72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
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72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
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and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
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Great news !
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Great news !
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
It’s looking superb!
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Jeez that will be nice and loud!
Looking great… you will need a good chassis cleaning regime! Paul will refuse to work on a dirty one!
Looking great… you will need a good chassis cleaning regime! Paul will refuse to work on a dirty one!
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Hi Guys
It’s been a while, so to start us off here’s the first of a couple of updates on my car...
On Friday Paul picked up (from darkest Kent) these rather cool ali’ inner sill panels.
More pics to follow tomorrow.
All the best
Ian F.
PS. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement for the last few posts!
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It’s been a while, so to start us off here’s the first of a couple of updates on my car...
On Friday Paul picked up (from darkest Kent) these rather cool ali’ inner sill panels.
More pics to follow tomorrow.
All the best
Ian F.
PS. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement for the last few posts!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Hi Guys
Here's some more of Paul's work over the last few weeks...
The electrics are finished (the old ones were a horror story) plus the new oil lines are in and primed.
This is what we started with in the 'frunk'...
And this is it with new tidy, safe, non fire hazard wiring, plus oil cooler and lightweight battery (moved from the rear).
Paul has also remade the messy old fuel filler and tided up the tank.
The rear also has all new electrics, oil lines and a rather smart remote oil filter
More updates tomorrow...
All the best
Ian F.
NB. sorry about the size of the first pic
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Here's some more of Paul's work over the last few weeks...
The electrics are finished (the old ones were a horror story) plus the new oil lines are in and primed.
This is what we started with in the 'frunk'...
And this is it with new tidy, safe, non fire hazard wiring, plus oil cooler and lightweight battery (moved from the rear).
Paul has also remade the messy old fuel filler and tided up the tank.
The rear also has all new electrics, oil lines and a rather smart remote oil filter
More updates tomorrow...
All the best
Ian F.
NB. sorry about the size of the first pic
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Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
So nice. Like a new one without the bother of IVA.
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Sam that’s so true...Sam wrote:So nice. Like a new one without the bother of IVA.
Just an MOT next week!
All the best
Ian F.
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72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Right this is the last updates for last weeks work.
I've always found that given the interior is what we spend most time sat infront of (and in contact with), that so many reps. fall short on this front (not on here obviously). So with this in mind here's how mine's progressing...
As it was...
Scarry fuse box.
As it is now with a 'proper' dash and a new indicator stalk (and so much more )...
Nice original (and safe) style fuse box.
The replica 'dimple dia'd' inner stills, twin fuel pumps and new floor should be going in as I type.
It goes with out saying I'm in a very happy place with my car right now!
Stay tuned for more news as it happens...
All the best
Ian F.
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I've always found that given the interior is what we spend most time sat infront of (and in contact with), that so many reps. fall short on this front (not on here obviously). So with this in mind here's how mine's progressing...
As it was...
Scarry fuse box.
As it is now with a 'proper' dash and a new indicator stalk (and so much more )...
Nice original (and safe) style fuse box.
The replica 'dimple dia'd' inner stills, twin fuel pumps and new floor should be going in as I type.
It goes with out saying I'm in a very happy place with my car right now!
Stay tuned for more news as it happens...
All the best
Ian F.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
________________
Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
That looks lovely Ian
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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...
Wonderful work. From one that has been through a build programme, I appreciate how much effort has been expended, I doff my cap or should I say 'bunnet"!
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