one off mgf rebuild

dazlightyear · Post by **dazlightyear** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:09 pm

we are fitting the interior into the car on friday and starting the car up

Post by **Rob Bell** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:42 pm

Thanks for the info

The work really is stunning. I'll be dropping them a line and see how much they think the work I'd like done is likely to cost so I can start saving! Just wondering though - are all those vents in the boot and bonnet done in GRP or in steel? What I'd like done would be ideally in the original steel.

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:35 pm

Both lots of vents are in GRP, supplied from car mad styling a on eBay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/car-mad-stylings

Post by **Rob Bell** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:14 pm

Are both boot and bonnet mods done using the MR2 bonnet vent they do?

There's a Nova that's usually parked near where I work. Yes, it has been chavved, but someone clearly spent a lot of money on it 5 or 10 years ago. The problem though is that now it is looking rather more down-at-heel, is that there is cracking on the bonnet between the GRP vents and the original steel. Presumably due to differential expansion. Hopefully a lot less of a problem on the F given that neither boot lid or bonnet is exposed engine heat, but that Nova is the reason why I would like to keep the bonnet in one material - be that steel or GRP. Or carbon fibre (if I was feeling rich).

I'll try and call the body shop tomorrow if I get a chance and chat through what I have in mind. I probably can't afford to do it, but it will be interesting to find out how much it might be...

dazlightyear · Post by **dazlightyear** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:17 pm

all the work has been carried out by mgf reborn and tricketts who work together on these projects,the paint and body work tricketts undertake,all other work is carried out by mgf reborn

Post by **Rob Bell** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:14 pm

A good collaboration!

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:43 pm

Rob Bell wrote:Are both boot and bonnet mods done using the MR2 bonnet vent they do?

Thats right, both from the MR2, the boot has just been cut down a bit.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:31 pm

Works really well I think

What are you doing for the interior?

dazlightyear · Post by **dazlightyear** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:50 pm

the interior is going to be kept secret until after the launch next weekend.but its due to be stunning

Post by **Rob Bell** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:43 pm

Okay - I guess I'll have to be kept in suspense then!

Looking forward to the grand reveal. When are you taking the car to Essex Roadsters Andy? Would be great to see it in the flesh, as it were

Martin_Bmth · Post by **Martin_Bmth** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:02 pm

The detailing on the engine is awesome. how much of it is aftermarket v's polished original parts?

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:08 pm

Rob Bell wrote:Okay - I guess I'll have to be kept in suspense then!

Looking forward to the grand reveal. When are you taking the car to Essex Roadsters Andy? Would be great to see it in the flesh, as it were

I plan on going to the Thursday meet, when I get the car back.

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:09 pm

Martin_Bmth wrote:The detailing on the engine is awesome. how much of it is aftermarket v's polished original parts?

The rocker cover and inlet manifold are polished, then chromed. the rest is polished stainless steel.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:41 pm

Cool, let me know when and I'll join you all. Been ages since I last went to one of these natters!!!!

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:51 pm

Finally got the interior in the car,

Post by **ppo** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:26 am

I really like the interior. Is this real CF ?

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:36 am

No afraid not, it's carbon dipped

Post by **Rob Bell** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:39 am

That really is something special Andy - you have to click and enlarge the pictures to truly appreciate them.

Heck of a lot of detail to soak in too - really looking forward to seeing the finished article!

Softly~Softly · Post by **Softly~Softly** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:05 pm

Looking gorgeous Andy

What is the refection like off the windscreen from the dash ?
Only asking as thinking of having Jats dash done in body colour to match the rest, but a tad worried about the refection

andywatson · Post by **andywatson** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:53 pm

Softly~Softly wrote:Looking gorgeous Andy

What is the refection like off the windscreen from the dash ?
Only asking as thinking of having Jats dash done in body colour to match the rest, but a tad worried about the refection

I've asked Daryl to look into taking the edge of the shine a bit, If you where spraying your interior body colour you should be able to go for a satin finish rather than full gloss, that would reduce any glare.

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