My Speedster ~ The Black Sheila
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Re: My Speedster ~ The Black Sheila
What an awesome replica. Such attention to detail is admirable it is better looking than some originals I have seen. Love the oil filter. Are you fabricating an original style carb manifold too?
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Yep, no question you're certainly on a mission.. Close call between you and Roger's car..
I see that's the linkage I couldn't get to work.. Oh well.. I have spares.
Can you mention where you found the dials and wheel? Things I'd like to get in the near future.
cheers
Alan
I see that's the linkage I couldn't get to work.. Oh well.. I have spares.
Can you mention where you found the dials and wheel? Things I'd like to get in the near future.
cheers
Alan
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Thanks for compliment, as for the carb manifolds it will remain as is.62vwbeetle wrote:What an awesome replica. Such attention to detail is admirable it is better looking than some originals I have seen. Love the oil filter. Are you fabricating an original style carb manifold too?
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Seriously awesome car I have some friends that play in big league with eedsters and 356s. Will try find some pics of an original Interior and post for u. Yours is waaaaayyyyyy better, btw am doff I meant carb linkage the rear mounted type
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The dials I got from Universal Products, and the wheel I got on e-bayacpaterson wrote:Yep, no question you're certainly on a mission.. Close call between you and Roger's car..
I see that's the linkage I couldn't get to work.. Oh well.. I have spares.
Can you mention where you found the dials and wheel? Things I'd like to get in the near future.
cheers
Alan
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I thought of mounting it on the front of the fan housing where the oil cooler is located, I will look at it when i fit the new tins I am pulling out the motor when fitting the tins it will give me a better view. I also need to fit the s/steel banjo fuel line which is also mounted on the front of the housing.62vwbeetle wrote:Seriously awesome car I have some friends that play in big league with eedsters and 356s. Will try find some pics of an original Interior and post for u. Yours is waaaaayyyyyy better, btw am doff I meant carb linkage the rear mounted type
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Sounds cool if I are in JHB any time you welcome to check out how mine loos on my porsche if u want to try replicate it. Pics seem to be on my work computer will look on Monday for u
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Welcome Manny. Pity that you're going to miss the first meet, but there will be loads more........trust me.
awesome, awesome car. ps, I emailed you the list today.
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awesome, awesome car. ps, I emailed you the list today.
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Best I could find not sure where others went
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Awsome pics, pity I had no time I would have liked to have met up with you.
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Work resumes on the Black Sheila.
Finally the the speedster was delivered to Garth at Universal Products on Wednesday, the black sheila will be undergoing a major makeover, she will undergo "The Roger Front End Correction", "The Manny Rear Seat Correction" slightly different from Rogers rear seat well that's the plan and finally "The Roger Decklid Correction"
Garth confirmed mockup is complete and the old front will be cut off soon, he is also preparing the Coupe mould to make me a new front end.
Also received confirmation from Anton, my replica 356 buckets seats is complete.
Finally the the speedster was delivered to Garth at Universal Products on Wednesday, the black sheila will be undergoing a major makeover, she will undergo "The Roger Front End Correction", "The Manny Rear Seat Correction" slightly different from Rogers rear seat well that's the plan and finally "The Roger Decklid Correction"
Garth confirmed mockup is complete and the old front will be cut off soon, he is also preparing the Coupe mould to make me a new front end.
Also received confirmation from Anton, my replica 356 buckets seats is complete.
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That is awesome. Just don't have a heart attack when Garth sends you the picture of your car with no front.
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I can just imagine, especially after all the work that went into it, nevertheless how bad I am all fired up, at the end it is going to worth it.
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Awesome news Manny, very glad for you. Hope Garth does a great Job and it turns out exactly what you want.
have a good weekend buddy.
regards
Alan
have a good weekend buddy.
regards
Alan
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Re: My Speedster ~ The Black Sheila
Hi check out my tube frame plans. I am aiming for uber correct under bonnet areas but the wait will be a while. this includes engine compartment speaker mounts etc
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