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by modify55
Wed May 30, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anone for a Spitfire
Replies: 15
Views: 6842

Mal,
I already have one of these on my shopping list, that is when I have finished the restoration and conversion of my Minor for long-term everyday use, modified my teardrop trailer and built a second teardrop trailer to use with the Morris and someday the Triumph also.

Regards


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by modify55
Mon May 28, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anone for a Spitfire
Replies: 15
Views: 6842

Graham, I think we're getting lost in the English language here, many aeromodellers refer to real aircraft as "full-size" when they simply mean "full-scale" and I am sure this is what he meant to say. He has simply built a full-scale wooden replica of the front portion of a Spitf...
by modify55
Sun May 27, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anone for a Spitfire
Replies: 15
Views: 6842

The overall length of the spitfire V was 29 feet 11 inches. This figure included the separate tail group and the engine, cowlings and propeller. The height as published ANYWHERE applies to an aircraft at rest on its undercarriage and will usually include the diameter of the propeller. If you looked ...
by modify55
Sat May 05, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Microcar help required
Replies: 4
Views: 2500

How about the Reliant Regal 3/25 saloon?
by modify55
Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Sill construction
Replies: 2
Views: 1428

The easiet way to make these parts fit (RP109/109A) is to stretch the end flange by knocking it with an hammer against an anvil or other improvised hard place. I use a length of heavy box section for this, trapped in my workmate bench/vice. Rest the bottom flange of the panel against the top of the ...
by modify55
Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Austin 7
Replies: 24
Views: 12220

There was an hydraulic brake set made for the Austin Seven, you should see the owners club for availability
by modify55
Wed Dec 17, 2003 11:00 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: famous Minors
Replies: 15
Views: 4954

A LHD white 2-door 1000 saloon appears throughout the film 'Why Me?'
driven by Christopher Lloyd ( yes Dr. Emmott Brown) and Christopher Lambert (yes Connor McCleod)

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by modify55
Fri Nov 14, 2003 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What colour on a Minor? - POLL
Replies: 41
Views: 23496

Hello everyone, First point: I prefer a mid blue myself, clipper blue for example. I also believe that unless your car has some historic significance and if you are restoring the car yourself why not choose a suitable modern colour?. You will have no problems matching it and you can get touch up/res...
by modify55
Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:30 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Dashboard hacked out!
Replies: 16
Views: 7516

The amount of damage sounds serious, perhaps it may be simpler (and cheaper) to find a better used LCV cab and swap them over?
by modify55
Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: lcv colour
Replies: 4
Views: 1928

Re: lcv colour

Hi can anyone help I need to find the paint code for teal blue. I have just got a 1971 austin morris pick-up. That needs some restoring it will also need a respray and I want to have a go myself.[/url] The I.C.I. paint code for Teal Blue is 7918 and any paint factor should be able to mix the colour...
by modify55
Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: paint colour
Replies: 16
Views: 4266

Re: paint colour

Can somebody confirm the colour for a 1970 saloon. Is it smoke grey or smoke grey blue grey or are they both the same? I have purchased the latter before and it seems ok however paint merchants confuse the issue when they say do you mean smoke grey???? Please clarify please if any body knows. tc Th...